If you don’t want the safety for this gun, look into the P01. I’m picturing that he’s always going to have to shoot two handed. Its heavy weight,  beavertail, grip texture, lower recoil, and nice trigger significantly helped its accuracy. It has a decocker for those who prefer hammer-down carry and has a heavy first-round trigger press. i tell myself the slide in frame contributes to rigidity and accuracy. Now I can’t get that image out of my head. It will probably improve over time after more break-in and getting 500 rounds or more through it. Great double stack 9mm pistol. ©COPYRIGHT 2020, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. And this pistol has a rock-solid feel, unlike polymer pistols. yeah, LOP is the same for both fullsize and compact cz75. right up there with the browning hi power and the 1911s. I’ve never counted myself among those fans, though. The slide was very easy for me to rack and the felt recoil and muzzle rise were very manageable. My Shadow has a SA pull wt. I actually switched my P09 to a safety to get the first shot trigger pull to ensure I don’t miss the first target on the first shot. But, again, the heavy weight does not allow me to recommend it for regular carry at this time. I think it’s because he’s using the safety version, Maybe, but that would hold true for the full size as well. I really love this Tristar. A few years ago Jeremy S did a review on here with a CZ and Sphinx. You should be writing food reviews on yelp. I was able to reach all the controls without changing my grip easily. A new trigger spring and heavier hammer spring keeps it operating the exact same while increasing trigger weight, if desired. CZ’s are some of the nicest DA/SA for the money, give them a look if you like a nice all steal gun. While the standard black finish isn’t anything special, the gun is nicely and cleanly finished with no tooling or chatter marks, inside or out. It also has a small (half) sweat shield. Capacity: 15+1 Off the bench yes you can hit targets at 25 yards no problem but shooting off the bench and shooting combat rapidly is a different ball game altogether that is why accuracy tests off the bench are often so misleading. The differences are primarily in the material of the frame and the sights. I doubt I’ll buy one but I’d like see what I may be missing…. I also like that you can carry the CZ 75 Compact with the hammer back and safety on for my preferred single-action cocked-and-locked operation, Condition 1, like my 1911s… or manually decocked for a double-action first shot with no need to take off the safety before firing, for those not trained in 1911s or prefer this mode. And you can buy an aftermarket steel one super cheap if it really bugs you. There’s unquestionably a dedicated cadre of CZ fanboys amongst our readership as well as in the general gun-owning community. of other CZ products. I have heard “ How much ya want for it.” several times when letting others try it out on the range. The barrel length helped with the gun’s very nice balance, handling, and it pointed well. This 75 Compact pistol digested all ammo well without a single malfunction or stoppage. I have the next best thing, a Tristar (Canik) C100. Always been a fan of the CZ75 platform. G19 Gen5. I have a couple of both some parts interchange. 9. The grip angle is just right for me and allows a lower bore axis. True that. No Reserve. I had no feeding problems whatsoever. I really wish they would make an alloy frame version. The Compact is 3/4″ shorter in length and almost 1/2″ less in height. And lastly, when I need to push the slide lock out anywhere, I always use the corner of a mag and it pushes out in an easy snap. off the weight of the full-size gun. The Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ) 75 Compact is a double-single action, steel, hammer-fired pistol currently manufactured in and first introduced in the Czech Republic. Width: 1.38″ They are a fine group of military and competition shooters that know what makes an excellent holster. Although it is heavy, as an all-steel gun, the big advantage was that it was very accurate since I did not move that much due to its heavy weight. Extraordinarily accurate, and shoots anything you put in it. err whoops, wrong channel. Because the 75 Compact retains the steel frame of the original 75, only 2.4 oz of weight is lost, making it the softest-shooting compact in the CZ 75 line. This gun has one of the longest trigger reaches of any high capacity pistol I have ever owned as I can just reach the trigger and I have long fingers. 2. i bought the eaa clone instead of the cz because i just cant stand painted on finishes on guns. The gun has a junk plastic op-rod that actually curled up when the slide was pulled back. My CZ 75B is the most accurate pistol I’ve ever shot. Range Test Reviews for the CZ 75 Compact 9mm for each of my 10 Criteria: 10 of the criteria and factors I use for evaluating any handgun, International Defensive Pistol Association, ATI Minis – AR-15, AK-47 and .50 cal Assembly and Review, Engineering The Shot | Know Your Target and What is Beyond, Homeowner Defends Against Three Home Invaders; Wounds 1, Kills 1, Violent Criminal w/ Ankle Monitor Shoots Woman Then Takes Her Gun, 13 Concealed Carry Handgun Methods of Carry [POLL]. BUT, shoot it for yourself to make your own decisions, based on your abilities, goals, traits, proficiency, and purpose. I went back and forth between this and the px4 compact. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. A very small 9mm at only four inches tall, six inches long and one inch … Like a lot of CZ guns its a pain in the ass to take apart because removing the slide stop is a real chore. The 2 included mags were steel and held 15 rounds each, ample for self-defense carry with an extra mag. ... (9mm Luger) 17 +1 (9mm Luger) 24 +1 (9mm Luger) 31 +1 (9mm Luger) 33 +1 (9mm Luger) CZ 75 Compact . Several say the classic CZ 75 B is the most popular 9mm full-size pistol design and the most copied 9mm in the world today. I haven’t met anyone with smaller hands. You can add or subtract from my criteria to meet your needs and preferences. the cz 75 is one of the 3 best pistols ever. The CZ 75 SP-01 is the first full size handgun (4.6” bbl) from CZ to feature the improved manufacturing technology and ergonomics of the NATO-approved CZ 75 Compact P-01 model. Given the only 200 rounds or so I fired with the Compact, its smooth, crisp, and consistent press was certainly acceptable for me. 2. If you’re a DA/SA action fan, like the feel of a steel frame pistol and don’t want to compromise on capacity, this is the gun for you. But feel that it is. Functionally it was completely reliable, and like most firearms, it could shoot at least as straight, likely straighter, than I could hold. The Czech pistols are time-tested, well-made, ultra-reliable and reasonably priced. Don’t much care for 9 mm, but hey with modern technology it’s just as good as an .45 A utomatic C reedmore P istol. I’ve shot between 20-30K through my main CZ and only had a slide lock break once. grip length and slide length are both shorter than full size 75b, more like OACP than commander compared to gov’t model. The gun no longer has the firing pin stop plate its been replaced with a short cut cheaper design that did away with this and now a cheap ass roll pin only holds the firing pin in and that breaks when you dry fire the gun. I’ve never had any issue operating a CZ or CZ clone so your anecdote is just that, anecdotal. With so many holsters and different options on the market, my search for the best CZ75 holster one took longer than I first thought it would.. After some time and thorough research, I did manage to narrow down the options to the top five. Price The CZ 75B is priced around $650 . (and no the PCR and P01 don’t coun’t), Great review but a compact is not in the future for me , thanks for your hard work. Those plastic grip panels won’t win any beauty contests, but they’re easy enough to swap out. The smooth, contured edges, rounded trigger guard and its ample size, and grip helped me with a comfortable and solid-feeling grasp. Between the larger diameter spring and a different base plate retainer, capacity in the 9mm dropped by one. The long double action trigger pull weight measured a stout 11.25 lbs. CZ 75 Compact DA/SA 9mm Pistol Review Several say the classic CZ 75 B is the most popular 9mm full-size pistol design and the most copied 9mm in the world today. He is a Vietnam-era Veteran. Sorry lefties. Without going too deep into the Soviet Union history surrounding the production of this firearm, let’s just say there were … I really like the short reset. umm. Below, I will get more detailed with my opinions for each of my evaluation factors of my criteria, after my range testing of the 75 Compact pistol. If you like the CZ75 Compact, try it’s sister the CZ75 Compact BD PCR (Police Czech Republic). There was a tad of creep, but reset was pleasantly short and quick. If you simply reverse the rails so they ride outside the frame instead of inside the bore axis is not affected. I’d much rather have a decocker model over a safety. When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. The takedown process is about as straightforward as it gets…. Used by the Cze Police and Military. The rubber’s fit neatly against the butt of the pistol. My gunsmith friend told me that the cold hammer-forged process hardens the barrel’s steel causing a very durable and long-lasting barrel. When I say John Browning, you know who I’m talking about. It felt solid and very good in my medium-sized hands and the grip texturing was just right when I fired the 200 rounds. My preference is the 124 grain JHP, with its 443 ft lbs of energy. The only reviews worth really reading anymore are JWT’s reviews. Compare Views. Its accuracy made me look good. Nice piece…, another nice piece, was the STAR, I not positive, but I think it was made in Spain, the one I had when I started my collection was stolen in my car,,, good piece, accurate, reliable, great gun…. No one else seems to do this. The general size is diminished by about ¾” and the grip by about ½”. Action Type: SA/DA I’ve owned a Glock, great weapon, mine was a lemon (it happens regardless of manufacture) & traded it for the SP2022. Specifications CZ 75 Compact – 9mm Overall: * * * * 1/2 After initially cleaning the gun, I decided to shoot it at two of my usual test distances of 7 and 10 yards, using my Concealed Carry Drill. I just bought a Shadow and a Compact at the same time. same pistol as this one, but with a decocker and aluminum frame. It’s all-steel construction weighs it down but soaks up recoil and keeps your sights on target. If you need to conceal carry … There are plenty of very good reasons for that. I have a retired police officer friend who,has 3 CZ-75 variations and swears by them. Interesting that you have small hands and find it fits, I have XXL hands and with the addition of Hogue palm swell grips this has the same fit and feel for me. If the gun were mine, I’d probably give it a pair of nicely textured G10 grips. Below are my hits for the 75 Compact at 10 yards. It did not have an accessory rail, but I liked the rounded and smooth lines without it. I am used to shooting my 1911s, and they have trigger presses less than 5 pounds in single action, almost all with presses between 4 and 4.5 pounds. I don’t *think* it’s a recoil issue, since I’m comfortable with the .45 Colt Ruger-only loads. My much older CZ 75 full size pistol bought back in the 80’s has a very good detent spring as well as having the original firing pin stop plate that was later done away with to cheapen the gun but not the price you pay for it. But on the plus side of that, it makes other things looks very large. Bad, terrible guns you will hate. The CZ points well but has a high bore axis reducing recovery time between shots and a heavy double action first shot pull and a short sighting radius and a gritty single action pull. Hmm thanks for sharing you opinion. Yeah… I’ve got the bug. CA COMPLIANT Chambering: 9mm Luger you can get the cz and the eaa witness clones in sa only but i dont know if anyone still sells the kits. I understand why the design is a classic and so well respected among law enforcement and competition circles. This is an easy gun to shoot at distance. But to be fair gun fights most often take place at only a few feet and if you get hauled in front of a jury for blasting away at someone 25 yards away try explaining that to a non gun owning average jury who falls into a dead faint when anyone even mentions a handgun and who will also think you should have taken cover or run away as they know little about real life gun fights. I wish they made the P30S in a Glock 19 size and capacity. Firing pin hit my cheekbone instead of teeth because my follow through is on point. His reference book is endorsed by several organizations and is available on his website at. I don’t know if that is an editorial direction or not. The price for this quality gun is very competitive. But it would never be my EDC. Can’t forget my CZ82! More accurately, this is the G19 of CZs. Try this: https://grabagun.com/cz-75-compact-9mm-3-9-blk-2-14rd.html, https://www.iammo.com/cz-75-9mm-15-round-3-9-pistol-in-black-compact-91190.html. You can also use regular CZ75 magazines, not just the 14 round variety. It stays open for one-handed re-holstering and with built-in retention, the gun locks in tight. I would highly NOT recommend a CZ decocker, manual decocking is absolutely no problem, and a safety is better anyway, IMO. It plain sucks!! I used my Modified-Isosceles Stance and a two-handed grip when I shot the gun. I call your review mostly False. I’ve used it in shooting competitions before even being down a few rounds from other pistols and shot very well. i have 2 of the eea match guns and love them. It wasn’t a sudden failure, the firing pin end was visibly distended for 10 or so firings before it let go. It’s a great gun & I got it at a sweet price. Sig Sauer Elite Performance 115 grain FMJ (rated MV=1185 fps & ME=359 ftlbs); Sig Sauer V-Crown 124 grain JHP (rated MV=1165 fps & ME=443 ftlbs); Sig Sauer V-Crown 147 grain JHP (rated MV=985 fps & ME=317 ftlbs); &, Sig Sauer M17 124 grain +P FMJ (rated MV=1198 fps & ME 395 ftlbs). My 75 B full-size pistol has a green fiber-optic front sight, and they really stand out for me. I enjoy practicing with the 9mm since it is not snappy, the recoil does not bother me, and 9mm ammo is less expensive than some other carry rounds. The CZ 75 Compact won’t let you down in the accuracy department. Bench tests never take into consideration the height of the bore axis of the gun or the ergonomics when pointing it. I know. Dan, a commander only has a shortened slide. Critically evaluate the gun YOURSELF with hands-on per your criteria, purpose, and skills with standard drills, with various ammo types and brands, over an extended break-in period of about 500 rounds. Proper Sight Alignment and the Keys to Accuracy, [FIRST REVIEW] The New Ruger-57 5.7x28mm Pistol. The CZ 75 D PCR is a Double Action/Single Action operation and is basically the same size as the CZ 75 Compact model. I have shot full size 75s. I do not believe I could everyday carry this gun with its unloaded weight of 32 ounces. Also, the beavertail allowed me to grip the gun high for better control. THey used to make both a Rami P (polymer) and PD (polymer Decocker) Weight savings was only one ounce over aluminum, and they had frame bulging problems. You might want to consider changing from the standard polymer grips to some custom grips, if needed for your hand size and personal preference. Just saying. wish the compact came in the high polish stainless. It would be nice to have a third mag included. rcel.type = 'text/javascript'; Ergonomics: * * * *  I understand that the added cost and the goal of keeping costs down are factors. swap-able back straps accomplish the same thing now. I have cajunized PCR that is flat awesome. I’ve had the version withambidextrous controls, the CZ 85 for 39 years. The magazine release was easy to reach and operate, with the mags releasing freely. Go on CZ website, decide what model you are interested in, Google the SKU number, which is 5 digits, like ZIP Codes, so add CZ and the model to get more refined results. You can always put the flat trigger in as well, I have medium hands and do this on my CZs. Sorry @vlad for your bad experience with CZ but it sounds lik mostly personal preference or not understanding how the gun is designed or supposed to work. getting rid of that long double action trigger really makes these babies sing. Please avoid buying any CZ handguns. rcel.async = true; The CZ Scorpion is also a phenomenal and inexpensive pistol caliber carbine. Yes if you practice a lot you might on a good day put some shots in the chest area of a humanoid silhouette target rapid fire in the off hand position but don’t hold your breath (pun intended). Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account. Although it was accurate, it is not optimal for carry for me. With all the rage over 1911 in 9mm, and they are nice, I still like my cz 75 compact for a 9mm launcher. Springfield Armory Hellcat. Finally, I get around to showing you a CZ 75! There definitely was quality workmanship, and its finish was uniform and beautiful. There are plenty of very good reasons for that. I did notice just some creep, but nothing so pronounced to have a significant effect on accuracy. I have the CZ 75 Phantom. I want to be honest and straight-forward with my opinions and ideas the way I see the pistol to sincerely help folks. I shoot my Tanfoglio CZ clones, both full and compact sized just fine, no problems, along with my Jericho. The Koucky Brothers, not so much. May have to check the 75 compact out. But, I was anxious to see how the sights worked. Is the trigger press soft and short in single action mode and what is it in double action? The P-01 differs in a number of ways from the CZ 75 while maintaining the core advantages that make the CZ 75 such a great pistol. I have mostly plastic compacts. I do wish they get some better machinery for a nicer roll mark. It can also mix it with striker-fired pistols, easily. The 3.75-inch length steel, hammer-forged barrel of this compact gun and its beavertail were nice and helped me control muzzle flip and felt recoil. A very special and unique feature for the 75 Compact and 75 B is that the slide rides inside the frame rails, rather than outside of them. Here are 10 of the criteria and factors I use for evaluating any handgun, so I will use them for the 75 Compact. Type sight that lets you rack the slide stop is a fine Silverhill alabama. 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