Springfield P9 vs. CZ 75?

Regal Beagal · March 18, 2005, 11:20

Hey Folks!
Well, I'm a big fan of the CZ 75 and due to some unfortunate circumstances I no longer have my CZ 75. Anyway, now that my circumstances are better I'm in the mood for another CZ 75. Yesterday, I stumbled upon a Springfield P9 that is in pretty good shape. It's pretty much a copy of the CZ 75. It seems to be a tad bit bigger than my ex-CZ 75 and a little heavier. The price is $349.00 out the door which isn't bad but I can get a new CZ 75 for about the same price. Oh what to do! I'm sure the Springfield is a good pistol but why buy used when I can have new. My other question is I know that Tafanglo(sp) has been producing their CZ copies for years but I have no experience with them. How do they rate and should I consider one of these? My other delima is that I currently have 2 high capacity CZ mags and I would like to be able to use them with whatever I purchase. Give me your .02 if you have any experience with these pistols. Thanks! RB

familyman357 · March 18, 2005, 11:26

I'm no CZ expert, but there's some good info here: CZ forum
Magazines may or may not be interchangeable, depending on who made the magazine or pistol and when the mag or pistol was made (there's an article on this in the FAQ section). I know... clear as mud.

georgestrings · March 18, 2005, 15:35

Get the CZ-75B - best 9mm ever made, IMO...

- georgestrings

Glucker · March 18, 2005, 17:21

Don't screw around with the used stuff when you can get new for the same money, esp. a CZ which is a great value.

Donut · March 18, 2005, 18:28

My EAA Witness (Tangfolio) is a very nice product. I had to replace the rear sight with an adjustable millet one to get it zeroed tho. My only bitch with it is the 16# double action trigger pull.

Edited to add; TZ and CZ mags are different.

reks2 · March 18, 2005, 23:03

Tanfaglio of Italy used to make the TZ75, a close copy of the CZ75, and has also made the Jericho/Baby Eagle parts (but assembled in Israel) and has also made the Springfield P9 as well as the EAA Witness series. All the mags are interchangeable among the Italian 9mm copies but may or may not work in the CZ75 due to the slight difference in the mag catch slot.

I would go for the CZ myself if I had a choice.

There is a couple of Swiss made copies, formerly the AT-84 and more recently the Onyx, that are high quality copies of the CZ75. I saw an AT-84 several years ago at a local gunshop that had a brown finish to it and it was a handsome pistol. Should have bought it.

nczervik · March 19, 2005, 04:22

CZ!

splattermatic · March 19, 2005, 05:16

go with a pre model b cz75.
i got one and great pistol, no problems with it at all.

DoubleA · March 19, 2005, 08:50

CZ! I had a Baby Eagle and sold it after acquired a new CZ75SA. Much better trigger than the BE.

frtyfivsevnty · March 19, 2005, 14:15

Go for the cz.I have a tangfolio,baby eagle, and an at84 all have been rock solid.

Regal Beagal · March 20, 2005, 05:51

Thanks to all of those who replied. I'm leaning towards getting another CZ 75. In fact, I saw an earlier model CZ 75 pre-B for $450... in great shape. I may give the dealer a call to see if he still has it. I figure the extra $ 100 bucks is worth it. Thanks agin All! RB

March 18, 2005, 11:20	#1
Regal Beagal Registered FALaholic #: 91 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Carolina-the beach Posts: 1,008	Springfield P9 vs. CZ 75? Hey Folks! Well, I'm a big fan of the CZ 75 and due to some unfortunate circumstances I no longer have my CZ 75. Anyway, now that my circumstances are better I'm in the mood for another CZ 75. Yesterday, I stumbled upon a Springfield P9 that is in pretty good shape. It's pretty much a copy of the CZ 75. It seems to be a tad bit bigger than my ex-CZ 75 and a little heavier. The price is $349.00 out the door which isn't bad but I can get a new CZ 75 for about the same price. Oh what to do! I'm sure the Springfield is a good pistol but why buy used when I can have new. My other question is I know that Tafanglo(sp) has been producing their CZ copies for years but I have no experience with them. How do they rate and should I consider one of these? My other delima is that I currently have 2 high capacity CZ mags and I would like to be able to use them with whatever I purchase. Give me your .02 if you have any experience with these pistols. Thanks! RB __________________ When the government fears the people there is Liberty. When the people fear the government there is Tyranny- Thomas Jefferson

March 18, 2005, 11:26	#2
familyman357 Registered FALaholic #: 11502 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 804	I'm no CZ expert, but there's some good info here: CZ forum Magazines may or may not be interchangeable, depending on who made the magazine or pistol and when the mag or pistol was made (there's an article on this in the FAQ section). I know... clear as mud. Last edited by familyman357; March 18, 2005 at 11:37.

March 18, 2005, 15:35	#3
georgestrings Registered FALaholic #: 12477 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 767	Get the CZ-75B - best 9mm ever made, IMO... - georgestrings __________________ "Having no idea what DU is all I can say is whatever it is must be intelligent and informed." - DABTL

March 18, 2005, 17:21	#4
Glucker Registered FALaholic #: 12384 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 1,807	Don't screw around with the used stuff when you can get new for the same money, esp. a CZ which is a great value. __________________ Glucker

March 18, 2005, 18:28	#5
Donut Registered FALaholic #: 7236 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West "BY GOD" Virginia, USA Posts: 378	My EAA Witness (Tangfolio) is a very nice product. I had to replace the rear sight with an adjustable millet one to get it zeroed tho. My only bitch with it is the 16# double action trigger pull. Edited to add; TZ and CZ mags are different. __________________ A wise man one said that only accurate guns were interesting... He forgot to mention that fast shooting rifles are too ! " Come see the violence inherent in the system! Help, Help, I'm beeing repressed!! " Monty Python

March 18, 2005, 23:03	#6
reks2 Registered FALaholic #: 2260 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: SouthEast MA USA Posts: 216	Tanfaglio of Italy used to make the TZ75, a close copy of the CZ75, and has also made the Jericho/Baby Eagle parts (but assembled in Israel) and has also made the Springfield P9 as well as the EAA Witness series. All the mags are interchangeable among the Italian 9mm copies but may or may not work in the CZ75 due to the slight difference in the mag catch slot. I would go for the CZ myself if I had a choice. There is a couple of Swiss made copies, formerly the AT-84 and more recently the Onyx, that are high quality copies of the CZ75. I saw an AT-84 several years ago at a local gunshop that had a brown finish to it and it was a handsome pistol. Should have bought it. __________________ Rich Last edited by reks2; March 18, 2005 at 23:30.

March 19, 2005, 04:22	#7
nczervik Registered FALaholic #: 5753 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wichita KS. Posts: 321	CZ! __________________ "Times wasted whats not spent shootin"

March 19, 2005, 05:16	#8
splattermatic "THUG" MODERATOR FALaholic #: 2223 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: southwestern,usa Posts: 6,791	go with a pre model b cz75. i got one and great pistol, no problems with it at all. __________________ the worst thing about making it to middle age, is watching people you know and love, start dying off. i miss you cubby 10-10-08 kim, thanks for being my friend.

March 19, 2005, 08:50	#9
DoubleA Registered FALaholic #: 11405 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CO Posts: 193	CZ! I had a Baby Eagle and sold it after acquired a new CZ75SA. Much better trigger than the BE.

March 19, 2005, 14:15	#10
frtyfivsevnty Registered FALaholic #: 6367 Join Date: May 2002 Location: ny Posts: 2,250	Go for the cz.I have a tangfolio,baby eagle, and an at84 all have been rock solid. __________________ "I'd like to buy your deadliest gun please."-Homer Simpson

March 20, 2005, 05:51	#11
Regal Beagal Registered FALaholic #: 91 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Carolina-the beach Posts: 1,008	Thanks to all of those who replied. I'm leaning towards getting another CZ 75. In fact, I saw an earlier model CZ 75 pre-B for $450... in great shape. I may give the dealer a call to see if he still has it. I figure the extra $ 100 bucks is worth it. Thanks agin All! RB __________________ When the government fears the people there is Liberty. When the people fear the government there is Tyranny- Thomas Jefferson

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