You got that right. A few guys on here worked on me literally for years to try CZ. I did and felt like a fool. I have a safe with a ton of money tied up in pistols that’ll never be used again.
dont feel bad you are not the first to wear blinders on things/ideas and wont be the last. Its called being "HUMAN".
everyone has their own prejudices and ideas on things. Some are fan boys of whatever and will forever be until they are dead.
like you, I fist got my 75D (pre PCR) Compact, then two custom nickel plated full size 75s for hip jewelry, then a Shadow 2, followed by the 97 and now a P01.
My wife has a Scorpion and I grabbed a Bren.
Once i got my 85, i was hooked and it felt just "right" in my hands. I also had S&W 629 and it was a hoot to shoot, but as far as fit to my hands, not so, but i can adapt just like other guns that arent perfect for my hands.
The only one I don’t like is the 97. I’m sure I can tune it, but do I want to? I have several decent 1911s and the couple extra rounds in the Mag don’t mean much to me.
I REALLY want a new Czechmate, but again, I have the Shadow, so why? I can think of a million places I can park 3K+. Their 1911-75 hybrids interest me as well.
Maybe you will figure out one day, do what you want - within reason. Toys are just that. I try to use the KISS principle in my life. but if you like to go down that rabbit hole on things like this, its your life.
Maybe a better mousetrap?
And I consider the 75 to be the ultimate perfected BHP. Or, the perfection of John Moses Browning’s vision. I can’t see how you can make it any better.
I haven’t found a shooter yet who‘s tried my Compact and disliked it. Most run right out and buy one. That’s a pretty good track record. A Commander size pistol with twice the capacity.
everyone has their own idea on what they want and will spend their money on. Theres a saying...."its the warrior that wields the weapon" Some people think if they buy uber/accurate/comp pistol, they will become the kick butt accurate shooter. Not so. its still the person behind the trigger that can make or break that gun. I had taken noob shooters out and with some of my guns, no problems. Then they pickup some gun and start having issues with jambs. One guy starting having FTF and i traced his problem to limp wristing. Some guy at one of the local ranges was shooting his nice Sig next to me. But couldn't hit much at 20 feet. He looked at my targets and was impress even though im mediocre. I let him try my CZs and other toys, but his targets weren't any better with my guns. So i tried his Sig and did better than he did. It was fairly obvious that he needed more practice and nothing was needed to be said.
you obvious read about some other designers/makers and it appears you idolize them and their work. great i do too. but just keep in mind that you never know who else is out there that may make something better. I hope with the lesson you may have learned about the CZ, you may keep your options open.
also, at one time, CZ was considered "commie" and not many people would be caught with a "commie" gun or "jap" car for that matter. Times have changed and some peoples attitude too. Another good friend that shoots, doesnt believe in any gun without a 4 & 5 in the caliber. His paws are too large for my CZs and other guns, but he loves his 1911s. the 1911s work for him and he likes them. I dont need to change his mind but offered to let him try what i had.
you may find that you are looking at things through "your" eyes and as such its "your" opinion/(limited?) experience. Spend some time with others shooting and you will find that there isnt any 1 solution for everyone. That goes for CZs too.
When i got into guns i didn't know anything and thanks to my good friend that let me shoot his BHP and 1911 i was hooked. But the BHP felt like a 2x2 in my hands, the 1911 was nice. i had read that shooting a 1911 was liked being Kicked by a mule? Well, i can gladly say i never been kicked by a mule, but i found it manageable. The idea is to not try to restrict the recoil, but to go with the flow. Ever see Linbaugh's daughter handle the 500 Linebaugh? its going with the flow not trying to restrict it.
there are way more toys out there to try if you want and see what works for you. I dont worry about such things since i like to try all thats out there and then makeup my mind. Reading about someone review is great but i look and buy for my own reasons.
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just found out that cz has stopped making the cz97b ...buuut say also that they continue to make(?) an old version strictly for CA?
