Posted: 11/6/2004 5:41:09 PM EDT
| Hello all, I had the chance to hold a CZ 75b today, and I noticed that the 75b felt very large in my hands. If I were to hold the CZ 75 compact, would I notice a major difference in size? Would this compact pistol have a better feel to it compared to it's larger brother the 75b? |
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It depends on where you thought it was large. Obviously the compact will be more...compact. So if it was too long, etc. it will be smaller, but if it was too large in the grip, like too fat or something, then the compact is pretty much going to be the same. The compact is the same gun with a shorter tube and shorter grip IIRC. The shorter ends will make it seem smaller, because it is, but if you can't reach the trigger right or something like that, it won't seem smaller. Ross |
| Ross sums it up well. The Browning clones-CZ being the premeir among them- have the best fitting grip of any double stack gun I have handled; however, if the grip is what is large to you, you'd probably be better off with a single stack gun. If this is the case, I recommend you check out the KAHR series guns as they have virtually the same grip style as the CZ as well as an excellent double action trigger, but they use single stack magazines. |
I don't believe the CZs can rightly be called a Browning clone. The internal mechanicals are totally different between the two makes and cosmetically there are many more differences. My concept of a clone for a Browning would be something along the lines of the FEG PJK-9HP and not a CZ 75B. Beerbellybo, The CZ 75 Compact, the CZ 75 D PCR or the CZ P-01 are all built on a smaller frames, so they will feel smaller in your hand. Additionally, the CZ P-01 has a re-contoured trigger which I think adds to even better ergonomics. I'd recommend the P-01. And if you like .40 caliber, there will be a .40 caliber version out soon, say withing the next 2 to 4 months. (Pleeeeeze CZ!) he -- Mike |
I suppose clone was a bad choice of words. You are correct in your statement about the differences, but everything I've read has said CZ originally used Browining's Hi-Power as a basis for the design, hence my use of "clone". Thanks for setting me straight! |
