Showing posts with label "CZ 75". Show all posts
Showing posts with label "CZ 75". Show all posts

Friday, December 17, 2010

CZ 75 SP-01 Long Term Test

Monday, June 22, 2009

Ammo Shortage!

Howdy Gunrunners!

Hey, what's with the ammo shortage and triple-priced existing ammunition supplies? I know it's "Fear of Obama" and his policies taking effect, but so far he hasn't touched our guns. Now I can't find ammo, and guns are overpriced like never before. So Obama and the Libs win anyway. Nice.

Here are my review picks of the month:

"Budget" .45 Autos, which, these days, means under the $1,000 mark. It's amazing what people can be made to swallow-Three guns were reviewed extensively, and here are the results.


Para-USA GI Expert
Classic 1911 Single Action $600.00
  • Sights-Highly Visible
  • 2 Eight-Shot Magazines-Competition Quality
  • Stainless Barrel
  • Substantial-but not oversized extractor
  • Standard Guide-Rod
  • Left-side thumb safety only
  • Focused on reliability with all types of ammo
  • Good slide to frame fit
  • Trigger 4.5 to 5 lbs
  • Groups 25 yds. 1.0 to 1.9 inches
  • Highest muzzle energy of three guns tested
  • Fastest first action shot of three guns tested
  • Best buy pick of this trio


CZ 97BD No. 01406
Decocker version of model 97B .45 Auto $874.00
  • Based on classic CZ75 design
  • DA/SA action
  • Can be safely de-cocked with a round in the chamber
  • Left side decocker lever only
  • Self-illuminating night sites
  • Loaded chamber indicator
  • Well-designed rubber grips
  • Two ten round magazines
  • "Very controllable"
  • Main two stress points - easily replaceable parts
  • 13.5 lb double action trigger, 5.5 lb single action
  • Good accuracy, .8 to 1.25 inches
  • "One of the best TDA guns ever"


Beretta PX4 Storm F JXF5F25 45 ACP

Polymer-framed pistol w/hammer ignition

  • Three interchangeable grip sizes
  • Accessory Rail
  • Ambi-Decocker/Safety lever
  • Super-modern look and styling
  • Rotating barrel lug for smoother action
  • Ambidextrous magazine release
  • White dot sites
  • One 9 round, one 10 round magazine
  • Fairly difficult to change grip sizes
  • Long trigger pull for double action first shot
  • Easy to field strip
  • Good accuracy, 1.3" to 1.7"
  • Slowest into action, of these three pistols
The decocker must be pressed down, then up again every time the slide is racked after inserting a full magazine. This could be tiring to some shooters. Also the decockers "stuck out too much", making racking the slide an awkward process.




Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Lightweight Wonder-9

Introducing the SP-01 Phantom: The classic CZ-75 9mm goes polymer, resulting in 33% lighter weight, 19 round capacity (18+1 in the pipe).....
Specs:
  • Caliber 9 x 19
    Detachable magazine capacity 18
    Overall length 207 mm/
    Barrel length 120 mm/just under 4.75 inches
    Height 147 mm
    Width 37 mm
    Weight 800 g/28 ounces empty
    Trigger mechanism SA/DA
    Frame polymer
    Finish black polycoat (slide)
    Safety elements decocking lever, safety stop on hammer, firing pin safety
Reviews/Highlights:
  • Well-balanced
  • Soft Recoil
  • Controllable/Very little muzzle-flip
  • Interchangeable Backstrap for custom grip adjustment
  • Accurate 2.5" to 3.5" Groups at 25 Yards
  • Drop-Free Magazines
  • Grip Tang Beavertail Protects Hand from Hammer Bite
  • Fixed Sites
  • Accessory Rail for Tactical Attachments
  • Carry Cocked and Locked, or with Hammer Down
  • Magazine Works in Older CZ Models
  • Slide Locks Open When Empty