CZ75B - DA/SA or SA...

[Rust]

Another thing I just thought of, and someone else should confirm this as I'm not positive. But doesn't the SA have the higher beaver tail than the DA/SA? It may just be the SP-01 with the higher sweep. It's the one thing that has always bothered me about my CZ. After enough rounds (mine's 40 sw may be less of an issue if you go 9mm) the back of my hand starts to hurt from the point of the beaver tail digging into it. If I had the purchase to make over again I may have bought the SA, and then traded or bought the DA/SA parts for what I view as the more comfortable frame.

[rivviepop]

But doesn't the SA have the higher beaver tail than the DA/SA?

Yes it does -- sweeping upwards beavertail, extended D-shaped magazine release and the larger ambidextrous safety. The SA also has a full-size nose (like the SP-01 and PCR-D) all the way out and a steel 1/2 length guide rod instead of plastic. By your thoughts getting a SA and converting it to DA (hammer, sear, 85 combat trigger with overtravel, etc.) would make a nice DA gun.

[nn3453]

Depends what you like -- it's inexpensive, utterly reliable, eats any ammo you feed it and is more accurate than I'll ever be; I think it's a perfect IDPA ESP gun once you put some minor work into it (sights, etc.). 75B DA for SSP, 75B SA for ESP.

+1

Also the SP-01 for SSP (after getting it down to 39oz).

For a HD gun, the CZ is perfect. Utterly reliable.

[Catalyst81]

As the others said, DA/SA for HD use. The SA is a great gun as well, just not for your intended use. You can get a 75B DA/SA from CZcustom for $497 total (free shipping), so just pay your local dealer fees and you get the gun for far below shelf cost at most shops once you add tax & DROS.

http://czcustom.com/CZ-75B-PolyCoat-9mm_91102.aspx

This is an '09 model with the newer recurve silver trigger on it that's more akin the the SP-01/P-01 in shape and feel, not the older less-curved trigger from like an '07 model. I love every CZ I own.

Thanks for the link and thanks to everyone else for the advice. The SP-01 is looking tempting as well.

[mblat]

Depends what you like -- it's inexpensive, utterly reliable, eats any ammo you feed it and is more accurate than I'll ever be; I think it's a perfect IDPA ESP gun once you put some minor work into it (sights, etc.). 75B DA for SSP, 75B SA for ESP.

I am myself big cz75 fan. I believe that before they have raised prices it was the best buy on the market for the segment. That is probably the only gun I will never let go. But I have it in DA/SA.
I only wish they they would come up with single stack gun, ala Kahr. I had RAMI and for it's purpose (CCW) it was a bit too wide and heavy.

[traptrix]

My first gun was the CZ 75B DA/SA. It's great, I cannot fault it.

You definitely want to aim to get the Kadet kit, it's brilliant. It takes about 20 seconds to swap between 9mm and .22LR.

I got my Kadet kit from http://czcustom.com

[Hollow Grind]

IMO, DA/SA is the way to go but the 75B is an all steel gun. I recommend getting one of the lighter alloy framed guns such as the PCR model or the P-01.

After owning many many handguns I think one of the best guns to own is the CZ 75D PCR (9mm) and I recommend getting the 22 LR Kadet conversion for it. I have the Kadet kit for my P-01 and it's truely outstanding. It's easily the best 22 pistol under $1K.

Smitty

Smitty, am I correct in reading you like the CZ 75D PCR over the P-01? I'm on the verge of buying the latter, but I'd like to hear you elaborate on the differences between the two.

My understanding is the PCR has no rail and a cast, rather than forged, alloy frame, otherwise identical. Please correct me if I'm wrong!

[Gary13]

I just purchased a SP01 yesterday. Looking forward to shooting it soon.

[rivviepop]

My understanding is the PCR has no rail and a cast, rather than forged, alloy frame, otherwise identical. Please correct me if I'm wrong!

There are other minor differences - some are trivial:

- PCR D has a loaded chamber indicator
- P-01 has a longer slide stop handle
- rear slide serrations on P-01 are vertical, PCR D are slanted

The more noticeable differences are:

- PCR D has a snag free rear sight with the top of the slide milled to allow it to fit
- P-01 has a recurve trigger, PCR D has a serrated beveled one

Here's a quick shot of them side by side for an easier comparison - both are fantastic in my opinion.

[sixniner]

Saw this on CZ site

[jarhead995]

Whats SA and whats DA?

I just got back from turners and really liked the CZ 75 and my dad said I could get it for Hanukah if I paid for some of it.

[HCz]

SA = Single Action = trigger pull releases hammer only
DA = Double action = trigger pull cocks and release hammer

[loudninja]

There are other minor differences - some are trivial:

- PCR D has a loaded chamber indicator
- P-01 has a longer slide stop handle
- rear slide serrations on P-01 are vertical, PCR D are slanted

The more noticeable differences are:

- PCR D has a snag free rear sight with the top of the slide milled to allow it to fit
- P-01 has a recurve trigger, PCR D has a serrated beveled one

Here's a quick shot of them side by side for an easier comparison - both are fantastic in my opinion.

sweet pistols!
the pcr looks way cleaner, (ie, matching slide serrations, no rail, ramped sight.) if i got extra change, id go for it in a second.

p-01 is more practical with the rail. which is why i got it

[rivviepop]

sweet pistols!
the pcr looks way cleaner, (ie, matching slide serrations, no rail, ramped sight.) if i got extra change, id go for it in a second.

I took the PCR D to an IDPA match back in July (stock gun, no work) and placed really well using it, like 13th out of 35 or something like that. (I'm only a Sharpshooter) Gun is tight.

[Hollow Grind]

Ergonomically, are they identical? Which do you prefer, rivviepop, and why?