Going Price for a CZ-75B in CA

[Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck]

I'll most likely be buying a CZ-75B soon, and I was wondering what sort of price I can expect. I read the prices on other prices, but guns seem to cost more in CA.

Also, are you supposed to haggle over gun prices, or something? I've always assumed that it's the same as purchasing any other retail good, but I keep on reading how people talked down the price on this or that firearm.

[threadcrapper]

They're like $485 to $429 on sale.It all depends on which store. I saw a new, but on consignment one for $375. XD45 are about $549 +/- and more for the Tactical model.

[cgmoe]

what about buying online?
Buds seems to have pretty good prices

[Bongos]

what about buying online?
Buds seems to have pretty good prices

Sometimes interenet is not the best as you have to pay shipping and FFL fees which could add up to $100s...

I suggestion is keep an eye out in the classifieds section (they do pop up once in a while) and do a local PPT ($35)..it's tax time now so a lot of people owe taxes.. that safe queen gun they no longer shoot is looking mighty tempting to sale...

All in all, most people buy the guns becuase their friends are into shooting or home protection or collecting, shoot it for a little while maybe about 500 rounds...then the fad and interests goes away...then they have a family, or in financial trouble like credit cards or taxes or simply needs funds... you get the picture.. so most of the time the guns are in mint condition..

Specially in CA since CCWs are extremely hard to get, most guns never get holstered..

So if you are not in a rush...keep an eye out

Good luck

[maxicon]

New ones tend to go in the $400 to $500+ range, and not that many shops carry them in the San Jose area. Dunno where you are, but I believe Reed's has them up here, and they're one of the more expensive shops. I think Turner's has them regularly if you're down south.

I don't see them used very often. Targetmasters in Milpitas had a used on on the shelf for $350 the other day, and that's about as cheap as you see them in stores.

PPTs still show up for $300-350, but the days of cheap CZ75s seem to be over.

You could ask over at www.czforum.com to see if someone in your area has one they want to get rid of - I bought one in the SJ area from a czf member, and 2 others from here on Calguns, then gave my most beat up one to a friend.

Buying online is a good way to pick up deals sometimes, but only if you have a reasonably priced transfer dealer.

[Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck]

Thanks. I had feared that it'd fall on the wrong side of $500. I might get lucky, but doubt it.

I will admit that I'm surprised Reed's has them. It's not in their list of firearms to rent, so I didn't think they would stock them. I'll probably try another place, and hopefully they'll have some.

[mike100]

I got to shoot a 99 vintage CZ-75b last night (thanks to Grammaton for bringing it out along with his other rifles) and I would grab up an earlier cz in a heartbeat because the triggers are nicer on the older ones. I think the new ones got lawyered up a tad. Of course a new cz-75b would be the surest bet that you get the max life out of your pistol, but most people don't shoot all that much.

BTW, Iron Sights in o'side has some rental 9's that have upwards of 100k rounds shot through them because 9 is cheap to rent. the action on the range cz felt a tad worn, but everything else worked well.

[taloft]

I just purchased a new CZ-75B in .40 at DGM in San Diego. This was last Sunday. The cost was $479.99 plus tax, dros, and a $9.00 lock to keep the Feds happy. Total out the door was $552.88. The nine's were $469.99. This was a complete impulse buy, I didn't even haggle on the price. I went in to buy a revolver, didn't see what I was looking for, and the rest is history. What can I say, it was a weird weekend.

Yes, you can get it cheaper online but, by the time you pay for shipping, transfer, and use tax. It is usually equal to or more than the local shop. Hooking up with another local and doing a PPT is the best way to go.


If anyone is interested, they had a used one in the display case for IIRC $375.00.

[Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck]

the triggers are nicer on the older ones. I think the new ones got lawyered up a tad.

Is that prior to the introduction of the firing pin block? I ask, because on the czforum, some members have removed the firing pin block resulting in a superior trigger pull. I was considering doing so as well, considering the original CZ-75 didn't have one, nor do 1911s (or so I'm told).

Taloft, is it considered normal and appropriate to haggle over the price? I should be trying to buy a CZ-75B soon, and I've never haggled over any of the previous firearms I've purchased (Yugo M24/47, Yugo SKS 59/66, Mosin-Nagant 91/30). However, the CZ's going to cost more than those three combined, I'm guessing, so if I'm expected to haggle, please let me know!

[maxicon]

I like trigger blocks, as they're a basic safety mechanism, so I wouldn't remove one. You can perform a do-it-yourself trigger slicking as described here - http://p201.ezboard.com/fczechpistol...icID=188.topic - or you can send it to Angus at CZUSA for a trigger job.

As for haggling, it depends on the shop. My main shops don't haggle unless something's been sitting around for a while, so I go by the sticker price, but some shops like to overprice stuff, and will haggle down.

You can always ask if there's any flexibility or wiggle room on the price. They'll make it pretty clear if there is or not, but you should be ready to move on it if they reach your price, or they won't be so ready to haggle with you next time.

[mike100]

the cz75b has been around a long time and the ones from just a few years ago had different "timing" on the hammer, firing pin block and sear. basically people are changing the hammers and retaining the block. I have heard that the P01 hammer is a direct drop in part and also there are a couple of people who make aftermarket hammers that need to be fit to make them safe. The P01 did have a better break, but not like a 1911 or anything.

one guy does action jobs on them incl hammer replacement (Jim Miossi) , but he had a year wait.

CZ also makes a single action only model and I heard you can toss the DA/SA guts in a box and just convert it to work SA with a cocked and locked function like a 1911. this is what one cz rep told me at a shooting fair was the cleanest action of all. I think I'd get another one to try that out on as I want the DA/SA on my main cz.

on edit: I haven't been able to haggle for a long time and even before it was just for a box of ammo or maybe to absorb the sales tax off the price...there aren't as many ffl's so they don't really do that too much now.

[kilword]

ive seen nice ones on consignment for around 350ish.
just got to look around if you want to save some money.

[WokMaster1]

ive seen nice ones on consignment for around 350ish.
just got to look around if you want to save some money.

Where did you see that?

[kilword]

i saw one for that at the antioch armory a couple months back but its not there any more.
saw another one for like 425ish and i think it might of been new. but i dont remember where....might of been at the same place

[taloft]

Taloft, is it considered normal and appropriate to haggle over the price? I should be trying to buy a CZ-75B soon, and I've never haggled over any of the previous firearms I've purchased (Yugo M24/47, Yugo SKS 59/66, Mosin-Nagant 91/30). However, the CZ's going to cost more than those three combined, I'm guessing, so if I'm expected to haggle, please let me know!

It would depend on where you are shopping and what kind of relationship you have with the store. Counter monkeys usually have to get permission from owner/manager to cut a deal. Most store owners will haggle over a consignment or used gun. They will take a slight hit on their end to move the product out, especially on stuff that isn't selling fast. They always have a little wiggle room on new stuff, the closer they are to MSRP the more you can bargain. None that I've met will haggle on a sale item. Most will price match local stores. Sometimes you can get them to toss in a free box of ammo if you buy a new gun. Some stores never bargain(more in recent years). It doesn't hurt to try, the most they will say is no.

As far as 1911's and firing pin blocks, series 80 colts have one that is trigger activated. Kimbers are activated by the grip safety. Springfield's don't have any as far as I know. I bet the CZ is similar in design to the series 80 colts. A good trigger job should eliminate any problems.