Firearms made by CZ
Not long ago, I was able to spend time with a long time correspondent and email buddy at an NRA convention. Each of us were carrying cocked and locked 1911 .45s and snubnose .38 backups. Each of us has real world experience that lead to this combination. ‘Old School’ he noted. Things become classics because they work and do the task well.
Among the decisions to be made when purchasing a personal defense handgun are caliber, action type, and size and weight. Among the options to be considered is the light rail. A rail gun is common parlance for a handgun with an accessory rail, but some just consider it common sense.
Among the more respected but misunderstood handguns is the Czech CZ 75 pistol. Revered by many, the CZ 75 is a proven, accurate, reliable handgun that is often noted for its resemblance to the Browning Hi Power. Other than steel-frame construction and a high-capacity magazine, however, this comparison is misleading and even misinformed. Read the article to find out why.
Increasingly, there is a chance that all of us may confront heavily armed adversaries and felons behind vehicle cover. The battle will be finished within a few seconds. Your practice must have no limits—will your handgun be up to the task?
Cheaper Than Dirt!-sponsored shooter, Patrick E. Kelley, takes a brand new, right-out-of-the-box CZ P09 to a shooting event for a “trial by fire.” Watch this video to see how the CZ P09 holds up.
The CZ-75 has one of the most fascinating stories in firearm history. Developed covertly in Soviet Czechoslovakia, it became widely popular despite it coming from inside the Iron Curtain.
Even though smaller handguns may look easier to handle, the shorter barrels and lighter weights of pocket pistols actually make perceived recoil worse. Though full-sized semi-automatic handguns are more difficult to conceal for women, they make excellent home defense guns. Due to the full-sized, all-metal frame of the CZ 75, I can shoot incredibly accurately with it. In this article, I explore the merits of a full-sized 9mm pistol for home defense.
Tactical pistols need specific features and functions to serve you well. Read this post to learn what to look for and why training is essential.
The original CZ 75, easily identified by the heavily-stepped slide and short slide rails, has been in production since 1975.
The CZ 75 is often overlooked by shoppers in the United States. Why would anyone overlook such a legendary and reliable design?