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The only other consideration in full size vs compact CZ is that 15 rnd mags for the full size are difficult to find these days. The compacts come stock with nj friendly 14 rnd mags. I echo lunker, check out the CZ 75b Compact (not P-01 or PCR). The all steel frame makes it handle like the full sized 75b in a more compact package.

Definitely a unique design and one of CZ's less successful models for sure. Hope you find one you like!

If you're looking for a small safe to store a handgun, this one for $29.99 seems like a great deal: http://m.homedepot.com/p/MAGNUM-Personal-Electronic-Digital-Safe-52286/204587709 Use coupon code 'HDHOLIDAY' for free shipping and an additional $5 off. So total price comes to $29.99+ tax shipped.

Same here, I see red FO better than the green.

Not meaning to bash the CZ with that description! Perhaps your stainless is more polished inside and out, but comparing my black polycoat 75B to a Beretta 92FS or Sig P-series, two guns I see as comparable alternatives, it definitely feels "rougher" around the edge. Again, a bit of work and all of those issues go away!

As a fellow Eastern European, originally from CZ's neighbor to the north, I have a soft spot for anything of quality that comes out of that corner of the world. CZ's firearms represent to me that quality, cold war era design philosophy. Out of the box, they are built and weight like tanks, have pretty heavy/gritty triggers, crappy sights, and on the inside they are rough, covered in tooling marks. However, they function well, are put together pretty solid, and give you a confident feel in hand. They also represent a great value...some recent online vendors had the 75BD for $459 shipped! Not many manufacturers are still producing steel framed guns which are available at that price point. Heck, most plastic framed guns go for much more. As many already mentioned, the nice part is that all of the negative qualities I mentioned above, can be tuned out. Now there are some really quality CZ gunsmiths and custom part manufacturers, like CZ Custom or Cajun Gun Works, that can take a very good pistol and turn it into an excellent pistol. For those that like to tinker themselves, CZ also provides a pretty nice platform to learn about as it slots somewhere in the middle in terms of learning curve. It's definitely not as simple of a design as a Glock to detail strip, but it also doesn't require all of the hand fitting that the 1911 platform does. The CZ 75B was also my very first pistol and I've been very happy with it's performance so far, hence the excitement you often see when CZ focused threads come up!

If you like decocker guns - get one of the "D" variants! In all reality there isn't much difference. I own a CZ 75B full size w/ safety and often shoot with my buddy who owns a compact P01, which is decock only. Both triggers feel very close, with the P01 being a tad a bit heavier. But that's all - both guns are great to shoot! The only other thought that was already brought up was around gunsmithing. If you plan to work on your pistol or have it worked on, the decocker guns are more complicated than the manual safety guns. You have the added complexity of the sear cage and the lever springs that tend to go flying everywhere when disassembled. Additionally, with the manual safety gun, you have the option to convert it from DA/SA to a SA only gun, where as with the decocker gun, you don't. So like howard said, the safety versions just gives you more options and an easier time if you're looking to customize.

Correct, the P01 and PCR compacts use a smaller mag (14 rnds) but will accept and function with the full size mags no problem. The P01 is an amazing gun...still trying to convince a friend to sell his to me. It would compliment my full size nicely! Howard, beautiful set of twins you have there!

1. Application type (FID/permit w/ existing FID). . Change of address on FID & 3 P2P 2. Police Department where you applied. Hillsborough 3. Name of the person you dealt with at the PD. N/A 4. Time taken to issue FID and/or permit. 48 days 5. Documents required by the PD (aside from the standard application and the mental health release form). Employment verification 6. Notes - As usual my employer, who is located in a more gun friendly state, was surprised that they needed to fill out a questionnaire for me so they didn't bother to reply initially. This added a few days as I had to have them re-fax the request and follow up. All in all, very smooth and everyone at the PD was friendly and helpful.

Procedure is the same as a sale...even trade just makes it a sale for $0. Same P2P and out of state through NJ FFL requirements apply.

Ikea! Love their beds, especially the latex line of mattresses.

Victorinox Pioneer - it's got everything I need on an EDC blade, nothing I don't. The sharpened reamer tool is especially useful in many EDC type activities, such as cutting those stupid plastic blister packs without accidentally cutting yourself. Also very people friendly blade around the office.

Beautiful pics, as always!

Very nice! I'd only handle a piece like that wearing white gloves!

Why do they keep referring to the officer as being "special"?

Care to share where you found them? I'd be happy to update our sticky thread here with that info: (http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/27176-where-can-i-get-nj-compliant-15-round-mags-for-my/)

Can't go wrong with a US made Buck knife. Bantam was one of the lines originally made overseas in China and then Buck brought back production stateside a couple of years ago. These are great knives, and even better when you factor in their Forever Warranty. I still carry my 14 yr old Buck Ranger and I've had it back to Buck only once after I broke the tip of the blade (my fault for trying to pry with it). They replaced the blade for free and cleaned her up - looked like a new knife when I got her back.

I have the Do All Red Pigeon, which is just a Cabelas re-branded version of the White Wing...nice entry-level auto clay thrower for the $. Breaks a few clays once in a while, but easy to clear and to keep it going. Good value on that woot! deal.

Call S&W and see what they can offer you. A friend recently sent over a beat up Model 19 and S&W offered him 2 types of service: 1) "matte black" finish or a 2) high polish blue. The first service was about $100, the high polish blue was >$200, but they re-polish all of the surface and give that classic gun a nice classic refinish.

No need to go through an FFL. The serialized frame of the CZ is considered the firearm. You can swap the barrel/slide to your hearts content.

A local range is always a good place to do the sale. It's public and you can even get a chance to fire the weapon is the seller allows it.

Yes, you should be able to listen to the Assembly Session Live Streaming here: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/media/live_audio.asp If they provide it.

Maybe you should look to get a .22lr upper for your CZ. The Kadet Kit is hard to find and pricey, but simple to install you can blast all day long at a fraction of the cost of 9mm. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/407/products_id/31192

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Very nice fit on those grips! How do you like the the smooth face w/o checkering? Looks like they would get pretty slippery when your hands get sweaty.