CZ-USA

[djg0770 481]

I called CZ-USA several months ago to try to source an adult stock for my daughter's 720. The customer wait time and the number of times I was put on hold were... ridiculous, however, I held on for dear life and finally got someone to talk to. They indicated that they only had a "used" stock and that it would be $50, so I said OK, the guy put me on hold AGAIN, came back and took my information, less credit card and said OK and hung up.

 

I was sort of incredulous, it seemed as though they would send me a stock for free, and that it would magically appear at my door.

 

I waited about 2 months and last Thursday I figured I may as well try again. I sent an email through Parts@CZ (not the exact address). I've been watching my email, and NOTHING. Saturday, I go outside after being in the house and there's a note on the door from FedEx about a delivered package. I look down, and there's a box from CZ-USA. Needless to say, I was floored about the whole thing. The stock looks new to me.

 

Props to CZ for being a super company and sending me this stock for free. Next one might have to be a CZ instead of what I was originally looking at!

[PDM 91]

I have two CZs, a P-01 9mm and a 452 .22lr. Both are top notch and were great values. Unfortunately, if you ask someone in a gun shop in these parts they will disparage CZ and steer you to one of the more well known brands.

[Malsua 1,422]

My CZ-52 has been a real joy

 

I think I'd like to get a CZ-452 American though.

[NJdiverTony 27]

I have two CZs, a P-01 9mm and a 452 .22lr. Both are top notch and were great values. Unfortunately, if you ask someone in a gun shop in these parts they will disparage CZ and steer you to one of the more well known brands.

 

That is true... I've experienced that myself, first-hand. I've been told by at least 2 different local hun shops to steer clear of CZ, due to quality of their manufacturing. Everyone that I've talked to that owns a CZ is very happy with them, so not sure why the bias by the gun shops.

[lunker 274]

The first thing gun owners should do is find out what they need to know BEFORE they go into a shop. I have heard as much bad information about guns inside gun shops as I do from mainstream media.

Politely nod your head when the gun store clerk gives you his opinion. Do not base your decision on them.

If I listened to Gun Store Commandos, all I would own are Mossbergs, Glocks, and Kimbers.

 

By the way, CZ has easily become my FAVORITE firearm maker.

[Smokin .50 1,907]

The first thing gun owners should do is find out what they need to know BEFORE they go into a shop. I have heard as much bad information about guns inside gun shops as I do from mainstream media.

Politely nod your head when the gun store clerk gives you his opinion. Do not base your decision on them.

If I listened to Gun Store Commandos, all I would own are Mossbergs, Glocks, and Kimbers.

 

By the way, CZ has easily become my FAVORITE firearm maker.

That is very well put and succinct! I too have friends who have CZ's, both pitols & SxS Shottys. Fit & finish are superb for the money and they stand behind their product.

 

As to the reason why some places don't recommend them, it's easy---it all comes down to MONEY! The guy you ask isn't a dealer with them and therefore he has to buy it through a middle-man, taking a huge chunk of any profit with it's sale, so they Pu-Pu CZ. Let's face it, this forum is wrought with shooters who would rather mail-order than pay a little more to keep a brick & mortar store open, so QUALITY & SERVICE is forsaken for PRICE. The shame of it is CZ's aren't really expensive, they're on par with Russian Remingtons price-wise, but are of much higher quality.

[NJdiverTony 27]

The first thing gun owners should do is find out what they need to know BEFORE they go into a shop. I have heard as much bad information about guns inside gun shops as I do from mainstream media.

Politely nod your head when the gun store clerk gives you his opinion. Do not base your decision on them.

If I listened to Gun Store Commandos, all I would own are Mossbergs, Glocks, and Kimbers.

 

By the way, CZ has easily become my FAVORITE firearm maker.

 

I totally agree with you. Lots of disinformation goes on when you walk into SOME (not all) gun shops.

I really like the CZ 75b pistols... so I definitely see myself owning one of them eventually, as well as an M&P 9mm

[RecessedFilter 222]

Good to hear that CZ is continuing their positive customer service.

 

I will always be a lifetime CZ customer. I own three of their guns (including a 75b and 97b) and they are very high quality, smooth to shoot, superbly accurate, and overall fine guns.

[hd2000fxdl 422]

Add me in the as a CZ fan, really like the way my CZ 75-TS shoots and feels, but wont object to getting a Kimber, STI, RIA or other make that I like.

 

Harry

[YankeeFan 49]

I will always be a lifetime CZ customer. I own three of their guns (including a 75b and 97b) and they are very high quality, smooth to shoot, superbly accurate, and overall fine guns.

 

That makes two of us. My 97b is my favorite shooter.

[axeman_g 128]

Recovered CZ fan. They are nice guns but I got sick if trying to find accessories. Granted I got my first cz in 1999. I have owned 2 85 models a PCR, a P01, a 452 and a 720. All gone now. Nice but I found better. They were a great deal when you could pick up 75s for 330.

[lunker 274]

Recovered CZ fan. They are nice guns but I got sick if trying to find accessories. Granted I got my first cz in 1999. I have owned 2 85 models a PCR, a P01, a 452 and a 720. All gone now. Nice but I found better. They were a great deal when you could pick up 75s for 330.

 

Out of curiosity, what have you replaced them with that you like better?

[axeman_g 128]

Chris,

I sold my last CZ 85B to Maks about 3 to 4 years ago. I sold my PCR and the P01 before I moved to NJ. I did not really want to but did to reduce my collection before moving, knowing I had zero chance of getting a carry permit here in NJ, I sold them to a friend. I came north with the CZ85 a SA 1911 Commander, a g19 and a Walther P99 and some revolvers.

 

To be honest I like HiPowers for full size steel 9mms, the trigger sits better in my finger. And I replaced the med sized guns with the G19, now a 4th gen. I really liked the P01 for IDPA, but I shoot the g19 faster. I really like the CZ, just dont miss them much. Like i said I used to get them for CHEAP in Atlanta. One of the first dealers in the states was near me and I liked the immediately for the price and value. Now they are $100 to $150 more... I bought my first CZ, a CZ85 Combat for $429. Now they are $550... plus they are 16rd cap and that bothers me to no end that I have to neuter th gun here in NJ.

 

The 720 never got my attention... I dont shoot 20g well so it went in a trade towards my first A5.

 

The 452.... never replaced it and still hurt myself with sharp objects everytime I think about when I sold it. I bought it, a Lux version for $350. Probably the most accurate rifle I have ever shot. Loved it except for the hard time I had finding scope rings for it. They were new in the states then... sometime around 2001. I traded towards something else that it is gone now and I hate myself. One of the many trades or sales I have made.