Ok,so it's been 7 months since my last pistol purchase and now getting the itch since actually learning to hit the side of a barn door with my Sig. I fell in love with a CZ 75 compact 9mm I shot in Manila several weeks ago and now want one badly. My question is, since I shot the all steel frame and not the alloy, other than weight, is there a significant difference in accuracy,performance,ease of handling and longevity between the 2 frames?

I will be getting my papers in order with the Monroe Township Authorities and DMV next week and have no clue as to how long it will take them to process the replacement FID and PPL's but if they are any thing like East Brunswick, I venture I'll have months to research. Thoughts,experiences,opinions?

If its just a range gun, go with steel frame. The most major effect the steel frame has is it will dampen felt recoil. This is turn makes shooting not only more enjoyable, but more accurate since you are less likely to anticipate. Mechanical accuracy diferences between the two will be negligable, both will be durable and reliable too. If you want to carry, the weight savings of the polymer are (probably) worth it.

If its just a range gun, go with steel frame. The most major effect the steel frame has is it will dampen felt recoil. This is turn makes shooting not only more enjoyable, but more accurate since you are less likely to anticipate. Mechanical accuracy diferences between the two will be negligable, both will be durable and reliable too. If you want to carry, the weight savings of the polymer are (probably) worth it.

 

Unless the state of NJ experiences a sudden epiphany,it will most properly be a range gun and I already own a polymer firearm and HD revolver. Which leads me to my next question, Would it be better to get the full size 75 if primary use is for the range and what are the pluses and minuses between the 2 sizes? My only apprehension is that I have small hands.

You will absolutely benefit from a full size over a compact. Small hands need small grip circumference, not length. Both guns will have identical grip circumference. If the compact fits you the full size will to. The full size is %100 advantaged over the compact in every regard except for size which is only issue for carry. The full size has more weight (less recoil etc as I said before), longer barrel for very slightly improved ballistics, better grip for better control, longer sight radius for increased accuracy.

 

If you already have a plastic fantastic go with a full sized steel gun. Great gun to work on your marksmanship skills with.

You will absolutely benefit from a full size over a compact. Small hands need small grip circumference, not length. Both guns will have identical grip circumference. If the compact fits you the full size will to. The full size is %100 advantaged over the compact in every regard except for size which is only issue for carry. The full size has more weight (less recoil etc as I said before), longer barrel for very slightly improved ballistics, better grip for better control, longer sight radius for increased accuracy.

 

If you already have a plastic fantastic go with a full sized steel gun. Great gun to work on your marksmanship skills with.

That supports everything I've read and seen so far. Thank you very much.

I have owned the steel framed CZ 75B Compact and the alloy framed P01, both in 9mm. I really do not find the difference in recoil to be very noticeable, especially since neither is truly compact (i.e. they are both mid sized guns). I do know that I like the trigger pull better on the P01, but the trigger itself (i.e. less curved) better on the 75B. I am going to Shore Shot Pistol range tonight. I can bring my full size CZ P01 Shadow and my P01 and let you try them. I no longer have the 75B Compact, but you could check with Shore Shot. I bet they have some CZ pistol to rent.

If you like the CZ and want a strictly range gun, I'de go as far as suggesting the single action only 75b since you will get a better trigger AFAIK. Ask jermz1987, he has one. You wont need double action on the range. They arent custom/expensive or anything either, they are ~$535 with 2 15 round mags

I have owned the steel framed CZ 75B Compact and the alloy framed P01, both in 9mm. I really do not find the difference in recoil to be very noticeable, especially since neither is truly compact (i.e. they are both mid sized guns). I do know that I like the trigger pull better on the P01, but the trigger itself (i.e. less curved) better on the 75B. I am going to Shore Shot Pistol range tonight. I can bring my full size CZ P01 Shadow and my P01 and let you try them. I no longer have the 75B Compact, but you could check with Shore Shot. I bet they have some CZ pistol to rent.

 

Thank you so much for the offer but unfortunately I'm in the city until very late, perhaps I can have a rain check? Since I shoot at SS and have months to research which gun will be right for me I plan to rent one and do some comparisons. Thank you again for the offer.

Sure, I often shoot on Tuesday evenings with some other forum members here. Just give me a little advance notice and I will bring the CZs.

If you like the CZ and want a strictly range gun, I'de go as far as suggesting the single action only 75b since you will get a better trigger AFAIK. Ask jermz1987, he has one. You wont need double action on the range. They arent custom/expensive or anything either, they are ~$535 with 2 15 round mags

 

Now there's an idea, my P 250 is DA only and it took me some time and practice to deliver tight groups consistently, shooting low and left because of anticipation and grip I understand. I'm comfortable with the trigger now but the CZ was so effortless and intuitive after only 2 15 round mags that I wished it was one of the many pistols I considered before my first gun purchase.

The CZ single action trigger is sweet. Actually, you can turn any CZ DA/SA pistol into a SA only gun. JonF on the forum here did it to his SP01 I believe.

The CZ single action trigger is sweet. Actually, you can turn any CZ DA/SA pistol into a SA only gun. JonF on the forum here did it to his SP01 I believe.

 

I am also enamored with the fact that there are so many upgrades and accessories for these guns and being a person that has a hard time leaving well enough alone, I foresee my plastic inevitably getting a workout.