I picked this up from Wideners a while back when they had a bunch of surplus Pre-B's for sale for about 3 bills. Since the Pre-B's have some compatibility issues with the modern mags (magwell is shaped slightly different and only the older, rarer, more expensive mags will fully seat), thier popularity was primarily only with the collectors. At some point they got in a batch of these transitional models (or jsut weeded through what they had) but didn't quite know what they were and just labeled them as 75-2's but the squared off trigger guard was a dead give-away. These pistols essentially combine the best of the old and new with the frame accepting modern magazines and yet still retaining the Pre-B lack of firing pin block. Other differences include the newer style, rounded hammer for less bite, but old style rounded safety, and pinned front sight (in lieu of staked). These guns were made in 93-94 when CZ was transitioning from the original Type-A frame to the new Type-B that is the basis for all 75 models hence the blend of features until the Type-B was fully standardized. This particular gun is great condition overall and although there is some spots on the finish that show wear, the internals are in excellent condition. There is little evidence of any barrel or slide wear. The trigger pull is a bit stout in the ~6lb range and shows some camming in SA mode so there's no doubt it can be improved with some use and possibly polishing or even a CZ Custom competition hammer. I think i may eventually get a Kadet slide for this frame and use it for fun and steel matches in which case i would need some trigger work for sure.

 

 

 

Kinda wish it said "Czechoslovakia" like the older ones though.

 

Look, Ma, no firing pin block!

Nice!!! Tell us how it shoots when you get the chance.

Very nice Jon, I like it. I am not sure but you might want to check out CZ Custom out in AZ, the showroom isn't anything to write home about but Angus had a lot of stuff in the back from what I was told by others. I was looking for some parts for my 75-TS and I was in the neighborhood and he had them so if you need something I would see what they had and see what they might be able to do for you.

 

Harry

I had forgot to mention that i did take it to the range last weekend to try it out and it shoots great. The heaviness of the trigger is apparent but i put a box of ammo through it and the accuracy was as good as you could want an the sights aren't too bad for being simple, plain, low-profile sights. The rifling looks like new and the gun is tight in the rails and bushing lockup so consistency is great. Wish i had a stack of these pistols. lol