I tried the search function but since "CZ" isn't long enough, nothing came up. I'm wondering if anyone has one of these and if you do, what do you think of it? If you're in the north Jersey area, and you're ok with it, I'd love to swing by and take a look at it if that's ok. I'm putting off purchasing another firearm for a bit and will be going back and forth a lot on what I want, I'm sure. But, this one is in the sights right now.

 

Any reviews on it would be appreciated.

 

Christopher

I owned a 97b for quite some time. I am a huge CZ lover (everyone knows that) and I had to have it.

 

I really enjoyed it while it was in my possession. I shot groupings at 25yds that were fist-sized with SWC's, it was very very accurate which is no surprise from CZ pistols. The thing is a brick though, and some people can't own one because their hands aren't large enough or they feel it is too heavy. I have fairly big hands and it was very comfortable for me. Weight did not bother me either, it was fairly heavy but with that came an insignificant amount of recoil. When shooting it, it almost felt like a 9mm +p. It did not feel anything like a .45. I would not suggest it for carry, it's just too big and too heavy but for range work/home defense, you cannot beat this pistol. It was one of the smoothest shooting .45's I have ever shot.

 

With all that said, I did end up selling it to another forum member. I was shooting less and less .45 due to the price of ammo and ended up buying a 9mm pistol once I sold it. I do miss it a lot and I kick myself for selling it, but I plan on getting another one in the future.

Ammo cost for me isn't as much of an issue as I do reload. Thanks for the write up. It looks heavy and that doesn't bother me. I have a 1911 and for semi-autos that's all I can compare to. It will be a range toy/HD gun. No plans to carry. If that day comes, it'll be a wheelie for me anyway.

 

C

I wanted to write a book on it but just ended up getting frustrated when my typing got deleted by accident so I cut it short lol. Overall, it's heavy and large and if you run out of ammo you could beat someone with it but it's very accurate and shoots very soft for a .45. It gets an A+ in my book. Glad I could help!