The CZ 75 handgun was invented by a Czech manufacturing company called CZUB in 1975. Two brothers founded the company, and while they are not as well-known as other gunsmiths such as John Browning or Samuel Colt, their product is now the most copied handgun of all time. You can now find the CZ 75 is for sale in almost every country in the world.
Because of laws in the Soviet Union, the Koucky brothers were unable to get a patent on the design. Without this patent, any company that wanted to do so could reproduce this gun without fear of fines or other sanctions for patent infringement.
Design
This handgun is best known for its comfort when shooting. The grip fits most size hands very comfortably. The weapon uses 9 mm ammunition, standard for most handguns today.
While CZ has modified the design slightly over the years, most aspects of the gun have remained unaltered.
The modern iteration of the CZ 75, the CZ 75B, has a safety modification.
The B refers to the firing pin block, which makes the handgun safer by not allowing the firing pin to move forward until you pull the trigger.
One of the few problems that the original CZ 75 had was that the coat finish was weak and would easily flake off.
A modification to the CZ 75B addressed this problem by using a strong, stainless steel enamel finish.
CZ offers numerous different sight options for the shooter such as the 3-dot sight, adjustable target sights, and night sights.
However, standard iron sites remain very popular.
Shooting on the Range
The CZ 75 performs consistently well. The quality design and reliability of standard 9 mm ammunition make the gun a favorite for target practice.
The manufacturing tolerances used limits recoil. Because of this accuracy, comfort, and reliability, beginners and veterans often decide to make or keep this weapon as their primary handgun of choice.
Single Action Trigger
Another beloved aspect of the CZ 75 is the single action trigger. A single action trigger means that the hammer or striker is released, discharging the weapon, after each trigger pull. Most experts consider a single action trigger to be much more accurate than a double action trigger is.
A single action trigger is easier to fire. You can also maintain a good sight picture between shots.
When you consider the single action along with the reliability and comfort of shooting the gun, it is very easy to understand how and why the CZ has become the handgun of choice for so many professionals.
Upgrades
Although the basic, out-of-the-box, design suits most users, you can purchase several different upgrades depending on your taste.
Manufacturers offer various optic sight options and different capacity magazines.
For a CZ, you can find 16 or 26 round magazines. These higher-capacity magazines are another key feature that adds to the weapon’s popularity.
There are also different concealment holsters made specifically for the CZ.
Concluding Thoughts
If you are not fanatical about buying a typical American-made handgun such as the Colt or the Smith and Wesson, then the CZ 75 is a perfect, reliable, and durable choice.
The CZ has been a favorite among law enforcement professionals and private users for decades. Special forces operators in the United States and elsewhere swear by this weapon, often making it a standard issue for their personnel.
It is hard to find anything bad to say about these Czech masterpieces of engineering.