Cz 97?

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5whiskey

New member
I was toying around the other day and all of a sudden I got the urge to buy a new gun. I guess sort of a going away present to myself for deploying to Iraq, not to mention I'll have something to look forward to coming home to.

Anyhow, I have been in search far and wide for what I want in a pistol. I was begginning to think that I would have a hard time (actually I was right, there aren't that many DA/SA double-stack .45s). I have of course combed the internet in search of what I want, and I have settled on the CZ 97 as being the perfect gun for my mood right now. Not looking to cc it, just as a truck/range gun and a secondary during contract work.

Everyone here seems to be in love with CZs, so I don't think I'll have to worry about accuracy and reliability. I've heard too many good things about them. I was looking for something I didn't have to drop a grand on either. Well, it appears that I have found a CZ97 brand new for 430 dollars. There will be no tax (it's at the PX), no shipping or anything (biggest reason why I don't buy off of the internet).

Spider sense is telling me to quit being a tight-wad and buy the darn thing, but it's pushing the limit of what I can afford at the moment. Anyhoo, can anyone think of a reason not to get it?
 
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M1911

New member
Try before you buy. It's one BIG freakin' gun. You may find it uncomfortable if your hands are not large.
 
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candr44

New member
If you really want one, you better get the one at the PX. That is an excellent price and they usually go for around $550 to $600. You will probably end up paying more later if you don't buy the one for $430.

I found an RSR special [duel tone and satin nickle ones] at a gun show for $499 out the door. Even with tax the price was too good to pass up so I quickly bought it. I later found out that there are only a total of 120 CZ97,s in those two finishes and there won't be anymore.

I don't think you will regret buying it. I have average size hands and I don't have any problem with the grip. they are accurate and the recoil is mild but they don't feed hollow points well.
 
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rhgunguy

Moderator
Try polishing the feed ramp lightly with a dremel and polishing compound. For a gun that was designed for hardball, it adapts well.
 
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