To CZ-97B or not to CZ-97B?

[Rockrivr1]

Ran across a CZ-97B today for sale and I'm going back and forth about buying it. I really enjoy my CZ-75B, but the design of the 97B is much different then the 75. It's an all steel 45acp blued handgun and it fits well with my larger hands. I think this gun would be too big for anyone who has medium or small hands, but for me it felt good. Price was $795, but I'm thinking I could get a little off if I put some effort into it.

So anyone have experience with this model CZ? Seem like a good price for a good gun? Anything to look for that could be an issue?

 

[EvilDragon]

Bad, horrible gun. You should tell me where you found it, so that I can make sure that others avoid it.

 

[Sweeney]

I've got a 97B...beautiful gun. It's a big of steel but it fits my paws no problem and the ergonomics are great for me. It's definitely a quality piece.

 

[Rockrivr1]

Dammit! Now I'm going to have to spend money I don't have.

 

[Sweeney]

Dammit! Now I'm going to have to spend money I don't have.

Money only works if you spend it.

 

[Gibbs]

Ran across a CZ-97B today for sale and I'm going back and forth about buying it. I really enjoy my CZ-75B, but the design of the 97B is much different then the 75...

I can say that the 97B is 22 better than the 75B.

B.

 

[cfbackrow]

the 97B is an awesome gun..heavy but makes a 45 rd feel like a 380 rd...snatch it up

 

[Sweeney]

I can say that the 97B is 22 better than the 75B.

B.

Which is 11...twice!

 

[DW357]

I bought a brand new one for $645 a couple months ago on an impulse. It felt amazing in my hand (have decent size hands) and then I realized I didn't want to get into another caliber to reload so I sold it....

I say buy it. I know if I decide to get a 45 down the road, it certainly would be the 97b.

 

[92G]

the 97 series is the finest shooting 45acp i have ever shot. if you're into 45acp, you will dig it. for me it points naturally and quick shots are a breeze. it's pretty fantastic.

 

[mikec3071]

I have the 97BD and it's by far my favorite .45. On my way to the range with it right now.


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[mickle]

Where do you possibly find one of these for sale in MA?

 

[Fattman]

Where do you possibly find one of these for sale in MA?

Hi Maura!

 

[mickle]

I love it!!! I almost moved to Vermont to buy CZ pistols to compete.

 

[endus]

Oh, yea, you gotta have the 97b. It makes the 75 feel like absolute garbage.

As a matter of fact, why don't you pick up that 97b and Ill take your 75 off your hands Strictly as a favor, you understand.

 

[mickle]

I've shot tangfolio's and love those. The 75's are good as well. The 97 is the one I want in "the collection". It would be nice to have a 45 cal from them. My CZ550 rifles are some of my favorites, they make great stuff.

 

[grey]

Oh great. I've been avoiding thinking about that gun for 3 months now. Super, now it's back in my conciousness. Really, thanks. Do you work for Cz or something?

 

[ZNix]

Would love one of these. Can't find them in MA though, from what I've seen.

 

[mickle]

I wish I worked for them. I've done some sight work for them in the past. I had a dealer in NH that said there was a MA compliant version, then I doubled checked that a few weeks back and was assured there WAS no Xx handguns transferred to MA. Shot that dream down.....

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Xx should be CZ

 

[seraxmd]

Did you obtain it?

 

[CLW42]

If I could get my hands on a 97B I'd do it in a heartbeat.