The Original CZ Forum

CZ PISTOL CLUBS => CZ85, 85B, & 85 Combat => Topic started by: MR--WESTFIELD on July 15, 2007, 08:03:56 AM

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: MR--WESTFIELD on July 15, 2007, 08:03:56 AM

(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l211/milethief/gunskitch004.jpg)

(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l211/milethief/gunskitch020.jpg)

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: cz75fan on July 16, 2007, 06:46:20 PM

Sorry, I wasn't very creative for my photo

(http://home.mchsi.com/~cz75fan.mo/015_a.jpg)

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Walt-Sherrill on July 16, 2007, 07:21:25 PM

You cheated!  That's not an 85 Combat!  That's nice pre-B 85!   (Hard chromed?)  Made in Czechoslovakia, not the Czech Republic...

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: cz75fan on July 16, 2007, 08:58:01 PM

DID NOT!   Bought it new when I had my FFL at the time. 1993. Originally was enamel, but I sent it down to Checkmate Plating in Florida. Horace, who owns Fords Gun www.fordsguns.com (http://www.fordsguns.com/), worked there at the time. Done a heck of a job on the pistol! Highly recommend their(Ford's) work. I had this one done in a brushed hard chrome. Here's the original box. Actually I'm kind of surprised I still had it around after a divorce and a couple of moves.

Rick
SGF, Mo.
(http://home.mchsi.com/~cz75fan.mo/021_s.jpg)
(http://home.mchsi.com/~cz75fan.mo/018_s.jpg)

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Walt-Sherrill on July 17, 2007, 04:41:09 AM

Nice gun.  Yours is the first I've seen that was marked as an 85 Combat on the box, but not on the slide, and which had that that older, pre-B style sight.

Here's mine.  (I need to go to a higher resolution picture, when I get some time.)  Notice the "Combat" on the slide.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/WalterRSherrill/CZs/P1000098a.jpg)

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: cz75fan on July 17, 2007, 10:36:07 AM

Nice 85, Walt. I'm not particularly fond of the rear sights on mine. Not because they don't work well, it just pretty much eliminates me any options if I was to ever want/need to change. If I had to sell all my handguns and could only keep one, this one would be it, though. I've used it to qualify for a couple of pistol courses over the years and plan on using it when I qualify for my CCW permit.

Rick
SGF, Mo.

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Rob1035 on November 21, 2007, 09:36:00 PM

My well loved 85C, it has the best DA trigger I've ever felt, and the best SA trigger outside of a 1911 or tuned S&W wheel, at least imho.  I have no idea if the previous owner (I bought it used) did anything, but I love it...

(http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/CZ85_Combat_small.JPG)

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Radom on November 28, 2007, 02:27:42 PM

I recently discovered that CZ-UB made some form of the "85 Combat" since 1986. A true Type A CZ 85 Combat has a different shaped triggerguard than the transitional or new production 85 Combat. The triggerguard was neither round nor square before 1992, but had a sort of recurved shape at the bottom. Unfortunately, I do not have a picture.

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: dubyar2u on November 28, 2007, 03:05:44 PM

HERE'S MINE, IT HAS BECOME MY FAVORITE HANDGUN!(http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/0b916e100f12737f3644570d23337ae404fc440b.pjpg)

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Stuart on November 28, 2007, 08:09:28 PM

Used to have one..neat gun..might have to buy another someday...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/eerw/My%20stuff/aaDSC_0130.jpg)

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Radom on November 29, 2007, 08:28:17 AM

The 85 Combat is the one model that I have never owned, but I have always secretly wanted.

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Walt-Sherrill on November 30, 2007, 04:42:50 AM

There goes your secret.

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Radom on November 30, 2007, 08:12:17 AM

Quote from: Walt Sherrill

There goes your secret.

 

Yep.  I decided to take a chance in case Santa Claus is real.  You gotta believe!

Actually, you may recall that I have been talking about getting one for six years off and on.  If a million dollars worth of talk could net you one real dollar, I would probably have three or four by now...

Anyone want to trade their 85 Combat in nickel for a lightly used P-01?

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: dubyar2u on December 09, 2007, 07:49:17 PM

(http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/0373609a17d20796195d715a71163911d087a1ec.pjpg)  

A few of you guys helped me thru the front site F.O. thing. Today I decided to polish the barrel. Who knows what I might do next?

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Rudy216 on December 15, 2007, 08:21:33 PM

I just got this this winter. I didn't want to use my short rail (early classic) pre-B for IDPA shooting so I bought a CZ-85 Combat. Trigger has almost three times the take up compared to my CZ-75. Also heavier but that's ok. Either I will have to get used to it or I will need to work on it.

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r174/hydedj/guns/CZ85.jpg)

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: dubyar2u on December 17, 2007, 08:06:21 PM

This time its new grips.(http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/513368a31c4804dc108f7b88739e331f8c654dd1.pjpg)  

(http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/1c536c8f19fc009a12fa74bf707f307ed5bb74e4.pjpg)  

(http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/27b26f11db0181d37ab7453ecd63c6d1bb35e3bd.pjpg)  

(http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/04436f851f9f0a5616a47fb1709e3e3673b0d923.pjpg)  

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: CZ Flash on December 22, 2007, 02:13:19 PM

dubyar2u,
        What kind of wood grips are those on your Combat, and where did you get them?  I need to get me a pair!!!

Thanks
JOE

 

 

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: dubyar2u on December 23, 2007, 11:12:40 PM

Thanks for noticing them!
Got them from marschalgrips.com
Made from Wattle wood, red shellac finish, checkered, w/ thumbrest, RH.
They ship from Budapest, and it takes 2 to 3 weeks from the day you order but, I think the grips are well worth
the wait. The cost is the best deal I've seen for grips of this quality. They have several to choose from for CZ's.
Hope you have fun choosing a set. And , FYI- mine fit perfect. ( I don't work for this co. or have any connection
to them, I just really like the grips and the price)

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: CZ Flash on December 24, 2007, 04:43:31 AM

Dubyar2u,
Thanks for the info, I will be ordering them after the Holidays. You are right, you can't beat the price. Have a great
Holiday.

Thanks, JOE

 

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: dubyar2u on December 30, 2007, 08:39:01 PM

(http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/938269117103416d731755310ab56fba101abe58.pjpg)And happy NewYear....now I added grip tape. Was at the range this A.M. I guess it helps a bit, but, not as much difference as I expected. Here is a pic.

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: rod1010 on February 14, 2008, 01:41:50 PM

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/rodblackburn/My%20guns/IMG_0182.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/rodblackburn/My%20guns/IMG_0183.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/rodblackburn/My%20guns/IMG_0184.jpg)

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: bhill55 on February 20, 2008, 12:13:20 AM

(http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/66426581620d464a9e9a5768ff32a84823885535.pjpg)  

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: dubyar2u on May 11, 2008, 07:22:36 AM

(http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/ca716e1d04157f7e3e37f6ae2474fd27324223f1.pjpg)  

Title: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Tiny Mack on July 15, 2008, 07:12:45 AM

(http://a687.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/103/l_52131d8f1f58e2d3783ffcf472a706ce.jpg)  

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: shooterdude on August 09, 2008, 05:23:16 PM

Why do pictures of pistols always seem to have a pocket knife?

Can't we use girls instead?

Like this:

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Netspec on August 26, 2008, 06:58:45 PM

Quote from: dubyar2u on November 28, 2007, 03:05:44 PM

<p>HERE'S MINE, IT HAS BECOME MY FAVORITE HANDGUN!(http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/0b916e100f12737f3644570d23337ae404fc440b.pjpg)</p>

Nice rig you got there and the grip really sets it off!  Who makes that grip?

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Skjutgalen on September 16, 2008, 02:44:31 PM

(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd130/1Dampe/DSC01892.jpg)

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: h20boy on November 22, 2008, 01:58:21 AM

I finally got the work finished on my 85, so thought tonight I would snap some pics and show her off. This is my first CZ ever, and i'm pretty impressed with the accuracy on this model.  I also wanted to get the duo-tone model, but that was impossible to find in stock anywhere. This nickel was in stock in some wharehouse in the DFW area, so grabbed it. I just started IDPA, initially with a Sig 229 0.40, but it wasn't good in the longer (20yd) targets and the magazine release was difficult to work quickly.  This 85 combat is great for this competition stuff.  The extended mag release is fantastic. I had a local smith do a trigger job on it, replaced with ghostholster's competition hammer (http://czcustom.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=39&osCsid=2bb953c3d2512241a79c7dab7d89bffa), reducing the DA/SA from 11.5/5.5 lbs to 8.5/2.8 lbs, and he rounded down the square trigger face. Put a fiber optic front sight on it and wrapped the handle with some custom, 'slim' grips from Marschalgrips (http://www.marschalgrips.com/?content=CZ-models) (<- great deal, and outstanding quality). The rubber ones were too thick to do quick magazine changes, I suppose I have smaller hands than most; anyway, these new grips are perfect. And, i added those rubber bases to the magazines. I hate to ding them up in dropping on concrete. Also, if you guys have any interest in holsters, I highly recommend Haugen Handgun Leather (http://www.haugenhandgunleather.com/search_results.asp?txtsearchParamTxt=&txtsearchParamCat=4&txtsearchParamType=ALL&iLevel=1&txtsearchParamMan=ALL&txtsearchParamVen=ALL&txtFromSearch=fromSearch&btnSearch.x=8&btnSearch.y=11) out of north dakota... this is my 2nd purchase from them, and it took only 4 months.

Ammunition that it doesn't like - Blazer aluminum (avoid this stuff) Two FTEs in three magazines.

To the pics...
(http://matt.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p693343082-4.jpg)

(http://matt.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p539215295-4.jpg)

(http://matt.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p733759857-4.jpg)

(http://matt.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p750183032-4.jpg)

(http://matt.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p781260810-4.jpg)

(http://matt.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p805514649-4.jpg)

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Walt Sherrill on November 22, 2008, 08:21:46 AM

Ammunition that it doesn't like - Blazer aluminum (avoid this stuff) Two FTEs in three magazines.

That's an individual gun thing.  I've been using Blazer aluminum for years in all of my guns, including my 85 Combat, without problem.  My next bulk order will probably be Blazer aluminum.   

A good point to keep in mind, however:  if you're going to buy in bulk, try small amounts before buying large amounts.  Some guns just don't like some brands of ammo.  (Same models might not prefer the same diet.)

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: h20boy on November 22, 2008, 10:24:30 AM

Thanks Walt, i'll keep that in mind.  A bunch of shooters came up to me after my two FTEs during the match and asked me what I was using. When I told them, they said "I've heard CZs don't do well with the Blazer aluminum".  Fortunately, you may just have a non-tempermental example.  I'd prefer not having to worry myself. I'm testing the Monarch brass right now, and am liking it so far.

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Walt Sherrill on November 22, 2008, 12:41:47 PM

Consider checking under the extractor for a build-up of crud (a weakness of the design -- Most CZ clones open up the back of that channel so that junk goes into the firing pin chamber).   

And, of course, consider replacing the extactor spring with a Wolff extra-strength extractor. 

The only ammo I've ever had problems with in my CZs was AAA (brand) ammo, which was poorly quality controlled.  Some was so bad that it wouldn't even chamber in my Browning Hi-Power (too long!).

Right now, Blazer aluminum is about the cheapest quality ammo on the market -- its a bit stouter than most in terms of performance.  I use it when I can.

I don't particularly like Winchester White Box (Value Pak) ammo, but others here love it.  It's a gun thing, I think.

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: blackcampbell on February 16, 2009, 11:47:41 PM

Not the best resolution, but I was using my cell phone.  Dual-tone with half-checker thin cocobolo grips.  No mods, but I did buy a Wolff extra-power ejector spring for later.  Just in case.  I called her Devana -- Czech cognate of Diana, goddess of the hunt.

(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/43/l_83ef751c7c2b4b44a5dadc35219cbb1a.jpg)

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Canuck44 on February 27, 2009, 11:22:18 PM

Here is my new CZ 85 Combat with FO front site installed.  No pocket knife for me!

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a387/robertbank/004.jpg)

Off to the range to see how she does. 

Take Care

Bob

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Redleg on March 02, 2009, 08:29:12 AM

Here is a few of my 85 Combat. This is my 1st Photo posting.

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Nitrous on April 16, 2009, 02:35:23 AM

Quote from: Redleg on March 02, 2009, 08:29:12 AM

Here is a few of my 85 Combat. This is my 1st Photo posting.

Well since Redleg said it, here's mine:
(http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j236/Bongkling/DSC_1209.jpg) id wish for an adjustable rear sight, if i can find one. You think the dovetail slot is just the same?

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: 1SOW on April 30, 2009, 10:31:00 PM

Same Blazer aluminum problem with my 75B, I played with it, got it to run one box, and then never used aluminum again.

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: DBAR on May 02, 2009, 03:36:27 PM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/DBAR/85COMBAT2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/DBAR/85COMBAT4.jpg)

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: blackcampbell on May 03, 2009, 04:43:52 PM

That is sharp!

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: DBAR on June 06, 2009, 10:05:59 AM

Now with a little different look....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/DBAR/CZ85RSIGHT.jpg)

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: badge38 on June 06, 2009, 10:17:16 AM

 H20boy..... what was the "model name"  of your holster from Haugen ?  i know they have diifernt types for various pistol.   I have a 75B Stainless and 75D P-01 compact the need a docking bay.   ;)

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: blackcampbell on July 04, 2009, 03:49:58 PM

Got a new digital camera.  Time for a better pic...

(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs148.snc1/5491_119194742081_563582081_2858935_2963765_n.jpg)

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: rfo1 on November 05, 2009, 12:12:48 PM

 Here's mine. I have ordered a pair of walnut grips from Marshal for it. Hopefully they'll be here soon.When they arrive I'll post a couple more pictures.




(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/rfo1/CZ85-1.jpg)


(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/rfo1/CZ85003-1.jpg)

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: farmerRick on November 06, 2009, 09:39:09 PM

1994 Vintage, Magnum Research import, CZ85B

(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/FarmerRick/nfoa/guns020.jpg)

(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q138/FarmerRick/nfoa/guns023.jpg)

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Spiny Norman on November 19, 2009, 05:47:35 PM

I just got mine from the Custom shop.  Kudos to Angus and staff for making a tack driver.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/candm1998/IMG_0326.jpg)

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: rfo1 on December 12, 2009, 09:28:10 PM

 Here's mine wearing Marschal grips that just arrived yesterday.A great gun deserves awesome grips.
   Rick in Canada

(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/rfo1/CZGrips.jpg)

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: sandmanx on January 11, 2010, 05:54:31 PM

Quote from: Nitrous on April 16, 2009, 02:35:23 AM

Quote from: Redleg on March 02, 2009, 08:29:12 AM

Here is a few of my 85 Combat. This is my 1st Photo posting.

Well since Redleg said it, here's mine:
(http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j236/Bongkling/DSC_1209.jpg) id wish for an adjustable rear sight, if i can find one. You think the dovetail slot is just the same?

Was this gun enamaled?? If so - where and $$$.. Also is that a off white..

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: blackcampbell on January 28, 2010, 01:56:21 PM

I suspect that's the lighting.

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: blackcampbell on January 30, 2010, 03:37:43 PM

Changed my CZ-85's sites from the LPA adjustables to fixed Meprolights.  VERY bright, easy to acquire.

(http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs189.snc3/19662_304290862081_563582081_4441130_147795_n.jpg)

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: DaveVLam on February 11, 2020, 08:35:16 PM

Actually haven't had this very long and never did get a chance to shoot it. Sold it to a friend to pay for the Sport 2 6.0 that I bought but this is one of the nicest I can even find now! I doubt it has even 1 box through it!

(https://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww4/XoticRides/85142831_561887381086166_6519800667891040256_n_zpsack2il0i.jpg) (https://s700.photobucket.com/user/XoticRides/media/85142831_561887381086166_6519800667891040256_n_zpsack2il0i.jpg.html)

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Tok36 on February 11, 2020, 10:58:55 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/Mp7LPOo.jpg)

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: M1A4ME on February 12, 2020, 07:38:49 AM

Wow, old thread.

Are Pre B CZ85's okay?

(https://i.imgur.com/9BGQBGsl.jpg)

Title: Re: POST YOUR CZ 85 COMBAT PICTURES HERE
Post by: Mark-combat on February 19, 2020, 09:42:30 AM

My 85combat with chopped down front sight and mag of the shadow2

(https://www.mupload.nl/img/jeak275bx.jpg)