Post by: Capt-Judburn on October 24, 2005, 08:11:05 AM
Reading you from a land far far away, I finally decided to take a closer look to this famous CZ97B.
My gunsmith just told me that CZ has stopped the production of the 97.
According to him, it's probably because they will soon present a new .45 model.
Does anybody heard about that? Just a fake?
Thank you for all the information you can give on this forum.
PS: sorry for my bad english... I'm so far...
Post by: laviecfantastik on October 24, 2005, 08:22:46 AM
in my opinion, cz dosen't stopped the production, this gun is recent... anyone can answ???
Sorry for my english
Post by: Walt-Sherrill on October 24, 2005, 10:39:02 AM
Some dealers were told that production of new CZ-85s, recently, were put on hold for a couple of months,as other guns were pushed through the plant. If production is stopped on the 97B, its probably just a temporary delay, like with the CZ-85s.
Post by: BRASMAN on October 24, 2005, 12:20:14 PM
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Post by: sjbrook on November 06, 2005, 09:32:04 AM
Post by: Walt-Sherrill on November 06, 2005, 09:51:45 AM
The 40B was originally built as a joint venture with Colt; it was designed to be the Colt Z40. But Colt backed out on the deal before they got into full production (less than 1000 were made). CZ was left with a production line ramped up to produce Z-40s and built a bunch of CZ-40Bs (very similar to the Z40) and sold them at rock-bottom prices.
A good gun and great prices.
The 40B guns we've been able to buy probably would not have existed except for Colt's participation. Ditto the 40P, which is a gun made up of leftover 40B slides and P-01 frames (with some modifications.)
Post by: Otto N Sure on November 06, 2005, 10:41:47 PM
Is this the pistol that J & G Sales (http://www.jgsales.com) in Arizona are advertising for $299? I wondered about that.
Still in love with my 97!
Otto N. Sure
Post by: Walt-Sherrill on November 07, 2005, 05:50:19 AM
(Its amazing: they'll put a .40 slide on a alloy p-01 [lighter] frame, but everything since then has been steel. I'd prefer alloy, given a choice.)
Post by: Otto N Sure on November 07, 2005, 03:16:58 PM
Here's a link to this pistol S & G's CZ 40-P (http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976633918.htm)
It looks very interesting, if I had a spare $300 I'd pick one up!
Otto N. Sure
Post by: mbott on November 07, 2005, 06:44:47 PM
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It looks very interesting, if I had a spare $300 I'd pick one up!
The biggest surprise for my on the 40P was the accuracy. I can outshoot most of my other .40 caliber CZs with the 40P. It just doesn't want to miss.
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Mike
Post by: Fordzilla on December 05, 2005, 04:54:53 PM
Post by: Otto N Sure on December 06, 2005, 04:16:01 PM
Otto N. Sure
Post by: RioGrande481 on December 07, 2005, 12:46:03 AM
Post by: CZKrazy on December 07, 2005, 12:59:06 PM
Post by: wanderlust005 on December 07, 2005, 10:30:08 PM
Post by: Fordzilla on December 07, 2005, 10:39:05 PM
Post by: wanderlust005 on December 07, 2005, 10:45:39 PM
Post by: Walt-Sherrill on December 08, 2005, 06:33:29 AM
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Quote:First, it may be a long, long time before there's enough finish wear to justify refinishing. The polycoat finish is quite durable. And small nicks or scratches can be fixed with Duplicolor matte black auto touch up paint.
speaking of which, is it advisable to have your brand new black matte re-finished to say chrome or silver? or should i wait for it to show some wear before i try to introduce any refinish on the gun?
(Jim Miossi, in our Home Gunsmithing area, explains how to do a more permanent and durable finish of large areas -- that is indistinguishable from the factory finish, and just as durable. He can do that work, if the need arises.)
Second: have you priced refinishing. It might make you willing to put up with some blemishes. Refinishing and shipping will go well over the $200 level, and then some, for any plated finish...
Post by: wanderlust005 on December 11, 2005, 10:46:50 PM
).my guns currently a week old (in my possession at least), and about 300 rounds through it, yesterday after i got home from the range i noticed a silverish speck at the flat top area of my gun (near the ejection port), i couldnt seem to wipe it off, now the tip Walt just gave will readily address and hopefully fix the perceived problem. Dang, my problems solved even before i could post it.
this forum is awesome and smoking!!!
hats off to ye all!!!
Post by: wanderlust005 on December 11, 2005, 11:02:27 PM
You see I was reviewing my Guns and Ammo mag (july 2005 issue), last saturday when I came about the Handgunning page of Garry James, which was aptly entitled CZ ACQUIRES DAN WESSON, to quote:
while the transition is expected to take about 60 days (and this should be complete by the time you read this), right now the Commander-size stainless 1911 type in .45 ACP and 10mm and the Pointman 5-incher in the same calibers are available (for a complete reading see page 22 ibid).
This seems quite intriguing given this topic and if taken in context with what really started this topic. But could it really be?
