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CZ PISTOL CLUBS => CLUB CZ97 => Topic started by: Badger54 on October 09, 2016, 03:26:25 PM

Title: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: Badger54 on October 09, 2016, 03:26:25 PM
I just purchased a new 97BD and am waiting for it to be delivered. Any words of wisdom folks would want to share about their experience with the pistol?
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: Earl Keese on October 09, 2016, 04:47:39 PM
Congrats! I ordered a 97B Friday. I've been wanting one for a long while but I kept finding deals on other guns. Can't wait to get my hands on it.
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: zx9rt1 on October 09, 2016, 04:48:32 PM
Get a whole bunch of 45acp and enjoy! They are an absolute dream to shoot.


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Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: actvlsnr on October 09, 2016, 04:58:08 PM
Check if the factory grips are good for your hands.  There are a few options for these including wood and rubber.

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Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: eastman on October 09, 2016, 05:17:14 PM
buy a lot of ammo and a set of the CZ factory rubber grips
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: SI VIS PACEM PARRABELLUM on October 09, 2016, 06:09:42 PM
I just purchased a new 97BD and am waiting for it to be delivered. Any words of wisdom folks would want to share about their experience with the pistol?

You will love the 97BD. If you have 1911's around they will become jealous since you will ignore them after shooting the 97BD. Just an awesome .45 in every way.
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: BDG on October 10, 2016, 03:53:30 AM

A pure pleasure to shoot and a tack driver.
When your ready for something different... CGW parts plug and play just like the 75s.
Pretty easy to work on too.
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: zx9rt1 on October 10, 2016, 09:11:06 AM

A pure pleasure to shoot and a tack driver.
When your ready for something different... CGW parts plug and play just like the 75s.
Pretty easy to work on too.


This by 100%. David at CGW is just an awesome guy to deal with. He will get you exactly what you need whenever you get ready to take the 97 to the next level. And yes, I'm a CGW fan boy for life![emoji3]


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Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: crewdog on October 10, 2016, 11:18:39 AM
Get ready for a boatload of fun, I picked up a new BD at a local gun show last month, took it home for a disassembly and a good clean. Got to the range next day and put 250 rd of fmj thru it and 50 rds of HST, not a single glitch or malfunction of any kind. I have read many posts and reports of the 97's accuracy but I still was amazed at the results. From 5 to 15 yards all I could do was pretty much put one big hole in the center of the target, The groups opened up at 25 yrd but still in the center area of the target.
To say I was happy with it would be an understatment, I am in my mid 60s and no where as steady as I was in my younger days, and working on a set of cataracts, and this was the best day at the range for me in years.
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: Badger54 on October 10, 2016, 07:43:18 PM
I appreciate all the replies, everyone! Thank you!
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: longgonedaddy on October 10, 2016, 09:26:17 PM
Both of you gentlemen are going to really enjoy your new .45's!   8)  I'm also a fan of putting the rubber grips on it.  Also, I've had no problem shooting Federal White Box FMJ 230g, Sellier and Bellot FMJ 230g, and all of the high quality JHP's (Federal, Hornady, Speer, etc) out of it.

Plus my wife can shoot it from 15 yds like "ringing a bell"!

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/40800955/2016-10-07%2009.59.58.jpg)
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: BDG on October 11, 2016, 02:47:39 AM

The 97 is such a soft shooter my wife prefers it to her P01.

(http://i.imgur.com/D9U05RHm.jpg)  (http://i.imgur.com/daOqgJyl.jpg)
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: olfarhors on October 11, 2016, 01:13:41 PM
while I liked the thin aluminum grips, I have the CZ rubber grips on all my other CZ's so I put them on my BD as well.
 after about 4-500 rounds through the weapon to make sure function  is right then I suggest that you slip  the Cajun reduced power springs and extended firing pin in it.
makes a very good gun much better and still remain safe to carry at a very reasonable price.
The down side to owning my 97 BD is that my 1911's get really lonely sitting in the safe and not getting out much.
enjoy.
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: tslewisz on October 11, 2016, 06:49:27 PM
I recently picked up a lightly used 97BD. It's my second CZ, the first was long ago sold to a friend. In the meantime I helped a friend lightly Cajunize his P01. Looking forward to shooting it and maybe doing a little modding. I can't leave anything stock.
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: slikshoes on October 11, 2016, 08:21:41 PM
This thread makes me want to go to the range tomorrow w/ my CZ 97 BD ...
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: Badger54 on October 12, 2016, 07:57:39 AM
This thread makes me want to go to the range tomorrow w/ my CZ 97 BD ...

That is a very good thing to do, too!!!
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: Sk2088 on October 13, 2016, 06:46:08 PM
I've got 1000 rounds of 45acp sitting and waiting on a 97B.  ;D
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: ffr1910 on October 13, 2016, 08:45:12 PM
I've got 1000 rounds of 45acp sitting and waiting on a 97B.  ;D

You would be better served trading that 1000 for a progressive reloading press, ask me how I know ;)
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: Sk2088 on October 14, 2016, 11:56:28 AM
Haha...one hobby at a time
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: mfer on October 15, 2016, 05:05:41 PM
Congrats (and this thread is making me want a 97 BD badly).   O0
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: rhart on October 15, 2016, 08:02:36 PM
I think I will shoot my 97B tomorrow after reading this and getting excited all over again.
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: Sooltauq on October 18, 2016, 02:38:19 AM
As others have said, the aluminum grips are pretty, but the rubber grips are much more ergonomic. Like all CZs, the trigger may seem a bit gritty at first, but will smooth out after 500 rounds or so.

The CZ97's single biggest problem is that it has a soft recoil like most 9mms, and so it will not wear you out on the range. This tends to make it an ammo hog -- again, another typical problem of CZs generally (my SP-01 is particularly bad about this).

As others have said, it may also kill your enthusiasm for 1911s. I used to love 1911s, but now I look at them and say to myself, "Meh, nice WWI relic." My 1911s have now, as others have mentioned, become safe queens.

If the CZ97 has a flaw, I haven't discovered it yet. My continuing wish is that CZ would put out a 10mm version too.
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: olfarhors on October 18, 2016, 11:56:12 AM
Yes, I too am trying to patiently wait on the new Model 17, thats my invention of the new 10 MM built on the 97 frame!!
and of course it comes with a  fully adjustable rear sight!
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: Badger54 on October 19, 2016, 09:44:53 AM
Once again, let me say thank you for all the comments. I'm picking up the pistol on Saturday. I've picked up three extra magazines. Have to wait on the rubber grips though. Rubber grips for the 97 are sold out at a number of sites right now. Too bad as I certainly prefer them on my P-01.
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: kevinusa on October 19, 2016, 11:40:49 AM
Badger, Try Houge wrap around grips for the 75. Just heat them up a little and they stretch on perfect.
Amazon for about 20.00. They fit my hand perfectly and I keep going back to them. Smecky turned me on to the idea.
Title: Re: New CZ 97 BD on the way
Post by: t107 on October 27, 2016, 08:28:14 AM
Good Luck Enjoy! Have my CZ for 6 Months  Love my CZ 97BD the only thing i would change is sights.For me being over 60 (EYES) can't see the 3 dots during day time shooting! Still trying to decide on a sight to buy.