As indicated in my previous thread, I'm interested in buying a 97B. I really like the way it handles and the basic concept of the pistol. However, after perusing this forum as well as the CZshooters forum, I'm beginning to get the impression that the 97 has more than its share of "issues" to be reckoned with before its reliability can be counted on 100% (or 99.9%

).
I'm more of a shooter than a tinkerer. I expect a firearm to be reliable out-of-the-box (yes, even with hollow points), at least following a reasonable "break-in" period (and some pistols apparently don't even require that,i.e.,Glock, S&W and others). I know some guys enjoy "tuning" their pistols, etc. I respect and applaud them but I just don't have the time, money or expertise to alter feed-ramps, relocate magazine catches, play with springs, dry-fire thousands of times and a host of other chores in order to get a gun to perform like it should of, right from the get-go.
Don't get me wrong.I'm 62 years old, a retired LEO who has shot competitively, hunted, and enjoyed shooting and handling firearms all my life. Which is to say, I'm quite aware that many, if not most firearms, could stand improvement from NIB status (i.e., smoother actions, better trigger pulls, etc.). My question is, can I expect, with reasonable certainty(understanding that even Rolls Royce can turn out an occasional lemon) a 97 to digest hollow-point as well as hardball without problems "from the box"?
Or am I expecting too much from CZ?...I REALLY do like that 97

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