Decisions Decisions

[skser45]

So I swung by my local gun store today and finally got a chance to mess around with some CZ 75 Bs. One was a standard CZ 75 B and the other was a CZ 75 B omega. Both triggers felt the same, sights were identical, and both felt excellent in my hand. Both had rubber grips and both were BNIB. Only difference was the price. The Omega was $450 and the CZ 75b was $550.

Besides the triggers (did a google FU) what are some other differences between the two? The $100 difference really worth it? Could just get both....hehe 

[Makoman]

I was recently in the same boat as you. I had reservations about the omega because I had read that its trigger mechanism is not as robust as that of the standard B and that they have had issues. I spoke with David at CGW and he assured me that the issues are way overblown and that one of his guys at the shop has one with 40,000+ documented rounds fired, and no issues. So if that's a hesitation for you buying an omega, don't let it be, especially since CZ has introduced the Omega system on their poly pistols. That would indicate to me that CZ has ironed out the issues.

I ended up going with the standard B because I also have the 75 compact so they use the same parts. I like to stock spare parts for my guns, so 100% parts compatibility between two pistols makes things easier (and cheaper). The omega's parts are not 100% compatible with the standard B if that matters to you. Additionally, if you plan on buying a Kadet upper down the road, it will not work on the Omega frame without modification.

I'm not new to guns, but am new to CZ's so hopefully one of the resident experts will be along to tell you other differences between the two.

You posted this a while ago, have purchased one? Which did you get!?

[75Plus]

 Additionally, if you plan on buying a Kadet upper down the road, it will not work on the Omega frame without modification.

The current production Kadet II was brought out to provide coverage for the Omega models. The older kits can be easily modified but it needs to be done with a milling machine.

Joe

[Firemanjones]

The Kadet II will fit the B  and Omega models. It might need some fitting to the frame on any model.

[Noobie75b]

Wondered the same thing.... if Omega is newer & improved... why cheaper in price
Seems counter productive from a manufacturing standpoint, to invest R&D, change production only to charge less...

[viking499]

Maybe it has less parts and less assembly time, which would save on price.

[eastman]

Maybe it has less parts and less assembly time, which would save on price.

That was the explanation given by the CZ reps at a manufacturer shoot earlier this year. Easier to make = lower price ==> more people addicted to CZs

[Noobie75b]

Maybe it has less parts and less assembly time, which would save on price.

That was the explanation given by the CZ reps at a manufacturer shoot earlier this year. Easier to make = lower price ==> more people addicted to CZs

Makes sense.... Thanks...
Just wondering because I suggested a friend look into an Omega as a more affordable option...

[burley]

On my Omega you can set the safety without being at full cock. The DA trigger is very heavy and the SA trigger is light but creepy.I would't buy another.

BTW, I'm the one that found the Kadet Kit wouldn't run on the Omega and I also came up with the fix.

[Noobie75b]

Thanks for that insight burley.... I'll advise my friend to compare b4 deciding....

[skser45]

 Additionally, if you plan on buying a Kadet upper down the road, it will not work on the Omega frame without modification.

The current production Kadet II was brought out to provide coverage for the Omega models. The older kits can be easily modified but it needs to be done with a milling machine.

Joe

well haven't gotten anything yet as far as the CZ75b's go. However, I did get me a Canik 55 Stingray for Black Friday and I love it. The DA is heavy but sharp, and the SA is nice and crisp at 4.7lbs. 

IIRC I was leaning towards the CZ 75b Omega because I was looking at a CZ85 combat. I've read that both pistols have the Omega pistol system so that's why I'm leaning towards that.