CZ 75 "Retro?"

[MGSchindel]

I did the exact same thing to my RSR "Retro".....the Hogue slotted grip screws, and the Vintage Gun Grips waffle-style reproduction grips. These grips took just a tiny bit of trimming to fit perfectly (they were cast from original 70's waffle grips and the newer "B" frame is a bit different).  I like the resulting grip-feel of the gun. Good accurate reproduction, good quality product, IMHO. Glad I bought them. I came across them randomly on ebay for about $28, and have now bought several more sets direct from the manufacturer in Florida. I also ordered one pair in a vintage brown color option, which looks great on my Cold War Commemorative.

Cheers!

[Steve B]

These grips took just a tiny bit of trimming to fit perfectly

That's odd.
These are actually the second set of waffle grips I installed as the first set developed a small pit and were returned (good customer service from Vintage BTW).
Neither set required any additional fitting whatsoever.

[MGSchindel]

I had to trim about 1/32 of an inch off the very top edge of the inset framing rails on the inside of each panel, so the grip panel would sit down properly and flush into the gun's grip-frame cutout. No other part of the framing rail needed any sort of modification.  I also trimmed a tiny bit of the top inside rear of the grip so it would not contact the frame. I did this on all four pairs I now have, as none of them would otherwise lay properly on my mid 90's 75 Bs or on my 2004 Retro or my 2010 Cold War. No biggie, it was quite easy using an exacto blade, and they otherwise fit very well. I did have to swap out a couple sets with the manufacturer because some of the panels had tiny air bubbles in the waffles from the moulding process, but VGG switched them out for me promptly with no hassles. 

[DogBite]

Wow. I'd like to have one of those. In fact, I chose the cold war edition recently because it was basically the same idea except they have the newer trigger guard.

Here's mine:

[MuddyWaterMan]

Well I joined the club! Picked up this CZ 75 RSR Retro BNIB in a trade      ( Beretta 92 Inox, I think I did well!)
Haven't shot it yet as I still can't get a solid number from anyone on how many of these were produced. I think I will when I get home next week though! Already in the market for a Phantom as well.

[Steve B]

MuddyWaterMan, welcome and congratulations on the new purchase.

1000 pistols is the number that was going around on the internet when these were originally introduced.
If you want to know precisely how many were produced, you might contact the RSR group directly as I believe they were the ones who placed the special order for these pistols.
http://www.rsrgroup.com/

IMO: I wouldn't worry too much about shooting it, since other than a few cosmetic differences they are really just 75B models.
These RSR originals were the least expensive 75Bs I could find when I was looking in 2004 and it may take 20~30 years for them to gain any appreciable value (if at all) due to rarity.
Any increased value seems to have followed CZ raising their overall prices during the last several years (applies to all used CZs) rather than limited production.

Whatever you should choose to do, enjoy your new pistol. 

[pokersamurai]

Hello, I wanted to join in and throw up a couple of pics of my retro. Actually, I bought it off a fello member, Prom93, about a year ago but since then she has had a trip to the CZ custom shop for some work. It is by far my favorite CZ now.

[Prom93]

Nice, im glad it has a good home enjoy......

[tekarra]

pokerman,
That is a fine looker all right, it makes me envious.

[MuddyWaterMan]

Anyone know the value of one NIB? I am thinking about trading mine for a Phantom or selling outright and can't find a lot of info.

[Prom93]

I sold mine for $500 shipped, and was Brand new in the box........