Interesting discussion. Probably part of my like of
smooth more ergo grips is that I have large hands and don't like to have low spots i.e. dead space between the center of my palm and the stocks. I find that the more surface area is in touch with the stocks, the lower the perceived recoil. In terms of aesthetics, I think the factory grips do look good because the pistol itself, with the retro style hammer and overall lines is sorta reminiscent of say a classic hi power -- the millitary looking checkered wood looks good on it. That is a good point about checkering and grip when sweaty... I have smooth buffaloe horn grips on my bisley, love the feel/look, but have to wipe my hands ever so often because they tend to get slick.
As a side note, I shot my new 97B today and was very pleased with the accuracy -- great muzzle control with the low bore axis plus weight made quick doubles very dead on.... I also shot it better doing week hand drills than any pistol I've ever shot. The overall "pointability" of it is
pretty amazing, the only other gun I point instinctively that naturally to a solid center aim at 21 feet is my ruger sp101 and I think the CZ has it beat hands down.
One handed, 75 feet old school bulleye pistol I was all in the 7 ring and above on a standard slow fire target, not bad with winchester ball ammo and a new trigger. Its a keeper. I almost feel like its some kinda super secret great deal... ridiculously nice for the price -- I would pay 750.00-800.00 for one... no one tell CZ...
Now I am thinking about maybe a CZ 75 in SA... which says a lot as it would be my first 9mm and breaking a personal rule of mine.
