Hello everyone,
As of today, I am new to your forum but I look forward to contributing here. A few days ago I was a awarded a pistol "permit". You see, I live in New York City... where they require such things. I digress. The pistol I chose as my very first was the CZ-75b Omega. During the absolutely infinite wait of the NYC permit process, I had a lot of time to research and I even took a few trips out to Pennsylvania(the closest free state) to rent and shoot a variety of possible first pistols.
I fired many .45s, thinking I would be settling on a PX4 Storm or a HK45... but... then I picked up a beat-up CZ- 75BD "Police". It was a tack driver... and despite the weight, it fit my hands like a glove... no, like a mold... no... more like my hand was the reference point they used during this pistol's design stages... seeing as I was born in '84... I believe time travel was involved. Anyhow, I know this won't be news to many on these forums... but that gun just felt right. Instantly, I knew what my first handgun would be.
These were my very first five rounds with the BD Police... good first impression.
Since my trip to the range in PA... I began researching the 75. I already knew a bit about it, I always thought the way the slide mated to the frame was genius... For a while I was settled on an SP01... thinking an even LONGER unbroken slide would improve even more on the pistol's excellent overall accuracy and controllably. The light rail was a nice touch as well. Then, I stumbled upon the Omega... after a bit of reading, I thought the idea of a simplified trigger that was reportedly cleaner and smoother would be the way to go. Combined with the Omega's price tag and absolutely classic looks, I was smitten. And thus, I give you:
My CZ-75b Omega.
Okay, I have recently had a chance to hit the range. As expected, the CZ-75b Omega is a great shooter. I found it very accurate at 25 feet. Keep in mind, readers; I am next to amateur when it comes to pistols. Don't expect the following to sound especially professional. I don't know enough about trigger creep or muzzle flip to accurately evaluate the Omega, technically speaking, but I have shot quite a few handguns (both through renting and squeezing a few rounds off from a friends' or family member's pistol). Of everything I have
ever handled, the CZ-75 feels the best. I shoot more accurate with it, then any other pistol I have ever fired. It's the most
fun, as well, yeah, I said it. I do have enough experience with the major pistol calibers to appreciate the unbelievably low recoil and excellent control. I did, however experience a failure to feed! Something I have always thought to be a myth with a CZ. I blame the NY compliant 10 round mags I am forced to use!
The first issue I had with the Omega... was moments after I finished joining my new gun club. I was asked, "What are you shooting?", "Why, a CZ-75!" I replied. For the rest of my time at the club/range... different members kept approaching me, asked
politely if they can hold/see/shoot/take a picture of my 75. That's right, there is an unofficial picture out there, somewhere, of my beloved handgun. That okay, I'll beat him to the publish:
@ 25 feet. 147 grain Federal Jacketed Flat Noses. Not bad for a novice... I think?!
Okay, I'm lying, the above was not an issue. I am a ham, so, I eat the attention up. During the shoot, I was able to group fairly easily. Keep in mind I was standing, freehand and firing rather quickly, only pausing for a moment in between shots. The pistol was so easy to control, my sights were back on target so fast, I may have gotten carried away... caulk it up to my giddiness in having a new toy. I am no expert on sights but I feel the Omega needs a better set. Where the sights were accurate, I really felt like the "Glow in the dark" paint... is hard to pick-up in regular lighting conditions ... and they don't, well, glow in the dark. Regardless, I had a blast and felt I did fairly well for my first outing with the CZ-75b Omega.
My Omega is basically stock. I did receive and install a Bedair Stainless Steel Guide Rod, two hours before I left for the range. Side note, here: Steve Bedair was awesome. He E-mailed me, personally, to thank me for the order and to let me know he would be shipping it the next morning, it arrived two days later. In such a heavy gun, I felt no difference in weight. I am still happy I bought it... now, all I need is a thin aluminium grip and I will have an ALL metal pistol. bleep... if I ever had to, I can always beat the piss out of a bad guy with this thing.
I am going to end it here for now, I will be continuing in a day or two...
