My New CZ 75 B Matte Stainless Pistol

[XTrooper]

Here's a crappy cellphone photo of my new CZ 75 B Matte Stainless pistol which I picked up a couple of weeks ago now. After my first trip to the range with it (which went very well), I replaced the stock plastic guide rod with a stock length stainless steel one from CZC. I also replaced the stock front sight with a Dawson fiber optic front sight and swapped out the stock rubber grips for a Hogue rubber finger groove one piece grip. I initially tried a set of VZ black tactical diamond grips which I really liked the look of, but, unfortunately, they were just too thin for my hands. I think the Hogue grip is butt ugly, but it does fit my hand well. Oh, well!   

[alexbrasiler]

Very nice. I've got the same model. Replacing the front sight as easy as simply switching the new one for the old one?

[XTrooper]

Thanks!

Yes. The front sight is very easy to replace, but I did have to give the sides of the sight a couple of swipes with a file to get it started. Also, you would normally have to drill a hole in the new sight for the front sight roll pin, but I bought a pre-drilled sight from Cajun Gun Works which eliminated the need for me to drill the hole.

You tap out the roll pin with a roll pin punch, tap out the stock sight, tap in the new sight, tap the roll pin back in place, and you're done. It took me about 5 minutes to do the swap. If you don't buy a pre-drilled sight, you'll, of course, have to drill a hole in the sight once it is in place.

[alexbrasiler]

Nice. Think I bought the same one from CGW, although dont think it said Dawson, but theyre the FO for $40?!

Are you planning on doing other modifications?

[XTrooper]

That's the one, Alex.

Probably not, Alex, unless I find a set of grips somewhere along the line that I like better than the Hogues I'm using now.

[Firemanjones]

Very nice, CZ has a great SS finish.

[XTrooper]

Thanks, Firemanjones! I agree!

[XTrooper]

FINALLY found some new grips for my CZ pistol that I'm totally happy with! They are CZ Custom's aluminum arched grips. They're comfortable, fill my hand nicely, and give me a good, solid grip with zero discomfort.   

[Longshanks]

Congrats. You will love that gun for ever . Guaranteed. I have the exact same model . I converted mine to SA only , but it was more for fun rather than need. It was great out of the box. Replacing the front sight to optic fibre was a must though. I got all parts from CZCUSTOM . CZ's forever . If only our laws allow for unlimited slots on the licence , I would own all of them ( finances permitting ).

Before ( although cocobolo grips are not factory )                         
http://i.imgur.com/81W4d5A.jpg                               
after                               
http://i.imgur.com/mYcVsd7.jpg                     

[XTrooper]

Beautiful, Longshanks! I like that competition hammer, too! 

Longshanks = Edward I   

[Solanum]

That gun is beautiful with the aluminum grips, man. Fantastic looking pistol 

[XTrooper]

Thanks a bunch, Solanum! I appreciate the compliment!   

It's a fine shooter, too!

[Longshanks]

Hi XTrooper ,

yes I read somewhere that   Longshanks was the nickname for  Edward I   and from what I read he was one big A&&-hole.

However I got the name from the Lord Of The Rings Character.

Re the Grips, those are the 'Lemon Graters' from CZCUSTOM , they had only one defect in my opinion. The edges were not smoothed out ( like the ones you have )  so the checkering carried on till the very edge. If your finger pad happends to rest on that edge it could get 'grated' pretty soon in a shooting session. I ended up filing the edges of the left grip a bit cause they were tearing up my fingers. This obviosuly removed the black anodized colour, but it helped.

When someone asks for an all-rounder, relaible, all-steel gun I immediately suggest a plain jane CZ75 . Can't go wrong . Ever.

[XTrooper]

Well, your pistol looks fantastic and I wholeheartedly agree; it's tough to beat the CZ 75.

P.S.- I think that IS the general opinion of Edward I.   

[K3JB]

Wow- Really nice. I have to add her to my list.
Richard