CZ 75 BD Tabletop Review and Field Strip

[@GBGuns]

Full review with specs and sources: www.gbgunsdepot.com/post/cz-75-bd-patron-s-choice

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

5:52 The original CZ 75 didn't have a ring hammer. but a spur hammer 14:48 These are glow-in-the-dark sights. If you shine a flashlight at them, they will glow in the dark. Those high-lumen flashlights can make these sights brighter than tritium, but not for long.

[@clintwestwood1895]

This is one of the greatest firearms of all time.

[@chrisroberts2122]

CZ makes some amazing firearms. I've carried a P-01 with the decocker for 4 years now with no issues. Great video as always 💪🏼

[@Jarrow13]

The reason why you are seeing wear on the locking and rail areas, is because at the CZ factory they place the CZ 75's on a line of special "break in" machines before packing and shipping them out. Those break in machines racks the slides and pulls the the triggers for break in. The CZ 75 pistols are still made by older generation tooling and machines and thus the reason why there is still hand fitting and break in done at the factory. This is also the reason why CZ has started to discontinue allot of the 75 series of pistols, as they are starting to limit them and want to push more their newer models that are made with more modern machines that goes much quicker, but also requires no specialized hand fitting and only assembling of the pistols.

[@TARandFEATHERS]

P-01/P07 all day. One thing I like about the slide design is less chance of debris entering. I despise a gun that you can see daylight between the slide and frame. RockOn.StayFree.

[@jeffreystarits2783]

as a cz75BD owner its NOT my carry gun . but is my favorite range toy

[@MisterTengu]

I do like my CZ P07. it has always served me well.

[@HighCappa45]

I also like the P-07 just added the Trijicon SRO to mine and is my EDC

[@steveb6103]

You're feeding my CZ addicted! I have one of the first imported 75's. It's a surplus law enforcement trade-in. And has worked flawlessly.

[@roel.vinckens]

Thank you patreons ! Long live CZ.

[@johndeere1951a]

That 75 BD is perfection. Its shorter brother the 2075 RAMI is perfection. The rubber contoured grips are like shaking the lords hand. If I could have only one gun this would be it .

[@steveh7823]

Maybe the finest mass produced 9mm ever, especially this BD version. Very sweet shooting and accurate. Makes all polymer guns feel snappy and cheap. Just needs texture on back of the grip.

[@eddiewest8477]

Thank you patrons for picking the CZ. THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤✌️🙏

[@davidhodges1432]

Bore axis is a factor, but ergonomics trumps that every day, all day. My two choices for a SHTF pistol would be any CZ75 series or any Sig 226 series pistol.

[@kdcowboy9478]

I was so excited to see this review! I picked up a CZ 75 D PCR and I'm able to handle the low slide with my small hands! I also put a lot of that mag-tech steel case ammo through it with no issues. Thanks for the review!

[@drband8181]

I believe the tiny pin you noticed is a locking pin for the hammer pin. It’s quite secure and can only be removed when fully stripping the frame.

[@aarondbritt]

Correct. That is 100% exposed, on purpose and part of the pistol design.

[@DanielMartinez-lz3ot]

I have a CZ P-07 & I love that guy! At first, it was a little bitch when it came to racking the slide and disassembling it, but after about 200 rounds, it all smoothed out. I have medium large hands, and the P-07 feels like it was custom-made. I should buy the full sized P-09 before CZ decides to discontinue the entire line.

[@daveandrews5998]

Always enjoy your honesty and trust you will be fair. As for the CZs, a large percentage of competative shooters use CZ....many of them with large hands...and I've never read anyone else had a problem with the slide-in-frame design. It certainly helps with recoil manangement. That said, everyone is their own judge on what works for them.

[@stephanie_beth]

Great review per usual! Talk about standing the test of time. I'm a huge CZ fan, love mine. Don't care what other people think about the brand...

[@Maddog3060]

Oooh! I have one of these! I got one because when I researched pistols some years ago I was trying to figure out which one to get, and the CZ-75 came up as a historical kind of gun that was still being made. Something about a Czech gun tweaked my interest (imagine, guns made outside of the USA! I'm better now) and so it's always sat in my head. When I finally started shooting and enjoying firearms as a hobby I eventually got a CZ-75BD mostly as a range toy given how large and heavy it is. In my opinion, it's a really fun gun and I love the way my hands fit around the grip. Excellent recoil control. I get your opinion will be different, but that's okay, I still enjoy it. Now you got me thinking I should break it out and take it to the range soon. Fun fact: the manual actually does recommend using your magazines to help press down on the slide latch to disassemble.

[@spartan7042]

The cz75 and czp01 are one of the absolute best pistols you can count on, totally reliable and very accurate. Personally the CZ 75 series and Sig 226 are two Handguns you can count on in a bad situation.

[@johndilday1846]

Gee, I get the opinion that you don’t like the pistol much, but only reviewed it because the patrons insisted. I am glad that you have such wise patrons with good taste. My next pistol is likely to be an SP-01 Tactical model. I have a CZ-75 from the 1990’s, a transition model that was made prior to the B model, but has the squared off trigger guard. It is a wonderful pistol, fun to shoot. To get a model that has ambi controls, look for the Model 85.

[@GBGuns]

What a strange time we live in when simply pointing out some design issues is taken as disliking the gun. Wait until you see the range video.

[@johndilday1846]

@@GBGuns I am looking forward to it. I generally watch all your videos as you thoroughly test every gun that passes through your hands. I have to laugh, though. In my mind, if this gun was made by Grand Power instead of CZ, I suspect that you would have had a less grumpy tone in the earlier part of your review. It’s okay. I’m not one of those folks who get butthurt when someone badmouths my favorites. A lot of folks love CZ pistols, and a lot of folks are sick of hearing the CZ fanboys hero worship the pistols. I love mine, but I save it for the range. My carry pistol is a Glock. And no, I am not a Glock fanboy anymore than I have a secret love affair with Stanley hammers. They’re just tools. But my soft spot for CZ comes from how well mine shoots, how it feels like a product improved Browning Hi-Power in my hand, and the absolutely gorgeous bluing my model has ( which , sadly, is no longer available). Have a great day, sir.

[@gbgunsmedia]

@@johndilday1846 I see the CZ-75 as a Communist-era copy/evolution of the Browning Hi Power. Some things make sense to me, others don't at all. The slide-in-frame is one thing that I absolutely do not understand.

[@IvanRiveraStagea]

That visible pin holds the hammer pin in the frame. If you take that out, you can push the hammer pin out from the other side.

[@xboxguy727]

excellent overview, thank you for the video.

[@Scott079]

CZ 75 SP01 tactical is the modern version

[@duncanidaho2130]

B stands for firing pin Block.

[@destroyingdadxx2274]

I don’t have a problem with full length guide rails. Sig has them in their classic p series guns and they function flawlessly.

[@laf43777]

I have a CZ85b. One of my favorite pistols. However, I had to replace the firing pin. Now it works flawlessly

[@HighCappa45]

Best unboxing videos as always.. With just recently buying my first CZ this year and sending it to JagerWerks. It sure makes the P-07 easier to rack with an SRO on top of it.

[@duncanidaho2130]

The CZ is basically a 2nd Gen Hi Power due to its double action.

[@shannonpatrick77]

Nothing you said is even close to being true

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

This is an older production CZ 75 BD. My newer production CZ 75 BD lacks the shiny stainless steel trigger.

[@GBGuns]

I bought this new this year, the date code hints at 2023 production.

[@lizzapaolia959]

Great video and comparison. A nice looking classic CZ pistol. Thank you for explaining the low bore axis 😊 low bore axis is definitely misunderstood. We wish you and Teya a great weekend 😄🙏

[@daveknight8410]

Your a human with dexterous fingers not flippers of a seal,,so the slide gripping hasn't been & isn't a problem .yes we understand you have to say something but really your saying there is a problem with revolver hammers as they have a tiny surface area, no ,it's just silly, perhaps a light switch is difficult for you that's also small. ADAPTATION IS IMPORTANT. Love your videos, keep up the good work 😊

[@unixfool]

I do not yet own a legit CZ, although I have a Tristar T-100, which is a CZ derivative in compact form. The T-100 is alloy-framed, though. I'm looking forward to your range visit! What's interesting is that the relatively newly released Dan Wesson DWX is a hybrid CZ/1911 but neither the full size nor the Compact model is cut for an optic.

[@sethjones9246]

The "CZ 75 BD Police" model has a small amount of checkering on the front and back straps of the grip. It is not much, but it is not totally smooth like the non-Police model. I make this comment since Teya mentioned this issue on one of the shooting videos.

[@ramzankadyrov6035]

Did a lot of complaining on one of the best guns ever made.

[@GBGuns]

I can understand why you might, but if you remember it's a nearly 50 year old core design, made under communism and based on a gun from the 30s, this is a rather nice gun.

[@ramzankadyrov6035]

@@GBGuns I’m probably biased on these so I’ll give you that

[@ivannieves5708]

Still better than all the Turkish crap always on this channel lol

[@The3OfSwords]

Agreed ivanni

[@gbgunsmedia]

@@ivannieves5708 What was your negative experience with a Turkish gun?

[@jonn8163]

Once you own a CZ 75 variant for a while you get used to racking the narrow slide

[@Irfan87]

Wahehey, a classic.

[@Walsh5084]

Thanks Patrons!!

[@_Jashawuh]

I love my P-01

[@douglasparker-ik8zo]

Thank you Patrons! I really appreciate y'all's contribution to GB Guns, unfortunately these comments for the Algo is all i can afford ATM so i hope it helps! ❤✌️😎

[@GBGuns]

Thank you

[@duncanidaho2130]

I own a CZ 85B. Good gun. Just be careful on the lube. Lightly lube and it will run great.

[@Ryfij]

Cz 75 pcr is the best 👌

[@matt23727]

Its is low bore axis. Measure the bore centerline to trigger center line.....

[@LYMANHALL30]

if you are a proponent of dry fire Training, such as myself, you must always use snap caps. The b models have the obnoxious habit of breaking the firing pin roll pin due to hammer smaking it.

[@BeansBroBeans]

Are you going to look at the Kimber R7 Mako Carbon Compact? Apparently it's an R7 micro compact with supposedly a threaded 4.4in barrel, though with the pictures on their website, it seems a little shorter

[@GBGuns]

I was not aware of it. Good to see they're continuing the Bubix Bro/Bubbits designs of guns. Ouch on that MSRP though...

[@markchambers2812]

CZ compact PCR IS MY FAVORITE

[@daveknight8410]

Your theory is incorrect, they are very reliable infact they're known for reliability. 😂

[@GBGuns]

You must not have listened all the way through. 😂

[@rahmbo5473]

👍👊🔥

[@timpczman]

as a guy stuck behind the Iron Curtain of Communism in California, thanks for getting the CA model!

[@СергейРябов-я5г]

Здравствуйте,а новый S&W Bоdyguarg 2.0 будет на обзоре?

[@GBGuns]

Vozmozhno

[@markchambers2812]

Pro mags lack good quality control, only use for practice.

[@Sirgromulus]

Some comments: 1. The sights are luminescent, meaning they absorb light to stay illuminated for a brief period of time. Some European countries have an issue with the radioactive tritium sights, as evidenced by the warnings in the manual that you commented on. 2. The "excessive wear" is undoubtedly the result of factory testing. Many CZs (at least the Czech models) are cycled 500 times at the factory with some actually being test fired. I have seen a video of the machine they use. 3. Since you asked, I (and man) prefer the full length slide rails. It can be argued that the fulll length rails and tighter fit help keep debris from getting in when operating in adverse conditions. I own many hammer fired CZs and find them to be smoother recoiling and extremely reliable. The P01 is NATO tested/certified and cement has the NSN designation on the frame. In that testing it had a total of 7 malfunctions in 15,000 rounds fired.

[@ramzankadyrov6035]

No company is test firing every gun for 500 rounds. They batch test.

[@jeffreygoss8109]

@@ramzankadyrov6035I was just doing the math and thinking that added cost would be more than a lot guns themselves

[@ramzankadyrov6035]

@@jeffreygoss8109 exactly. CZ 75’s would be 1200$ if they did that

[@Sirgromulus]

@ramzankadyrov6035 You are correct. I know they actually cycle each gun 500 times but only test fire some. I corrected my original comment. Thanks!

[@jeffreygoss8109]

@@Sirgromulus now that makes sense.

[@jeffreygoss8109]

First time visit. Great review. Honest and informative. What does the GB stand for?

[@GBGuns]

Welcome to the channel. "GB" is my initials. Most of the videos are part of a deeper dive article, so please check for pinned comments. Range and Tabletop videos are separated because some folks only want to see one or the other.

[@jeffreygoss8109]

@@GBGuns excellent! I was hoping GB was Glen Bernie, the town where my range is. I’m a lefty too, but I’m very right eye dominant so I should have learned to shoot righty. I’ll give it a try. Tried with golf clubs because lefty are tough to find…. Complete failure

[@OldGrayCzechWolf]

Your commentary indicates that you are not very experienced/knowledgeable about guns in general. You have a minimal knowledge of CZ firearms. Original CZ-75 had a spur hammer and thumb safety on the left side of the frame with no decocker feature. It also lacked a firing pin safety, that came out with B model. The BD version came out later to placate the idiots who think decockers make guns safer, which they do nof. CZ-75 was the first gun I ever ownned, and it still is one of the best guns I own. It still is one of the best service 9mm handguns inthe world, hence why it has been copied so much.

[@amc31b]

Just a heads up from a CZ shooter in CT. The 10rd CZ 75 mags are much less reliable than the 17 round mecgar mags. If the gun malfunctions while using the 10rd mags, don't be upset, it's just the crappy low cap mags.

[@elsullo2]

ALAS! This pistol has only half of the needed manual safety/decocker levers! SAD...............................elsullo

[@OldGrayCzechWolf]

Too bad it's a BD. The decocker versions of the CZ-75 system suck. I love my 75B, SP01 and pre-B versions though. I probably own more CZ variants then most people own guns in total.

[@wayneaubrecht9247]

CZ 75 is a good gun. However OEM CZ parts I have found to be hard to find or simply unobtainable Example 15 round CZ 75 Compact magazines are always out of stock.

[@TARandFEATHERS]

You got a faulty gun, I think.

[@GBGuns]

How so?

[@jeffreygoss8109]

@@GBGunsmissing a plug is what I think he is saying

[@steven1365]

I hate the BD It’s the beavertail! Love the sp01, p01 and the omega version of the one in the video.

[@ilkovicb]

why should I want this pre-historic gun in 2024, no rail, no optic, hard to manipulate slide...

[@GBGuns]

I don't think anyone said you should.

[@ilkovicb]

@@GBGuns sure, I just wondering who is target group for this gun

[@IvanRiveraStagea]

@@ilkovicb It's still a good and reliable gun. People still buy 1911 pistols even if they have even more shortcomings.

[@terrancewilliams138]

Yes that slide is VERY stiff

[@ramzankadyrov6035]

@@ilkovicb why do people buy old Springfield 1903’s? M1 garands?

[@wayneaubrecht9247]

CZ 75 is a good gun. However OEM CZ parts I have found to be hard to find or simply unobtainable Example 15 round CZ 75 Compact magazines are always out of stock.