CZ75B Omega Convertible - Review and Range Test

[@HSmith-uk9hl]

I've owned a CZ-75 since 1985. It has a high polished blue finish and was made in 1981. Purchased new in the box in Norwich, England, I brought it back to the States when I returned in 1987. They are one of the finest handguns made IMO.

[@ronaldpretzel7170]

You and others sold me on the CZ. Just got mine and am totally impressed. Many thanks.

[@hrfunk]

Good for you. Enjoy it!

[@billydavis6798]

I have a cz 75 D, I did the same darn thing. I looked at 7 different pistols that day and kept going back to the cz. Just felt like it was made especially for me. Good review, keep up the good work and congrats on the weight loss.

[@hrfunk]

Thank you!

[@user-rb9oo7tc2x]

I gave this gun a hard time compared to the modern looks of a glock. Then I came back to reality and realized what a work of art the cz is. Absolutely fell in love with this gun!

[@redsky8509]

all steel, and great feeling in the hand. great guns them CZ's

[@hrfunk]

Agreed!

[@gregoryallen2748]

This is a truely superb firearm. Anyone who holds and/or shoots one will have a hard time not falling in love with CZ. Great review buddy 👍

[@82luft49]

hrfunk, there are very few reviews on the Omega Convertible, but out of the ones there are, your review nailed it. Well done.

[@hrfunk]

82 Luft Thank you!

[@82luft49]

hrfunk, Google Poly Coat and read about how durable it is. CZ-USA doesn't do anything "half cocked" with their guns.

[@82luft49]

I'm eating up the comments here, but just wanted you to know I subscribed. You are an excellent reviewer!

[@hrfunk]

82 Luft I read the description on the CZ website and it sounded pretty impressive. That’s one more reason to like my new pistol!

[@hrfunk]

82 Luft Thank you for the sub! I’m honored and humbled.

[@exploringhistory5796]

I notice the Omega with the straight trigger measures a lighter pull than the early Omegas with the standard curved trigger. 👍🏻

[@8626John]

After several months of going back and forth between the standard CZ 75B and the Omega convertible version, I took the plunge yesterday and ordered the Omega version. I probably watched more reviews on these firearms than any other I have been considering, but your review helped put me over the top. I am really looking forward to getting it out on the range and putting a bunch of ammo through it. Thanks, HR!

[@hrfunk]

You're welcome and congratulations! I don't think you'll be disappointed. Be sure to let me know what you think of it.

[@8626John]

@@hrfunk Will do. How is the finish holding up after a couple of years? Are you still enjoying it?

[@hrfunk]

8626John Yes I am. The Finnish still looks like new. All in all, it’s a GREAT pistol.

[@m4a375mm]

I have a CZ75b Omega and it is a great pistol. My brother who owns two Sig 9mm liked it too. Great review thanks.

[@jimbranham5037]

Great review. I had just bought one myself. Your review was more helpful than the owners manual.

[@hrfunk]

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@Oldguy80-vh1em]

Bought the cz75B Omega several years ago. Changed the sights out and grips since the grips I found uncomfortable. It is the most accurate handgun I ever shot and I’m 80 years old. Never had a jam

[@richardjohnson4238]

I always do things bass ackward. I buy the gun, then look for a video to tell me about it. I'm glad I found this one. I had wondered what that little plastic bag with the extra "safety" was for. Turns out I got a "convertable" like the one you've got. I just got it yesterday, so I haven't gotten it to the range yet, but I hope to this weekend. Oh, by the way. Good review as always. One of my favorite channels.

[@hrfunk]

Thanks Richard! Be sure to let me know what you think of that new pistol.

[@richardjohnson4238]

@@hrfunk I forgot all about getting back to you. I have fired the CZ-75-B mentioned above, and the experience was eye opening. I consider myself to be somewhere between a "poor" to "downright lousy" pistol shot. A "good day at the range" is any day the staff smiles and says "Come back again soon." But this gun made me look like I knew what I was doing. I had to check to make sure someone else wasn't shooting my target by mistake. I was so impressed I went back and bought a CZ-75-D, PCR compact to use as a carry gun. Keep up the good work.

[@hrfunk]

@@richardjohnson4238 Will do Rich! Now you have a brace of fine handguns. I am so glad to hear you had such a great experience.

[@Leman.Russ.6thLegion]

I love my Czs for their Ambidextrous features. As a southpaw, I love having a steel framed Hipower type gun I can shooth Left handed. The excellent quality components add so much.

[@user-rb9oo7tc2x]

It's funny this is the exact same thought process i had when I was looking at new guns. I wanted a synthetic and then took a second look at this and absolutely fell in love with it. Sometimes simple is just better.

[@miqbri]

I loved the presentation style and I am looking forward to buying the 75B omega myself.

[@hrfunk]

If you get one I think you’ll like it. Thanks for watching!

[@Tom-hn2iq]

Thanks for your review. I recently purchased a 75B matte stainless (ambi safety) because I'm a lefty. Just beautiful guns. I paid $719 at a LGS in Pa. Well made, reliable and accurate. Very good pistol value.

[@hrfunk]

I agree. The 75B has a LOT going for it.

[@johnpaulson9075]

Great review! I was looking at buying my first handgun, and the store brought out three "beginner" pistols - one was a Glock (of course), the C75, and the third was a Barretta - I went with the C75 over the Barretta because the CZ just felt more comfortable - the recoil was just as you said - foiirst three shots out of it were right on target, so I didn't even have to adjust the sights. I see many years of enjoyment ahead!

[@hrfunk]

And that’s the beauty of the CZ75. Congratulations on purchasing that fine pistol.

[@kevingary7018]

:) I enjoyed this video so much, I went out and bought a CZ-75B Omega/convertible. Being a baby boomer, I chose the CZ-75 because it is reminiscent of days from old. I wanted something different from the typical polymer semi-automatic 9 mm pistol. The gun fits my hand like a glove. Thank you CZ. Now I only need to practice more at the range.

[@cavilfishingtours3916]

I just bought one... first gun. I’m real excited especially after this video. Great job Sir.

[@hrfunk]

Thank you! Enjoy your new pistol, and be sure to let me know what you think of it after you shoot it.

[@randalsantiago5691]

hrfunk Your going to love this gun ! So very nice ! Great choice of firearm .

[@kylewood8327]

Great review...I bought the 75b Omega Convertible a few months ago, but I changed it over to the sa safety. I had it in that configuration for a month or so but then change it back to da/sa, I like it much better this way, plus it now matches my 75d PCR.

[@hrfunk]

I really like my 57 OC. It's a great shooting pistol.

[@frankbutta9344]

My wife bought the same model CZ last week, Chief! I installed a lighter Cajun Gun Works hammer and firing pin spring, and she loves it! Every time Iooked over at her shooting it, she was decocking the pistol. 👍👍👍👍

[@robertchandler2573]

Saw the video from the CZ forum. Great review so I'm subscribed. I'm 64 and as much as I enjoy my polymer pistols, the various CZ75 models are fast replacing them. I don't carry so all my pistols are "range" guns. You're right about the rubber grips. Some of my CZ's have come with plastic or aluminum grips and I've put the CZ rubber ones on all of them.

[@hrfunk]

Thanks for the subscription! The rubber grips are some of the best handgun grips I have ever felt (and that is saying something because I have felt A LOT!), and the 75B is really impressing me. I have definitely been missing the boat on CZ pistols.

[@TheOsfania]

Best fitting pistols, period. Steel is real, baby.

[@jamesharding3459]

Polymer is better for something to carry a lot and shoot a little, but to shoot a lot and carry a little, all steel baby.

[@Aaron-vt6gh]

Excellent, thorough review. Timeless weapon that I will be purchasing as my first pistol. Thank you!

[@hrfunk]

You are most welcome. I think you'll be quite happy with it!

[@PlanetRibooted]

As a lover of the all metal framed CZ's, this story warmed my heart! I LOVE that the search for a P-10c, plastic fantastic, brought you to one of the best 9mm platforms ever designed!

[@hrfunk]

PlanetRigo Thanks! My handgun collection certainly has its share of “fantastic plastic”, but I’m old enough and wise enough to be able to appreciate steel and wood (or, in this case, steel and rubber). So far, I am really enjoying the 75B!

[@357bullfrog]

I knew it ! I could just tell. Thanks for your service

[@hrfunk]

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment!

[@يسلمالمشجري-ف4و]

The best review.. it’s covered every thing. Thank you

[@hrfunk]

Thank you! يسلم المشجري

[@adude7050]

I am always impressed with your marksmanship

[@hrfunk]

Thank you!

[@michaeljarchibald7417]

Nice shooting Marine! ... 1911 , M9 , CZ75 are my favorites. Am very impressed with some clones coming out of Turkiye: Canik, Sarsilmaz and Girsan. ... Subscribed.

[@hrfunk]

Thank you and Semper Di!

[@scottmcburney8938]

Ok , I felt like I was out of line yesterday, now I feel quite stupid. Thanks for the video, your new fan.

[@hrfunk]

No problem Scott. Welcome aboard!

[@lhsold]

Bought a used one. 100% stock. First shot, bullseye. Second shot, touched the first. Third shot, touched the other two. Woah! Never happened to me, with any gun I fired, or any other after. CZ factory and town have a long history way before the 20th century and recognized a good thing in the Browning designs. Always been among the frontrunners and learned good stuff along the way, like the Makarov safety design that the Walther PPK missed.

[@intel-qw3ee]

I now have purchased 2 firearms because of your reviews. The Rock island tac ultra 1911 in 10mm, and now the Cz 75b omega in 9mm👍

[@hrfunk]

I hope you enjoy them both. I really like mine.

[@CHARLIEBlaine]

Just bought one and your review did help in making the decision.

[@hrfunk]

Good. What do you think of it?

[@CHARLIEBlaine]

So far I think it is great, love the way it feels in my hand.

[@chrisboon4526]

Thank you Sir, that was a great review. I want to buy one!

[@real_fjcalabrese]

A good vertical shoulder holster works well for the CZ75.

[@TheWaterStream]

Thank you for the great review! I just went ahead and ordered one online.

[@hrfunk]

I think you're going to be very happy with it!

[@user-rb9oo7tc2x]

Your video is absolutely amazing and informative. Subscribed instantly.

[@hrfunk]

Thank you for the sub and welcome aboard!

[@skipboyer1889]

Next firearm on the list.....Good review. I have noticed the slide racking issues on the ones I’ve touched in the gun store. Gun shows coming up.....😜😜😜😜

[@1m60]

Always the same intro that ever sound on a video, We apparently have same taste in guns, love it, handle it like if it was a glove and did my best points with it at the range. Such quality's review. Thanks

[@hrfunk]

You’re most welcome!

[@76Stankfinger]

My story is similar to yours. I went in looking at the CZ P10 C and I ended with the CZ 75B Omega. I’m absolutely enamored with this pistol now. Great video sir. I subbed you too.

[@hrfunk]

Thank you. The more time that passes, the less excited I get over plastic pistols. The 75B is a great pistol. I’m glad it’s still being made!

[@mohammadali300]

Is the de-cocker/safety ambidextrous?

[@brdpit]

You should have so many more subscribers. Thanks for your videos

[@hrfunk]

You're welcome! I'm glad you like them!

[@missouribattleflag328]

👍Excellent firearm 💯 I also like the CZ P 09👌

[@kylewood8327]

Finally bought my first CZ, a 75d PCR last week. Loved it so much I went out and bought a 75b Omega this week! Not sure why it took me so long to pick one of these beauties up but I guess it’s better to be late to the party then never show up.

[@hrfunk]

I’m jealous. I’ve been wanting a PCR for a long time!

[@kylewood8327]

hrfunk...it’s a sweet pistol man! I really lucked out, found it used (looks brand new) at my LGS.

[@hrfunk]

Good for you! I hope I can find one some day.

[@dabawla]

Probably my favorite handgun of all time. I put a cajun kit in a p-01 omega and it turned out pretty good. I do still prefer the older triggers tho. The thin profile of the omega trigger kinda bothers my finger while firing for some reason. But for a defensive firearm it's still very nice.

[@hrfunk]

The CZ75 is growing on me by the day. It's a really great pistol!

[@omgomg2107]

Thank you for the info,this gun is gonna be in my future buy list.

[@hrfunk]

Omg Omg You’re welcome. If you get one, I think you’ll be happy with it!

[@brucecoleman7412]

Love the CZ 75 variants. Check out the P-01 Omega. Basically a 75 with a shorter barrel, aluminum frame with a rail, and convertible decocker/safety. They also make it in the Urban Gray finish with 2 16 round magazines and a threaded barrel. The only drawback I find with that one is that the barrel thread protector tends to work its way off after several shots. Also, removal of the slide stop for disassembly can be more difficult than desired. An easier way to remove it is to line up the witness marks, then smack the back side of the slide stop with the floor plate of a magazine. Hopefully that helps you.

[@hrfunk]

I acquired a P-01 about 6 months ago. Here's the review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5mvmZyCqdh-rKM

[@xfatal_hdx251]

Very informative video! Really enjoyed the review! Thanks for the good content

[@hrfunk]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@replacesoundboard]

It looks like CZ rebranded this into the CZ 75 B Omega on their website, although the older Omega can still be found online.

[@ronaldpretzel7170]

I Love the weight of my fully loaded CZ 75 !With the weight I am more steady aiming . Not so shaky !

[@boydsteenblock1328]

Fits like a glove in the hand. Really like this pistol. Cheaper than a glock too.

[@robertkf1]

Yay. CZ. If I got this right, Col. Cooper remarked the CZ75 would be the perfect handgun if it was in .45 caliber. So, of course, the CZ97 is on my list of, "guns I need". Good vid.

[@hrfunk]

Good choice! If you get one, be sure to let me know what you think of it!

[@robertkf1]

@@hrfunk Definitely will!

[@nicholasnissen1547]

Got a 97 bd it is a tack driver. Just polished feed ramp and put in full size ss steel guide rod. Smooth shooter for sure. I want the 97B. Hard to justify getting a 1911. If you have a chance at getting one do it.

[@sartainja]

Excellent straight forward and honest review. No 🐂💩 ego.

[@hrfunk]

Thank you!

[@beqashekiladze8937]

Maybe I don't need to buy those anymore, I got such real experience watching this video, good job :)

[@hrfunk]

Thank you!

[@kibble8820]

Great Video HR. I'm ordering one tomorrow. I'm sure by now you've had it apart many times. Sootch took his apart in a video. That omega trigger system looks very much like my Hi power. The way the sear releases the hammer. The shape of the sear Ect. Good shooting !!

[@hrfunk]

Thanks! Let me know how you like yours when you get it.

[@mikecampbell5856]

I have been away from youtube for awhile so I have some catching up to do. Congrats on your new CZ. The first time I held a CZ 75b I ordered one. It's matte stainless and with the new VZ grips, it is perfect and beautiful. I bought it in 2014 and I have put every brand of crap ammo through it trying to make it fail but it has been flawless.

[@hrfunk]

Mike Campbell Welcome back! So far, I am extremely happy with my 75B Convertible. It’s good to know yours has been running well for several years!

[@mikecampbell5856]

The best part is that I got it on my birthday, which was the same day as our company banquet where I received a 1000 dollar gift card for 30 years service made out to my local gun shop. The CZ and Maverick 88 and a little 20 gauge Savage single shot were all free!

[@hrfunk]

Mike Campbell Now THAT’S a cool birthday story! Good for you!

[@2Aknight762]

Just ordered mine tonight. I have the Omega compact and was so impresed that such a small pistol could be so accurate that the big brother should be a good companion.

[@hrfunk]

Be sure to let me know what you think of it when you get it! As a side note, I keep going back and forth between one of the CZ compacts and the Beretta 92 Compact. Decisions, decisions.

[@2Aknight762]

@@hrfunk I have considered the Beretta 92 "compact" as well, it only holds 13 rounds though. The CZ P01 is smaller, lighter and holds 15 rounds.

[@bsmithhammer]

I've owned some pistols that cost twice as much as my 75 (SP-01 Tac) and yet I keep coming back to the CZ as the gun that instinctively feels the best in my hand and that I shoot the best. I also own a P-07 (Cajunized) and between the two of them, I feel like I spent a lot of unnecessary money on other pistols over the years. If you want to do just a few simple things to greatly improve what is already a great pistol, I replaced the stock hammer spring and firing pin spring with a #15 hammer spring and reduced power firing pin spring from Cajun Gun Works, which brought the DA trigger pull down to a nice and consistent 8lbs and shaved about a 1/2 lb off the SA pull. LOK grips also makes an excellent G-10 grip for the 75 series that perfectly imitates the palm swell of the stock grip, but with enhanced grippiness and a variety of textures to choose from.

[@hrfunk]

Thanks for a great comment on a very fine pistol. I’m actually kind of partial to my CZ75 in its factory condition. Still, if I ever change my mind, I’ll take a look at your enhancements. Take care!

[@bsmithhammer]

@@hrfunk I should have looked at the date on this vid prior to commenting!

[@hrfunk]

No problem. I still love the pistol and I appreciate the comment!

[@jimmymassie8420]

Great video and detailed explanation of the gun. I’m in the market for a CZ P01 right now and hope to buy one soon. I own the CZ P10c and I’ve put about 600 rounds through it so far. It’s a really nice polymer pistol. I love it a lot better than any of my Glocks. Now that I’ve got the CZ bug I want one of the 75 series.

[@hrfunk]

The 75 series are all excellent pistols. I don't think you will be disappointed with any of them. Good luck!

[@richardkluesek4301]

The late Col Cooper was a great American and favored CZ75 at the time because it was condition 1 / cocked & locked capable. The double action feature did not impress him so much as he considered that a solution in search of a question. But everything else about the pistol was praiseworthy as you pointed out. The only caveats are about the cross roll pin retaining the firing pin (3/21mm) and light side recoil springs requiring attention to replacement to prevent failure and frame battering. Not even Glock is perfect but CZ is close. Used beaters command good prices and new stock always seems scarce. You are fortunate to have one of the best versions.

[@hrfunk]

Thank you Richard!

[@jason200912]

my complaint is that the stock dot sights don't like to naturally line up with 3 identical circles. Compared to the 75 compact modern I noticed a better double action on the 75 but less movement on the single action. But the difference was hard to notice

[@Mr1MOA]

Great review HRFUNK, I own a few CZ 75 type pistols as they are my favorite, there are different models of the CZ75 to include the Compact. P01, PCR, SP01. The Omega trigger system is a good out of the box trigger. Haven't seen many reviews and range test of the CZ75 Omega, I think you knocked this one out of the park!!! Good shootin Sir....

[@hrfunk]

Thank you! i'm glad you liked it.

[@harrypersaud9422]

Excellent video sir and common sense explanations.

[@gryphonz3]

I was slow to get on the CZ bandwagon. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised. I now have a PCR, SP-01 and P-07. I had a RAMI, but it just never really grabbed me. I think you should try the P-07 next. That is my new "Winter Carry" piece. I am kinda over striker fired pistols and I have been moving back to hammer fired for a few different reasons. My first pistol was a 92FS and I think that is what a pistol should feel like. Welcome to the CZ world.

[@hrfunk]

gryphonz3 Thank you! I know where there is a lightly used P09. That one might be joining my collection soon!

[@82luft49]

gryphonz3, I fully agree. I recently got rid of all my striker fire guns. Glocks (5), FNs (2) Sigs (2). Now I'm going back to my roots: Hammer fired guns. Namely 1911s, CZs, and S&W Revolvers.

[@marcjacobs423]

Hello HR, thank you for this nice video. I was lucky a couple of years ago to get my CZ75B in matt stainless, a very nice finishing. The grips look to be the same, but with the CZ brand on them. I read somewhere that the barrel is extremely durable and should only be replaced after some 150,000 shots fired. True or not ? I am still far away from that number ...

[@rgsoda]

Mostly i shoot air pistol/rifle. Few times a year I have opportunity to shoot some nitro. Last time I was shooting CZ75, it was great. Accuracy wise, I was very very happy seeing holes at paper target. I cannot shoot two handed position, I was shooting like air pistol, one handed and it wasn't any problem! By the way, last weekend I was shooting some competition in Czech, CZ was one of the sponsors. I received some nice CZ stuff, CZ shadow towel, some stickers this year products catalog and some hat ;-) Best wishes from Poland ;)

[@hrfunk]

Thank you! I am so glad you got to attend that event in Czech. I hope you had fun. I am also curious, are you allowed to own firearms in Poland?

[@rgsoda]

Yes, we are allowed to own firearms, but on some conditions. There are few ways to do get permission. It is still a little complicated, time consuming and not so cheep. But of course possible to get. Problems start if You want to get permission to have firearm and to be able to carry it with You. As far as know, this is very very complicated to achieve. But a lot of my friends migrated from air rifles, pistols to nitro powered. I will stick to air rifle and pistol, in my little city, we do not have shooting range where I could practise. With air powered and limited energy to 17J I can practise even in my backyard. We also organize a lot of field target competitions outside of cities. It is really nice formula. We are shooting with scopes to targets witch are between 7.5 and 41m. So targets can placed on whole ballistic curve for 16J of enegry. Shooter have to estimate target distance without using scope AO, have to estimate wind factor and have only one shoot for one target, mostly we put 30 targets on track. I think were will be some nice video from those championships. I will send You a link.

[@hrfunk]

I'll be looking forward to seeing it! Thank you for responding.

[@rgsoda]

This is from last year. This was European Championships, in Łódź, Poland. Video is made by our friends from UK, kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWLKpJeBnr51jMk

[@hrfunk]

Thank you for the video! That looks like it is a lot of fun. Shooters are the same all over the world. Good people, enjoying the challenge of marksmanship!

[@larry1754]

Hey hrfunk, just found your channel with this review today, well done! I have several CZ's and am looking at a CZ75 B Omega now. I have to say nice job with the video, I especially appreciate the indoor part, have an appreciation for good lighting and how important that is after working as an A/V technician for 20+ years! I also appreciate your smooth delivery, and the fact that you went a bit into the history of these 75's. My local gun store is not that familiar with CZ's, am sending your video to him to check out... CZECH out? Just subscribed, will have to check out your other videos as well! Again, good job, thanks for doing it!

[@hrfunk]

Thanks for the subscription and the kind words. I wish I had your experience in the A/V field. Lighting and sound are two things I alway struggle with in these videos. I've made some equipment upgrades, which helped, but I still have issues from time to time.

[@556suppressor]

I have this pistol that I bought from Shoot Straight in FL. Next, I want the Shadow 2 with blue grips for the Bullseye Shooting league.

[@manfalls1521]

Im looking for a full sized CZ and this just might be the one I get next. Still deciding between this or a IWI Jericho Steel frame, which bases its design off the CZ 75. People often complain about the weight of steel frame handguns. I really don't see why. I conceal carry a CZ 75 P-01 which weighs 28.1 OZ's and a CZ 75 D Compact which weighs 27.5 OZ's. But not simultaneously of course. I've never once had a problem with any gun being heavy. I really dont even notice them much. I can even run with it on inclined slopes without issue. I am baffled why anyone would complain about these guns being too heavy as if they've never lifted a gallon of milk in their life. Now as for hiding any printing with these handguns, I usually wear a button up. That's been my style since before carrying and it just so happens to be the perfect wardrobe. Just find the position on your body you feel most comfortable with. To the uploader, thank you so much for your review. You have a really nice character and the way you explain things is extremely easy to understand. God bless you.

[@hrfunk]

Thank you so much! I agree with you. A lot of how people perceive the "comfort" of carrying a firearm depends upon how they carry it. You have obviously found a good way to do so. Thanks for watching!

[@manfalls1521]

@@hrfunk I am now subscribed good sir. Thank you for making these videos. Truly genuine 👌

[@hrfunk]

Man Falls you’re welcome. Thank you for the sub!

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

If you didn't know, the first DA/SA pistol was an Austrian pistol called "Little Tom". The FB Vis Radom pistol already got their decocker decades before SIG got theirs. The SIG P220 pistol already got that trigger guard contour before Beretta got theirs. If you're talking about copying features of other guns and the originality of a design, you should take a look at the original CZ 75 to see how original it is.

[@normandong4479]

Interesting presentation. Wonder if Omega design trigger which is less expensive to manufacture affects reliability or durability. Seems natural to ask if user should see any impact on reliability or durability. My guess w CZ is that there is no impact. Further, would police be willing to use a CZ 75B Omega as a duty pistol? Very clear presentation 👌

[@hrfunk]

I haven’t had any issues with reliability or durability with either of my omega equipped CZ’s (75B/P01). I I don’t recall ever seeing a police officer in the US carrying a CZ, but certainly there are officers in other countries who do. A couple of weeks ago when I was in Mexico, I saw an officer in an Airport carrying a P09.

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

Me too. When I pick up the CZ 75B, it just fits my hand better than my gloves 😂

[@josephdixon1827]

I carried a full sized CZ75/85 pistol for a good while, and I never had a problem carrying it. Wasn't " Too Heavy " or " Too Big " Infact it is in my book a mid sized auto loader that would serve its owner well.....

[@hrfunk]

Really? What would you consider to be a large handgun?

[@danielrgusa]

Great review! Keep up the good work!

[@hrfunk]

Thank you. I’ll do my best!

[@garygallant5390]

Need to have close up video of the gun being reviewed.

[@AdamosDad]

I bought one exactly like that a year or so ago mine has the lighter grey G10 Snake Scale grips. I hate to admit it but I prefer it with the safety because I have stubby fingers and the trigger is a reach and is slippery (no grooves like a 1911) so I prefer cocked and locked. The sights don't glow very long.

[@hrfunk]

That's the nice thing about the convertible model. You can set it up in whichever mode works best for you.

[@rodneycooke6538]

Great video and excellent review. Anticipating mine in hands in a couple days. Read a blog regarding your video and their feedback is suspect.

[@hrfunk]

I had no idea my video was mentioned in someone’s blog. In any case, I’m glad you liked it. Enjoy that new pistol when you get it!

[@ronaldpretzel7170]

Does the CZ 75 b have a favorite bullet weight for accuracy? I'd like to see performance of 147 +grain bullets in the 75 b. Keep up the good work.

[@hrfunk]

Everything I’ve shot out of it has done pretty well. I don’t think I’ve ever done a test of different bullet weights, but maybe that will be the basis of a future video!

[@sunkist3575]

All the 75B models are excellent. I can't leave a new gun alone and I have improved the triggers and/or sights on mine. You can make a great pistol an outstanding pistol. Oh yea, you can't own just one. The .40 version is top drawer too!

[@hrfunk]

So far, I have really enjoyed my new 75B Convertible. It is a high quality pistol with an interesting heritage. I may eventually add another CZ to my collection, but for now this one is serving my needs quite well. Thanks for the comment!

[@Glenfilthie1]

Aw jeez. I've been trying to talk myself out of one of these for months now. You are right, if there is a more ergonomic pistol around - I dunno what it is!What is the potential on this gun for formal target work HR?

[@hrfunk]

John Smith Well, I’m not sure, because i don’t know precisely what you mean by “formal competition’. I doubt it will replace a tuned 1911 in bullseye match use any time soon. Likewise, I don’t see it supplanting the various race guns used fro IPSC. On the other hand, you could do a whole lot worse in IDPA. Same thing goes for the stock categories of the various bowling pin/steel matches. All in all, if you match it to the right game, it should do very well.

[@JL-zn4mr]

The only gun I shoot better than my 1911 is my CZ 75 compact. Get one, you will not regret your purchase.

[@hrfunk]

JL Law I would love to get ahold of one to review!

[@bigeyetuna6228]

Double action cocked and locked please, excellent gun and review, the serrations on the slide look kinda minimal, is it easy to rack and are there any serrations on the front? Does the trigger have much creep on double action, single action 4lb pull looks awesome

[@hrfunk]

There are no front serrations, but I don't notice any difficulty when it comes to cycling the slide. There is no creep, so to speak, in the double action and only a trace in the single action. The trigger overall is quite good.

[@bigeyetuna6228]

hrfunk thanks, nice shooting from 50ft, was it just really quite at the range or is the trigger reset that loud, maybe it's the camera picking it up on the high side?

[@hrfunk]

Probably a little of both. It was fairly quiet when I recorded that segment and I had my directional microphone attached to my camera, but the reset is obviously loud enough for the mic to pick it up.

[@DeltaEchoUSMC]

@hrfunk Being four years since you posted this video, do you have any input or admin notes now which weren’t evident when you procured this peace? Coming out of the COVID hoarding and hysteria pandemic, I managed to find this exact model and should have it by late next week. Particular interest would be if there have been any parts breakages, long term reliability with the “newer” Omega trigger system, and spring life? S/F

[@hrfunk]

It has been a rock solid pistol and I love shooting it. I think you’re going to be very happy!

[@gshock3092]

Ive lately have takin a liking to this gun. Had a witness variant years ago that i liked.

[@hrfunk]

They are great pistols. It’s hard to go wrong with one.

[@bobhartman2571]

Great job in your review. Thanks for sharing.

[@hrfunk]

You're welcome!

[@johnbomenka6131]

Excellent review, I have not seen any better. The only suggestion I would offer is when you do the accuracy evaluation, in order to be fair to the gun, it would be even better to at least shoot from a sand bag. I have 7 CZ pistols all in 9MM, even the 2075 Rami groups better than your demo,

[@maxmccain8950]

I’ve heard the CZ 75 can be converted to single action only. Have you heard?

[@hrfunk]

I’m not sure. Mine is capable of being converted to “cocked&locked” carry, but it still has the double-action trigger mode.

[@kenkaufman6760]

Nicely done as always, I like the decocker setup on the gun. You are right, that is a great price for an all steel pistol. Has the weight loss changed what you carry or how you carry?

[@hrfunk]

Only in the sense that most of my belts are too big/loose nowadays. I have to take some care to synch things down whereas before, that wasn't an issue. We are coming into the time of year where I use shoulder holsters more often. I doubt those will be affected at all.

[@keithkent8126]

Going shooting now to try the two new 1911s I just picked up ! Kimber target two in 45acp and ultra carry in 9mm . Let you know how they perform both have fiber optic front sights . K

[@hrfunk]

I'll be anxious to hear about them!

[@dpbeardslee]

Good choice! I have a 75B that doesn't have the decocker, which has to be done manually. It's got a half cock that works well for carry, and really helps with that first da pull. I wouldn't have thought it would make that much difference vs. the hammer all the way down, but you can sure feel it in the pull. Does the new trigger system also have a half cock?

[@82luft49]

ZBread, it's iffy carrying the gun half cocked. I wouldn't recommend it. Why not carry fully cocked and locked? When the manual safety is engaged, the gun goes right into Single Action and stays in SA with each subsequent shot.

[@82luft49]

ZBeard, Correction. I must have been thinking of my 1911's ability to carry cocked and locked. As you know, the Omaga Convertible has a decocker and not a safety. But CZ does provide a thumb safety in the box just in case you want to switch back which I intend on doing with mine.

[@dpbeardslee]

What's iffy about it? That's what the half cock is for. When the hammer is all the way down it rests against the back of the firing pin - which isn't really an issue with the firing pin block on the "B" models - but on the originals there was a possibility of a discharge if dropped on the hammer. Half cock gets the hammer off the firing pin so that can't happen. It also shortens the pull a little bit - just enough to be noticeable. Personally I don't care for thumb safeties and would rather deal with the long pull on the first shot. My main carry is a Glock, and on the rare occasions that I carry the CZ, if the need arose, I may or may not remember to thumb the safety. I'd just rather not have to remember it. I'm getting to that age where, before I can learn something new, I have to forget something first. :-)

[@dpbeardslee]

Yeah, a 1911 is a different story. My CZ is a 75B, which didn't have the decocker option. I kind of like that option, though. What I REALLY liked was what the trigger gauge had to say - 3.5 lbs SA out-of-the-box is pretty sweet. And 10 pounds on a DA pull isn't bad either. Mine has the old trigger, and it was TERRIBLE when I first got it. I had to change hammer and recoil springs, as well as adjusting the angle on the sear before it was acceptable. I like the straighter trigger too. Looks like a pretty sweet rig.

[@JJ_SDWR]

HR, what do you think of the CZ P09 Duty? Any experience?

[@hrfunk]

I’ve handled them but never shot one. In general I think they lack some of the ergos and pointing characteristics of the 75 and it’s descendants. The triggers also don’t feel quite as good (at least on the ones I’ve handled). Beyond that, I’ll have to shoot one before I can comment further.

[@cjr4286]

Have you had a chance to try out a compact version of the 75 as well? If so, which do you think feels better in the hand? I'm a soon-to-be CZ fan but am having trouble deciding which 75 should be my gateway drug. Thanks!

[@hrfunk]

I’ve been wanting a PCR for a while, but so far I haven’t had the right combination of opportunity and spare cash. Hopefully, I’ll get my hands on one sometime soon.

[@gunsquawk4443]

I have twin 75bs in 40s&w. I often carry concealed, one on the strong side, one on the weak side! No problem.

[@hrfunk]

They are great pistols, so you are doubly fortunate!

[@hrfunk]

@Werner Horn Hi Werner, thanks for watching! The CZ75 is a full-size handgun and it weighs more than 1 Kg. If you are going to carry it concealed it's going to be kind of big and heavy. It is not impossible to carry, but it is not as easy as some smaller/lighter options. If you are not worried about concealing it, and you are planning to carry it in a good holster on a sturdy belt, it should not present any real problem for you. The recoil of the .40 S&W is not really all that bad in my opinion. Especially in a pistol that weighs as much as the CZ75. That said, the 9mm does recoil less than the .40 and it's usually more plentiful. In the end, it will come down to your own personal preferences. Best of luck!

[@hrfunk]

@Werner Horn That being the case, you might want to look at a CZ75 P01 a PCR. They are smaller, lighter, and easier to carry.

[@hrfunk]

@Werner Horn The Hi Power is one of my favorite pistols. It's a classic design that still holds up today. I don't think you will have any problems with reliability, but you will have to practice to acquaint yourself with the safety. Since the Hi Power is a single-action semiautomatic pistol, you have to disengage the safety as you draw the pistol (assuming you carry it cocked and locked). Learning to do that properly takes a lot of practice.

[@RGL01]

HR, what holster are you using for this firearm, and do you know of any IWB options? I am having a hard time finding holsters for the CZ-75.

[@hrfunk]

You won't be sorry.

[@adamdarkow5050]

Can you swap the mag release to the right side of the gun?

[@jimmysmith3255]

As soon as i picked up at the gun shop i knew i had to have it.

[@hrfunk]

They do feel great in the hand!

[@johnpenn74]

Can someone explain the why the decocker does not surrender the hammer all the way down when used? I would have expected the decocker to safely get the hammer all the way down.

[@hrfunk]

At least part of the reason is to reduce the length of the D/A trigger pull.

[@milehighed52801]

Good video, HR! You explained the history and the design philosophy very well. Nice shooting too! I say the tack hit counted! I look forward to more vids. Give us an update video on your 75B after about 1000 rounds, as CZ triggers are known to smooth out after initial use. I have the first run on the 75B Omega system and it's been very accurate and reliable. I just added a P-09 to my collection, which is suppressor ready in Urban Grey with raised night sights. They're the brightest night sights I've ever seen. Awesome looking and very accurate pistol. I'll be looking to add a couple of other CZ's like the P-01, the P-10C, the P-07, and even another 75B Omega. They are all just that good! I have other pistols from other great companies too, but I've learned to trust CZ.

[@hrfunk]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video. Stay tuned, I'm sure there will be more CZ products in front of my camera in the future!

[@maco1985]

For those wondering when hrfunk tried to pronounce the name of the manufacturer, go to google translate, input "česká zbrojovka uherský brod", pick "Czech" language and click on "listen" button. You will be amazed what the real name sounds like.

[@hrfunk]

What can I say? I gave it a shot.

[@maco1985]

@@hrfunk no worries. Didn't mean to criticize in negative way. Ppl from Czechia or Slovakia love when foreigners are trying the language.

[@simnikiwegaleni7667]

How many rounds do you have through your cz 75 b omega? Have you changed any springs as of late reason being some p01 omega's are getting their springs(trigger return&rolling pins) broken after 1500 rounds.

[@hrfunk]

I've probably got 1000 (+/-). I haven't had any problems with it, and I have not changed any springs.

[@oliviergorlier8135]

perfect and thank you for this presentation. i'll buy the cz75B omega

[@hrfunk]

I hope you like it as well as I like mine! Thanks for watching.

[@mrweeby1961]

Same glowing sights as on my P-01. CZ's are great pistols.

[@hrfunk]

mrweeby1961 I agree!

[@mrweeby1961]

No matter how many plastic frame guns I own/shoot I haven't found one that I'd remotely consider having above either a Sig P226, Beretta 92X or CZ 75/PO1... if I had to make that decision.