Thinking about purchasing a CZ97B .45 Looking for comments about this model sidearm.

[5Shotsunder]

Great gun extremely accurate just make sure it has the loaded indicator plate and be sure to use blue lock tire on it (very hard to find a replacement and without it your hurting)

 

[HammerDown]

This thread is making me want to dig out my 97B. For years, it was on the approved CA DOJ list.

 

[Mongoose913]

I love mine 97B. Switched the grips for some LOK thin bogies and it totally change the thickness. Its a great gun, buy one, if you dont like it, sell it.

 

[classcial_buff]

Very accurate and reliable. A bit on the big size, so people with smaller hands might have some issues. A double stack 10 round magazine.

 

[KingRansom]

Used to be appx $800 but now off roster so expect to pay a premium. That said, amazing gun. I have a tangfolio witness 45acp which is a copy of the 97b. Shoots amazingly well and zero issues

 

[eaglemike]

I have one with all the work including E conversion from CGW. Somehow I ended up with about a zillion magazines, I must have duplicated orders without realizing. I'd planned to shoot some of the 10 round USPSA stuff with it, but now old age and health have changed plans. I hate it when that happens! Too bad the Tanfoglio pistols aren't on roster, some of the CZ stuff crosses over.

 

[5Shotsunder]

this is a very good pistol, accurate, will run about any ammunition and very reliable. the grip ergonomic is about 1911, can’t be much better. just you make sure to have a spare loaded indicator plate and I would also recommend a extra slide stop (SP01 is the same). change hammer and recoil springs around 4 to 5 thousand rounds. and I cannot recommend the cajun pro kit high enough any gunsmith can install. have a good time the pistol is really good and fun to shoot. why they stopped making these is beyond me.
5shotsunder

 

[elcajun]

I love mines”s”….

@Eagle:

Would love to get a hold of a few more mags….i have THREE of the 97Bs…

Fits my hand so comfortably!

 

[ephemeral]

There were conversion options for cz97 to 10mm a few years ago but they are no more.

I'm pretty sure the reason why they're no more is that the barrel couldn't handle more than 1K rounds before a new barrel needed to be installed. Or something to that effect.

 

[mindwreck]

I love mines”s”….

@Eagle:

Would love to get a hold of a few more mags….i have THREE of the 97Bs…

Fits my hand so comfortably!

Greg cote has large frame tanfoglio mags in stock that work in the 97b and other cz based 45 frame guns. all made by mecgar and ive never had a problem with them in my 97b. since they're 10rnders they will ship to CA. cheaper than factory mags

 

[eaglemike]

I love mines”s”….

@Eagle:

Would love to get a hold of a few more mags….i have THREE of the 97Bs…

Fits my hand so comfortably!

I have a bunch of MecGar that I bought from Greg Cote.
I'm in the greater San Diego area, shop is in east county. You can send me a message here, or my user name dot com will put you in touch with me.

 

[hambam105]

Non Standard pistols...Unless there is very very good reason that hasn't been mentioned already...

Non Standard, what does that mean?

Replacement parts, if parts are hard to find now what will be like finding spare parts 20 years from now? Magazines, holsters, weight class, overall size, add up to non standard class.

Here are examples...

What firearms guy doesn't have a non operational piece in for repairs waiting on parts?
If a show & tell barbeque pistol has only one magazine who cares?
A special order holster? No problem. But it will cost you more, and in a color you were not exspecting.
French pistol manufacturer, MAS, excellent pistols. All steel, big, reliable. And they are heavy. MAS pistols are heavy heavy. Heck, a MAS 32acp is almost as heavy as a 1911. Demand for MAS, low. Example of olden days oversized pistols, some old dude named Walker, I think, came up with a SA revovler horse pistol the U.S. Calvelry used. Weight? No problem. The horse carried it. The Walker, great design, powerful. But the private purchases orders went to Colt.

Circa 1990s. H&K came up with a double stack 9mm P7. I've met some guys with Late actor Dan Blocker of Bonanza fame size hands that said "no way anymore'' trying to adjust to the size of P7M13. Beretta M34 and M35. They work. Magazines cost as much as the pistol. Great shooters, reliable, fast handling. And are heavy. Money can't buy replacement parts if you need them. Holsters for a Beretta 35? You jest. Clint Eastwood ditched the N Frame Model 29 for what? Some auto mag? Yeah, that model has zero demand. Not even CE could get sales up with that POS. I suppose .44 Magnum just isn't what it used to be.

Sometimes we want something because it is non standard. Okay. Fine. I don't look for approve from others when I want to buy a piece. As long you know that current production pistols with low consumer demand today will have less demand tomorrow.

 

[Dr.Dre]

A 97B was cool maybe 10-15 years ago. Why would anyone buy a 97 with all the modern guns available. This is from someone who at one point had 7 CZ handguns.

 

[Fat_Old_Guy]

If you found one that is available to buy, don't think about it! Just do it! They are hard to find as they are no longer made.
I was able to find one and am very happy that I got it. Classic CZ quality and feel. It's completely stock and very good.

 

[tomrkba]

The title says it all. Came across a previously owned CZ97B. I have no experience with this make and model of weapon, was hoping some of you might offer some comments. Thanks in advance.

Too big, too clunky, and the trigger was not so great. I decided a long time ago the Glock 21/30 were superior in enough categories that the CZ97B was not for me.

 

[USMC06RET]

Too big, too clunky, and the trigger was not so great. I decided a long time ago the Glock 21/30 were superior in enough categories that the CZ97B was not for me.

Thanks, already decided it wasn't for me, the gun felt too small in my hands so I opted for a FNX-45 Tactical, perfect fit. Appreciate the feedback.

 

[tomrkba]

Any pix of your FNX-45?

 

[USMC06RET]

Any pix of your FNX-45?

Here you go, haven't added any optics yet, trying to decide what I want.

 

[knujlaer]

FWIW, as the years go by, it's going to be increasingly difficult to find replacement parts for the CZ97B. Nevertheless, it shoots well and it's in the range bag on a regular rotation.

 

[cobian1984]

Here you go, haven't added any optics yet, trying to decide what I want.

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Holosun 507 Comp would look great on it.