CZ 75 is Still Going Strong After 45 Years

The CZ 75 is the flagship pistol of CZ-USA and has been a staple among 9mm fans for over 45 years. Originally introduced in 1975, hence the name, the CZ 75 remains viable as a defensive pistol. It’s so widely used that CZ claims its “used by more governments, militaries, police, and security agencies than any other pistol in the world.” While it may be tough to justify that statement, there is no denying the pistol is widely used and enjoyed.

It’s also caught the attention of many competitive shooters and for good reason The controls are intuitive, and the trigger is very nice. Over the years, CZ has made numerous variations of the pistol to fill any niche imaginable for handgunners. I got my hands on a CZ 75 BD to see what all the fuss was about, and I wasn’t disappointed. Let’s dive in.