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2/29/2012 5:06:57 AM EDT
Does CZ make a full sized, 45 ACP handgun, with a rail?

I am looking into a "bedside" handgun, and want the gun to be 45 ACP to match my CCW, have a rail for a weapon mounted light, and be full-sized.

The only gun I am finding by them is the 97-B and the 97-BD, both of which fit the bill except for the rail.

I always hear about how good the CZ's shoot, and thought I would look into them, but I cannot seem to find one with the features I would like.

I guess I could go with something like the 75 SP-01Tactical or the 75 SP-01 Phantom and stock up on 9mm (don't like the 40 S&W).
2/29/2012 6:48:32 AM EDT
[#1]
No, no .45ACP with a rail.



I would also offer that before you buy a 97, make sure you handle one first. The ergos on a 97 are nothing like a 75.


 
2/29/2012 10:15:13 AM EDT
[#2]
I would stick with 9mm. Easy to stock up on, higher capacity. If there is more than one or two, you dont want to be stuck with 7 or 8 shots.
2/29/2012 7:17:26 PM EDT
[#3]
Get a witness.
3/1/2012 4:41:24 AM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
I would stick with 9mm. Easy to stock up on, higher capacity. If there is more than one or two, you dont want to be stuck with 7 or 8 shots.


Well, right now, the 45 ACP "nightstand gun" I have my eyes on is the FNP-45 Tactical, so in that case, I would have 15 rounds of 45 ACP.

I do like the idea of 19 rounds of 9mm, as recoil is less and faster follow-up shots, plus ammo is less expensive. I am not too concerned about the lower energy, as today's rounds are pretty advance compared to a few years ago, and considering the range we are talking (longest shot in my house is roughly 40 feet).

So far, I have yet to come across a factory gun in 45 ACP with a magazine capacity to match the FNP-45 Tactical. I wouldn't mind sacrificing 1 or 2 rounds for a different gun (XDM for instance is 13 rounds), if it meant getting something that fit my hand better, and I shoot it better.

Just trying to see what my options are.
3/3/2012 9:35:16 AM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Does CZ make a full sized, 45 ACP handgun, with a rail?


Look at the Magnum Research IWI Baby Eagle.  They are excellent guns and IMO are the best of the CZ clone pistols.  

http://www.magnumresearch.com/Expand.asp?ProductCode=BE4500RS