So I finally get a CZ75B (85 actually) and it is everything I expected, feels great, accurate, awesome SA trigger. However after about 50 rounds the beavertail starts digging into my hand. I tried to hold it a bit lower but that didn't help. So I'm looking for some suggestions on how to fix this, is it my grip, do I have it worked on or do I cut my loses and sell it and get one of the newer CZ's with an extended beavertail? I figure this has to be a problem for some 1911 guys too.
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CZ beavertail
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Strange, I have never had that problem on any CZ I have ever owned or shot. I choke up on the beavertail as much as possible and use a thumbs high and forward grip just like I do on my 1911s.
Try changing your grip and see if that helps first.
Try changing your grip and see if that helps first.
I will thanks!
After a little research it looks like it is a "transitional pre-b model". It has the rounded hammer and squared trigger guard with no firing pin block.
It digs in right there
If changing the way you grip the gun doesn't work, you could try changing the grip panels out for some slimmer ones. Maybe that will help you get more of your hand under the beavertail so it doesn't dig in.
https://vzgrips.com/gun-grips/cz-75
https://vzgrips.com/gun-grips/cz-75
I have the same issue with my 75b in .40. I have a 75 Shadow T with the upswept beavertail and don't have that problem. It isn't a huge deal, but I need to grip my .40 differently. I also have large hands.
What may also help is lowering your grip a tad. What size magazines are you shooting? The 18 round magazines are longer and you should be able to lower your grip to be more comfortably.
What may also help is lowering your grip a tad. What size magazines are you shooting? The 18 round magazines are longer and you should be able to lower your grip to be more comfortably.
That feels like it would solve the beavertail problem. It really gets your grip up there but my thumb doesn't feel quite right sitting that high. The stock grip swell pushes it down a little too much. I'll split the difference at this point and see if that works. I picked up a couple cheap sets of grips and see how those feel. I think you are getting me on the right track with the right thumb placement. Thanks
