CZ-85 Combat Satin Nickel? anyone know anything about these?

[librarian45]

I recently acquired this and I can't really find much info about them.

Anyone now when these were made?

How's the nickel hold up?

It's got adjustable sights (which I dig,) but that Euro-lume stuff is lame.

Are they on the USPSA Production list or are they too few? (Looked it up, it's on the list)

i'm still too much of a noob to post links.

I'll attach a pic later.

Edited December 24, 2014 by librarian45

[elguapo]

Are they on the USPSA Production list or are they too few?

Why don't you go to the USPSA website and find out for yourself?

[librarian45]

Are they on the USPSA Production list or are they too few?

Why don't you go to the USPSA website and find out for yourself?

CZ85 Combat is approved.

(I can't post links)

Any other insights?

[Garmil]

Made not too long ago. Only review is from 2011.

http://www.impactguns.com/cz-85-combat-cal-9-mm-luger-satin-nickel-16-rd-mags-01213hicap-806703912134.aspx

[librarian45]

I'm wonder which would be a better set-up for USPSA prod.

the cz85 combat, or a sp01?

The extended mag release, adjustable sights, and adjustable over travel on the 85 are cool features... but the sp01 of course has the big heavy pic-rail.

Anyone with experience with both?

[eerw]

will depend if you like heavy or light gun and if you are left handed or not.

sights on both guns need changing.

85 C trigger not super necessary

both guns need action work and to be resprung.

[8ring]

I've had my 85 Combat in satin nickel finish for ten years. The finish holds up quite well. It's been unholstered and holstered in a Cendex kydex holster thousands of times. It is very reliable and I can could the number of failures to feed or eject on one hand in upwards of 10,000+ rounds. It still has the original magazine springs and the original extractor. The adjustable rear sight broke a couple of years ago. I ordered another rear sight from CZ-USA and the gunsmith installed it. The only other mod is a CZ Custom action job and trigger kit they installed. Those modifications were well worth the money.

You now have a fine 9mm pistol that should last you a long time if you take care of it. In the hands of a good shooter, it can be very competitive in Production.

Chris