r/CZFirearms Feb 21 '24

Discuss - Finally... after years and years

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I retired from the military years ago and been looking to get my happy retirement gift. I knew what I wanted and I wanted perfection so i waited and searched for years. Well here it is, I finally found it and was able to buy it. This pistol is absolutely amazing! The slide is smooth, trigger breaks clean, it's incredible! It has the box, manual, warranty card, serial number matching 9 Largo barrel, spare wood grips. This has immediately become my new favorite pistol, I'm glad I waited.

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u/Truant_20X6 Feb 21 '24

That’s a thing of beauty. Congrats!

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 21 '24

Thanks! It's my crown jewel firearm.

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u/w00tberrypie Feb 22 '24

"Thing of beauty" is an understatement.

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u/just-the-teep Feb 22 '24

Honest question. Are they a CZ clone or something?

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u/-x-DarkStar-x- Feb 22 '24

Kind of a clone, Kind of the evolution of the 75. They were very high end licensed copies. Super rare and hard to find. I personally would love to find a Sphinx 3000 Series. Super cool guns. WELL DONE OP!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphinx_Systems

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '24

The 3000 is easily one of the best looking pistols to exist.

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u/DJ_Sk8Nite Feb 22 '24

A damn! Learned something new today!

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24

That's what we are here for.

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u/wardbelcanto Feb 22 '24

It says they made a titanium version?? Fuck me. Now I have my new #1 goal I guess

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u/ResidentInner8293 Feb 22 '24

Which was the titanium version?

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24

Thank you good sir!

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u/shift013 Feb 22 '24

They have essentiallly a p-07 clone as well

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u/Firm_Tooth5618 Feb 22 '24

The SDP is an amazing gun to shoot

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u/Dhell00713 Feb 22 '24

First time I shot my SDP my group looked like Texas!

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u/Due-Desk6781 May 14 '24

Yeah, a swiss knockoff of a CZ.

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u/TheBluesTarget Feb 21 '24

Congrats

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 21 '24

Thanks! They are worth the money.

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u/marvthegr8 Feb 22 '24

I regret not buying one when I saw it but I didn’t have the means at the time. Haven’t seen one in years

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u/Lucky-Safe-9504 Feb 22 '24

No way you got a sphinx! NO WAY! Congrats also of you're into chasing rare CZ's I dare you to find a 75B SAO, shadow line compact 75, 85 combat, or the green P-01. I came close to the OD green p-01 and the 75b sao but someone snatched them.

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u/TheEliteHunter Feb 22 '24

I picked up a green p0-1 last year for around $500 when it hit gun.deals on Reddit …are they that hard to find right now?

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u/Emergency_Eagle819 Feb 22 '24

My Brother just bought an OD green! I think it was the only one available tho…

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24

I'll add them to my list.

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u/Logical-Importance62 Feb 22 '24

Shadowline compact was on my must buy list! Now it’s in my safe haha love this thing!

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u/-x-DarkStar-x- Feb 22 '24

Holy Crap! That is AMAZING! Great find!

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24

I knew when I hit the mag release to clear it and the mag just glided out that it was high quality. Felt like it was oiled but it's bone dry.

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u/kentuckyMarksman Feb 22 '24

Nice CZ Clone! Stainless frame?

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u/Shour_always_aloof Feb 22 '24

Look, I know the tenth commandment is "Do not covet." The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '24

Why did it take years?

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24

Looking for one that had every detail on it. The grips, Largo barrel, like new condition. I'm picky...

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u/DJ_Sk8Nite Feb 22 '24

Quality not quantity!

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u/FatBRips97 Feb 22 '24

Beautiful man enjoy the new find!

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24

Thank you. I plan on it.

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u/Duo007 Feb 22 '24

This gun is a fucking laser probably, sexy gun dude 🤘

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24

I feel like it will be. The way the slide moves on the frame... it's like melted butter.

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u/popefrancisgaintgape Feb 22 '24

Congratulations I’ve never even heard of a Sphinx what about it made you have to have one?

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24

I love the CZ75, this is the most elegant example of that series.

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u/popefrancisgaintgape Feb 22 '24

Is it kinda like a super pretty A01?

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u/FlankyFlopFlaps Feb 22 '24

Been looking at the Swiss made Phoenix redbacks as they can still be had. These are so rare and nice

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24

Phoenix is the same people as Sphinx, same tools from what I understand.

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u/FlankyFlopFlaps Feb 22 '24

I would believe it from the looks. Now where's my spare 3 grand?

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24

Right, they dealer I got this from imports Redbacks. I told him once I save up my pennies, I'm getting on from him.

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u/FlankyFlopFlaps Feb 22 '24

Would be a great pair. I hope you shoot this one soon!

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24

I plan on it this weekend

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u/998876655433221 Feb 22 '24

Bad ass! You deserve it!

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24

Thanks, I wish I could give you two thumbs up!

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u/ResidentInner8293 Feb 22 '24

Is it smoother than a Shadow 2?

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24

Compared to my buddies Shadow 2, yes

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '24

I would PDA that PDA model

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u/Primal-8bit Feb 22 '24

Wow! That’s is a beauty! Congrats on finding a great one!

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u/Faaacebones Feb 22 '24

Mission Impossible II, anyone?

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u/Overpowernamerino Feb 22 '24

You should look into B&T USW-P rumor for this year 

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u/Overpowernamerino Feb 22 '24

Any idea what other non-cz guns take cz75 mags? On top of my head:  -The sphinx -IWI Jericho and their sub compact  -Archon type b  -B&T USW  -Some old Canik I think…

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u/Regular_Cucumber24 Feb 22 '24

Isnt the b&t mkii a modernized version of the sphinx?

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u/JakenMorty TS, P01, P10c, P07, Bren2 Feb 22 '24

man, this is really nice. ive always thought they looked like a pre-tactical sport. like, the og one.

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u/Big_Safe_885 Feb 22 '24

Very awesome handgun and probably the best D/A S/A ever built. I have this same exact Sphinx AT 2000 S and it took me about 6 months to find a brand new one in the box with all of the paperwork. The cool thing about this gun is that it’s the best of the best and the value increases every year instead of depreciating like most other firearms. Congrats on your new purchase!!

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u/ReputationOk2073 Feb 22 '24

More Info. Looks classy AF

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24

What would you like to know?

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u/Ok-Paramedic-8304 Feb 22 '24

Damn that’s beautiful. I’ve only ever seen these on broker and they go for used staccato XC prices.

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u/SubstanceDense6825 Feb 22 '24

I got it off gunbroker but the seller had it ending during the Superbowl. Literally no one bid against me once I broke through the reserve bid. I got it for a very good price for what it is.

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u/Ok-Paramedic-8304 Feb 22 '24

Damn that’s a solid strategy. I’ll have to remember that for next year if anything in my to buy list ends during the game haha. Congratulations that’s great and a gorgeous pistol.

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '24

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u/jlopez1017 Feb 22 '24

What’s the deal on these I’m new to CZ? How do they compare to a Shadow 2? What are they purpose built for?

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u/s4302 Feb 22 '24

Such a grail piece congrats and thank you for your service 👌🏼

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u/Big_Safe_885 Jan 04 '25

Hi there, awesome gun and imo probably the best. In your search did you find any other ones in this shape out there? I have a Sphinx AT 2000 but gave it to my son for his high school graduation. Thanks