The CZ75 P-07 Duty service pistol was introduced in 2009.

Prior to that, CZUB (Uhersky Brod, CZech Republic) had a model called the CZ100. It was like a Glock in that it had a polymer frame and was very reliable, but had (DAO) Double Action Only trigger that only a red-headed step-child would love.

Mine, was quickly sold to buy yet another Glock or Ruger, as us CZ fans and owners hoped to.. someday see the improved version: The CZ 110.. reach our shores here in the USA. That never did happen, but I'm sure that the CZ 100 and CZ 110 would sell well in this sea of DAO pistols that exist on today's market.

Skipping ahead 13 years or so: For those of you who don't know about the P-07 Duty or the newer (for 2014 ) P-07 (no more Duty designation) I'll provide a link at the close of this review. In thinking that a quality firearm such as the P-07 Duty (and most CZs, Glocks, ect) does indeed need a quality holster. I turned to my friend Clay Moultrie, of SHTF GEAR ( located in Utah ) for one of his excell- ent ACE-1 (Always Combat Effective) hybrid IWB (Inside The Waistband ) holsters. (You can find SHTF GEAR holsters on his website and also on Amazon.) This is my second P-07 Duty, as the first one had some teething problems and went back after intitial testing. I'm glad to say that that this new one is the improved "B" series and has zero frame bulge.

Arriving in a brown cardboard box ( the last two boxes were white) with the very distinctive SHTF fan logo stamped onto it. The holster came only 4 days after I contacted them. The holster body is made of black leather and all of their holsters are 100% American made. Then you have the kydex holster shell and the kevlar stitching. My P-07 Duty (they offer holsters for other CZ models like the P-01 and newer P-09 as well) holster came with the black metal clips (installed) as shown here. Various instructions and two set of nylon loops, one black and one in brown, along with a very detailed invoice that dictated the Ace-1 , and the "LOK LOOPS" as requested.

Some people like the clips just fine, but as with my other 2 SHTF products- I prefer the softer loops. These are made of a synthectic mesh material and seem to be very durable in the half or so year that i've used them on my LCR and LCP w/CT ACE-1 holsters.

I did request the black and brown loops, so they will be in use for summertime carry when I will switch from black to tan or brown gear. One nice feature that I can only assume that comes with all SHTF Gear holsters that include their new loops, is the two extra screws that are longer than those used for the clips . These holsters do have a generous back side as well. Good for distributing the gun's weight and is very comfortable to wear as it breaks in easily. You can see that it has 3 positions for the clips or loops, along with your preference of rake.

I could extoll the virtues of SHTF GEAR and their wide array of holsters and superb customer service, but the bottom line is that the holsters are both very comfortable to wear and also secure. The IWB position keeps your gun firmly in place.. but not too tight as to hamper your draw. There is enough tension on the gun and holster combo to allow for secure carry. No retention straps or levers to get in the way if you need your P-07 or other pistol/revolver in a hurry!

Also, I've never had an ACE-1 holster harm my gun's finish like some other plastic or kydex holsters have in the past. My own preference for the loops and also adjusting the height of the loops offers me forward rake (or cant) of my P-07 Duty that allows a full grip. A few trips to Wal-mart and Costco, among other places around town, and I really have to assure myself that I'm carrying/concealing a service sized 9mm pistol. My LCP with Crimson Trace laserguard slides into the SHTF Holster, and I really have no indication that I'm carrying a gun, other than the slight bulge in my waistband. A light shirt or windbreaker does the trick to conceal it. That's something I can't pull off with a larger pistol like my RAMI, and or revolver unless my LCR in an ACE-1. Do other hybrid IWBs cost less than the SHTF ACE-1 holsters? Sure they do.

I've owned a few in the last year or so that were cheaper, but didn't measure up.

With the abundance of kydex holster and other holster makers and companies one the net these days, you really have to be a smart shopper. Even visiting the SHTF GEAR website might be a good way to gain more information and help you make your decision when you are ready for a tough- as- nails hybrid IWB. My hope is that Clay and his crew expand the CZ line to include the RAMI, and also the CZ97B and 97BD. With the advent of offering holsters for the new Glock 42, they pretty much have Glocks covered. I know that when the Glock 42 .380 models come into my Dealer, I'll be looking at buying an ACE-1 for my wife, and one for my Gen 4 Glock 26 when I finally buy another Baby Glock. You can find SHTF GEAR in the Links:

The "Gray Ghost" has arrived. A great 51rst birthday present for me!

A locally purchased ( Lewiston, Idaho) B series P-07 Duty ( no Duty designation for the 2014 P-07s ) with a somewhat light gray slide. Very handsome but also all business.. if you know what I mean? It could use some Nights and a bit of trigger work, or just a #13 mainspring, but the trigger is acceptable in both DA and SA right now, with little grit.

Stay tuned for more pics and my SHTF P07 Duty holster review in a couple weeks.

Greetings! From me in Clarkston, Washington and CZF (in Florida) that's in service to the world wide CZ community.

We are getting more members each day, and that translates to more customers for both CZ-USA and also for CZUB in the Czech Republic.

Some dealers are showing the new 2014 P-07 for sale, as many people head for the IWA Outdoor & Classics show that's being held in Nurmeburg, Germany.

There will probably be some great new gun unveiled by each company there, with CZUB included. My wife could not get any time off, but it would be fun to go over to the Old Country and attend their version of our Shot Show, in the future. The new CZ 455 Long and CZ 455 Match rifles sound very interesting, even though getting any .22 ammo is very hard to do in my area these days. The factory will also be showing the P-07 and P-09 pistols as well.

Along with a mentioned 557 Carbine, that features open sights and an American style stock. This should fit in well with the CZ 557 bolt action rifle.

I'm expecting to pick up my customized 2014 CZ P-07 (as purchased from CZ-USA)any day now, and hope to be reporting on it here in this Blog, and on CZ friendly forums. I was able to handle a new P-09 at our local indoor range over in Lewiston, Idaho.

Very impressive in both DA and SA, and pointed/handled very well indeed! One can see why people like them so much, but the P-09 is a bit larger for carry than say a P-07 or even a P-01. The CZUB gloves as made by Mechanix, are now available at the CZUB and also CZ-USA web stores.

2014 CZ-USA/Dan Wesson catalog/buyer's guides are out!

They are out now, so look at WAL-MART, Borders, and other stores for one.

The CZ Compact pistol for 2014 is revealed.

The word from CZ-USA is that the new Compact pistol for 2014 is the P-07 Duty as shown here and in the 2014 catalog. This version will not have NITES as a standard feature such as the Extended Barrel P-07 had. They will be all steel though.

As for the Extended Barrel P-07 Duty versions? I'm also told that they were contract over-run guns and only a few of them were produced. CZ-USA's 2014 catalog will also have versions of the P-09 duty in Flat Dark Earth, along with new Rifles with green stocks.

New Look for the P-07 Duty!

Our friends at CZUB want every CZ fan and owner to stop by the official CZUB FACEBOOK page. "Like" them if you LOVE CZs! As usual, look to the right of this column for the Links.

It seems like everyone who is cool and into CZs is carrying a P-07 Duty and lusting for a P-09 Duty these days. There are some new changes to the P-07 Duty as we know it. Looks like a P-09 Duty hammer and trigger, as well as a longer unthreaded barrel ala Beretta 92 style.

The pics are from CZ CUSTOM, so I really should give them a LINK (Look Right).

Great guys down there in Arizona! You can order one from Angus and crew, or look for CZ-USA to be sending them out to dealers. I'm still not sure if I like the extended barrel or not, as the basic P-07 front end already looks uber cool.

A P-07 is fairly heavy for me to carry and conceal without the extra inch or so.

Still, the advent of them upgrading the very hot selling P-07 Duty has some people calling it a smaller P-09 Duty.

They both should serve you very well as you build upon your CZ collection!

No word or a preview of this mysterious new "Modified CZ Compact pistol" for 2014. Time will tell.

Thanks for viewing this blog, and being loyal CZUB/DW Customers! KEV

Back in the fold.

Word is that the new CZ-USA catalogs will be out before 2014 hits us. I'm sitting back and waiting to see what new goodies are in it for the new year. The 75 COMPACT L Models are showing up on Gun Broker now, and they should appeal to those CZ fans seeking a Compact 9mm with manual safety and work/features by the CZ CUSTOM SHOP. Even in this Buy American craze..you are still supporting American employees at CZ-USA.. and CZ CUSTOM, and especially Dan Wesson. The CZ P-09 in both 9mm and .40 flavors has been on the streets for a few months. Shooting Times, (Nov 2013) has the .40 on their cover this month! A well known CZ Guru from the other official CZ forum has been able to post some observations on the new P-09 (9mm) as well. I urge all who read this blog to join CZF, or one of the two CZ firearms related forums officially endorsed (but not owned) by CZUB and CZ-USA. Ammo News: My good friend Mike, over at Double Tap ammo has a updated website with a fresh new look. You can slect you particular niche: defense, hunting, ect. Then quickly get into caliber and load choice. www.doubletapammo.com or look in the links. Holster News: Likewise, HIGH NOON HOLSTERS has a nice new model for IWB fans called the Double Jeopardy. An opposing loop IWB holster that not cheap by any means, but departs from the usual IWBs from the high quality leather and horsehide holster crafters in Florida. (www.highnoonholsters.com) Hunting Season with a CZ? Good buddy "H" in South Africa, has reported that his new CZ 550 in .308 is a good game taker. I only wish that I could have been with him hunting on his farm in the Eastern Cape. As for rifles for us Americans. They no longer offer the light and handy little CZ 527 Carbine in 7.62 x 39 caliber. The larger CZ 557 looks very nice though and in in .308 or .270 would be awesome to own. Even though the 557 uses a push feed system, it's reportedly just as reliable and deadly accurate (maybe more so) than the established CZ 550, especially in the hands of VP Jason Morton of CZ-USA. I really like the European flair that the 557 has, even if it's not as good looking as my old 550 FS!