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!

This review was posted on various forums a while back. I thought it might look good here. KEV --------------------------------------------------------------------------- With warm days and cooler nights in most parts of the USA. It's no secret that I start to gear up now for winter, and that usually means retiring my summer carry gear, and wanting a black holster and belt from High Noon Holsters. I've used the excellent Need For Speed OWB (black horsehide)RAMI holster in the past.. but have come to prefer HN's IWB holsters in the last couple of years. Their SLIDE GUARD is another horsehide OWB holster that's seen some use with my RAMIs, but in tan. IWB works well for me as I'm not catching my holster on chairs, nor am I banging up my custom Hakans or other grips on door-jams. HIGH NOON offers what I think-are some superbly crafted and comfortable holsters in both OWB, IWB, and even paddle designs. My last review was of the HN UNDER TAKER IWB in tan horsehide for my RAMI P (polymer framed CZ 2075 RAMI 9mm) and matching Tie Breaker single mag pouch on a Rock Steady Ostrich print 1 1/2 inch belt. I've been very pleased with the holster and gear so far, and really like the FBI type rake of the Under Taker that keeps the gun close to your body. One holster that I've eyed for a long time in the HN online catalog is the neat looking TAIL GUNNER IWB Model, ( high ride with straps) that uses a stabilizer wing for more support. After emailing Michael, the owner of High Noon Holsters, and requesting he send me a T.G. in black horsehide, and two matching magazine pouches, along with a 1 1/2 inch wide Rock Steady belt..all in black horsehide material. My order arrived a week later, which is somewhhat faster than prevoious large orders from them, so I'm quite sure they were burning the midnight oil on this one! One piece of gear that I already had was the HN Key Chain that they offer. This one in what I believe stunning elephant hide, that looks and functions as good or even better than my HN key Chain in tan horsehide that I've worn most everday since April. Dark tan, natural and even black horsehide holsters are always strikingly beautiful to me, as any custom holster should be, but other gear as well. The ROCK STEADY belt is just that. In my case- it's 42 inches of double layer perfection. Very rigid and good looking to boot! The high quality Brass buckle and accrouments set it off. This isn't my first Rock Steady belt, but the first in black. Cowhide in this instance-but it should last me for many years! Their DOUBLE TAKE, and TIE BREAKER mag pouches are equally as well made and handsome. Both in horsehide, with the Double Take being a double mag pouch for 9mm/40 mags. The tie breaker is HN's single mag pouch. I've used one ( natural horsehide ) for right at 8 years now. Both of these mag pouches use a tension adjustment screw like the HN holsters. You can snap the pouches on or use the belt loops with the Double Take. Well, after a couple weeks of carry. I REALLY like this holster, even if I'm shouting a bit here, it's super nice! The TAIL GUNNER's stabilizer wing did seem to take up a bit more real estate in my waistband, than the same firm's DOWN UNDER IWB. It might just be me with this..as I'm a bit heavier these days.. but my pants are 2 inches over-sized to accomodate IWB carry, so any slight issues like this are not really any problem. I do like how Stable the entire holster is, yet not a leather (or horsehide) brick that's un- comfortable. Just a comfy as my DOWN UNDER or AJ CONCEALCO RAMI Holsters, but more rigid. Stiching is in usual HIGH NOON form, nice and strong! This holster has an open end for any debris to fall through. It also features a leather lining for a slick/fast draw, and a sewn in SIGHT TRACK that most other holsters don't have these days. The two straps are secred by very durable snaps. These straps are for 1 1/2 inch belts but you can order extra straps if needed ( also in black ) for this IDPA Approved, IWB holster. Yes,..everything about the holster smacks of Quality! From the very first time I slide my RAMI into it. The holster has only needed a turn of the tension adjustment screw. Myself, with over 30 years of carrying gun, I believe most any holster needs this type of tension adjustment. Especially true if we are talking about leather as it tends to stretch over the years.. if not within a few months. This holster has 2075 stamped on the stabilizer wing but no usual HIGH NOON HOLSTERS, maker's stamp is present, but clearly evident if you look at the rear of the magazine pouches. However, that doesn't seem to detract from the quality or looks of the holster one bit. Like the SLIDE GUARD and other HN holsters, esp. the IWB models. You get a SWEAT SHIELD, or what's called by HN a Slide Guard, basically- a piece or tab of leather/horsehide that protects you from the gun' s safety or rubbing up against your skin or clothing. Most holster companies offer such a feature these days. Strong and even stitching, an open muzzle and sewn in sight track with a sweat shield. Not to mention, very comfortable for such a rigid holster. Now..after nearly two weeks of everyday carry, still holding up perfectly! Matching mag pouch, and super nice cowhide gun belt make for a very nice carry rig. Such attributes can only attest to the quality of this High Noon holster and accessories! For pricing and more information: http://www.highnoonholsters.com/

Happy Holidays!

WISHING all of you a safe and joyful holiday season! Thanks for your membership at CZforum.com and patronage of CZUB and Dan Wesson firearms. The new catalogs are out now and have the CZexy P-09 Duty ( April 2013) on one side, and a hot CZech model armed with one protecting her home on the other. We at CZF and the CZ-ZONE are very excited about the new products for 2013, with the P-09 Duty at the top of our list. Other pistols such as the SAO Target model are interesting as well. Word is that a few of the stalwarts in the CZUB line will be absent come January. These being the CZ83 and others. Buy while you can! More later. KEV

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