NickinTN

Here's what I would recommend (and actually do as a minimum on all my CZs) - Ultra Lite kit from Cajun Gun works. You should always replace the firing pin retaining pin as they will chew up and can cause issues. If you are going to do that you might as well change the firing pin and firing pin spring. This will also let you run the 11.5# hammer spring.

The stock rubber grips are fantastic... the hard plastic ones are terrible. The aluminum ones are great, a bit pricey as you'll spend 25% of the price of the gun to get a pair Best grips for the money are LOK, choose the style based off your personal preference as far as texture goes. If you like the feel of the stock grips then go with the palm swell version. If you want as thin as possible go with the non-palm swell Hakan Pek grips are works of art, but he no longer makes them and they look better than they provide grip (still enough to function but not great for a long range day in the heat, plus you wouldn't want to ding them they look so good!) While you have the grips off change out the hammer spring to lower the DA/SA pull, Cajun Gun works is usually how I order from. It's a 2 minute job and makes a big difference. Pictures are a matte 75B with Hakan grips and a railed 75 compact with LOK bogies in back/white

I'm a big CZ fan, but I'm also a big fan of "value" or getting the most for my dollar spent. That being said I'd go with the CZ, if nothing else just for the sheer amount of aftermarket support. Some items interchange, but a lot don't. You should be able to find a 75B for around $450, and that's a ton of gun for the money. All of course is just my opinion, which is held in high regard... by me.

My local shop has it on the shelf well under MSRP. I've only held it, not fired.

If I had the discretionary income at the moment, probably so. That being said I don't see it being a "better" option than a Sig P365, so it's really like making the choice between a $800 1911 versus a $1800 one. If you see the value in the all metal construction, fit and finish and overall feel then it may be worth it to you. A quality piece for sure but from a purely "value for function" perspective it's overpriced.

Went to the LGS Friday and he had one of the new Kimber EVO SP in. Overall a very nice looking and feeling little pistol, worth the $$$? Maybe....

I think it was $399, might have been $349. I didn't pay much attention after holding it.

Held one in the shop a few days ago. Not impressed. Might be a good option for those that don't/can't spend more to get something that feels a little better.

Held both at my local shop today, the G43X is not for me but man I really liked the 48, and I'm not Glock fan. I may break down and get one of these, but would prefer all black. $449 for either at my local shop

Thanks for the detailed report!

oh man that looks good. Talked to my LGS and he wasn't sure if he was going to get one or not. Lots of people wanting to hold one (me included) but nobody committed to buying. He usually doesn't carry a lot of higher end stuff

It does not look like that, it's not recessed back

Looked like a standard barrel to me, but then again I'm no Beretta expert. (or any expert really)

I'll check when I get home and let you know

Rather than store mine away in a safe I bought a stand and have it on display in the living room. My wife may or may not be happy about this.....

I imagine the gun is the one getting the short end of the stick when it comes to the accuracy equation (I know this is true when I'm behind the trigger)

Interested in what you think about it. I have a 509T and really like it.

Too big for my hands, just didn't feel right. For me there are better options in the polymer "target/competition category, mainly the Walther Q5 Match. Better ergos, better trigger - IMO

I read your original post as you not wanting to use a Romeo.

P365 is my current EDC so that would be my first choice... And just to expand the list I'll throw in a Dan Wesson ECO

The X-carry would be the choice if you are going to carry it at all. The X5 is a big gun. As far as co-witness goes I don't thing either will, the rear sight is part of the plate that you take off to mount the optic... I think, would need to research that one.

Checked and Springer Precision does make and adapter plate, $35

I had one but traded it shortly after picking it up. From what I remember it only took the Romeo, and no not all reflex sights use the same spacing/location of their mounting screws. There might be someone who makes a plate to mount other brand optics to the X5 though.

The way I look at it the more options I have the better. Something about it I may like that drives me to buy one, if not then I leave it on the shelf. Good competition breeds continuous improvement and lower prices, or at least can. I mean really, who needs a car in a color other than black....