[SHOT 2026] CZ 75 Legend - Pre-B Replica with Modern Internals
CZ celebrated the 51st anniversary of their iconic CZ 75 at SHOT Show 2026 by announcing the CZ 75 Legend, a one-to-one reproduction of the original 1975 pistol built on modern machinery. The Legend replicates the pre-B model from before CZ added the firing pin block, and it's scheduled to ship late spring 2026 for $1,399 MSRP.
CZ built the Legend to match the original 75's exact dimensions and frame geometry. The most significant internal difference is the absence of a firing pin block, which was added to later B-series models for drop safety compliance. Without that extra mechanism in the trigger system, the Legend delivers a cleaner break that CZ reps compared directly to the Shadow 2 trigger. Booth staff confirmed the trigger is excellent straight from the factory.
The polymer grips replace the original bakelite panels, though the frame remains dimensionally identical so period-correct bakelite grips should swap on without modification. CZ tweaked the sights slightly from the original specs, but kept the staked front sight design that defined the early production guns. The finish and overall aesthetic match the 1975 appearance.
Parts compatibility mirrors the original 75 with one critical exception: pre-B magazines won't fit the Legend. You'll need to run modern CZ 75 magazines. Beyond magazines, most other parts should swap over from vintage guns, though CZ didn't guarantee fitment without some hand work given the tighter tolerances from modern CNC machinery.
The $1,399 MSRP positions the Legend above most current CZ 75 variants but below the competition-focused Shadow line. CZ's banking on collectors and shooters who want the pre-B configuration without hunting down worn 50-year-old pistols.
Would you pay $1,399 for a pre-B CZ 75 built with modern machining tolerances and a Shadow 2-quality trigger, or would you rather track down an original? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Finally a CZ75 without that ridiculous recurved trigger guard we have been cursed with since the 90's
At $1,400 is there a TARIFF charge attached, -or- importer and dealers join in with a mark$$up$$....?