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.
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.
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.