I started with a CZ100b in 9mm. I must have 5,000 rounds through that thing.
It did have a very long DAO trigger pull. That is really your only safety. The trigger does smooth out after a few thousand rounds. I consider it a very safe pistol to carry. Especially if it is your first.
I think the worst thing about it are the target sights. CZ had to include them to get enough BATF points to allow import into the US. You can get a set of low profile sights from CZ.
For that price you can't go wrong. mine was almost $400 about three years ago
Check out the CF Forum for alot of good info on your pistol.
http://p201.ezboard.com/fczechpistols82792frm34
Good Luck