Which cz should I get for my first gun?

Jimbob2.0 · May 22, 2020

dontpanic said:
Might be a little strange, I still prefer my P-01 to my PCR, even though I will never mount a thing to that rail.

Think it comes down to preference. That said I do very much like my P-01 wish I had gotten the PCR before the iron curtain fell in 2013 (can you believe that was 7 years ago!)

CZ4ME · May 22, 2020

My first CZ was a P07, I was impressed by the feel in my hand. Since then the family has increased...If you could go to a shop and handle one or two of them that would be ideal.

1st P07 - 9mm
2nd 97B - .45

The P01 is nice compact as well.

Baltimore's Best Pawn is great place, they sold me a few..about 20 minutes from Reisterstown.

boss281 · May 22, 2020

The P-01 is a fine carry gun. Love it. I use an SP-01 Tactical for competition, and recently had the slide milled for a red dot.

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gwchem · May 22, 2020

For HD and a range toy, the SP-01 is pretty good.

The decocker version is more difficult to work on, because the sear cage is more complicated, but it's not impossible.

boss281 · May 22, 2020

gwchem said:
For HD and a range toy, the SP-01 is pretty good.

The decocker version is more difficult to work on, because the sear cage is more complicated, but it's not impossible.

No kidding. I have three metal frame CZ pistols with decockers. I installed the Cajun gun works pro package on my PO1 and SP01. First one took 4 hours of cussing, second one I did in an hour. a good set of over the head magnifying optics and small tweezers really helped the second time.

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1time · May 22, 2020

I’m paying $25/ mag for blue. The nickel plates are $42. If it won’t be a carry gun, the SP01 would be my choice.

r100rsman · May 22, 2020

My vote is a SP-01

Tungsten · May 22, 2020

boss281 said:
No kidding. I have three metal frame CZ pistols with decockers. I installed the Cajun gun works pro package on my PO1 and SP01. First one took 4 hours of cussing, second one I did in an hour. a good set of over the head magnifying optics and small tweezers really helped the second time.

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I beat the absolute piss out of my SP01 trying to get the pins out the first time. Great gun and CGW package makes it even better.
I then decided I needed the decocker. I only lost two lifter springs with that one.

Mr.Blue · May 22, 2020

I am an admitted CZ fan boy. They are wonderful guns. Their ergonomics are by far the best out there IMHO. They point naturally for me, as they have the 1911 grip angle. They are very reliable too. I have had the following models: 75B, SP01 Tactical, 75B in 40 cal, 97BD, 97B, PCR, P01, and Shadow.

If you don’t plan to conceal carry it, the SP01 is the perfect gun. I prefer the Tactical model, which has the decocker instead of a safety. It is my favorite handgun. It is as accurate as my high-end 1911s. All 75 and 97B variants are extremely accurate. I used to run my SP01 and 97BD in action pistol shooting when I lived in Wisconsin.

The only negative is that they are all steel guns and are heavy. If you aren’t carrying it, the weight won’t matter.

Some people don’t like the CZ triggers, but I like them.
If you don’t like the trigger, you can get it worked on by either Cajun Gun Works or CZ Customs.

If I could open carry and only carry one gun, I would carry my SP01

Good luck and enjoy your CZ. I bet you won’t stop at 1 CZ. They tend to multiply like rabbits.

Dave · May 22, 2020

sp-01 tactical. hands down. unless you want to spend $$$ then maybe one of the shadow 2s.

GoGoGadget · May 22, 2020

I’m a lefty too and my P-01 is my favorite. Buy a cadet kit for twice the fun!

1time · May 22, 2020

The shadow 2 is a fantastic pistol; especially with some Cajun seasoning. For a home defense role, I would feel more comfortable with a firing pin block and de-cocker.

eruby · May 22, 2020

Another vote for Baltimore's Best Pawn. Dan, et al are top notch!!

https://www.mdshooters.com/forumdisplay.php?f=211

The lansmen at Masada Tactical would also be a good choice, and you might be able to get an awesome $7 dollar hot dog at Edmart across the street.

https://www.mdshooters.com/forumdisplay.php?f=266

Lastly, perhaps post up in the 'Introductions' thread, so we can know you better

https://www.mdshooters.com/forumdisplay.php?f=119

p.s. get a 1911 :thumbsup:

dontpanic · May 22, 2020

eruby said:
you might be able to get an awesome $7 dollar hot dog at Edmart across the street.

Edmart closed permanently a few months ago. Before the whole Covid19 thing. No more Shelly from the deli

eruby · May 22, 2020

dontpanic said:
Edmart closed permanently a few months ago. Before the whole Covid19 thing. No more Shelly from the deli

Boss94 · May 22, 2020

1time said:
The shadow 2 is a fantastic pistol; especially with some Cajun seasoning. For a home defense role, I would feel more comfortable with a firing pin block and de-cocker.

times 2 !!! love mine !!!! 1 of the nicest CZ guns I own!!

erwos · May 22, 2020

How is this a question? Shadow 2 OR or the P-10C/F OR.

1time · May 22, 2020

Blaster229 · May 23, 2020

SkiPatrolDude said:
I see a lot of people endorsing the SP01 Tactical and for good reason. The best choice here, in my opinion.

For home defense I’d want to avoid any manual safety’s that might accidentally engage at the worst moment.

You've had manual safeties engage when you didn't want them to?
Not sure hope that would happen.

Bigkach · May 23, 2020

Thank you all for your help on this topic. I'm definitely going out of my budget but I'm going with the sp01. Just gotta take my HQL and wait until it's approved and get that beautiful gun.

Which cz should I get for my first gun?

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