scribe556
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- Apr 3, 2009
- 314
Hi all,
I took my new FDE CZ P10C out to my local indoor range for its first 260 rounds. The short summary up front:
1. It shot all ammo (260 rounds) flawlessly. Zero malfunctions.
2. It shoots *very* accurately.
3. Front sight ring could be brighter/bigger.
4. Trigger needs smoothing out.
First Clean, Lube, and Inspection:
The striker plate had its 3 O’Clock notch, giving me confidence that the innards are up to date with recent factory upgrades. 2018 slide stamp.
The recoil spring guide is definitely steel.
The rear night sights were just as bright in a very dark room as my Trijicon HD XR, and Ameriglo Idot Pros on 2 of my Glocks. CZ P10C sights are on the right in all pics.
However, the orange ring encircling the front sight in normal light leaves much to be desired.
The Ameriglo Idot Pros certainly give s better big “glow” ring on the front sight (left) as you can see.
Accuracy:
Here’s a target with sample groups at 7 yards. Upper left is PMC Bronze 124g FMJ. Upper right is Winchester White box 115g FMJ. Lower left is Speer Lawman 124g FMJ. Lower right is Freedom Munitions remanufactured 115g FMJ. Center was Federal HST 124g +p. PMC Bronze made the biggest fireballs! Not even +p, but definitely more zip, more like NATO rounds. My opinion of the ammo is that all grouped well, but visually the Freedom Munitions was a noticeably bigger spread.
Here is another grainy target pic at 15 yards for all the rest of my shots: 1-, 2-,3-and 4-shot rapid fire groups. A little left handed grip, weak hand only, and strong hand only too.
Here are 10 shots of Federal 115g FMJ aluminum-cased rounds that I had to stop shooting due to a small range fire that kicked up. It was out quick, but I told the RO I wasn’t shooting any more of it.
Here a set of both pistols shooting Freedom Munitions. VP9 on lower right. I call it a draw.
Perceived Recoil.
Compared to my VP9, the recoil was just a little bit snappier with most rounds. Not much, and not any amount that anyone would say it’s jumpy. Just noticeable I’d say. Very pleasant to shoot still. While the VP9 has a higher bore axis, the mass of the slides and the recoil springs definitely are creating a different feel.
Ergonomics:
I love the ergonomics of the grips slightly more than my VP9. Here’s why. I like the very rough texture on the CZ P10C because of the purchase my hand gets to cam the muzzle down. I also like the flat panels of the sides of the grip like Glocks, as they give me a good pointing feel/pointing index. Just me.. I also like the thumb spot for my secondary hand thumb on the frame.
Problems: None! Great session with 3 different mags and 6 kinds of Ammo. 260 flawless rounds.
Trigger. My only minor gripe is the trigger. Let me explain in more detail. The feeling I got was that the take up was very clean. When getting to the wall, it was very nice. Once at the trigger wall, I had a good 3/16 of an inch spongy creep before trigger break and ignition. Kind of like a Glock with a smoother uptake. It broke consistently between 4 1/2 and 5 lb over about 20 measurements. I’d say about 4 3/4 lb. average. The reset was nice and short. It was also very audible and highly tactile giving me full info on its state.
Mag release. Mag release let my mags fly out with no perceivable friction or dragging. They flew out easily. The amount of poundage to get my mag release to go was noticeably more than my Glocks, H&Ks, etc. not bad but it takes a pound or two more in my estimation. It was a crisp release though.
Overall. Very happy with it. Love the FDE frame color. Seems reliable for a first batch of various ammo. Just needs a little trigger smoothing. I will dry fire it 1,000 times this weekend. Will work the mag release a few hundred also during TV commercials! If I could, I’d put a Idot Pro or Trijicon HD or HD XR front sight on it.
That’s it! I hope you enjoyed this or maybe even had help in a decision!
I took my new FDE CZ P10C out to my local indoor range for its first 260 rounds. The short summary up front:
1. It shot all ammo (260 rounds) flawlessly. Zero malfunctions.
2. It shoots *very* accurately.
3. Front sight ring could be brighter/bigger.
4. Trigger needs smoothing out.
First Clean, Lube, and Inspection:
The striker plate had its 3 O’Clock notch, giving me confidence that the innards are up to date with recent factory upgrades. 2018 slide stamp.
The recoil spring guide is definitely steel.
The rear night sights were just as bright in a very dark room as my Trijicon HD XR, and Ameriglo Idot Pros on 2 of my Glocks. CZ P10C sights are on the right in all pics.
However, the orange ring encircling the front sight in normal light leaves much to be desired.
The Ameriglo Idot Pros certainly give s better big “glow” ring on the front sight (left) as you can see.
Accuracy:
Here’s a target with sample groups at 7 yards. Upper left is PMC Bronze 124g FMJ. Upper right is Winchester White box 115g FMJ. Lower left is Speer Lawman 124g FMJ. Lower right is Freedom Munitions remanufactured 115g FMJ. Center was Federal HST 124g +p. PMC Bronze made the biggest fireballs! Not even +p, but definitely more zip, more like NATO rounds. My opinion of the ammo is that all grouped well, but visually the Freedom Munitions was a noticeably bigger spread.
Here is another grainy target pic at 15 yards for all the rest of my shots: 1-, 2-,3-and 4-shot rapid fire groups. A little left handed grip, weak hand only, and strong hand only too.
Here are 10 shots of Federal 115g FMJ aluminum-cased rounds that I had to stop shooting due to a small range fire that kicked up. It was out quick, but I told the RO I wasn’t shooting any more of it.
Here a set of both pistols shooting Freedom Munitions. VP9 on lower right. I call it a draw.
Perceived Recoil.
Compared to my VP9, the recoil was just a little bit snappier with most rounds. Not much, and not any amount that anyone would say it’s jumpy. Just noticeable I’d say. Very pleasant to shoot still. While the VP9 has a higher bore axis, the mass of the slides and the recoil springs definitely are creating a different feel.
Ergonomics:
I love the ergonomics of the grips slightly more than my VP9. Here’s why. I like the very rough texture on the CZ P10C because of the purchase my hand gets to cam the muzzle down. I also like the flat panels of the sides of the grip like Glocks, as they give me a good pointing feel/pointing index. Just me.. I also like the thumb spot for my secondary hand thumb on the frame.
Problems: None! Great session with 3 different mags and 6 kinds of Ammo. 260 flawless rounds.
Trigger. My only minor gripe is the trigger. Let me explain in more detail. The feeling I got was that the take up was very clean. When getting to the wall, it was very nice. Once at the trigger wall, I had a good 3/16 of an inch spongy creep before trigger break and ignition. Kind of like a Glock with a smoother uptake. It broke consistently between 4 1/2 and 5 lb over about 20 measurements. I’d say about 4 3/4 lb. average. The reset was nice and short. It was also very audible and highly tactile giving me full info on its state.
Mag release. Mag release let my mags fly out with no perceivable friction or dragging. They flew out easily. The amount of poundage to get my mag release to go was noticeably more than my Glocks, H&Ks, etc. not bad but it takes a pound or two more in my estimation. It was a crisp release though.
Overall. Very happy with it. Love the FDE frame color. Seems reliable for a first batch of various ammo. Just needs a little trigger smoothing. I will dry fire it 1,000 times this weekend. Will work the mag release a few hundred also during TV commercials! If I could, I’d put a Idot Pro or Trijicon HD or HD XR front sight on it.
That’s it! I hope you enjoyed this or maybe even had help in a decision!