I like my $450 Extar EP9 Gen2 more than the CZ Scorpion - Tell me why I'm wrong

I like my $450 Extar EP9 Gen2 more than the CZ Scorpion Evo 3 - Tell me why I'm wrong:

I've now fired both firearms, and fired both in approximately the same barrel lengths/formats (but even in the somewhat longer barreled Evo, I think the following comments hold true - I've not fired then 16'' Scorpion though, but thats not really what I'm comparing here).

As such, I can confirm (at least with the EP9 in its Gen 2 form - I never fired the Gen 1 EP9), but in regards to the EP9's recoil-impulse and accuracy, the EP9 G2 is equal-to or superior-to, its much more expensive CZ competitor in these regards IME.

I found, especially, the recoil/firing to be "smoother" in the EP9 for lack of a better word. And concerning this, please see the videos below; because weirdly enough, they both use the exact same term to describe the EP9 Gen 2.

NOTE: I did change my brace to a SB SOB15 brace (that came on the Gen 1) - but these reviewers did not:


The Gen 2 EP9 is also a better shooter than the Gen1 and all reviews seems to confirm it shoots shockingly "smooth" - please see these videos:

EDIT: Please watch these videos if you have not shot the EP9 Gen 2 (the Gen 1 is not as good a firearm, see video 2. Just in the off chance you've shot the Gen1 and formed opinions from that)

Graham Baates review (a excellent reviewer and professional firearms journalist, who I respect greatly, says its better than any AR-9 and he can't stop singing the gun's praises):


EP9 Gen 1 vs Gen 2 in depth comparison (All three shooters find the Gen 2 the superior firearm - clearly more than aesthetics/ergo chargeswere made IMO)


Mine (waiting on my handstop):


Ultimately, even if you feel the EP9 and Scorpion are equal in performance, for the money I think the EP9 just makes more sense.

edit: Also I love the adjustable trigger that now comes with the EP9, I have it down just below 4lbs now. Though I may swap it for an even lighter AR trigger.

But you'd be hard pressed to convince me that the CZ as anything more than equal to the Extar EP9 G2 in performance.

edit: Durability may favor the CZ possibly, but I don't know if on the Gen2, that switched to an all steel fire-control group, if that is the case. With the EP9 Gen 1, I certainly would assume the CZ would be more durable.

Note: I hate the grip angle on most CZ Scorpions

Thanks guys! Good input, I honestly expected more anger at the statement. But everything was very constructive, as almost always is here at The High Road... as the name would imply

I honestly wanted people to tell me I was dead wrong, was curious what others who had tried both would say.

Oh, and here's a great write-up on the Gen2:

https://www.gbgunsdepot.com/post/a-new-favorite-extar-ep9-gen-2