spitfiremac
Member
Hello Community,
I'm a longtime SIG and CZ fan and (short of mass reports of them falling apart in people's hands) will be purchasing a Rex Zero 1 within the next six months. I love the way it seems to function and look. The P226 is my longtime favorite handgun and the Rex looks like a noble attempt at marginal improvement. For the first time ever, the aesthetics and cool factor is a major factor for me.
The question is which one? I love the looks of the Standard and the raised chamber loaded indicator, which isn't necessary, but I always thought it was a "why not?" kind of good feature. Frankly I like the looks of the Standard better than the Tactical, which feels to be too much. But for about $100 more [EDIT: It's actually about $170 more] why not get a Tactical model?
Here's the reasons I don't like the Tactical:
Suppressor Sights: I never liked raised suppressor sights
Threaded Barrel: While I usually like the look of these barrels, I prefer the Standard's profile... this virtually eliminates any chance at IWB carry
Red-Dot Mount & Chamber Loaded Indicator: Nothing wrong with having a red dot mount, though it gets rid of the tactile chamber loaded indicator for what looks like this is just a witness hole to see the brass (like M&P)
Here's the reasons I should like it:
Suppressor Sights: They're there for a reason, compatible with suppressors and red dots
Threaded Barrel: Don't have a suppressor, but this is a key to getting one, which I will given this will probably become my HD pistol due to its size. Added benefit is it's a little longer to add marginal velocity to the 9mm.
Chamber Loaded Indicator: Between standard operating and safety practices, including press checks and always treating a gun as if it's loaded, any chamber loaded indicator at all isn't even needed and this has one, so it's still a plus
Red-Dot Mount: Nice feature to have, but one I find necessary and eventually expensive to the point that I'd rather have the tactile chamber loaded indicator instead.
The best case scenario would be that I could get either a threaded barrel to go with the Standard or a Standard barrel to go with the Tactical. I can already get the standard-height Truglo if I want to downgrade the Tactical to a Standard. No surprise that parts seem to be in short supply.
I'd appreciate all feedback from the hive mind, you've got plenty of time to convince me either way or tell me I'm making a huge mistake with either.
Happy hunting,
Markus
I'm a longtime SIG and CZ fan and (short of mass reports of them falling apart in people's hands) will be purchasing a Rex Zero 1 within the next six months. I love the way it seems to function and look. The P226 is my longtime favorite handgun and the Rex looks like a noble attempt at marginal improvement. For the first time ever, the aesthetics and cool factor is a major factor for me.
The question is which one? I love the looks of the Standard and the raised chamber loaded indicator, which isn't necessary, but I always thought it was a "why not?" kind of good feature. Frankly I like the looks of the Standard better than the Tactical, which feels to be too much. But for about $100 more [EDIT: It's actually about $170 more] why not get a Tactical model?
Here's the reasons I don't like the Tactical:
Suppressor Sights: I never liked raised suppressor sights
Threaded Barrel: While I usually like the look of these barrels, I prefer the Standard's profile... this virtually eliminates any chance at IWB carry
Red-Dot Mount & Chamber Loaded Indicator: Nothing wrong with having a red dot mount, though it gets rid of the tactile chamber loaded indicator for what looks like this is just a witness hole to see the brass (like M&P)
Here's the reasons I should like it:
Suppressor Sights: They're there for a reason, compatible with suppressors and red dots
Threaded Barrel: Don't have a suppressor, but this is a key to getting one, which I will given this will probably become my HD pistol due to its size. Added benefit is it's a little longer to add marginal velocity to the 9mm.
Chamber Loaded Indicator: Between standard operating and safety practices, including press checks and always treating a gun as if it's loaded, any chamber loaded indicator at all isn't even needed and this has one, so it's still a plus
Red-Dot Mount: Nice feature to have, but one I find necessary and eventually expensive to the point that I'd rather have the tactile chamber loaded indicator instead.
The best case scenario would be that I could get either a threaded barrel to go with the Standard or a Standard barrel to go with the Tactical. I can already get the standard-height Truglo if I want to downgrade the Tactical to a Standard. No surprise that parts seem to be in short supply.
I'd appreciate all feedback from the hive mind, you've got plenty of time to convince me either way or tell me I'm making a huge mistake with either.
Happy hunting,
Markus
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