I've been giving serious thought to buying a CZ-75 P-01 9mm, since I see it as the most scaleable "real" 9mm pistol out there for all of its attributes. But to make sense of that last statement, let me outline some background information:
My first pistol (I've ever owned) is a full-size Springfield Armory "Loaded," parkerized 1911, what I consider to be a decent (and the most accetable to my standards) entry-level 1911 for the money and manufacturing processes. It's what I've been carrying and shooting for several years now. My other pistol is an MPA-30 9mm (uhhh... basically a semi-auto Cobray M-11), what I consider to be simply a "fun gun" to plink around with in the backyard. This is why I put the quotations around the real in "real" 9mm pistol, since the MPA-30 just isn't practical unless it's the only thing lying around (it does have quite a discouraging appearance, however, when coupled with a fake two-stage Scionics suppressor/barrel extension).
The P-01 has an accessory rail and can accept traditional CZ 15-round magazines. And even though I prefer .45ACP over 9mm, I do not discount the latter round -- particularly with the advances in the +P/+P+ JHP variety. It is also more compact, height and length-wise (I believe the 1911 is still slimmer due to its single stack nature) for more a more preferred concealed-carry profile.
Basically, I want to own a 9mm pistol as another "fun gun," but it would have a practical purpose as well in that it would be a second-priority carry/self/home-defense weapon. It'd basically be the AK to my AR [raw, rugged durability and reliability {for if I had to go long term survivalist-mode to the country side in the muck and mud with nothing but iron-sights and a sling as accessories} versus true, modular, tactical CQB handling and accessorizing {for if I had to conduct a CQB raid and secure the area via room-to-room, team-oriented movement] in the sense that shares the pros to the 1911's cons, and vice versa. If I feel the need for higher-capacity, smaller size, and a tac-light/laser compatibility, I'll go with the 9mm. The 1911 would still be my primary sidearm in that not only does it have a slimmer, closer-to-the-body feel than any other double-stacks (of any caliber) I've handled, but simply because I have so much experience with it over any newer weapon I would acquire.
Everything I know about the CZ is what I've researched myself with no real bias beforehand (by me or anyone else). But now it's time to enter that arena: What do you guys think? With an average MSRP of $485 (I think.. recalling everything off-hand), would that money be better off toward something else that's of higher quality (and maybe a little more money -- price doesn't really matter)? Does anyone have any experience with this weapon (I believe this weapon uses a different metallurgic content than the standard CZ's, so things like breakage or cracks in standards wouldn't help much here)? Think I'm making a good investment? Any input is greatly appreciated.
[Seph]
My first pistol (I've ever owned) is a full-size Springfield Armory "Loaded," parkerized 1911, what I consider to be a decent (and the most accetable to my standards) entry-level 1911 for the money and manufacturing processes. It's what I've been carrying and shooting for several years now. My other pistol is an MPA-30 9mm (uhhh... basically a semi-auto Cobray M-11), what I consider to be simply a "fun gun" to plink around with in the backyard. This is why I put the quotations around the real in "real" 9mm pistol, since the MPA-30 just isn't practical unless it's the only thing lying around (it does have quite a discouraging appearance, however, when coupled with a fake two-stage Scionics suppressor/barrel extension).
The P-01 has an accessory rail and can accept traditional CZ 15-round magazines. And even though I prefer .45ACP over 9mm, I do not discount the latter round -- particularly with the advances in the +P/+P+ JHP variety. It is also more compact, height and length-wise (I believe the 1911 is still slimmer due to its single stack nature) for more a more preferred concealed-carry profile.
Basically, I want to own a 9mm pistol as another "fun gun," but it would have a practical purpose as well in that it would be a second-priority carry/self/home-defense weapon. It'd basically be the AK to my AR [raw, rugged durability and reliability {for if I had to go long term survivalist-mode to the country side in the muck and mud with nothing but iron-sights and a sling as accessories} versus true, modular, tactical CQB handling and accessorizing {for if I had to conduct a CQB raid and secure the area via room-to-room, team-oriented movement] in the sense that shares the pros to the 1911's cons, and vice versa. If I feel the need for higher-capacity, smaller size, and a tac-light/laser compatibility, I'll go with the 9mm. The 1911 would still be my primary sidearm in that not only does it have a slimmer, closer-to-the-body feel than any other double-stacks (of any caliber) I've handled, but simply because I have so much experience with it over any newer weapon I would acquire.
Everything I know about the CZ is what I've researched myself with no real bias beforehand (by me or anyone else). But now it's time to enter that arena: What do you guys think? With an average MSRP of $485 (I think.. recalling everything off-hand), would that money be better off toward something else that's of higher quality (and maybe a little more money -- price doesn't really matter)? Does anyone have any experience with this weapon (I believe this weapon uses a different metallurgic content than the standard CZ's, so things like breakage or cracks in standards wouldn't help much here)? Think I'm making a good investment? Any input is greatly appreciated.
[Seph]
