Two completely different guns. I personally would pick the CZ. However that's just because I like the looks, feel, etc.. of the CZ over the M&P and has nothing to do with any sort of fault of the M&P.
gotboostvr
Some years back I went looking for a compact double stack 9mm. Looked at all the polymer frame, striker fired offerings, going with the Ruger SR9c as the one that fit me the best. At the same time I was at the gun shop checking out the other guns I happened to notice they had three CZ guns in the case: a P01, a P06, and a P07. Came back a week later and bought the P01. Thought about the P07 but liked the P01 so much more.
HAHAI have the current model Shield, and liked it so much I bought a spare. I also have an SP-01. The CZ is a high quality unit with an excellent trigger. The CZ holds the advantage in that category.
They are two very different guns but for EDC the Shield wins. It's thin, light and concealable.
Both are very accurate. Both are very pleasant to shoot, but for different reasons. If you are considering an eventual resale or trade-in, the SP-01 is more likely to hold its value. Being such a small company (in the US anyway) factory support has been excellent. Of course S&W is good too, but calling them is like calling the Pentagon's switchboard.
I have night sights on both, and recommend the additional expense. I find large dots make target acquisition easier even in daylight, but that might just be me.
CZ is much more expensive, but 100% worth it. Among my CZs the SP-01 is my favorite range gun, but I wouldn't carry it every day.
When faced with such a decision, do what I do - buy both
Oh and one more thing, safety vs. not, I prefer the decocker option on the CZ, and no manual safety on the M&P. I don't like the added complexity of a safety, but again that's just me. My brain prefers keeping things simple.
I like the way you think V35, but my wife would frown upon adding 2 more for the collection. After considerable debate and back and forth (and several trips to the gun store) I've decided to take my talents to CZ Nation. There's just something about it (Besides everything I've heard about its performance and reliability). Can't wait to take it to the range! Thanks for the wisdom everyoneMy M&P is a nice gun, but the ergonomics of that CZ are the ultimate for me. I own a CZ 40P, which has the P01 frame (which is the alloy version of the SP01.) Part of what I like is the weight, so I may not like the SP01 as much as the P01.
When faced with such a decision, do what I do - buy both
I like the way you think V35, but my wife would frown upon adding 2 more for the collection.
Nature Boy
The only problem with No. 2 is that if she doesn't get over it, you're not going to get over it either!
Nature Boy
The only problem with No. 2 is that if she doesn't get over it, you're not going to get over it either!
After considerable debate and back and forth (and several trips to the gun store) I've decided to take my talents to CZ Nation.
I like the way you think V35, but my wife would frown upon adding 2 more for the collection.