I was always a fan of the CZ75 and CZ85 arms. If the PO1 preserves the good points of those two arms, it should be a winner.

 

Let's just say that I just got rid of a couple of glocks that I wasn't fond of.

The replacements will be CZ's.
The P-01 is an excellent choice.

 

Any advantage to getting a PCR vs the P01?

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I have a few CZ's and a handful of those are the compacts:



I don't own the PCR, but the only advantage would be a more svelte design for CCW. However, the P01 gives you a rail if you ever want to put a light on it for a bedside gun. I don't shoot my P01 as much recently, but it's never given me a problem and is a very comfortable pistol. Dedicated CCW? Choose the PCR. CCW with versatility? Choose the P01.

ROCK6

 

I was wondering what gun is on the far left? The grip looks longer then the one in the middle. Thanks!

 

I'm a huge fan of the CZ line, Browning HP's and 1911's. I carry cocked and locked often. However...you mentioned this will be your first handgun. As much as I love them, I discourage first time handgun owners from making these a first pistol. They are better suited for those with long term experience IMO, especially if you're going to be new to carrying as well.

The safety while handling, learning, lowering the hammer and having the option of carrying condition 2 instead of being limited to condition 1 or 3 (without setting the hammer down on a live round by pulling the trigger and easing it down) is a benefit until the gun and operation become second nature. I think a platform with a decocker or safety decocker or even DAO would be a better way to begin the journey.

 

The PO1 is a DA/SA with decocker. My two other CZs are compact models with the cocked and locked option. I think the PCR is also a DA/SA with decocker...CZ has both options.

ROCK6

 

Thanks for that info. I learn new things on here often and appreciate it. After reading your post it appears they are adding more DA/SA options. I see they now have a P09 with the decocker now too. Good that they're offering variety.

 

Dont chevy vs. ford stuff please.Get to the point or use the search button.

 

I like CZ's, though I don't own any right now.
Both would be problematic to me for CC because I am not a fan of DA/SA, neither can be carried Condition 1. Consistent trigger pull is a good thing IMHO.

I like the P01, but it's heavy for what it is. 28oz empty?
A G19 is 2/3 the weight, and accomplishes everything that the P01 does while being slimmer (9mm CZ's are thicker than 45ACP Glocks), shorter in every dimension, a lot lighter, and still carries one more round - with the abilty to use 17 and 33 round mags for reloads...
Not Poo-pooing the CZ, also not posting an ad for Glock. Just food for thought.

I looked hard at the RAMI when I was looking for a CC gun a several years back. Shot it a bit, it was accurate and reliable. I liked it, liked how if felt in the hand, I even liked the idea of hammer fired. But... what is the advantage? Guns are tools.
I'm not going to be cocking the hammer for emphasis like they do on TV, it's superfluous and another area for failure.
DA/SA has no advantages at all in my book, just adds complexity that degrades accuracy.
Alloy vs. polymer? Well, that's a mental thing. Truth is poly guns are every bit as reliable long term as metal. They don't scratch as easily, weigh less, and are generally more forgiving to abuse than metal, IME.
Now, I'm not saying don't get a CZ. I own a lot of guns that are emotional buys. But, I've also been carrying for years and I know how many guns I went through till I figured out what worked. For me, CZ has better alternatives, YMMV.
The one CZ that I think is truly outstanding is the 75B. Easily one of the top 5 or 10 9mm's. I'd own one now, except length of pull is a little long for me.

All that said, get what makes you happy and learn to use it well. There are tons of great guns on the market, and you could do a lot worse than anything CZ offers.

 

Not going to try to talk you into another gun. If you begin and end with a CZ P01 you'll be doing fine, in fact better than fine, better that most anything else out there. For me, it's in my top five 9mm's (my favorite handgun caliber, have had a few). I currently have two P01's, a PCR and couple standard steel framed 75 compacts. Splitting hairs between the PCR and the P01, one has a rail, the other has higher sights.

For me it's on par well enough with my absolute favorite Sig P228, my primary carry Glock 19 and another couple undoubtable 9's, H&K's UPS9C and P2000. I don't shoot the P01 as well as the Glock 19, but I shoot this one the best, even though the ergo's of the 228, the P01 and the P2000 are all better, the paper and steel results are rather insistent.

But don't sweat plastic. It's doing just fine in the aforementioned Glocks and H&K's as well as so many other makes from Smith to Sig to Berreta to XD and so on. There's advantages to both, plastic or metal frames, and not just cost. Each mentioned design stands on it's own. The preference for hammer over striker is another personal preference matter. I'm fine with each, advantages to each. I do favor decocker over safety, and in fact am not a fan of external safeties regardless so a P01 fits this just fine.

My P01's have eaten everything from 95gr JSP's to 147 +P's (GDHP), I don't worry about them.

 

I own several, and I mean several , handguns and in my opinion the CZ P01 is the best one...Solid, reliable, accurate...Do not own any Glocks and don't want to either Get the CZ you will love it.

 

the P01 is on my short list.

i'll probably end up with one by the end of the year.

i just recently gotten into the CZ's and quickly became a fan.

as with anything though it really matters in how the gun fits you and fit you are comfortable carrying it, the p01 is a fine gun and there is nothing wrong with the gun/platform itself, so it really needs to be a personal choice, there is no glaring flaw with this pistol that would make me advise against it.

 

Very nice I would love to own all 3 buying my first cz for carry and range use...possibly shoot with in a local club eventually and can't decide on p01, 75b compact , or 75b sa. Not sure how concealing a full size would be to carry or comfortable with iwb. Whichever I pick will eventually goto czc or cgw for some upgrades. It's been a long time since I've carried a full size which has me leaning towards the compact. Not a huge fan of the decocker but also want a rail and can't find any compacts with the rail but I've seen pictures of them on the internet.

 

All I can say is I have a 75BD Police and a 75B. I picked them after owning several other guns prior. Beretta 92s, Jerichos, Rugers, Taurus and a Glock. CZ is without question the best gun I have ever owned. Wish it had been my first gun.

 

Nah ya don't. Think of all the fun you'd have missed out on shooting the others...

 

CZ's are terrific firearms. Sure the slide is a little harder to rack but the fit and finish is incredible. A decocker requires a little more practice, however all springs are at rest unlike striker fired pistols and 1911's.