Finally jumped in the CZ pond with a new SP-01...nothing fancy or custom. There are plenty of lengthy reviews all over the internet that do a good job of detailing the SP-01, so I won't attempt that here.
As a 1911 and S&W loyalist, my expectations where tepid, at best. Figured for ~$650 out the door that I didn't have much to lose and we can always use another gun.
Out of the box (in spite of the fact it was literally dripping wet), the gun lays in my hand perfectly. I have larger hands than President Trump, with the 1911/M&P grip sizes being ideal in feel to me. This CZ might just be the perfect combination of the two. Slide fitment is nice and tight. The gun has a well built feel with tight tolerances. The matte finish is nice; not 1960's bluing nice, but nice...It is well built and feel so in the hand. Maybe not the balance of a nice 1911 but it also costs a whole lot less with a lot more capacity.
The gun has a great fit in the hand, as stated, but as the mag empties it does have some front end weight. It is a heavy gun and feels heavier than its actual weight. This is range gun for me, so the weight is not an issue. It is a VERY low recoil shooter and falls back on target VERY easily. I can see why people are so accurate with this gun and makes an incredible competitive gun. As a note; the 25 meter test sheet that came with the gun had a 1.5" group. While I didn't quite replicate that (more on that later), I have no doubt that, with a rest, it will shoot that group consistently.
So....Ergonomics--GREAT; Build Quality--GREAT; Accuracy--FAR BETTER THAN ME. Price to Value: INCREDIBLE. So far, the CZ has meet all the hype that surrounds them
Now for the trigger....
The DA pull is fine. Long, smooth and heavy (almost 12 pounds). That's fine. Not S&W revolver fine, but no complaints.
SA pull (4.5 pound break) has a long smooth take up as you would expect from a DA/SA trigger and no over travel. I mean ZERO overtravel. Nice! Even new, its very smooth - and this is a decocker model.
Now, I shot this gun "out-of-box" as accurately as anything I own - so I am very impressed with the gun BUT there is a lot of creep with no wall to break in the trigger. So...you CZ junkies...can the travel be shortened without a full trigger kit? I am really very happy with the trigger just would like to either (1) cut the travel in half or (2) give it a lighter pull with a slight wall.
To the rest of you that do not own a CZ; if you are a handgun junkie - buy one. Just buy one. If you are looking for a solid all metal 9 mm. Buy one. Yes; I think I've bought into all the hype!
As a matter of fact, I will be buying a 97 model in a few weeks...
As a 1911 and S&W loyalist, my expectations where tepid, at best. Figured for ~$650 out the door that I didn't have much to lose and we can always use another gun.
Out of the box (in spite of the fact it was literally dripping wet), the gun lays in my hand perfectly. I have larger hands than President Trump, with the 1911/M&P grip sizes being ideal in feel to me. This CZ might just be the perfect combination of the two. Slide fitment is nice and tight. The gun has a well built feel with tight tolerances. The matte finish is nice; not 1960's bluing nice, but nice...It is well built and feel so in the hand. Maybe not the balance of a nice 1911 but it also costs a whole lot less with a lot more capacity.
The gun has a great fit in the hand, as stated, but as the mag empties it does have some front end weight. It is a heavy gun and feels heavier than its actual weight. This is range gun for me, so the weight is not an issue. It is a VERY low recoil shooter and falls back on target VERY easily. I can see why people are so accurate with this gun and makes an incredible competitive gun. As a note; the 25 meter test sheet that came with the gun had a 1.5" group. While I didn't quite replicate that (more on that later), I have no doubt that, with a rest, it will shoot that group consistently.
So....Ergonomics--GREAT; Build Quality--GREAT; Accuracy--FAR BETTER THAN ME. Price to Value: INCREDIBLE. So far, the CZ has meet all the hype that surrounds them
Now for the trigger....
The DA pull is fine. Long, smooth and heavy (almost 12 pounds). That's fine. Not S&W revolver fine, but no complaints.
SA pull (4.5 pound break) has a long smooth take up as you would expect from a DA/SA trigger and no over travel. I mean ZERO overtravel. Nice! Even new, its very smooth - and this is a decocker model.
Now, I shot this gun "out-of-box" as accurately as anything I own - so I am very impressed with the gun BUT there is a lot of creep with no wall to break in the trigger. So...you CZ junkies...can the travel be shortened without a full trigger kit? I am really very happy with the trigger just would like to either (1) cut the travel in half or (2) give it a lighter pull with a slight wall.
To the rest of you that do not own a CZ; if you are a handgun junkie - buy one. Just buy one. If you are looking for a solid all metal 9 mm. Buy one. Yes; I think I've bought into all the hype!
As a matter of fact, I will be buying a 97 model in a few weeks...
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