Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
Originally Posted By: AMC
As far as rail or no rail, I would get the SP-01 first and then get the stainless CZ 75B later and use that as more of a range gun and collector item. The ergonomics and controls are exactly the same so when shooting one, you will be practicing for the other quiet a bit. The only real difference is that the Sp-01 is heavier and should soak up the recoil even better.
After thinking about it more last night, that's the way I was leaning. Not having yet been formally trained in home defense strategies, I figure that I'd rather have the option of easily adding a light/laser/combo than not, even if I ultimately don't add one.
I figure I actually have two options for this. A Glock 19 is certainly a very solid choice, and I can buy them at LEO pricing, which is a significant discount on the MSRP. I can essentially buy a new Glock 19 and a laser-light combo for the same price as I could buy a nekkid CZ SP-01.
I have the feeling that I "should" buy the Glock. I don't know why. I don't like it better than the CZ guns. But I have that feeling in my gut that the Glock is the right way to go. I'll have to ponder my navel on that over the next few weeks and see where that brings me.
I didnt ask this before, but if this gun purchase will be your first gun or only gun for a while then yes, I would say get the glock. It will be less weight, easier to carry, a more simple trigger to learn and slightly less maintenance. If you have other pistols or will be buying more in the immediate future, the CZ might give you more enjoyment.
For me my CZ gives me more enjoyment than my glocks do and because I enjoy it more, I tend to carry and shoot it more, which means more competence and confidence with the gun. The CZ fits my hand much better, is much nicer to look at, shoots better and is just more fun all around. I also like the fact that CZ pistols are somewhat unique. When you bring a CZ to the range, everyone comes over to ask what you have and if they can shoot it. Bring a glock to the range and you get, "hmm, a glock". That being said, the glocks are more like purpose built tools. They are very rugged and kind of unrefined, Dont fit my hand very well, aren't very good looking and aren't a whole ton of fun to shoot. That being said, I would have to give the functional edge to the Glocks. They are very light weight, udderly reliable, dont even need to be oiled and the fact that I dont care for the looks means I dont care if I beat them up, scratch them or whatever, they just work and I am never afraid to use them. I am not saying the CZ's aren't reliable or are too pretty to use, just that the glocks have a slight edge in that respect.
So here are my 2 glock pistols and my CZ p-01. The CZ has the streamlight TRL-2 and the Glock 22 has the streamlight TRL-3.
A close up of the p-01. To me, the CZ has much nicer lines and proportions. The TRL-2 adds bulk to the front of the gun but it works great:
Here is a close up of the glock 22 wearing the new TRL-1, much brighter than the older versions. Note even with my stipple job and the few modifications I have, the glock is still very bland to look at:
And here is rear profile shot of the glock 22 and CZ p-01. Both give a very high grip and good sight picture. The CZ definitely has a more tapered and hand fitting grip, the glock is very blocky and fills your hand rather than fitting into it.
I hope this helps!
