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Offline mikeyanxu

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Sphinx SDP or CZ P-01 Omega
« on: November 26, 2019, 01:18:57 PM »
Hello,

Shopping for a compact CZ for my wife to carry.
This pistol is for conceal carry and practice at the range.
She likes and shoots well with my PCR however she is left handed.
Right now, she carries the PCR 10+ hours a day and no issues with the size or weight.

I need to buy her a left handed pistol so I can have my PCR back.
The choice is limited to to a CZ with ambi decocker/ omega trigger.
With sharing mags in mind, (I have SP01, PCR) I narrowed it down to a P-01 omega.

Now, I just saw Sphinx SDP on sale for roughly $650 which is in the same price range of a P-01 Omega. Sphinx SDP also shares mags with CZ metal guns.

Please help me with the choice. P-01 Omega or Sphinx SDP?
There seems to be very little aftermarket support for Sphinx SDP at this point. So it is kinda a turn down.

Offline jurek

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Re: Sphinx SDP or CZ P-01 Omega
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2019, 01:50:12 PM »
P-01 Omega for SURE. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Sphinx SDP might be a good option, it's "Swiss made", so should be good. The only disadvantage might be lack of parts...

I'm happy owner of CZ P-01 Omega, I'm lefty. CZ is the best left handed pistol so far for me.

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Re: Sphinx SDP or CZ P-01 Omega
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2019, 05:51:17 PM »
I have an Omega and it's great. I'm sure the Sphinx is equally as nice but I think the P-01 would probably be the better choice due to more aftermarket parts (sights, grips).

Offline Walt Sherrill

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Re: Sphinx SDP or CZ P-01 Omega
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2019, 09:43:53 PM »
Quote from: Jurek
Sphinx SDP might be a good option, it's "Swiss made", so should be good. The only disadvantage might be lack of parts...

The Sphinx SDP is no longer made in Switzerland.  It's now made in the U.S. by Kriss, which moved production here. (The Swiss company  Kriss AG owned Sphinx and when Sphinx went under -- as Sphinx has done several times -- Kriss AG moved production of the Sphinx line to a its subsidiary in the U.S., Kriss USA.  Kriss USA makes a number of long guns and SBRs, and they're apparently highly regarded and much in demand.  (That demand has caused Kriss to focus more on those guns than the Sphinx line.)

The Sphinx SDP is a more-refined gun than the P-01, but it's also more costly.  While there are more aftermarket parts for the P-01, you may not want to do much upgrading or modifying to the SDP.  About the only thing you really need with a Sphinx is some different (lighter) springs.  (P-07 and P-10 mags will work  in the SDP, and are  cheaper.)

I've not owned a P-01, but have owned several 75B Compacts (steel frame/safety.) I like the lighter weight of the alloy-framed models, but really prefer the safety.  Were I looking for another metal-framed compact model, I'd probably look for an Omega-based compact CZ, and use a safety.  It's been years since I last owned a metal-framed compact CZ...

I have a Sphinx SDP, which I like a lot, and a CZ P-07, and they are actually "perform-alike" guns; the SDP is a slightly better gun, but for the money many would consider the  the P-07 as much bang for a lot fewer bucks.  The grip design of the SDP is better (more flexible), and it's a slightly upgraded version of the basic CZ design.  If I had to choose between a tuned P-07 (Cajunized) and a similarly tuned P-01, I'd probably go with the P-07.
« Last Edit: November 26, 2019, 09:48:40 PM by Walt Sherrill »

Offline twowheels

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Re: Sphinx SDP or CZ P-01 Omega
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2019, 11:51:34 PM »
I've got, among many many CZs, a P-01 omega (with all the CGW goodies) and an SDP subcompact.  As Walt says, the sphinx is more refined than a CZ and its built beautifully.  The machining and fit are stunning. 

I run my omega with safeties.  I feel the decocker operation of the sphinx is superior to the decocker operation of the omega.  I can ride the decocker levers on the sphinx no problem but can't do so on the omega.  Also, I just prefer the feel and operation of the decockers on the sphinx.   If I were going to run decockers, I would choose the sphinx.  Otherwise, I would take the cz because of its lower cost, the availability of parts including sights, the availability of holsters (I had a heck of a time finding someone who would make me a holster for the sphinx and ended up with a beautiful r grizzle although I think holsters are easier to come by for the compact than the subcompact), and the ability to tune the CZ to your hearts content.  BTW, I'm also a lefty so I can relate to your search.     

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Re: Sphinx SDP or CZ P-01 Omega
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2019, 05:12:47 PM »
I hVe always wanted to try out the Sphinx.  There are some good deals on them right now