do I really need an SP01?

[VERCINGETORIX]

I've got a 75SA that looks, feels and shoots great for me.

This SP01 looks pretty neat too, but I was wondering, would the SP01 be a significantly different experience in handling and shooting from my SA?    From the specs on the two pistols there doesn't seem to be a a great  difference;  I don't particularly need a tac rail either.    Local shops don't have an SP for me to try out.    

I don't want to spend money and have two very similar pistols in 9mm, I'd rather look at something completely different in the CZ line.  I'd appreciate your opinions.

thanks!

[gunfighter]

I had an SA and made the switch to an SP01.  The two main reasons for me included the ability to mount a light and the opinion that the smooth front and backstrap of the SA needed a more positive grip surface.

The SP-01 solves both these problems, plus adds more weight up front for reduced muzzle flip.  It also has a larger outside diameter barrel than the SA, kinda like a bull barrel.  I also found the slide to frame fit was tighter on my SP01 than my SA, probably due to more surface area.  I believe these features add speed and accuracy.

But to your point it is not so different of a pistol that you could justify needing both.  I actually ended up selling my SA.  Think of the SP01 as an "improved" SA and if you think you need an improvement, then te=he SP01 fits the bill.

[VERCINGETORIX]

thanks gunfighter

This was just the type of info I was looking for.  I'll keep my SA.   For my purposes' (range only) the improvements you mention for the SP vs SA would be of marginal value.

I most likely will start to look at the Tac Sport as I think you'd agree,  in a 9mm platform it offers significant differences from the SA in specs, handling  aesthetics, and performance.

V

[gunfighter]

Amen to that, nobody will argue the TS and SA are similar pistols.

From what I've seen and read, the TS looks like a pleasure to own and shoot.

Lucky dog!