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The first thing I try to do with a gun is try out the trigger, which is tough when buying Canik 55's since no one around me carries them. As soon as I started dry firing with snap caps, I knew I would be happy. It has a great trigger, especially comparing with guns at a much higher price point.
The slack on the single action is smooth and the trigger breaks cleanly, like a carrot. The reset is loud and tactile. The reset is a little long, compared to my carry, a Walther PPQ; but, I wouldn't call it a negative. I think the PPQ has the best stock trigger in a polymer gun, at least that I have tried. The double action is heavy, but not uncontrollable so.
The gun shoots accurately. The rounds were going right where I wanted them to, as good as I could put them on target. The sights aren't adjustable and that's ok with me I don't need to adjust them.
This gun is heavy, it feels like its built like a fallout shelter. Solid. This is my first all steel gun. The effect an all steel gun has on recoil is amazing. I could shoot this all day long. It is comfortable. The grips are some type of plastic, but no complaints. I'm sure this gun truly deserves a set of VZ's; but, for now the stock grips aren't terrible.
I don't have many handguns with external safety's, with that said the location and smoothness of the safety on the stingray is great. It is very easy to manipulate with a thumb, and while shooting my grip puts my right thumb right on top of it, so its less likely for it to be activated accidentally.
The slide lock lever position is also great, I have no problem shifting my thumb to disengage the lever. Speaking of the lever, the field strip is very easy. Not as easy as some polymer guns, but pushing out the lever is simple enough and it doesn't require any tools. So that is a plus in my book.
Both magazines are stamped, Mec Gar, Made in Italy, and hold 15 rounds, they drop freely, no hangups and feel quality. I switched using them as often as possible at the range and had no problems with either one. I also noticed that on one side of the magazine they say, "CANIK COMPACT 9mm" with 15 rounds at the last hole, and the other side says, "CANIK COMPACT .40S&W" this side has 11 rounds at the last hole. So I guess these mags can be used with either caliber. That certainly saves money on magazines, just make sure you are diligent if loading them up with different calibers.
The main negative is lack of parts. It is a little heavy to CC with, but I didn't buy it with that in mind so I wouldn't really list that as a negative.
Overall I am very happy to add this to my collection, and would gladly recommend it. I am looking forward to adding more CZ clones, and true CZ's as well.
One question to fellow owners, I know the VZ grips are great. Were you happy after adding them to your stingray? Was the difference that great? I almost order a pair prior to even receiving the gun, now I am putting it on the backburner. Or would buying them make the gun that much better? (I was looking at the VZ Frag grips specifically)
Thanks again guys.