P10C Vs. P01

[shellslinger]

Hey guys,

I know these are two different handguns i.e polymer vs alloy and striker vs hammer. But I'm planning on conceal carrying them. I've shot the P10C and I was amazed by its accuracy and how it felt in the hand. The only thing I did not like about the P10C was that the back strap felt loose. Other than that it was a great shooter out of the box. The weight of the gun is not going to be an issue. I just want an reliable working weapon out of the box.

Anyone that has experience with both care to chime in? Any other suggestions would be great too! Thanks for looking fellas.

[Guardsix6]

Well, I own both, but I won't be much help.  I've fired about 250 ads through my P10c and it is a great shooter after I put Talon Grips on to easy up on the aggressive original grips.  I carried it for awhile and felt comfortable wearing it OWB daily. 

Then I bought the CZ P01 Omega.  Unfortunately, I haven't been able to shoot it yet.  I'm hoping to do so this week if I can find a range open near where I'm staying in Oklahoma.  I really like the feel of the P01 and the trigger seems much smoother than my P10c.  I think the P10c trigger needs more smoothing out by firing and it will get there.  I'm also getting used to the decocker on the P01 and I don't think it will be much of a change from the SA P10c.

I hope to post a range report sometime this next week.

[Indy_Tim]

I own both but will probably not be of much help.  They are both fantastic pistols.  My P01 has had the full CGW Pro kit installed along with grips and night sights.  I've got a grand into it to get it where it is, but it was a nice shooter when new.  The P10C just has a $65 trigger installed and I've found that I carry that one much more than anything else.  Which is better?  It depends on what you like, how you like to carry and what feels good to shoot.  I've focused on the P10C lately because I shoot it better than most anything else.  I shoot it well enough that it gives me more confidence in my ability with it than any other gun does.  But, that's just me.  Both are great guns and I've gone on and on in the past about how I thought that the P01 was the best 9mm compact pistol in the market today.  For me, the P01 is more fun to shoot, but I shoot the P10C better.  There is just something about the feel of the P01 that makes you want to keep shooting it.

[dwhitehorne]

I've got the P10C.  Got rid of my P01 and PCR.  Still have my 75B compact also.  To really decide you are going to have to shoot both.

The P01 grip fits my hand perfectly.  Adding VZ grips made it carry better for me.  I had a stock trigger and just did not care for the double/single action trigger change when shooting fast.  Also the decocker on mine was quite stiff.  Also I prefer the older style silver 75 trigger shape over the newer curved P01 version.  The P01 is quite the perfect size between small enough to comfortably carry and be big enough to actually shoot.

The P10C came out and a got a deal on one.  I just shoot it better than the P01. I thought the grip was a little rougher than I would want but after shooting it and carrying some this summer it was not an issue.  I don't remember the one pistol carrying better than the other.  The P10C has a good grip but it's plastic and it's just not like a classic CZ. I have added a HBI trigger to mine.  The factory P10C trigger safety would irritate my trigger after a few hundred rounds.

I love the look and feel of the P01 but just shoot the P10C more accurately.  Good luck with your choice. David

[SI VIS PACEM PARRABELLUM]

I own the PCR and 75B Compact which are basically the same as the P-01 without the rail. I do not own a P10C but have fired other striker pistols in the same class and I won't be getting a P10C based on that experience.
The strikers just don't do it for me and I wouldn't trade the PCR for anything for what that's worth.

[boomenshutzen]

I also have and like both. The P-01 is proven reliable and I trust it. The P10C has a way to go before I trust it. I also have 250 rounds through mine. No malfunctions so far, but it's barely come out of the case.

No one has asked yet how you will be carrying. If AIWB, the P-01 offers the advantage of being able to ride the hammer as you holster. I'm in the habit of doing this regardless of carry position.

I have CGW parts in the P-01. I try to go easy on modifying my self defense weapons. Basically, I just smoothed out the DA...some modest lightening of the DA/SA pull came with that. Do you need, CGW magic? Maybe not, but i wouldn't go back to stock. You might want to factor that into the cost. Rubberized grips are going to grab your shirt and make you feel like you're printing more. Factor in the cost of grips. The stock sights are...not... great. Factor in the cost of new sights.

I added the HB Industries trigger to my P10C. Generally, I'd shy away from doing so until the pistol is broken in, but I had some ergonomic problems with the stock trigger. The mechanics of the trigger we're great, but the dingus and the shape of the trigger would give me a pretty unpleasant blister after 50 rounds or so. I think I was getting pinched by the  trigger/dingus and trigger guard under recoil. The HBI trigger has fixed that so far. The stock sights need an upgrade, so when the aftermarket catches up I'll be in line for some. But that's all it really NEEDS to be a good fighting gun.

The grip texture on the P10C is aggressive, but I like that. For longer range sessions, you may want talon grips or similar, but you'll probably get used to it pretty quickly. If you find the grip texture too aggressive then you'll probably feel the same way about the P-01 slide serrations.

I took a class with my P-01 and with all the drills the constant decocking tore up my thumb pretty good. You don't want to train only SA, so it was good practice, but now if I'm going to do more than a few dozen drills I tape up my thumb. Some people will claim that a TDA is not ideal because to difference in trigger pull. But lesser men have mastered it so there is no excuse for me not to.

The P10C feels like a more modern gun because it is. The weight isn't much different, but something about the P10C seems lighter and more concealable on my belt. That's entirely subjective and YMMV. The cost of ownership may end up being higher on the P-01 as I don't feel like the P10C needs much to work as a fighting gun. But either would serve you well assuming the new guy proves reliable. And that's the big thing...the P10C has a lot going for it, but I have some trust issues and it needs to prove itself before I carry it.

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[shellslinger]

Thank you all for the replies! I guess the only thing holding me back from purchasing a P10C is the QC issues I'm hearing about them. But other than that, I may just go that route and purchase a P10C.

[jimjc]

Thank you all for the replies! I guess the only thing holding me back from purchasing a P10C is the QC issues I'm hearing about them. But other than that, I may just go that route and purchase a P10C.

I don't know what you've read about the P10c, but everything is very minor and is easy to deal with. I own a P01, P10c, P07, all are great guns and have nothing wrong with them to speak of.

The P01 is a different gun from the P10c. I like both and either one just works. They can be used for anything you want, Target, range, home defense, combat or whatever.