I purchased a new PCR and steel framed P-01 in March of this year, just as Covid was shutting things down.
Well, after 7 months of ownership I finally got out to the range today and had a fantastic experience.
Honestly, I do not know which of these two fine firearms is my favorite. That may have to be decided with more range time.
The PCR has Lok Matrix grips (thin!) and Dawson NS installed, along with the CGW lite spring kit.
The P-01 has standard grips, the lite spring kit, and FO front sight / black rear and a rail light.
I found the low profile safety on the P-01 difficult to operate and preferred the decocker on the PCR (which was opposite of my expectation).
They both did a nice job of absorbing recoil and I honestly didn't notice much of a difference in terms of weight between the two while firing, which was again the opposite of my expectation.
I do notice the weight difference while dry firing, but while concentrating on the target and my groupings I just don't seem to discern much of a difference. Perhaps because most of my handguns are full sized, steel framed models. Much like the stock rubber grips vs the thin Lok grips. Handling them side by side there seems to be a huge difference, but at the range I hardly noticed.
The gentleman using the lane next to me had an LCP, I believe, and was keenly interested in the steel CZ so I let him shoot a magazine through it. He immensely enjoyed the heft and overall feel of the CZ and now is rethinking his next purchase, as he liked how it mitigated recoil and handled.
Anyway, I am very pleased and will bring them back out with my Shadow for a better comparison.
