Need help choosing between 3 CZs

[AZ_CZ]

Yeah, there was some small details that I was hoping those that owned the pistols could help with. Things like wear in relation to the steel frames and the two alloy versions. I didn't want to rely solely on ascetic reasons if I could avoid it. Features wise they are all close enough to not be enough to help the decision. I am leaning towards the the P-01 as I believe it has a better alloy in the frame. She has no preference between them to help the choice either.

I don't think anyone has worn an alloy frame out. If there is a difference in the frame alloy I would like to see a link to that.  There are multiple posts by very informed members debunking that.

Two features not mentioned that make the PCR better suited as a carry gun are the low profile sights and the load chamber indicator.

[Grendel]

I have a 25 year old alloy framed Sig 226. It will outlast me, and I have no reason to think CZ firearms are any different. Any of the firearms you have listed would be a great buy and it really comes down to a personal preference.

[marine6680]

Yeah, there was some small details that I was hoping those that owned the pistols could help with. Things like wear in relation to the steel frames and the two alloy versions. I didn't want to rely solely on ascetic reasons if I could avoid it. Features wise they are all close enough to not be enough to help the decision. I am leaning towards the the P-01 as I believe it has a better alloy in the frame. She has no preference between them to help the choice either.

I don't think anyone has worn an alloy frame out. If there is a difference in the frame alloy I would like to see a link to that.  There are multiple posts by very informed members debunking that.

Two features not mentioned that make the PCR better suited as a carry gun are the low profile sights and the load chamber indicator.

Really... may need to look in to that. If you have links please share.

The decision is hard, I was hoping that someone would have info that would lean me one way or another. Now I am stuck between the P-01 and PCR again.

[marine6680]

Found a bit more info... it says the P-01 has a forged alloy frame and the PCR is cast alloy. I prefer forged over cast.

[th3ug1y0n3]

now just to find one in inventory

[AZ_CZ]

Found a bit more info... it says the P-01 has a forged alloy frame and the PCR is cast alloy. I prefer forged over cast.

Here is one of my information sources. Both are the same per CZ and it covers the "NATO #" misinformation.

 http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=43940.15

[Tgwolfwood1981]

I just got done reading this whole thread.  It sounds to me that you have made a choice and don't know it yet.  You have some concerns about the alloy frames (go all steel), she will be using it as a range gun and home protection (don't need compact).  Sounds to me like she needs the sp-01 or a 75BD, Everything she needs nothing she doesn't.  All steel, 9mm, decocker, longer sight radius, a little more weight(easier second shot when shtf), more capacity. 
  I bought my wife an m&p9c,  she hated it.  Ended up taking a liking to my semi compact baby eagle.  Sold the m&p and got myself a P-01.  Point being she actually enjoys the extra weight. (as many know all steel baby eagles are anything but lightweights.)
  I agree with several of the previous posts in that she needs to be the one who picks it out.  Good luck, and be grateful your loved one enjoys shooting.  It's a blessing.

[Stuart]

We have a P01 with some custom stuff on it at the shop that is available.

[marine6680]

I just got done reading this whole thread.  It sounds to me that you have made a choice and don't know it yet.  You have some concerns about the alloy frames (go all steel), she will be using it as a range gun and home protection (don't need compact).  Sounds to me like she needs the sp-01 or a 75BD, Everything she needs nothing she doesn't.  All steel, 9mm, decocker, longer sight radius, a little more weight(easier second shot when shtf), more capacity. 
  I bought my wife an m&p9c,  she hated it.  Ended up taking a liking to my semi compact baby eagle.  Sold the m&p and got myself a P-01.  Point being she actually enjoys the extra weight. (as many know all steel baby eagles are anything but lightweights.)
  I agree with several of the previous posts in that she needs to be the one who picks it out.  Good luck, and be grateful your loved one enjoys shooting.  It's a blessing.

I was mostly concerned between cast and forged... Steel is always harder wearing in the end though.

I would assume that the internals are all the same. It becomes a problem trying to keep all the parts separated and in stock when you use several versions of the same part. Most manufacturers try to keep as many parts common between models as they can.

Thats an assumption... so I was hoping to find hard fact on yes or no... seems like they are.

[coolbox]

A friend has all three, and prefers the steel 75B compact, easiest to handle of the lot, just a bit or weight though in comparison.
I have a P01, and am getting contemplating the two tone 75B compact sooner than later!

[marine6680]

I would get the steel compact but it does not have a decocker.

I was looking at the full size BD model, but having magazines that fit in both pistols but in 2 calibers, I see that as a possible issue. Unless the followers are different colors. (the 40s are black) When loaded it should be obvious, but even then... things happen.

The toss up now is between the P-01 or PCR. Finding one in stock will probably be the deciding factor.

[johnnyrees]

you got any hair left brother....get a 75 b and then do what ever mods you want to do after about 2000/3000 rounds....if you need to...putting a few thousand rounds through your new pistol O0sounds like hard work ::)by then the missus will out shoot you O0shoot safe and more power to the missus

[Tgwolfwood1981]

On the decocker models the internals are the same. Only difference is the p-01 has the recurve smooth trigger and the pcr has the standard serrated trigger.  Can't remember what the sp-01 or the 75bd has for triggers.

[Tgwolfwood1981]

As far as magazines are concerned the p-01 has the rubber mag plates which would make grabbing one in the dark the easiest the discern from the magazines for the cz you already have.

[marine6680]

Ran across the sig 2022 as well... arg... Seems a nice gun at a good price.

HA... I hope she figures out what she prefers before I go crazy.