Well, Here she is!!!

[Rock-it3]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I can't wait to get it to the range.

My initial impressions are this. Firstly, I have never really cared for the Flat Dark Earth frames, when I have seen them in a display case, or in pictures online. I certainly don't think I would carry (openly) a FDE pistol, as I am not tacticool  . That being said, I certainly wasn't going to look a gift horse in the mouth. When I saw this pistol in real life, I was intrigued by it, and I am starting to really like it. The color is subdued, and light, as opposed to some FDE's that are more like peanut butter colored. I am sure it is growing on me, and it will be a great range pistol.

Secondly, it feels really good in my hand (like most CZ's), and it points well. The small backstrap is in it from the factory, and I suppose I will leave it there until I shoot it. It may be fine just the way it is, even though I am 6'2", my hands are average size. It feels a bit top-heavy, but I am used to full sized all steel pistols (a few CZ's and an EAA Witness 10mm), plus I haven't held it with a loaded magazine. That will change the feel significantly.

Thirdly, I am not sure about the trigger. It seems like there is too much take-up, and alot of stacking in the DA pull. Also, too much take-up in SA, and even a small hitch in the SA take-up. I guess I have to shot it before making any judgements, though. I think Joe L said the same kind of things about the P-09 trigger, but he likes it now (right Joe?). It may break in after shooting a bit. There is, of course, CGW parts to help with the trigger, too.

Well, that's all I have for now. Need to shoot soon!!!

[Joe L]

If it won't shoot, let me know and I'll buy it.  I am still waiting on my back-up P-09.

Mine shoots....
http://youtu.be/eNIwcwXyzQM

Joe

[Rock-it3]

Oh, I suppose it'll shoot just fine Joe, but thanks anyway. I guess you'll have to keep waiting.

A few other tidbits. The nightsights are pretty nice, they are Meprolights. And the magazines do not drop free, they EJECT rather smartly, even when empty. No problems there.

[WOODMAN1465]

Now that's a nice CZ, I'm waiting on a phone call to verify mine has landed too !

[armoredman]

Night sights? I didn't get night sights - yours IS special.

[Joe L]

Thirdly, I am not sure about the trigger. It seems like there is too much take-up, and alot of stacking in the DA pull. Also, too much take-up in SA, and even a small hitch in the SA take-up. I guess I have to shot it before making any judgements, though. I think Joe L said the same kind of things about the P-09 trigger, but he likes it now (right Joe?).

Good description of the stock P-09 trigger.  The funny thing is that I have learned to shoot it well as long as I don't shoot anything else.  My hope is that the new CGW parts will narrow the gap between the P-09 trigger and an excellent CZ-75 trigger.  We will see.  But, I could live with a stock P-09 trigger if I had to. 

The real thrill for you will come when you actually get to shoot it.  I no longer dislike plastic guns, that's for sure!

Joe

[s0nspark]

The real thrill for you will come when you actually get to shoot it.  I no longer dislike plastic guns, that's for sure!

My growing dislike of plastic pistols over the past several years is what drew me to CZs in the first place. I will definitely have to check out a P-09 at some point. A Walther PPQ M2 is also on my list of curiosities... people that have them absolutely rave about the trigger.

[Googe1227]

The PPQ M2 trigger is sweet. It was at the top of my list until I decided to get my Compact L. I'm really a fan of all metal guns and so is the wife. She thinks polymer guns feel like toys. So to keep the peace I guess I'll just buy more CZs. Sp-01 next?

[BigHeat]

Great looking p-09 you got there.  Congratulations again

[FireMoose]

Nice! I'm lime green jelly over here.

[muggia59]

Don't know what to do. Double up on the P09 and 07, or go get the sp01 or the 97? That is one sweet looking P09 sir. Congratulations and enjoy.

[vwpieces]

Congratulations!

Nice looking as bi-tone. All FDE would be baby diaper shtuff.

Night sites... uh oh, Armoredman must have given you his by mistake...

I am sure CZ Custom or CGW can resolve any trigger woes.

Reading the other post thinking you Lucky SOB with the Christmas party bonus & purchases, PO-9 & then read about your wifes accident... Really put me down & I didn't make a post to congratulate you after reading that. Very glad she wasn't hurt.

Thanks for the pics. Now get to the range.

[Cali Crash]

Congrats on the new P09, just saw my second P09 today. Started the ca sse process so I pick her up in 10 days.

[armoredman]

I tagged Thugly with mine at 100 yards. Only once, but hey. They are great pistols, got the chance to show some more people how cool they are.

[Rock-it3]

Going to the range tomorrow (Sat 1/17/14) with the new P-09, the new 452 UL, the EAA 10mm that I put a new firing pin and spring into, the CZ52 with some first-time reloads, and the Mosin-Nagant 91/30 for some practice before a 200 yard shoot next weekend. Gonna have some fun! I will let you know how the P-09 does, as well as the 452 UL.