75 Compact Owners, why did you choose the steel compact over PCR and P-01?

[Beggerman]

I have the opportunity to choose one of the three compacts for my next gun (my dealer has all 3 at the moment), I am tending towards the steel compact over the PCR and P-01 at the moment. My reason was Cocked and Locked carry and similar balance and ergonomics to Browning HP when full length slide is fitted to steel compact frame.

What is your reason for choosing the steel compact over PCR and P-01 which are very excellent guns in their own right?

[Birds Away]

I like the stability of the steel frame.  IMO it improves follow on shots.  There is less muzzle rise with the steel.  Plus, to be honest, I am a lot more used to steel framed guns than alloy or polymer.  Any of the three would be a great gun.  I recently picked up a P01 and have previously owned a PCR.  I just happen to love the Compact.

[Hurryin Hoosier]

Ditto!   

[tekarra]

I prefer the safety over the decocker.

[Firemanjones]

I chose the PCR & P-01 since they both have decockers and are lighter for carrying all day.

[Geezer52]

I agree with Birds and Hoozier - the weight helps me stay on target.  I started shooting IDPA in the Spring with my SP-01, and I think my 75 Compact will qualify for BUG matches with it's 3.8" barrel, if they ever have a BUG match at my club.  I prefer the manual safety when I carry (condition one).  I've read too many stories about shirt tails and jackets getting caught in the trigger while reholstering.  Boom!

[Birds Away]

I prefer the safety over the decocker.

+1.  I really dislike decockers.

[Firemanjones]

And that's why CZ makes both, everyone is happy.

[briang2ad]

I think a DeCocker on a CZ is like tits on a boar hog.  Takes a good design and makes it worse.  It would be okay if they built a lightweight with a manual safety system.  Other than that the PCR and P01 are superb.

[Skookum]

I opted for the Compact because it can be carried in Condition 1 (like I carry all my other firearms when I'm using them), it has less recoil (thus, better accuracy), and it cost less.  I'm all for getting more for less.


CZ-USA admits decocker models are meant for inexperienced shooters:  http://cz-usa.blogspot.com/2011/05/safety-or-decocker.html.

[twowheels]

Because a bitone was offered to me in trade for a walther.  I love it and feel that it is perfect in weight and heft, unlike the steel canik compact I bought which is quite a bit heavier than the CZ compact.   If I want to carry a lighter compact pistol I have the P 07. 

[Birds Away]

I need another P07. 

[FireFly]

CZ 75 Compact (steel) for the manual safety and that it should be able to handle +p and stronger reloads. Am surprised by the weight though! Sights could be better.

[Quantrill]

I have a compact and a p-01. The compact is now the home for my Kadet kit. I won't carry my compact due to it's weight and because I can't reliably manipulate the safety. I have short thumbs.

Alloy + Decocker all day for this kid. I don't really have "range only" guns.

[Birds Away]

Yes, the safety on the compact is too small to hit reliably.  So I never use it.  I start at half cock.  No safety necessary.  I can carry the compact all day and not be bothered by it.  I guess the right holster and belt is a big plus.