Looking for p01. Good choice for 1st pistol???

[sneakypete]

Can't find one in ca. Buy been looking at the p01 for my 1st pistol. Thoughts? Wanted 1 that could do it all.

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[Swamp ash]

It is a great, quality weapon, and there is nothing to question in that regard, however, what is also important is how this fits you.

I suggest going to a range or gun store that rents weapons and trying a few out.  The full-size is very comfortable to me.  You may prefer a polymer body for weight, a smaller size for your hands, etc. Plenty of choices exist.

[sneakypete]

Never shot one but held one before. The weight seemed fine and it felt better in my hands than the full size 75b. Haven't fired it before but I figure I could just get used to it.....

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[Earl Keese]

Hard to say really. If it feels good in your hand give it a shot. It's as solid and accurate as they come in that price range. It's small enough for reasonable concealed carry, railed for a light, and suitable for home defense. If you don't like it, it will sell quickly for close to purchase price. Don't worry too much, it can take a few to find "the one". P-01 is a pretty good start though. P-07 is a worthy candidate as well and at a lower price point. For me, the 07 is a softer shooter than the 01.

[sneakypete]

Don't think p07s are on roster in ca

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[slikshoes]

Although the closest thing I have to a P-01 is a PCR ... if I had to buy just one pistol, it would likely be the P-01 -- shortly followed by a Kadet Kit.

[sneakypete]

Thinking the same thing. Hopefully my lcs gets some soon. Been waiting awhile now

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[Stojanovich]

I love my P-01.  I consider it one of the most versatile handguns ever designed.  It's perfect for home defense, light enough to carry with the right rig and accurate enough to be a fun range pistol.  If there's one do-it-all 9mm pistol out there, it's definitely the P-01.

Had you considered just ordering one from an online dealer or off gunbroker.com and having it shipped to your FFL?  There's lots of P-01's available.  That's what I had to do to get a PCR.  Availability of certain CZ models is sometimes hit and miss at the gun shops because demand currently exceeds supply but if you really want a P-01 you can probably find one.  The only hassle I foresee is that California limits magazines to 10 round capacity, the same as in my state.  The P-01 comes with two 14 round mags.  See if your FFL is allowed to "plug" them to the legal 10 round capacity or have the seller ship your P-01 without the magazines and buy some 10 rounders yourself.     

[sneakypete]

Yea. If the ffl near me doesn't get one I'll order it. Gonna wait a little first

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[Earl Keese]

The P-01 comes with two 14 round mags.  See if your FFL is allowed to "plug" them to the legal 10 round capacity or have the seller ship your P-01 without the magazines and buy some 10 rounders yourself.     

SKU 01199 comes with 10 rand mags for those states that require them. A P-01 was my first CZ. I feel like the compact frame with rubber grips is the most comfortable of all CZ's. The SP-01 is a close 2nd, but the full size rubber grips have a small bump that irritates my thumb. I'm surprised the P-07 isn't on the roster, Cali is an unfortunate place to live for POTG.

[sneakypete]

Yeah I'm waiting for the 10 Rd version

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[CZsabre]

If you are considering a P01, take a good look at the new Urban gray P01 Omega. It is a great gun to shoot, very well balanced and lighter than my 75B due to the alloy frame.
The features that make it a first choice, do it all pistol:
      Sweet look to it, with the gray finish.
      Includes both a decocker and interchangable safety
      Includes night sites
      Light weight alloy frame and steel slide
      Threaded barrel for suppressor.
      And of course, the smooth Omega trigger

[sneakypete]

I would but I doubt it's on roster for ca

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[Earl Keese]

Yeah, if the P-07 didn't make it on the roster, the 01 Omega surely didn't. Some people love them, and I'm very much in like with my P-07, but the current fondness for the omega action is lost on me. I'll take the 75 action every time.

[bluedev84]

If you go with the P-01, you may think there is something better out there and may even try other firearms......best advice is keep the P-01 stashed away somewhere, you'll want it back