CZ P 09 Work Gun

[Cossie]

So,
I need no convincing about how great CZ handguns are. But I'm a 9mm or .45 type. I had to purchase  a .40 for work and I stayed with CZ and got a P 09 .40 (dirt cheap btw) and wow...

We had to do a yearly shoot that was very challenging. (Even some of the more high speed Feds there got rattled. But no one complained) 

Needless to say,  the P 09 made me look really good. It was the first time I used it, I've hardly shot .40 and it was just a pleasure to shoot. To be blunt, I couldn't believe I was shooting a .40

I've got a little bit of a background. But I'm just amazed that in this highly difficult course that was designed for people to get really stressed out, I was able to do this well with a new firearm and caliber.

I'm saying this because the P 09 (or P 07 which I have in 9mm) is a really fine firearm. I'm truly convinced that me scoring higher had a lot to do with the gun itself. I see why people love it so much.

I'm not used to 40 at all and it was like shelling peanuts. Also, it was dead accurate and totally reliable after a 500 rd course right out of the box.

[Wideload]

What did this course involve?  What were some of the specific challenges?

[Joe L]

Cossie,
Very interesting report.  I'm pretty familiar with the P-09 in 9mm but have never even tried it in .40.  I had a SIG P-226 in .40 and converted it to 9mm.  The only .40 I have left is a Kahr PM-40 and I like it fine except it isn't comfortable to shoot at all.  It's a carry gun. 

I doubt that I would have taken to the .40 cal version quite as quickly as you, but I have LEO friends who have to shoot .40 that I may see if I can get to try one.  I know they are available since the demand seems to have dropped some for .40 over the last couple of years. 

Very glad it is working out for you.  I know I was surprised at how much I like the P-09 in 9mm when I first got it.  I've been very happy with it and the P-07 ever since.

Thanks,
Joe

[Cossie]

What did this course involve?  What were some of the specific challenges?

Thanks for asking,
It started with basic static target shooting to warm up. We then did some different shooting positions. THEN!...night fell and they set up a combination of shooting from cover, on the move, pop ups, shooting from a vehicle, hostages and clearing small rooms. Plus my ass still hurts from all the airsoft pellets they were shooting at us. It was on a very tight time limit also. It was designed to break people down. Which I think was great. Also, they had smoke machines and recordings of screaming. It wasn't supposed to make you look pretty. Which I think is very useful. Again, I really think the P09 was a big factor in my score. But I'm no expert.

[Cossie]

Cossie,
Very interesting report.  I'm pretty familiar with the P-09 in 9mm but have never even tried it in .40.  I had a SIG P-226 in .40 and converted it to 9mm.  The only .40 I have left is a Kahr PM-40 and I like it fine except it isn't comfortable to shoot at all.  It's a carry gun. 

I doubt that I would have taken to the .40 cal version quite as quickly as you, but I have LEO friends who have to shoot .40 that I may see if I can get to try one.  I know they are available since the demand seems to have dropped some for .40 over the last couple of years. 

Very glad it is working out for you.  I know I was surprised at how much I like the P-09 in 9mm when I first got it.  I've been very happy with it and the P-07 ever since.

Thanks,
Joe

You're welcome Joe,

I don't know if I agree. I'm not as experienced with .40 as you are. So, if you've owned different types of .40s like you did I think you'd appreciate the p09 in that caliber. Especially if you liked the Sig.

Maybe like you, I'm not a big 40 guy but it's not a bad round. I'm not sure I would take to a smaller Khar in that round either.

Its funny, I checked out the p09 for a while and I was thinking "meh!" but I only bought it because it was the same design as my p07 but with the longer barrel. I thought that would help me with the 40. (it did) But now, I love it. It turned muy head around.

Funny enough Joe, I actually CC it sometimes. I just limp on those days!

[Cossie]

Btw....for those who posted, if anyone is looking for a holster for the p07/p09 the KT Mech is great. I bought the duty version. Very well done and very good customer service

[flattusmaximus78]

Cossie,
Very interesting report.  I'm pretty familiar with the P-09 in 9mm but have never even tried it in .40.  I had a SIG P-226 in .40 and converted it to 9mm.  The only .40 I have left is a Kahr PM-40 and I like it fine except it isn't comfortable to shoot at all.  It's a carry gun. 

I doubt that I would have taken to the .40 cal version quite as quickly as you, but I have LEO friends who have to shoot .40 that I may see if I can get to try one.  I know they are available since the demand seems to have dropped some for .40 over the last couple of years. 

Very glad it is working out for you.  I know I was surprised at how much I like the P-09 in 9mm when I first got it.  I've been very happy with it and the P-07 ever since.

Thanks,
Joe

You're welcome Joe,

I don't know if I agree. I'm not as experienced with .40 as you are. So, if you've owned different types of .40s like you did I think you'd appreciate the p09 in that caliber. Especially if you liked the Sig.

Maybe like you, I'm not a big 40 guy but it's not a bad round. I'm not sure I would take to a smaller Khar in that round either.

Its funny, I checked out the p09 for a while and I was thinking "meh!" but I only bought it because it was the same design as my p07 but with the longer barrel. I thought that would help me with the 40. (it did) But now, I love it. It turned muy head around.

Funny enough Joe, I actually CC it sometimes. I just limp on those days!

My carry gun isn't a CZ, but it is a 40. Dead reliable, and a great shooter, but if I'm having an off day at the range I blame the caliber so quickly. On a good day, I feel like a king.

I'd love to have a P09 in .40 to go with my other in 9mm, but having fun at the range becomes a burden, I can almost buy another gun with what I spend on ammo after a few trips to the range.

[Cossie]

Cossie,
Very interesting report.  I'm pretty familiar with the P-09 in 9mm but have never even tried it in .40.  I had a SIG P-226 in .40 and converted it to 9mm.  The only .40 I have left is a Kahr PM-40 and I like it fine except it isn't comfortable to shoot at all.  It's a carry gun. 

I doubt that I would have taken to the .40 cal version quite as quickly as you, but I have LEO friends who have to shoot .40 that I may see if I can get to try one.  I know they are available since the demand seems to have dropped some for .40 over the last couple of years. 

Very glad it is working out for you.  I know I was surprised at how much I like the P-09 in 9mm when I first got it.  I've been very happy with it and the P-07 ever since.

Thanks,
Joe

You're welcome Joe,

I don't know if I agree. I'm not as experienced with .40 as you are. So, if you've owned different types of .40s like you did I think you'd appreciate the p09 in that caliber. Especially if you liked the Sig.

Maybe like you, I'm not a big 40 guy but it's not a bad round. I'm not sure I would take to a smaller Khar in that round either.

Its funny, I checked out the p09 for a while and I was thinking "meh!" but I only bought it because it was the same design as my p07 but with the longer barrel. I thought that would help me with the 40. (it did) But now, I love it. It turned muy head around.

Funny enough Joe, I actually CC it sometimes. I just limp on those days!

My carry gun isn't a CZ, but it is a 40. Dead reliable, and a great shooter, but if I'm having an off day at the range I blame the caliber so quickly. On a good day, I feel like a king.

I'd love to have a P09 in .40 to go with my other in 9mm, but having fun at the range becomes a burden, I can almost buy another gun with what I spend on ammo after a few trips to the range.

I was all ready to blame the ammo too but I couldnt! If you like 40 you should try it in a p09. I think you'll appreciate it.