P-01 SDP or Omega?

[Edubbel]

So, I've had a P-01 omega on backorder for months now, but I saw that Country Attic Treasures just got a few Custom Shop SDP compacts in and I don't know if I should just spend the extra $700 or wait it out for the omega?  Any recommendations?

[JohnK1987]

So, I've had a P-01 omega on backorder for months now, but I saw that Country Attic Treasures just got a few Custom Shop SDP compacts in and I don't know if I should just spend the extra $700 or wait it out for the omega?  Any recommendations?

I've been eyeing the customized CGW P-01 (w/ decocker)... it's $946 and to me a better deal than the SDP IMHO...

https://cajungunworks.com/product/91199-p-01-9mm-pro-package-946-00/

[PnoyGeek]

Since the SDP uses the traditional CZ trigger you can not change it into a safety like the one on the P-01 Omega.  For the money that you will be adding to get the SDP you could have gotten 2 firearms instead just one but if you think the upgrade are worth the additional money then I say go for it. 

If you are looking for a compact CZ with an alloy frame you might want to look at either the PCR or the Rami.  There are also the steel framed 75D compact with or without the rail.

[doc171]

I have a P01 that I did the PRO package on. I also had (have) a PCR PRO that CGW did. I shoot the P01 better than the PCR for some reason I can't understand. As I have said before in the forum, I successfully Deglocked my son in favor of the PCR. I know you are wondering what I am trying to say.....GET THE P01 FROM CGW you will not regret doing it.....

[mattism78]

Do you plan on carrying the gun? If it was me (just my opinion) I would wait for the Omega. Carrying a high dollar, custom gun (for me) is not feasible. I beat my EDC up and I know if I'm forced to use it I'm going to lose it for a while if not forever.

[HBeretta]

Do you plan on carrying the gun?  I beat my EDC up and I know if I'm forced to use it I'm going to lose it for a while if not forever.

there's just no way around it.  i've scuffed up my omega from regular use not to mention carry.  a custom gun would be for range leisure only and showing off in my case especially the SDP here.

[Edubbel]

Awesome, thanks for the input guys.  I guess I should have talked about my intentions earlier, I currently do not carry or personally find the need to carry at this time, but I'm not ruling it out for the future with a "I'm probably going to end up carrying in the future" mentality.  I don't know why, but I hadn't thought of Cajun gun for a long time and it is definitely tempting, but as y'all have mentioned, I might do better with a stock omega as an EDC...  I will really need to think about this.  I appreciate all your help guys!

[Tyerone]

I hope you don't find the need to carry after you realize you needed to carry.  Generally, the victim doesn't determine when or where the need arises.

I don't think I'd like the omega safety system (for carry) being that the safety could be engaged in DA mode, IIRC.  For non SD purposes no big deal -- I've kept my Beretta 96/92 platform safety/decockeras they designed it, although did convert the PX4sc to "decock only" for SD prep since I'd like it to work for the wife if she can access it sooner than her revolver should a situation arise.

[Edubbel]

Guys, I'm glad I decided to wait these few days because I just got a notification that my P-01 omega just shipped out!!! There is still some goodness left in this world after all!!!

[Tanners Owner]

congrats- let us know how it shoots

I got a P01 Omega last year- had David at CGW apply his Cajun magic to it and I love it. Shot it this past weekend in an IDPA match.  Loving this gun more and more

[briang2ad]

 I am very curious on how the P01 Omega shoots without any modification size maybe some polishing which is easy to do.   The only review I've seen on line is very little description of the trigger in terms of smoothness Chris mess and Reset.  I'd really like to know what it could do and what it would feel like with just a disassembly and polishing of the parts that matter in the double action mode.  I would really love to handle one stop condition.

 I have owned CZ's since the 80s and I did get to handle a  proTek in the shop and wondered why it cost so much money

[HBeretta]

I am very curious on how the P01 Omega shoots without any modification size maybe some polishing which is easy to do.   The only review I've seen on line is very little description of the trigger in terms of smoothness Chris mess and Reset.  I'd really like to know what it could do and what it would feel like with just a disassembly and polishing of the parts that matter in the double action mode.  I would really love to handle one stop condition.

 I have owned CZ's since the 80s and I did get to handle a  proTek in the shop and wondered why it cost so much money

you can take the recoil spring down the 14# and the hammer spring down to 11.5#...and install a steel guide rod with recoil buffer.  also polished the barrel.  tweaking is preference as you know and i'm quite happy with my omega stock.  of course the DA is heavy but buttery smooth out of the box.  the SA take-up is there and the break isn't the best, but not the worst either.  the SA pull though is about 4lbs or maybe a hair under.  the upgrades i mention above make the gun smoother and less jumpy but it's a 9mm anyway.  it's bleep smooth shooter stock as well.     

[briang2ad]

I have a compact and C100 that I simply polished the internals and put in a 16/17 LB recoil spring. 

I'm just NOT a fan of changing the spring(s) too far from factory.  Decreased hammer spring adds to slide velocity to the rear, and more wear on the gun.  If its too far under 15, you either lower the FP spring or suffer light strikes. 

That is why I asked about stock.  If one SIMPLY polished up the transfer bar, etc., would it be a nice trigger, or do these things all 'need' lots of tweaking?

(If you can even find one).

[larry2406]

just got my brand new p-01 black omega. probably came from the same batch! congrats!!!

[HBeretta]

 

Decreased hammer spring adds to slide velocity to the rear, and more wear on the gun.  If its too far under 15, you either lower the FP spring or suffer light strikes. 

That is why I asked about stock.  If one SIMPLY polished up the transfer bar, etc., would it be a nice trigger, or do these things all 'need' lots of tweaking?

(If you can even find one).

yup...what the rubber buffer is for as i'm sure you know.  CGW sells combo packs and you can find elsewhere.  lighter hammer spring means you'll change your firing pin spring as well...again typically included in a combo pack to eliminate light strikes.  again, i'm sure you're well aware of all this.  if you've gone through all this then you should have an idea of improvement.  but to answer your question...i like the SA trigger on the omega out of box.  the p07/9s use omega triggers and the p01 felt better to me...maybe it was just me.  p01 omega isn't custom good but much closer to other stock offerings out there.