Finally got the new P01 to the range for break in and the re familiarize myself with DA/SA triggers . Because I`ve broken the first joint on my trigger finger several times and it healed at about a 15 degree angle , I`ve gone with either 1911`s or striker fired guns .... current EDC is a Walther PPQ with Trijicon RMR 3.0 moa dot , and I absolutely love that gun . All controls can be reached without changing my grip .
That said , after two range sessions with the P01 , I can see where I`m going to like the P0 1 as much , if not more than my PPQ . Full disclosure , I have over 3000 rounds through the PPQ and as many dry fires , so I`m real familiar with this gun .
First session was 150 rounds and boy was it tight , but groups were good and it felt good in my hand . Less muzzle flip then my PPQ and less felt recoil ( same ammo ... 115 grain IMI 9mm ) .Had one double feed at 100 rounds , but no problems after that .
Second range session was today and another 150 rounds with zero problems and I was able to tighten up my groups a bunch as I became more comfortable with the DA/SA trigger. Also let Carole go through several mags and she remarked it was easier to control the recoil than the PPQ . She also had groups comparable to the PPQ and this was the first time she had seen the gun.
So , several questions : I know it takes 500 + rounds to break the P01 in , but I need better sights . Does anyone know what the front sight height from the factory is and also what the rear sight notch hgt. and width is ? I can measure , just too lazy now . Is there a "preferred " front /rear sight combo/company ? I seem to do best with a U rear notch and blacked out rear and a FO front .
Because of the DA trigger weight and my broken first finger joint , I`m looking at installing the CGW Pro package on the gun. You guys that have done that , how easy/difficult is it on the P01 ? I do all my own work on the PPQ and my 1911`s . Also built several track cars , so I have a few tools etc .
Does the Pro carry package drop the DA pull significantly ? I got to handle Mike Pannone`s CGW P07 at a class a while back and that`s made me get a P01. Went with the P01 becasue the trigger guard is larger and has more room for my messed up trigger finger .
I`m liking this gun more and more and hope to put another 200 rounds through it Monday. It also seems to conceal better than my PPQ .
