CZ-75 SP-01 Tactical

[White Kid]

I'm wondering if the CZ-75 SP-01 Tactical would be worth it, seems to be since they are being used more now in competition.

If I get one it'll be in .40 since I'm really used to it due the the Glock 22.

My big consern about it is if a lefty (me) is able to use the slide release on it easily like a 1911. It seems almost as far up as a 1911 so it seems fine but I need to know!

It seems AMAZING for the quality of it since it is CZ, it has a low bore axis, it has ambi de-cocker, the rails are internal, it has that nice and big beaver tail, and it already has night sights (Although I'm probably gonna replace the sights once I have the handgun for a wee bit.).

I really need to know if it should be worth it. It doesn't seems to expensive. I'm not giving up on my Glock or Beretta. On the Glock for me the slide release is a 'lil to far back, not like a Sig but still a wee bit to far back for my long fingers (My fingers seems to be a 'lil larger than the average finger.).

I need help with this, it's been driving me nuts for a while now. It would be an AMAZING Christmas present for sure!

 

[The Antichrome]

CZ's are awesome. If you're buying this for competition, I have some comments.
If youre buying it for general range use and carry, disregard everything I'm about to say.

1. Get a Shadow instead of a tactical.
2. Get it in 9mm not .40
3. Ignore the slide lock release lever...

 

[White Kid]

CZ's are awesome. If you're buying this for competition, I have some comments.
If youre buying it for general range use and carry, disregard everything I'm about to say.

1. Get a Shadow instead of a tactical.
2. Get it in 9mm not .40
3. Ignore the slide lock release lever...

Why the Shadow? It's polymer so wouldn't there be more recoil than an all steel gun?
Also that trigger guard bothers me, they made it like that P-07. Also the slide is SOOOO THIN! How am I able to even to rack the slide with out getting cut or something, I've heard they have some sharp edges on it.
I'm not sure on what calibre though... I know in 9mm it holds 18+1 and in .40 it's 12+1 so that I'm not sure about.
I don't remember though if the Shadow is ambi saftey or de-cocker?

 

[The Antichrome]

Why the Shadow? It's polymer so wouldn't there be more recoil than an all steel gun?
Also that trigger guard bothers me, they made it like that P-07. Also the slide is SOOOO THIN! How am I able to even to rack the slide with out getting cut or something, I've heard they have some sharp edges on it.
I'm not sure on what calibre though... I know in 9mm it holds 18+1 and in .40 it's 12+1 so that I'm not sure about.
I don't remember though if the Shadow is ambi saftey or de-cocker?

Shadow is not polymer...youre thinking of the Phantom.
Trigger guard is the same as the Tactical.
Its an ambi safety with no firing pin block, so much better trigger...and no decocker.
I dont know what you mean about the slide being thin, but It's not hard to rack...never had a prob with mine.

The Shadow is the 'race' version of the SP01 series.
Decockers arent seen much in competition.
Slide releases arent used much in competitions.
That gun is most suited to 'Production' Division, so 10 rounds is all you'll load in it.

 

[Wall]

Why the Shadow? It's polymer so wouldn't there be more recoil than an all steel gun?
Also that trigger guard bothers me, they made it like that P-07. Also the slide is SOOOO THIN! How am I able to even to rack the slide with out getting cut or something, I've heard they have some sharp edges on it.
I'm not sure on what calibre though... I know in 9mm it holds 18+1 and in .40 it's 12+1 so that I'm not sure about.
I don't remember though if the Shadow is ambi saftey or de-cocker?

in production they all hold 10 & all minor scoring.
You shouldn't be racking the slide except at the "Make Ready".

Edit:
Robert beat me to it

 

[White Kid]

Shadow is not polymer...youre thinking of the Phantom.
Trigger guard is the same as the Tactical.
Its an ambi safety with no firing pin block, so much better trigger...and no decocker.
I dont know what you mean about the slide being thin, but It's not hard to rack...never had a prob with mine.

The Shadow is the 'race' version of the SP01 series.
Decockers arent seen much in competition.
Slide releases arent used much in competitions.
That gun is most suited to 'Production' Division, so 10 rounds is all you'll load in it.

OK I remember now, but the Shadow is kinda expensive though that's the problem. Isn't the Shadow SA? I don't remember I'll look it up in a couple of minutes. I mean for me I'm faster using the slide release but everyone has their own way just like "Train how you'll fight and fight like how you've trained" so whatever. I'll have to look cuz I can't get a lot since I'm asking for this for Christmas or my Birthday and I'm already getting a CZ left-handed boltaction rifle in 5.56.
I'll look into it though, thanks.

 

[White Kid]

in production they all hold 10 & all minor scoring.
You shouldn't be racking the slide except at the "Make Ready".

That's what I was thinking. So that's why I'm wondering if the slide release is as far up as a 1911 slide release is, it kinda looks like it is.

 

[Riich]

I am a lefty and shoot a 9mm SP-01 in Production Division.
I have no problems riding the slide release with my left index finger while doing reloads on the clock.
As already stated, unless you are invested in .40 reloading gear and want to standardize on that caliber, get the 9mm.
Also, the decocker has one more set of levers and springs that makes them little harder to work on.

 

[poopgiggle]

The benefit to the Tactical model is that you don't have to thumb the hammer forward every time you load and make ready, if that bothers you. Plenty of people seem to figure it out without DQing. The Shadow is sexy but $monkeybux.

Don't they make extended basepads for the CZ-75? You could buy your .40 SP-01 and shoot it in Limited, but then you'd definitely want the model with the safety.

 

[White Kid]

The benefit to the Tactical model is that you don't have to thumb the hammer forward every time you load and make ready, if that bothers you. Plenty of people seem to figure it out without DQing. The Shadow is sexy but $monkeybux.

Don't they make extended basepads for the CZ-75? You could buy your .40 SP-01 and shoot it in Limited, but then you'd definitely want the model with the safety.

I think for all the SP-01 models they already have extended basepads but they're just there, not for more ammo. But I bet you could find a company that makes 'em.

But having to put the hammer down when cocked bothers me a lot! I'm horrible at that! So that's why I'm going with de-cocker models. THe only way I'll get a saftey on a handgun is if it's SA such as the all mighty 1911 but other than SA model handguns I see no need for a saftey since it's DA/SA.

 

[White Kid]

I am a lefty and shoot a 9mm SP-01 in Production Division.
I have no problems riding the slide release with my left index finger while doing reloads on the clock.
As already stated, unless you are invested in .40 reloading gear and want to standardize on that caliber, get the 9mm.
Also, the decocker has one more set of levers and springs that makes them little harder to work on.

Well if I get it I'm not gonna mess with the de-cocker or anything like that.

I'm already to used to .40 A LOT due to my Glock 22 so that means I'd have to practice all over again with 9mm.

As far as reloading .40, my dad says it's a pain to do and could be I guess dangerous due to the way it just is. Besides, we don't have the money for reloading items... So we just go to Wal-Mart or our gun store H.L.'s and buy .40 there for a cheap price. Usually it's Blazer or UMC.

Thanks for letting me know though about the slide release. For any semi-automatic handgun it all depends on really my trigger finger/ slide release finger. It could feel just perfect but if I can't really operate the slide release that well then I don't much have a large use for it such as mainely competition. I'll still end up getting Sigs (I really want a Sig P228 and P220!!!) and others but once I get the CZ-75 SP-01 Tactical then that'll more than likely be my main competition gun.

 

[Riich]

I don't mean to discourage you from buying the SP-01 or any other gun but, you may want to read up on USPSA rules (or IDPA rules) and understand the equipment rules before making your next purchase.

The recommendation to go with a 9mm (esp if you do not reload) is both economic as well as performance related.

9mm is probably the least expensive center fire cartridge in the US today. Once you start competing, you will see how quickly few dollars per box difference adds up when you are taking couple hundred rounds with you to each local match. (You may not use all that ammo but you do not want to run out)

In USPSA Production Division (or IDPA SSP/ESP Divisions), you are scored the same regardless of whether you are shooting a 9mm or a .40. If you are comfortable shooting factory .40 out of your Glock, you will shoot a 9 mm faster. In other words you don't gain any advantages from using a heavier/harder hitting round.

If you are going to shoot Limited or Limited-10 in USPSA, you will get advantage of higher scoring with Major caliber (i.e., .40). But you will be shooting more expensive ammo.

So please read up on the rules before taking this leap.

 

[White Kid]

I don't mean to discourage you from buying the SP-01 or any other gun but, you may want to read up on USPSA rules (or IDPA rules) and understand the equipment rules before making your next purchase.

The recommendation to go with a 9mm (esp if you do not reload) is both economic as well as performance related.

9mm is probably the least expensive center fire cartridge in the US today. Once you start competing, you will see how quickly few dollars per box difference adds up when you are taking couple hundred rounds with you to each local match. (You may not use all that ammo but you do not want to run out)

In USPSA Production Division (or IDPA SSP/ESP Divisions), you are scored the same regardless of whether you are shooting a 9mm or a .40. If you are comfortable shooting factory .40 out of your Glock, you will shoot a 9 mm faster. In other words you don't gain any advantages from using a heavier/harder hitting round.

If you are going to shoot Limited or Limited-10 in USPSA, you will get advantage of higher scoring with Major caliber (i.e., .40). But you will be shooting more expensive ammo.

So please read up on the rules before taking this leap.

Right, right, I got ya'. But we got the money for .40 so it's not a big deal. At the moment I have around lets say a 'lil more than 300 rounds, atleast that's what I'm at (I don't feel like counting 'em all one by one, that would take to long!).

But I'm just so used to .40 though. It's just perfect, that nice flip and not a push like you'd get with 9mm or .45ACP. But I'm still trying to learn all the rules and everything but I just don't have time due to work around my house and school and all that fun stuff (Sarcasticly saying).