CZ75 Compact for CCW?

xdcolorado said:

My question is, does anyone here have a CZ75 compact? If so, have you carried it? What are your impressions overall of this pistol?

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For several years, I've had a CZ P-01 9mm, which is nearly identical to the 75 D PCR with the exception of the accessories rail on the fore end. It's a larger mid-sized gun, most certainly not a compact in terms of how much space it takes up in an IWB holster, but certainly it feels like a compact in the hand. The grip ergonomics are wonderful, something like a Browning Hi-Power or a Kahr K9 in terms of feel. By CZ "compact" I am assuming you mean the 2075 RAMI. The grip is seriously shorter (chopped) as compared to the P-01, SP-01 or other variants of the 75 platform. So, I can't speak to the RAMI's feel or size, though I know that several DC members carry the RAMI and love it.

The P-01 is quite a bit thicker than some of your other choices, there. At just over 1.4" wide, it does require a very comfortable holster to make it comfortable. But, assuming you do that, the P-01 can be carried all day, every day, quite easily. Ideally, I'd prefer something 0.5" thinner, 1" shorter in length, and 1" shorter in height. But very few such animals exist, and none fit my hand so well as the CZ P-01.

Highly reliable. Big, easy-to-manipulate controls on the frame. Many accessories and holsters in the after market. Many gunsmiths know the platform well.

IMO, CZ is one of the most under-appreciated brands in the firearms market today. Excellent guns. Excellent value. Extremely reliable.

Here is a range report/review that I kept up on the P-01 for some time: click, and click.

xdcolorado said:

My question is, does anyone here have a CZ75 compact? If so, have you carried it? What are your impressions overall of this pistol?

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Yes. I guess I'm a CZ addict - having the CZ-40P, CZ D-PCR, CZ-75c Stainless, CZ P-07 Duty & CZ 75 Omega. The only one missing that I would really like to have is a CZ-100B [discontinued]. IF you get one for carry, you have to make one fundamental decision - do I want / need a rail. If the answer is no, you definitely want the the PCR.

The P-07 is ridiculously accurate out of the box, feels great, shoots great, but is a little funky looking. I love this gun! I also have H&K, Sig, Glock and others.

The 75c is of high quality - on par with upper rung of all guns. Remove the slide and check out the internals. The mark of a well made gun is the near absence of any machine / tool marks. The slide is very thin and the grip is very ergonomic. One thing that makes CZ's very accurate is how the frame wraps around the slide, while most other guns is just the opposite. Also, on the compacts, the barrel locks to the slide via a single lug while the full size CZ's have a double lug. All this adds up to a gun that returns to battery in the same position every time.

The 75c Satin Stainless is a coating. It is not stainless steel, however it is a very durable finish. It is SA/DA with a manual safety. Carry is C&L or hammer down. The PCR is much more convenient as a carry weapon - it's lighter and is DA/SA with Decocker. They are both about the same size and price. IMO, the 75c SS is too pretty to carry. It's an heirloom piece...:bier: