Do I want a Sig or a CZ?

Kinda like Chief above...I traded my G19 for a PCR, and then the PCR for a P07 (mainly because the PCR was so darn pretty I hated beating it around). Both, in my opinion were superior on many ways to the Glock. Ill admit, my experience with Sig is limited, but I have never seen or felt anything about them that made me feel I was missing out, other than saving money.
 
Sig's. I think they are overall a better design and are rock solid, accurate and a good natural pointer, the new ones are USA made. They do cost more, so if cost is a factor CZ is cheaper. I recommend the metal guns P220, P229 and P226. Really you should shoot both and see what you like, how a gun fits your hand is critical. If you have smaller hands the E2 , enhanced line is good. I have a P229 Legion and the grip is just too fat for me. I have an enhanced E2 P226 Elite that is perfect. My P220's are perfect too. Any good sized range should have rental guns. If you come to Apex Defense's class this Saturday Ryan and I can supply you with a bunch of Sig options to test.
 
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Not really a similar comparison, wish I had a p228/P229 or p227sas carry. The factory trigger on my omega cz is great other than the long reset. The sig had similar issues but was easily fixed with the srt and gray guns flat trigger and is awesome but more of a range toy/duty rig due to its size. Hence why I need a compact sig.

Looking hard at Cajun gun works upgrades to even things out.
 
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Not really a similar comparison, wish I had a p228/P229 or p227sas carry. The factory trigger on my omega cz is great other than the long reset. The sig had similar issues but was easily fixed with the srt and gray guns flat trigger and is awesome but more of a range toy/duty rig due to its size. Hence why I need a compact sig.

Looking hard at Cajun gun works upgrades to even things out.
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The Sig P229 is not much smaller than the P226 to be honest. It is smaller, but not hugely. I cant take pictures right now at work or i could show you. I carry a P226 strong side with a jacket and appendix. I don't understand the urge to tiny guns, but maybe if you are small. That P226 has the fat grips, and the CZ seems pretty compact. I don't know much about CZ to know if those are comparable models. Those are suppressor sites, so without them it is a MUCH smaller pistol. P226 is a full sized gun and manages recoil accordingly. That gray guns trigger looks weird. I cant get into them.

I really like the way the CZ's are cut around the frame though. If you want a compact Sig get a P365.
 
So... I tallied the results and it see?s that there is a"slight" advantage for the CZ. SP01 leading the recommendation list.

Thanks to all for the inputs. Sounds pretty locked in favor of the CZ, in all seriousness.

I'll do some homework. Maybe meet up with @gaberelli to talk shop.

I'll keep the team posted with my decision.
 
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Not really a similar comparison, wish I had a p228/P229 or p227sas carry. The factory trigger on my omega cz is great other than the long reset. The sig had similar issues but was easily fixed with the srt and gray guns flat trigger and is awesome but more of a range toy/duty rig due to its size. Hence why I need a compact sig.

Looking hard at Cajun gun works upgrades to even things out.
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Nice pistolas you have there, but you're right...not really a great direct comparison.
@Jeffncs I snapped a couple of pics to try and help you out a little. I have little hands, so Ive put the slim E2 grips on my Sigs and thin aluminum/G10 grips on my CZs. Sights on CZs are aftermarket, but don't affect height. Ignore the threaded barrel. Should still be a (mostly) direct comparison lol.

Full size: Sig P226 Left, CZ SP01 right.

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Sig M11 (P229) left and CZ P01 right

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L to R: Sig P226, Sig M11 (P229), CZ P01, CZ SP01
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If you do end up with a SP01 (and a fine choice it would be), make sure you check out the simple little spring upgrade discussed here:
https://www.carolinafirearmsforum.com/index.php?threads/cz-trigger-work.39596/
Makes a heckuva differemce.


Good luck with your decision, and I hope you really like whatever you end up with.
 
I've had a bunch of SIGs and a bunch of CZs.

I've been a big CZ fan since they first came to the US thru CZ-USA. I've got a CZ-85 Combat, a CZ p-07, and several other CZ-pattern guns. (I've owned Compact 75B [safety-equipped], 75Bs in .40, 75Bs in 9mm, and several pre-B CZs.)

I've owned and tried all sorts of SIGs: a P228 (tuned by Gray Guns), several P220s, including a Match and Super Match, a P226, a couple of P239s, and and an early SIG GSR (1911). (I also had a Sig P210-6, which I loved, but had to sell during a time of financial need.) They were all good guns, but they never seemed to fit me well. (That was especially true with my SIG P226 X-5 Competition in .40 -- I couldn't hit the broad of a barn with that gun. ) But all of these SIGs, including the P226 X-5, performed well in the hands of others. And except for the P-210-6, the P-220 Super Match and the P226 X-Five, all were decocker-equipped DA/SA guns.

I generally like guns that can be carried cocked & locked, or striker-fired guns that have the same trigger pull with each shot. Recently, I picked up a SIG P320 and a CZ P10c, both in trades.

I've found that the P320 and the CZ-p10c both shot very well in my hands and were very accurate. While I had upgraded the CZ P10c with an HBI Trigger system, I was surprised that the stock P320 trigger was just a bit better than the was the upgraded CZ P10c's trigger. Both were very good triggers, however. And the targets (group size) looked about the same. I've become a fan of both the P320 and the CZ P10c.
 
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This thread has made me want to tinker around a bit, so I just ordered a bunch of parts for some of my CZs...

My carry gun (P01) has a defensive carry package in it already, so I ordered the short reach trigger to finish it out to a pro package. Picked up a stainless guide rod, too, just for grins

A pro package and stainless guide rod for my alternate carry gun (PCR). Already have a set of TFX Pros sitting around for it.

And a three spring kit for a different PCR.
 
Thanks to all for the input. I'm planning to meet @gaberelli in a couple weeks.

I'm really torn. I've always wanted a Sig... The CZ sounds to be a better option for lots of reasons.
 
It depends on what feels better in your hand. Pick them up, look at where your extended finger hits the trigger. Look down the sights. Which one seems to line up to your eye before adjusting your grip or the muzzle height?

Personally, I don't like either brands for Polymer pistols. Its just my preference. I have a few P-Series SIGs and a few CZ75B's. Both SIG and CZ make great choices. My current choice is CZ. You can't beat a SIG either!

- I just noticed this thread was from 2019. Which did you choose @RacerX ?
 
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There are so many variants within each brand and there is no "one size fits all" answer.
I personally have a P226 and a P320 FS TXG as my primary side arms and love them both for different reasons.
I have shot my good buddy @Cole_McD Cz's and no doubt they are quality as well!
 
Both make great pistols. I've had many of both , I have no CZs at this time. The big drawback to CZ for me is the way the slide and frame mate leaves little material on the slide to grasp for a fast slide rack. Now the upside to that is bore axis is lower. I have the same complaint with the Beretta 92 slide. I like the slide on the Sig ( the classic Sig line) much better even though the bore axis is higher. There's plenty of material on the Sig slide to grasp and rack. This is especially important to clear a malfunction in a fight. Again this is a decision I have made. You truly can't go wrong with either brand.
 
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It depends on what feels better in your hand. Pick them up, look at where your extended finger hits the trigger. Look down the sights. Which one seems to line up to your eye before adjusting your grip or the muzzle height?

Personally, I don't like either brands for Polymer pistols. Its just my preference. I have a few P-Series SIGs and a few CZ75B's. Both SIG and CZ make great choices. My current choice is CZ. You can't beat a SIG either!

- I just noticed this thread was from 2019. Which did you choose?
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And that’s how you revive a 3yo thread.
I was about to tell @RacerX ill bring my Shadow2 and P229 for him to check out.
 
Thread necromancy aside,

@beeleafs and i were talking the other day and honestly, this day and age if someone were to walk into a gun shop and walk out with a glock, M&P, Sig, CZ, FN, Walther, Canik, etc. would they have made a bad choice? So many excellent pistols to choose from nowadays its hard to go wrong (unless you buy a kimber, XD, or a ruger 😁)

All that remains is personal preferences, aesthetics, and minor features.
 
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My go to daily carry is a P07. It's a great size for concealment (think G19) and I prefer hammer-fired pistols, although I do cycle some striker-fired into the rotation.
 
I am beginning to have more free time and want to get back into Practical Pistol, maybe 2 or 3 gun. My ceramic Piggy Bank is nervous as hell lately. I've been looking at the CZ Accushadow and new USA made SIG P226 X Five. Both in 9mm. I'm still deciding, Piggy isn't that fat.

My SIG P229 was shelved in Year 2000 after shooting my new CZ75B in ISPC. I opted for the Polished Blue finish and ran it straight from the box. My gunsmith (Harry Deal In Trussville, AL -R.I.P.) had done action jobs on several of my pistols. He was a wizard with a S&W revolver. When I took the CZ75B to him, he dry fired the pistol, shot several rds into a snail trap and told me he didn't think he could improve the trigger on that CZ. It's led me to other CZ models with great satisfaction. I also have a 2tone 75B with the factory OK Red Dot from that same time period.

I love my SIG's and I love my CZ's.
 
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sport CZ clones made by Tanfoglio or CZ Custom are very good. stock CZ75 or polymer are not so good. there are lots of better guns. Sig makes very good guns as well. IMHO, Sig would be more reliable. P210 or X5 - would be the Best shooters.

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Ive had several sigs p220, p225 and 1911 ttt. Like the ttt 1911 best by far. Shoots right along with colts and dan wessons. The sig220 and 225 were tack drivers just couldnt get to the trigger system. The czs i had was a cz101 and a sp01 with cajun gun works redo. Very accurate but, still like the trigger feel of 1911s better.
 
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stock CZ75 or polymer are not so good. there are lots of better guns. Sig makes very good guns as well. IMHO, Sig would be more reliable. P210 or X5 - would be the Best shooters.
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Cz75 is a great gun that can be made even better without much work.
I have found them to be very very reliable.

I have to say I also think their polymer guns are outstanding.
 
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Cz75 is a great gun that can be made even better without much work.
I have found them to be very very reliable.

I have to say I also think their polymer guns are outstanding.
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CZ75 I've tried was comfortable to hold, terrible to shoot. I might be spoiled by custom guns.
 
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That’ll do it. But you do realize there are custom CZ’s don’t ya?

I had a CZ P07 I was less than impressed with compared to my Protek 1.
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sure. I have couple. CZ Custom and Tanfoglio. But they are clones. There is also a line CZ Shadow-Orange etc... Only good reviews. I still prefer custom on 1911 platform.

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sure. I have couple. CZ Custom and Tanfoglio. But they are clones. There is also a line CZ Shadow-Orange etc... Only good reviews. I still prefer custom on 1911 platform.

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Agreed, throw out price and I’ll take a custom 1911 almost every time. They are awesome. But a custom CZ or Beretta is not too far behind,
 
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Agreed, throw out price and I’ll take a custom 1911 almost every time. They are awesome. But a custom CZ or Beretta is not too far behind,
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agreed. I love Beretta (own 10 models), as well, as Sig Sauer, CZ custom, Walther, Luger... Love revolvers as well. But still, 1911 is my first pick
 
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CZ75 I've tried was comfortable to hold, terrible to shoot. I might be spoiled by custom guns.
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Really? “Terrible to shoot”?

Never heard of such a thing. A CZ75 that shoots terrible. You may have found the only one! Mine had over 30K through it. Pleasant, accurate, and reliable. Although, I did put quite a few custom parts on it.
 
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