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14-11-2019, 14:09 #11
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Re: the CZ comparison (handgun)
The CZ75 as brilliant as it is an old design with some potential weaknesses.
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14-11-2019, 14:13 #12
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14-11-2019, 14:31 #13
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14-11-2019, 14:33 #14
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He’s being very rational. You’re the one supporting feelings over reality.
So I’m going to suggest you pay attention to what M43 has to say. It was learned the hard way.
Being a “hammer guy” isn’t a thing. Unless you’re a carpenter. I know guys who make valid arguments for why they prefer DA/SA guns. They don’t say “I’m a hammer guy”
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14-11-2019, 14:34 #15
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I take it you would include mass into the compact concealable criteria?
In my view, these days, with the options we have, there is no need to even go for G19/P07 sized gun. I have seen guys (normal sized humans) EDC full sized pistols. One can often see it across the parking lot or see it in how they move. In SA, striker fired pistol no bigger (and preferably smaller) than a G19 sized gun for the win.
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14-11-2019, 15:36 #16
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Re: the CZ comparison (handgun)
My phone doesn't want to format my post nicely :/.
Sorry if it's an unformatted mess
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14-11-2019, 15:38 #17
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Re: the CZ comparison (handgun)
My 2c for going for the hammer fired route.
1. Get a model with a decocker, manual decocking under stress is going to suck.
2. You should be able to decock with only one hand. Use your thumb in your hand holding the gun. If you can't do this, it means youn won't be able to do it if your other hand or arm is stuffed.
3. Carry hammer down, safety off. The model you choose must be able to do this safely, ie it has a firing pin block and can't be bumped fired.
4. Carry one up.
5. Practice shooting both DA and SA.
Under stress you don't want to play with manual safeties and whatever else you going To forget and fumble with. Pull out, get your sights on sight, pull the trigger. Adding more steps than that is not needed when your brain is under pressure.
Striker fired is perfectly fine for edc. Most of them are also easier to use and understand.
I went for hammer fired because I liked the idea of having my thumb over the hammer reholstering. I like the idea that the first pull is heavier. But both of these things are not the only qualifying factors.
End of the day my advise is
1. Get something polymer
2. Get a well supported brand
3. Get a quality brand
4. Learn how to use what you are getting and understand the advantages and disadvantages
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14-11-2019, 16:02 #18
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14-11-2019, 16:14 #19
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14-11-2019, 18:05 #20
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Re: the CZ comparison (handgun)
This^^^
Look, I am a great CZ fanboy. My first gun was a CZ and I have (and still do) owned a bunch of them. And I think a Gock is the ugliest gun around, second only to a Gyrojet pistol.
That being said, there is a lot of good things to be said about a striker-fired EDC pistol. There is a reason why CZ has started making them too.
There are specials around at present with CZP10C and S&W M&P 2.0 going for rediculous prices. Grab the opportunity while it lasts.
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