Glock 19 vs CZ P-07 Duty; For me personally

**wernswa** · 05-04-2014, 13:51

I will be buying my first handgun this month. The main application will be EDC but I would also like to get involved with IDPA.

I have shot quite a bit previously with Glocks (17, 19, 23). The 19 fits my hand well and I can reach all controls comfortably. I shoot quite okay with the 19, but when I point with it quickly it points slightly to high. I will be more than happy if I buy the 19.

I handled the P-07 Duty today and it confused me. It fits my hand even better than the Glock 19, it points better/more natural for me and the trigger is much nicer in SA. I also like the DA/SA concept. The problem with the Duty for me is that I can't reach the slide release when I hold it normally. I have to twist/re-position my hand to reach it.

My question is would I be at a tactical disadvantage in a sticky situation if I have the Duty on my side, considering that I can't comfortably reach the slide release? Your knowledgeable responses would be much appreciated.

**klein vlam** · 05-04-2014, 13:55

Take the one which speaks to you more and practice with it.

**dux** · 05-04-2014, 14:07

Hit the slide release with your support hand?

**pdh** · 05-04-2014, 14:08

Looks like you have made your mind up on the duty.

Just use the overhand method a pull the slide back instead of the slide stop.

**woolie** · 05-04-2014, 14:57

If you need more than 16 rounds a SD scenario then it's a fire-fight of note, sure there will be time to drop it with your left thumb.

In a competition scenario you will obviously reload before running dry, thus no need to touch the slide release.

**Vega5** · 05-04-2014, 15:00

Both are really good guns hey. Similar size, similar shooting and so on. I just preferred the Duty as it felt better in my hand.

**Bokman** · 05-04-2014, 15:01

I have to make the same choice but as I have waited this long I may as well wait for the new P07 unless a real bargain comes my way.

**neilh** · 05-04-2014, 15:03

Originally Posted by pdh

Looks like you have made your mind up on the duty.

Just use the overhand method a pull the slide back instead of the slide stop.

+1

**Skaaphaas** · 05-04-2014, 15:20

Originally Posted by dux

Hit the slide release with your support hand?

This, or what pdh said.

**BigT** · 05-04-2014, 15:47

I prefer using the left side thumb to drop the slide stop with a right handed shooter. So that's a non issue.

I wouldn't worry about what fits your hand best or what talks to you. You will find that after a bit of time whatever you're using will fit well.