Hey TFL,
This is my first post ever on here though I've read many threads posted on various topics. I'm a 20 year old college student who has grown up loving/respecting firearms all my life. I'm no stranger to handling firearms safely and efficiently, but I could really use some advice on a purchase.
As the title states, I'm looking at getting a carry gun in the next few months once I turn 21 and get a ccw license. I've shot a fair amount of handguns. The glock 23, beretta 92fs, colt series 80, and xd sub compact to name a few. I've determined that I'm more accurate/more comfortable with a da/sa action. The 92fs is the gun I learned on and still my favorite full size gun. But it's much too large to carry around (I'm 5'9" ~160lbs).
I didn't care for the glock, and while I loved the 1911, I want to start with a double stack 9mm. I've held the px4 storm and didn't like the way it felt. Recently I looked at a CZ p07 in a local store and thought it was great. I like the ambi decocker that can be swapped to a safety being that I'm a lefty. Further research into that gun showed me that it has the omega trigger system which people seem to like a lot, and that it doesn't accept full size CZ 75 mags.
On CZ's website, I came across the p01 omega and really liked the more classic look of it though it seems very practical. I love all metal handguns, but I'm not sure how comfortable this would be for aiwb carry. It also carries one less round than the p07 in its standard mags but it will accept CZ 75 mags if I wanted to buy a higher capacity mag just for the fun of it. (Obviously not for ccw)
I can look up the technical specs on these guns all day, but what I lack is the experience of carrying either. I'm comparing these two on the basis of comfort to carry/shoot, durability, and overall performance. This will be my only handgun for a while after I buy it, so I want to make sure it does the job well. From what I understand CZ has a reputation of quality firearms.
Can anyone give me any insight or elaborate on these firearms? Obviously I'd love to hear from those who have experience with either or both, but all are welcome!
This is my first post ever on here though I've read many threads posted on various topics. I'm a 20 year old college student who has grown up loving/respecting firearms all my life. I'm no stranger to handling firearms safely and efficiently, but I could really use some advice on a purchase.
As the title states, I'm looking at getting a carry gun in the next few months once I turn 21 and get a ccw license. I've shot a fair amount of handguns. The glock 23, beretta 92fs, colt series 80, and xd sub compact to name a few. I've determined that I'm more accurate/more comfortable with a da/sa action. The 92fs is the gun I learned on and still my favorite full size gun. But it's much too large to carry around (I'm 5'9" ~160lbs).
I didn't care for the glock, and while I loved the 1911, I want to start with a double stack 9mm. I've held the px4 storm and didn't like the way it felt. Recently I looked at a CZ p07 in a local store and thought it was great. I like the ambi decocker that can be swapped to a safety being that I'm a lefty. Further research into that gun showed me that it has the omega trigger system which people seem to like a lot, and that it doesn't accept full size CZ 75 mags.
On CZ's website, I came across the p01 omega and really liked the more classic look of it though it seems very practical. I love all metal handguns, but I'm not sure how comfortable this would be for aiwb carry. It also carries one less round than the p07 in its standard mags but it will accept CZ 75 mags if I wanted to buy a higher capacity mag just for the fun of it. (Obviously not for ccw)
I can look up the technical specs on these guns all day, but what I lack is the experience of carrying either. I'm comparing these two on the basis of comfort to carry/shoot, durability, and overall performance. This will be my only handgun for a while after I buy it, so I want to make sure it does the job well. From what I understand CZ has a reputation of quality firearms.
Can anyone give me any insight or elaborate on these firearms? Obviously I'd love to hear from those who have experience with either or both, but all are welcome!
