First Gun: Taurus PT1911 vs. CZ 75 SP-01

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So I am looking to actually purchase a first gun. I have been shooting for a few years but it has always been with my buddy's guns: sig 220 .45, 226 .40, glock 17, SA xd .45, kimber covert custom, hk usp compact, hk mk23, beretta px4 storm, etc.

I am trying to decide between the PT1911 an the CZ 75 SP-01. I like 1911's and how they feel/shoot but I also like the 9mm caliber for the price and I have heard good things about the CZ. If you could have one of these guns, which one would it be and why? Do you think one or the other would make a good first gun? Thanks :neener:
 
I reallly like 1911s, but I'm not a Taurus fan -- the 2 I've owned have left ALOT to be desired. That said, I'd prolly go w/ the CZ ;)

:cool: PS -- welcome to THR :cool:
 
Thanks for the welcome and the words, guys! I would ideally do the CZ but I've never shot it and nowhere around me has them for demo.

What about RIA 1911's? The savings in terms of the price of the gun could offset some of the increased ammo costs...
 
I'm with George Hill, get the 9mm (I hear the CZ-75 is a good choice). I like my PT1911 but he is spot on with his long view advice.
 
The PT1911 and the CZ75 are both excellent handguns - but quite different in a lot of respects. I have owned CS75's and have had very positive experiences with them. I particularly appreciate that they can be carried Cocked & Locked. I currently own and carry a PT1911 and have over 12,000 rounds through it without a problem.
Your question could be more specifically answered if you would indicate how you plan on using the gun. If it is just to be a gun you take to a range to shoot for fun and practice then the CZ and 9mm may be your choice. If, on the other hand, you intend this piece to be a serious defense tool then the stopping power of the .45 and single action trigger may be a better choice. The 1911 takes a little more practice (and training/instruction).
Good Luck
 
I would go with the CZ for two reasons.

1) Chances are extremely high that you won't have that option after the next "assault weapons ban", for the children of course. So get the 20 round capacity of the CZ-75 SP-01 now.

2) Once you try the CZ you will likely be buying more of them anyway!
 
I have a number of CZs and 1911s, but not the two you are looking at. One of my first hand guns was the CZ75BD. I put the .22 Kadet Kit on it right away. One or two boxes of 9mm and a brick of .22 will give you a lot of shooting for a reasonable amount of money.

I also love the 1911. I recently bought the Ciener .22 kit and some additional magazines. Great addition. If you are reloading, .45 isn't too bad to shoot either.

I owned three CZs before I bought my fisrt 1911 and have no regrets. I probably shoot the 1911s more today, but I have a couple of high end guns that demand range time.
 
I'd give the nod to the SP-01. 9mm is half the price of 45acp unless you plan to reload. I have come to the conclusion that a 22lr Kadet Kit is a bad idea. Practicing with 22lr is fun, but not a realistic replacement for practice. Learning to overcome the loud bang and recoil of a centerfire round is a very inportant lesson and one you need to continue to relearn for as long as you shoot.
 
I'd go with the SP-01 in a heart beat.

hkusp said:
I have come to the conclusion that a 22lr Kadet Kit is a bad idea. Practicing with 22lr is fun, but not a realistic replacement for practice. Learning to overcome the loud bang and recoil of a centerfire round is a very inportant lesson and one you need to continue to relearn for as long as you shoot.
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So what about dry firing?
 
I've got several CZ's, including the SP01 Tactical (decocker) with night sights. I've also been thinning out the 1911 herd and adding the CZ's.

We've got a lot of pistols, but it seems my wife and I constantly fight over who gets to shoot the SP01 when we're at the range. That really says something.

I'm looking to one-up with a Champion in 9mm or a Tactical Sport in 9. If I can't find either of those, I'll happily pick up another SP01, this time with a safety... just to be different.

If you're contemplating this for carry, give the P01 a solid look..
 
I was checking out the CZ-75 and P-O1 today, and I was very impressed with the P-O1, and the CZ-75 is a fine weapon, that you will most likely won't be disappointed with, in my opinion it is one of the best 9's you can find. That being said the SP-01 would make an excellent Home Defense or Range gun. I would see how it fits your hand before you make a purchase.
Taurus makes some real good guns, although you will hear lots of bad things about them they are an excellent buy for the money. You will probably be happy with either and you may even find you need both eventually.
Good Luck and Be Safe!
 
I also have a SP-01 Tactical with about 800 jam-free rounds through it – I highly recommend it. Accurate and reliable like all CZs.
 
I have an SP01 and whole heartedly recommend it. However, if you have any intentions of CCW and only intend on one handgun, then get the P01 instead because it is much lighter and more compact. I use a 2075 Rami for carry and the SP01 for every thing else. Also if you get a CZ you owe it to your self to get the kadet kit to go with it.
 
I've had an SP-01 and recently bought the PT1911. Both are excellent guns (I was on the fence about the Taurus, but today at the range we had somewhat of a bonding moment), but for a first gun, I would go with the CZ. It's super, freakishly accurate and can make a lousy shooter look good. There is practically no felt recoil due to a) its stainless steel frame, and b) the fact that it seems to be made for everybody's hand. .45 is more expensive than 9mm by about half, so plan on being able to shoot half again as much nine for the same amount of scratch. Although I approve of both guns, for a first, I would go with the CZ.
 
good stuff guys, really.

Is the grip on the CZ relatively thick? I like the slim grips of the 1911 and can deal with the thickness of glocks, berettas, sigs, etc. but I can't deal with SA XD-like thickness.

Also, I've read that the trigger pull on the SP-01 is especially heavy and long, which can lead to inaccurate shooting? Also, is the trigger a really long reach?
 
Is the grip on the CZ relatively thick? I like the slim grips of the 1911 and can deal with the thickness of glocks, berettas, sigs, etc. but I can't deal with SA XD-like thickness.

Also, I've read that the trigger pull on the SP-01 is especially heavy and long, which can lead to inaccurate shooting? Also, is the trigger a really long reach?
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The CZ grip is thicker than a single stack 1911 but not as long. As far as double stack 9mm grips go it is very comfortable, better than a Glock or SIG grip, and much better than a Beretta.

The DA trigger pull is relatively long compared to most guns but I get the safety models instead of the decocker models so I never have to deal with it
What about the CZ vs. the Sig P226?
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I bought both but sold the P226. The Sig's trigger is nicer out of the box but the CZ gets better with break-in. The CZ is an easier pistol to shoot accurately IMHO.
 
+1 with the SP-01 then when you have entered the CZ darkside and a need for a .45 comes up you can get the 97B or the Dan Wesson 1911.

If you want to smooth the trigger, Matt Mink at CZ does excellent work.

If you want some more details from users try the CZ forum. Suprisingly not real rabid, people talk about good AND bad, unlike some of the forums we could name.....:D

http://www.czforum.com/
 
Both are great guns, but 9mm is so much cheaper than .45 that you can get about twice as much practice with it.
 
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