Sig P226 vs CZ SP-01

[TATER313]

I own a CZ SP01 and picking up a sig on Tuesday, I think they are both good guns, I have shot plenty of sigs, but like the CZ better, I am not use to the setup of the Sigs slide release and decocker. I tend to hit the slide release on the sig and it does not lock back on last round fire. They both feel good in my hand but the CZ is my six sense for grip and speed.

[Barang]

Sig P226. Bacon is plentiful and no DROS required so it's not an endangered species.

[Dont_Shoot_im_Chinese]

I've owned both and like my SP-01 much better overall. That's not to say I dislike my sig though

[Canadadry]

I had a sig p226 tac ops. after less than 500 rounds the slide to frame fit because very loose. I would go CZ all the way. You can pick up a CZ for about $650 and spend an additional $400 for the Cajun Gun Works package and get an amazing gun. A sig P226 will run about $900-1000 and it's not even close to Cajunized SP01

[killnjoke]

I have an X5 226 and an 1988 west german 226 that I like very much but have more CZ's than I can count on my fingers and toes so my vote went to the SP-01.Bacon is very good as well

[springfield4ever]

MK25

[bjungx007]

both...but if you had to choose one, go with whatever you like shooting with...

[bigbully]

I've never been a fan of the short height slides on the CZs. I would get the Sig, but I'd have to stick with my P226 Enhanced Elite cause I like beaver tail!

[Tank 57]

I find it hard to believe Bacon is in last place on a Calguns poll.

[bigbully]

I find it hard to believe Bacon is in last place on a Calguns poll.

Maybe if he had said "jerky" instead?

[TATER313]

Own both.

The P226 is my nightstand gun because I prefer DA/SA for home defense. The CZ SP-01 (AccuShadow) is my range gun.


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The SP01 is SA/DA also, just not a decocker, at least the one on the Cali roster.I will have a more sound opinion of the sig after I pick it up on tuesday and put 400-500 rounds through it.

[EMR]

I'm another owner of both. Both are great. The CZ fits the hand better. But for some reason I shoot the Sig better. Therefore it always ends up as my go-to gun.

[CAGLS]

The Sig P226 comes in a DA/SA decocker configuration and is on the CA roster. The CZ version would be the SP-01 Tactical which is not on the roster so unless you are able to acquire on via PPT our only choice is the DA/SA manual safety SP-01. Although you can train to safely decock the SP-01 manually. Another deciding factor is the bore axis is on the high on the P226. On the CZ SP-01 the bore axis is on the other end of the spectrum which is very low. The lower bore axis allows for minimal muzzle flip whereas the higher bore axis will invoke more muzzle flip which to me is a big difference in the shooting physics between the two guns. So in gun games where you have to engage in multiple strings of targets the lower bore axis will allow you to get back on target faster with more lower split times. Sure you can train yourself to be proficient with the Sig, but the CZ has the advantage here. Some may complain about the minimal realestate to grip and rack the slide on the CZ being so low. For me it has never been an issue, which also tells me it's a training issue.

In the ergo department if the Sig has the E2 grips I would say it is almost as ergonomic as the CZ rubber grips but the CZ still wins in that department. For me I prefer the control orientation on the CZ, it feels more natural to me in it's configuration or also that I got used to where they are. I have never owned a P226 but have owned 2 P229s and one P220 but at one point tried both non beaver tailed frame and a beavertail frame which I preferred. Another factor for me is that most of the Sig pistols frames are aluminum alloy unless you acquire the stainless models which are off roster, which you have to take extra care to not gall. The extra weight of steel also helps in making the CZ a soft shooter. I personally prefer to have a beaver tail frame which the Sig elite models have and all CZs have. It's another bracing point in your grip to mitigate muzzle flip. My experience with the non beaver tailed P220 was that it would dig into the web of my hand with the more pronounced muzzle flip, my 97B in this aspect shoots better for me. Out of the box the Sig trigger is more refined, as far as tuning the fire control group I prefer the CZ, which I have become familiar with and feel it has the most potential for a superior trigger. I prefer the Sig to have the short reset trigger as well as the CZ. For pro tuning you have Bruce Gray of Gray Guns for Sig and Stuart Wong and CZ gunsmiths of CZ Custom, David or "Schmecky" of CGW, and Mathew Mink of Automatic Accuracy. All are excellent choices for professional tuning of your CZ.

They are both great platforms and they both have a very strong following here in CGN so it's a matter of preference. Many here will or currently own both. I kind of miss my P229 EE, maybe another one in my future but without the LCI and mag disconnect by replacing the slide exchange kit and removing the mag disconnect two unnecessary so-called safety features.

[baranski]

Bacon is not on the roster.


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ssshhhhhh, don't give them any ideas.

[NYT]

imo, my sp01 was easier to shoot accurately out of the box.

after i shot a lot of rounds through my 226, i was able to get tighter groups.

both guns need trigger jobs. the 226 needs an SRT and the sp01 needs a shorter pull and reset as well.

i like the sp01 for different reasons than i like the 226. if i were to own only one, i would get the 226. the history and the feel of the weapon are just rich.