CZ Sp-01 Tactical

[kAnJii]

I have 2 questions. I believe we as Cali citizens cannot get this pistol, but is there a way to get it other than through LE?

2nd question is, if you had a DA/SA pistol and a choice of a safety or decocker, which would you choose? I heard the SP-01 can be changed to a SAO and still use the safety.

[BamBam-31]

Yes to your second question. My SP-01 was converted to SAO by Matt Mink. Straight blade trigger, comp hammer & sear, ambi-thumb safeties (like on the SA model). Around $400 total, IIRC, but it was worth every penny. Turned my SP-01 into a gun that can hold its own against my Sig X5.

[viet4lifeOC]

Bambam,

I was considering the DA/SA and SAO models but can you explain to a noob like me what's the difference and benefits.

With a DA/SA..don't you just rack the slide once and now have SA?

and why not get the DA/SA with decocker--to reduce the pull of the trigger on the first shot if the heavy trigger pull of a DA is that bad.

I am considering the CZ 75 SP-01 with either a decocker or safety...also plan to get the CZ 75B SA.

I've planned to get these two CZ 75 SP-01 and CZ 75B SA, but haven't pulled the trigger because not sure whats the big difference. Not enough sure if I should get two CZ since the DA/SA and SA only arent that big of a difference for me...I think???

thanks in advance

thanks in advace.

[robcoe]

I have 2 questions. I believe we as Cali citizens cannot get this pistol, but is there a way to get it other than through LE?

2nd question is, if you had a DA/SA pistol and a choice of a safety or decocker, which would you choose? I heard the SP-01 can be changed to a SAO and still use the safety.

For your first question, the tactical model is not on roster, but you probably could ppt it from a LEO if he wanted to sell one. Though the only difference between the tactical and normal is that on the tactical you have a decocker and the normal has a safety.

For the second question, I would take the one with the safety. Decockers are ok, but I shoot revolvers a lot so I am used to decocking a gun, and dropping the hammer without my thumb controlling it makes me nervous.

[taguin]

Bambam,

I was considering the DA/SA and SAO models but can you explain to a noob like me what's the difference and benefits.

With a DA/SA..don't you just rack the slide once and now have SA?

and why not get the DA/SA with decocker--to reduce the pull of the trigger on the first shot if the heavy trigger pull of a DA is that bad.

I am considering the CZ 75 SP-01 with either a decocker or safety...also plan to get the CZ 75B SA.

I've planned to get these two CZ 75 SP-01 and CZ 75B SA, but haven't pulled the trigger because not sure whats the big difference. Not enough sure if I should get two CZ since the DA/SA and SA only arent that big of a difference for me...I think???

thanks in advance

thanks in advace.

Ur prolly better off with a basic da/sa 75 b.

Learn the da/sa trigger before you move onto sao.

Just my 2 cents.

[paul0660]

SAO triggers can be tuned up better than DA/SA and are probably nicer out of the box.....they are simpler.

I chose a 75BD because I found I could not decock with one hand (like with my revolvers), and prefer DA/SA. After about 500 rounds, the gun is as smooth as silk.

[viet4lifeOC]

I am sure the CZ 75 SP-01 tactical is on the CA roster. I actually ordered one..FFL it. went to pick it up..about to DROS it until the front sight fell out cause it was missing a pin. Sent it back to the online dealer. Just felt that a sight..or anything for that matter..shouldn't fall out for the price I was paying.

so is the CZ 75 SP-01 tactical on the CA roster. I was going to buy from CZ custom after my 30 days are up..CZ custom never mentioned that they couldnt ship to CA.

thanks

[elsolo]

if you had a DA/SA pistol and a choice of a safety or decocker, which would you choose? I heard the SP-01 can be changed to a SAO and still use the safety.

There is no benefit whatsoever by choosing a decocker CZ instead of the original design with a manual safety. There are several disadvantages:

-Lose the ability to use a "high hold" grip
-Lose the option of a SA first shot
-The added parts make disassembly much more of a PIA
-Can't do as good of a triggerjob
-Only has sear engagement on one side of hammer
-Lose the option of converting to SA only

All DA/SA CZ-75 variants can be easily converted to SAO, except the decocker models. Having a functional safety on a SA only pistol is requirement, and yes it will be retained on a SA conversion done by any competent person.

I strongly suggest getting the SA only model instead of the DA/SA models. Much better triggerpull, better trigger shape, has the preferred low-rise safety levers (ambi too), and the good beavertail that CZ added to the SP-01.

They don't sell a SAO SP-01, so you forfeit the tac rail. It adds too much weight up front anyhow, ruins the classic good looks, and were you really planning on mounting a gadget on there anyhow? I have done a couple SAO conversions on SP-01's, so if the rail is important to you it is still an available option.

[paul0660]

no benefit whatsoever

Your opinion.

[leelaw]

so is the CZ 75 SP-01 tactical on the CA roster.

No, it is not. It can be shipped to CA, but unless you have an exemption from the roster, it cannot be DROSed to you.

[elsolo]

I was considering the DA/SA and SAO models but can you explain to a noob like me what's the difference and benefits.

With a DA/SA..don't you just rack the slide once and now have SA?

and why not get the DA/SA with decocker--to reduce the pull of the trigger on the first shot if the heavy trigger pull of a DA is that bad.

I am considering the CZ 75 SP-01 with either a decocker or safety...also plan to get the CZ 75B SA.

I've planned to get these two CZ 75 SP-01 and CZ 75B SA, but haven't pulled the trigger because not sure whats the big difference. Not enough sure if I should get two CZ since the DA/SA and SA only arent that big of a difference for me...I think???

The act of chambering a round leaves the gun in SA mode. The only way to get a DA shot requires you lower the hammer after loading it.

The decocker does not improve the DA triggerpull. It does leave the hammer on the "half cock" notch instead of fully lowered; your choice between the two on non-decock models.

SA only is the way to go unless you are required to have a DA first shot because of somebody else's rules; most commonly IPSC or USPSA rules for "production division" pistols.

If you buy the SA model, you will probably not decide to buy an SP-01.

If you buy an SP-01, you will probably decide to also buy a SAO or have the SP-01 converted at moderate expense.

The differences are not insignificant, which is why so many CZ owners pay $$$$$ to convert their DA/SA to SAO.

[Gary13]

I had been wanting a CZ for a while, and when I found a SP01 for $640, I jumped on it. It really is a accurate gun. Trigger has smoothed out, and I find it easy to decock. I can also just keep it locked and cocked. I like DA/SA, but my understanding is the trigger on the CZ75 SA is better, but I had a hard time finding one.

[elsolo]

Your opinion.

Thanks for clearing that up.

What advantage does a decocker add?
-You can lower the hammer on handed

[kAnJii]

Thanks for the info. I do plan to add a light onto the rail instead of getting a SAO because I do also have a BHP

[viet4lifeOC]

Elsolo,

so you would choose the CZ 75B SA over the CZ 75 SP-01?

Your argument that if I bought the SP-01, then I'll probably by the 75B SA for the SA mode applies to me.

Only reason why I wanted the 75 SP-01 was the tactical "cool" look.

If I get the 75B SA, then would it be a waste to get the 75 SP-01 with the manual safety? Would it be somewhat redundant?

Thanks in advance