CZ question... Hope you can answer.

[1911man]

I have been looking for a steel framed Cz P-01 to add to my collection. I have read that only 500 where imported to this country. The question I have is looking at pics of the slide some are stamped P-01 and some say 75 compact. What is the difference? Which one is the government contract one?

[SoCalTeach]

I Believe the p01 is the railed version of the compact 75.

[AAR]

Interesting. Didn't know they made a steel framed P-01. The picture on Bud's website shows it with the "compact" marking on the side. They either made them with both markings or Bud's has a rare compact in 9mm with a rail.

If I remember correctly, the CZ-75 compact in .40 sw has the accessory rail where as the 9mm version does not. The compact also has a safety whereas the P-01 has a decocker. The "steel P-01" on Bud's has a safety. Based on my observation, it looks like a compact .40 except in 9mm. Also, its out of stock so good luck.

edit: Forgot to add that the compacts are steel framed whereas the P-01 is typically aluminum.

[1911man]

The guns that I am looking at are both steel railed 9 mm. Both with a manual safeties. Just the stamps on the side of the rail is different.

[QXSOUP]

I asked CZ USA about these pistols a few months ago. They were made for the US market due to demand. It's a non catalog item with no intention of making them a standard item. Half are marked compact and half aren't. FYI they said that there will be another batch imported later this year

[that one guy]

I have the cz 75 P01 if I recall correctly it’s a steel frame that has a rail. I’m not a fan of the trigger.

[Riflegear]

We have the steel frame P-01 w/ manual safety. However its not CA compliant unlike the alloy framed counterpart.
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[AAR]

Just get the one that says P-01. It'll clear up any confusion if anyone ask what it is. In reality, they're both probably the same thing considering CZ typically doesn't make a 75 compact 9 mm with a rail.

[onelonehorseman]

We have the steel frame P-01 w/ manual safety. However its not CA compliant unlike the alloy framed counterpart.
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It looks like there is a bit of a weight difference with the steel frame coming in at 2.3 lb and the alloy at 1.75 lb.

[osis32]

the only one that is on roster is the .40 version that is very rare. they did make a 9mm a year or two ago I know a couple guys here we're showing them off. I've been looking for one for years. pretty much gave up.

[1911man]

It is the last one on my list. When I get it off to CGW. I might do the sig 365 though, but I would have to Feel how the grip is first. A guy up here is selling one for $1600 ugh...... What a rip.