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Posted: 11/26/2014 9:47:24 AM EDT
This will be my first CZ and will probably replace my P226 as a carry gun. The other pistols I have are a Springfield 1911 and a Ruger MKIII. Which would be better for my uses? I like the front cocking serrations on the PCR and the alloy frame.
Link Posted: 11/26/2014 12:25:10 PM EDT
[#1]
For carry the PCR will be a bit lighter.

The all steel compact with a safety will have a slightly better trigger than the PCR with it's decocker.

That said I'm sorry I sold my PCR, so many years ago.  They are very good hand guns.
Link Posted: 11/26/2014 12:33:13 PM EDT
[#2]
Of those two I'd take the PCR. It's lighter and for carry use I prefer the decocker since employing the gun is simply "pull the trigger."  As mentioned, the trigger on the manual safety guns is generally a little better all else being equal, but it's realistically not something you'd notice outside of a static range where you're shooting slowly for small groups.
Link Posted: 11/26/2014 1:01:44 PM EDT
[#3]
I'm leaning towards the PCR because I like not having a safety. It also comes with Novak style sights. How do these compare to the sights on the Compact?
Link Posted: 12/1/2014 6:03:46 AM EDT
[#4]
I think the Compact just has white dot sights. I've been having a hard time deciding between the two like you. Finally decided on the Compact because it won't be a carry gun and I can't STAND the loaded chamber indicator on the PCR.
That being said, I love the lines of the PCR.
Link Posted: 12/1/2014 3:27:52 PM EDT
[#5]
PCR all the way.   l like the compact for shooting but not for carry.

The alloy frame of the PCR and the decocker makes it better than the compact for me.
Link Posted: 12/7/2014 5:35:07 PM EDT
[#6]
I think the PCR has a slightly wider frame than the compact as well since it is not steel, still lighter though.
Link Posted: 12/8/2014 1:55:32 AM EDT
[#7]

My Compact shoots so well that I used it for a 3 Gun pistol for a long time.  








Link Posted: 12/8/2014 9:17:14 PM EDT
[#8]
Another vote for the PCR, lighter and has a decocker which I prefer for carrying.
Link Posted: 12/9/2014 7:05:37 PM EDT
[#9]
Interesting discussion.  I've been debating selling a Steyr M9A1 and getting a CZ75 PCR instead.
Link Posted: 12/10/2014 11:26:51 PM EDT
[#10]
I have a PCR and a compact.  If pushed, I would keep the PCR.
Link Posted: 12/10/2014 11:36:18 PM EDT
[#11]
I've got a bit of a soft spot for my P01. I had cajun gun works work over the trigger and it has become my favorite pistol.

Link Posted: 12/11/2014 12:28:45 AM EDT
[#12]
P-01 may be worth considering as well if you would like a rail. It's not much heavier than the PCR.
Link Posted: 12/11/2014 1:33:23 AM EDT
[#13]
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P-01 may be worth considering as well if you would like a rail. It's not much heavier than the PCR.
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The difference works out to .63 of an ounce.

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Mike
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