Posted: 3/7/2009 1:15:50 PM EDT
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Sorry, not to familure with CZ pistols. But aside from the rail and the 19 round magazines what are the differences between a 75B(omega?) and the SP-01? Is the SP-01 worth the roughly extra $150-200?
Will they both take the .22 conversion kit? What do most people here prefer, the decocker or manual safety version? Thanks for your time, and sorry for the dumb questions... Cy |
I didn't see a CZ-75B "Omega" model, but I did see a "BD model. Is this it?
SP-01 pic: 
If these are the models you're referring to, I would think the SP-01 would be a bit more muzzle heavy & less prone to muzzle flip on recoil, IMO. Difference could be minimal on a 9mm & a shooter may be able to shoot both the same with some practice. If this is not the model, then I'm sorry. |
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Sorry, not to familure with CZ pistols. But aside from the rail and the 19 round magazines what are the differences between a 75B(omega?) and the SP-01? Is the SP-01 worth the roughly extra $150-200? Will they both take the .22 conversion kit? What do most people here prefer, the decocker or manual safety version? Thanks for your time, and sorry for the dumb questions... Cy All current SP-01s have night sights on them. 75Bs do not. So that's $100 right there. The SP-01 has the "new" grip, similar to the one on the P-01. It makes trigger reach in DA a bit shorter and easier to reach. The SP-01 has a ambidextrous safety, the 75B does not. The SP-01 has a light rail, the 75B does not. Will this be a home defense gun? If so, that rail is handy for mounting a light. Mine wears a Streamlight TLR-2. The SP-01 has a longer barrel and sight radius compared to the 75B. The SP-01 includes larger magazines. However, SP-01 mags fit the 75B and 16rd 75B mags fit the SP-01. SP-01 mags are pricey, around $50 each. Mec-Gar CZ75 mags are around $20. Mec-gar is supposedly the OEM supplier. My Mec-Gar 75 mags work great in my 75 and look practically identical to the SP-01 factory mags. So, mags add $60 ($30 difference x 2). The SP-01 is heavier than the 75B (not sure about the SP-01 Phantom, as it's polymer). The SP-01 is more heavily sprung than the 75B, making for a more robust platform for high-pressure ammo. I have the regular SP-01, the model with the manual safety. It allows cocked and locked carry, which is a nice option to have. As for the Kadet kit, I've heard that it works on the SP-01, but I have never seen it with my own eyes. |
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Any idea if mec-gar is going to make a 18/19 round magazine for the sp-01? They do already though it is a 17 with a plus two extension; looks almost the same though as the OEM. Greg Cote LLC 1049 Ashe Street Davidsonville, MD 21035 Phone 443-321-4676 [email protected] Got mine from this guy for about $30. Nice guy. Quick shipping. |
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Sorry, not to familure with CZ pistols. But aside from the rail and the 19 round magazines what are the differences between a 75B(omega?) and the SP-01? Is the SP-01 worth the roughly extra $150-200? Will they both take the .22 conversion kit? What do most people here prefer, the decocker or manual safety version? Thanks for your time, and sorry for the dumb questions... Cy Most of the differences have already been listed. In my opinion, the difference in the grip between the SP-01 and standard 75s is minimal. The trigger of the SP-01 though is different and does provide a shorter reach. I personally don't care for how they made it hook forward so far though (see pic above). A Kadet .22 conversion does work on an SP-01. As already said, the 19 round mags are a little more pricey and come with the SP-01. But the same mags also work in a standard 75, just like a standard 16 round mag works in the SP-01. The "Omega" part I believe refers to models that are equipped with a new, improved trigger group. I don't know much about that though, never even heard of it until just a few days ago. And I personally prefer models equipped with a safety over a decocker. With a safety equipped model, you can carry C&L or hammer down. With a decocker model, you're stuck with hammer down. Maybe that's not an issue to you, but I personally prefer the option. And when I'm shooting, if I want to pause, holster, whatever, I like being able to just flip the safety on. When I'm ready to shoot again, flip the safety off and my next shot with be single action. Also, if you want to work on the trigger, the decocker models are supposed to be a little more difficult to work on. |
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SP01 and 75 Omega have the same barrel length and overall length...so sight radius is identical. the 75b Omega has a redesigned frame..it has upswept beavertail like the SP01 and the ext. mag release of the SP01. They both have the P01 style trigger too. from the box...the Omega will have a better single action trigger. as it uses the wider SP01 SHADOW hammer which has shorter hammer hooks with no camming. otherwise the trigger is not really that much different. the Omega does not use an ejector housing to hold the sear etc. it uses a pin that is held by the frame to do so. the ejector is fitted to a slot in the frame. a few other small parts are changed also. the SP01 has a bull barrel, full length guide rod, checkering patches on the frontstrap and backstrap and the magwell is beveled. |
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So from what I can gather it's worth while to fork out the extra bit of cash for the SP-01? depends on what you want to do, the biggest difference i notice with my sp01 over the other CZ75s is how ammo hungry it is. All that weight on the front end and a 19rnd mag makes short work of any ammo stash... |
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Well, barring some disaster tonight, I'm picking up my SP-01 tomorrow. Pistol will be primarily used for USPSA and home defense. However, I'm considering getting the Omega 75B also now that I've found out about them, and using it for CCW. Its a bigger gun that my current ccw (a P228), but no harder to carry than my old G21SF was I'm sure.
The Kadet kit will work on either, and the main differences have all been pointed out. They are basically the same gun, with the SP-01 having a wider frame towards the muzzle, and a light rail. |
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Well, barring some disaster tonight, I'm picking up my SP-01 tomorrow. Pistol will be primarily used for USPSA and home defense. However, I'm considering getting the Omega 75B also now that I've found out about them, and using it for CCW. Its a bigger gun that my current ccw (a P228), but no harder to carry than my old G21SF was I'm sure. Yowza! If the Omega weighs anything close to what the SP-01 is, it'll feel like a boat anchor. Check out the P-01 and the PCR if you're looking for a CZ carry piece. Kinda like the Glock 19s of the CZ line. |
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Well, barring some disaster tonight, I'm picking up my SP-01 tomorrow. Pistol will be primarily used for USPSA and home defense. However, I'm considering getting the Omega 75B also now that I've found out about them, and using it for CCW. Its a bigger gun that my current ccw (a P228), but no harder to carry than my old G21SF was I'm sure. Yowza! If the Omega weighs anything close to what the SP-01 is, it'll feel like a boat anchor. Check out the P-01 and the PCR if you're looking for a CZ carry piece. Kinda like the Glock 19s of the CZ line. I own the PCR and it's a pretty big step up from the glock 19 imo ETA not in size but in quality |
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Trust me, I know all about the P01, I had one on layaway at the same shop where I got my SP01 (brought her home today, yay!)
The P01 is nice, really nice, but aside from having a rail, it doesn't do anything my P228 already does. A 75B will work just like my SP01, but be a bit better suited to ccw. I don't mind carrying full size guns, as long as you use a decent belt and holster its no harder to carry a full size than a mid sized weapon. I also like the idea that I will have mag compatibility between the ccw gun and the shtf/zombie/ipsc gun. |
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Kind of an odd question, but I'm going to a gun range to try and rent somehandguns. Only problem is they don't have a CZ at all. I'm planing on looking at shooting a glock 17, Beretta M9, and an XDM.
How dos a CZ shoot compaired to the others? I know it's different for everyone but I doubt I'll be able to find one to shoot myself anytime soon. |
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How dos a CZ shoot compaired to the others? I know it's different for everyone but I doubt I'll be able to find one to shoot myself anytime soon. Shoots very, very softly due to the steel frame. It's also a natural pointer in one's hand too. I rarely EVER say this, but I can safely say go ahead & buy one even without shooting it. You won't be disappointed nor displeased. My .o2 |
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Kind of an odd question, but I'm going to a gun range to try and rent somehandguns. Only problem is they don't have a CZ at all. I'm planing on looking at shooting a glock 17, Beretta M9, and an XDM. How dos a CZ shoot compaired to the others? I know it's different for everyone but I doubt I'll be able to find one to shoot myself anytime soon. None of those, IMO, will feel or shoot like a CZ. Materials, grip size, and grip angle all vary. |
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Of the three you plan to shoot, the XDM will probably please you the most, and be the most expensive. The CZ will feel markedly smaller than the beretta in the grip area, and more ergonomic than the Glock as far as the grip angle. It will have less recoil than any of them, but none of them really kick all that much.
The SP01 is a VERY solid gun. Heavy, settles right into your hand like it wants to be there. |