Cz Po 7 - Ever since I got into the gun world, I've always had a distant relationship with CZ. They always seemed like "that brand over there" that wasn't relevant to me or my interests. Glock, H&K, Sig and S&W were always talked about in my circles. To be honest, the CZ P07 was something I thought of as an advanced "commie gun".
The CZ P07 represents the second generation of the CZ polymer pistol. In 2012 I actually dealt with one of the first generation models at my local base fair. It felt too "modern" compared to what I've come to expect from CZ's offerings. I finally picked up the FNS-9.
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I'm glad I did though. Not because I really like the FNS-9, but because the latest generation P07 offered many improvements. But before we get there, let's talk a little about CZ and how we got to this point.
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I wanted to give some background on CZ pistols and the development that led to the P07, as well as why my initial assumption that it was a "candy gun" was wrong. If you want to skip this part and go straight to the review, click here.
The bottom line is that I think the CZ P07 is a good option in the DA/SA polymer market. It is accurate, comfortable and has a very durable construction. However, it lags behind other general carry options in terms of weight and size. While I think the P07 is a good choice, you need to compare it side by side with other quality pistols to see how it fits your needs.
CZ is short for Česká Zbrojovka, which roughly translates to Czech armor. The second part of the name, Uherský Brod, refers to the town where they are located. At one time there were actually several Czech arms manufacturing arms, so the name of the city where the factories were located further distinguished them.
In 1936, the Czechoslovak government recognized the growing threat from Nazi Germany and moved its factories further inland.
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The factory in Strakonice, located 60 km from the border, moved to the small town of Uherský Brod. Production of anti-aircraft machine guns and small arms began in 1937.
The Nazis occupied the area during the war and forced the factory to act as a warehouse for German small arms. After the war, production returned to a mix of military and civilian weapons.
Of course, being behind the Soviet Iron Curtain didn't help. The countries of the Warsaw Pact had to produce weapons of the same caliber and use conventional weapons for military purposes.
I guess you could say that CZ engineers have always been rebels. Under Soviet control, all Warsaw Pact countries used Tokarev and Makarov pistols, and the “Western” 9×19 Luger was chambered for nothing.
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Cheaper Than Dirt actually has a good history of what was coming next, but I'll hit the highlights for you.
In 1969, CZ turned to former engineer František Koucký to work on a new project. They wanted a new and innovative 9mm pistol, but Soviet laws prevented the company from doing so. Since František was independent and did not work for CZ, he could design what he wanted.
Some people think that František and his brother were trying to create a Browning Hi-Power clone. To be fair, their design borrows many elements from John Browning's pistol, but so do many other modern designs. I think that just shows how influential JMB was.
František completed the design in 1975 and the CZ-75 was born. However, there was another problem. CZ intended to sell the pistol outside the Iron Curtain, which was a big problem under communist control, especially with patents. There weren't any.
Cz 75 P 07 Duty, Compact Size Duty And Defence Pistol, With Polymer Frame, Cal. 9 Mm Browning; 9 Mm Luger; 9x21; .40 S&w; 9 Mm Fx&cqt; Securi Blank Stock Photo
As the gun seeped through the curtain, other manufacturers took notice. Furthermore, they realized that there is nothing stopping them from reverse engineering the design and producing their own copies.
Some of the many clones produced by other countries and companies are here. I also added the country of origin.
The reason for all the clones is that the CZ-75 is a super ergonomic design that immediately appeals to pistol shooters. To date, I have not handled any pistol that feels as good to me as the design of the CZ-75. The Beretta APX is close, but when you look at its lines, it shouldn't be a surprise where it got its inspiration from.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, CZ was able to start selling directly to the rest of the world. Of course they were behind the curve. By the 1990s, these previously mentioned companies had created a market selling essentially the same pistol.
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To live up to its name, CZ made significant investments in their design and manufacturing capabilities and eventually achieved ISO 9001 certification in 1997. They then began to refine their design for the new era.
Before the 2000s, CZ already had a standard line of pistols in various sizes, including work size, compact and subcompact pistols. The P01 represented the first major leap in design thinking.
In 2001, CZ used its new manufacturing capabilities to produce a lighter, more modern pistol. The CZ P01 used a new aluminum alloy for the frame, had a 1913 dust cover and had much tighter manufacturing tolerances. In 2003 it met all the strict requirements of the Czech National Police and also received the NATO designation.
In total, the Czech police demanded 15,000+P rounds of ammunition. The expected reliability requirement for acceptance is 99.8%.
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A failure rate of 0.2% equals 20 downtimes between 10,000 rounds or 500 mean failures (MRBF).
According to the since-deleted press releases, the P01 achieved 7 stops per 15,000 shots with a failure rate of 0.05% or an MRBF of 2142. Sounds pretty good, right?
In comparison, the Army's MRBF requirement for the P320's winning modular small arms program was MRBF 5000, which far exceeded the P320. It's really neither here nor there, but I'm just illustrating that marketing materials don't always tell the whole story.
The P01 was and still is a very successful pistol. I would love to add one to my collection one day.
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The existing CZ 75 Compact received the same lighter alloy frame as the P01 in a more stealthy form. They called it PCR (Czech Police). It's a purpose-built pistol for year-round carry, open or concealed, and follows the same lines as the classic CZ-75 series.
The SP-01 is a larger, heavier pistol built around competition shooting. It's also a viable defensive pistol, if not a bit large.
In 2009, CZ released the P07 Duty. It was the first in the CZ polymer pistol series and featured several new innovations. The goal was to take the lessons learned from the P01 and PCR pistols and produce a modern polymer pistol with reliability and functionality. To support this, they designed an entirely new trigger system called the Omega Trigger.
They also included replaceable grip backstraps, simplified the internal workings of the pistol, and made wearing parts stronger.
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The Omega Trigger system allows the user to easily switch between the decocker or safety function. If you're like me and prefer to carry DA/SA pistols hammer down for double shot, you can. On the other hand, if you prefer a twist-and-lock carry like traditional CZ-75s, you can do that too.
The original P07 Duty series was not without its problems. There were some cosmetic issues with the "frame hump" which caused the internals to flex slightly in some cases, although it never seemed to cause any malfunctions.
CZ took these lessons and developed the larger P09 pistol with a 19+1 capacity, longer barrel, mechanical improvements and polymer redesign. It was a hit and remains a very popular competition handgun.
In 2014, CZ applied the same adjustments to the P07 series. I will call the redesigned P07 the series 2.
Cz P07 With And Without Compensator
You can tell the Series 1 and Series 2 apart by the fact that the Series 2 chip has leading chip edges. Don't rely on the engraved "P07" or "P07 Duty" to tell the difference, as dealers can order them with both.
Let's start with the basics. I am reviewing a CZ P07 purchased in March 2018 with my own funds. This is a Series 2 example with front sliders and other production improvements.
How do these numbers compare to other popular carry guns? Let's look at the Glock 19, HK P30, S&W M&P 2.0 Compact and Sig P320 Compact for comparison. I am "best in class" in bold for each line.
From a pure specification point of view, the CZ P07 wins nothing here. It's the heaviest and widest of them all, thanks in large part to a stronger shifter and double-sided release levers. You can see why the Glock 19 and M&P 2.0 are so popular for carry.
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That said, all of these pistols are pretty close in terms of specs and all offer good carry options. Given the strength of the field, I feel I must justify my decision
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