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If not a CZ pistol, what other pistols do you love?
Scarlett Pistol:
So, I really like CZ pistols... I'm not loaded with $$$ so my little collection is exclusively CZ pistols right now. It's not that I hate other brands, makes, and models, I just found a sweet spot and haven't gotten anything else since I started into CZ's.
That being said, what other brands and models do you love that are not CZ's? Revolvers, old school, striker fired, plastic, and so forth. What is it that you love about them? What caliber do you shoot them in or most enjoy them in?
whitecap:
I know your affinity for CZ's is as strong as mine. You may want to investigate CZ's cousin, either EAA or Tristar/Canik. I have all 3 and while there is more after market parts available for the CZ, thanks to CGW & CZC, there are upgrade parts available for the others. Some items such as springs will actually interchange. The grip and feel is very similar as well. I have observed the finish on the internal parts is superior from the factory on EAA and Tristar. Mags are less expensive as are the pistols themselves. Grips will interchange. The one down side of EAA is in the front sight on the plain Witness model. It's part of the slide. The Match grade however is dovetailed to the slide. The Caniks are very nice as well and a huge bang for the dollar. There are very many models to choose from and offer hammer and striker fired pistols. Canik seems to really watch what is trending and comes out with models that address that niche at a low cost. I have the TP9v2 and it is a tremendous SA/DA, with a de-cocker pistol. Comes as a kit with a paddle holster 2- 18 rnd. mags, 2 back straps, cleaning bush and swab holder and lock in a fire molded case for low #3"s. Now I'm going to really throw one at you. Arex Rex Zero 1. Yah, I know. For mid $5's. It is a pleasure to shoot and is a very close clone to the Sig MK25. The internals are excellent. I did replace the main spring on my Arex and that helped lower the DA pull.
bigride:
Not all my favorites are semi-autos.
Earl Keese:
Other than a couple of single stack edc's, the only non-CZ I've held onto for any length of time is a Para LS Hunter 1911 10mm. I know many frown on Para's but I've enjoyed it quite a bit. The Ionbond finish is beautiful and it's fun to shoot.
The only problem is that I only take it out when I take friends or family to the range. Being a long slide and 10mm, it never fails to be the center of attention. It's plenty of 1911 for me and I haven't felt the need to spend more on a better brand. Up until very recently, I figured I'd keep it forever.
Well, a week or so ago I started obsessing over the TS Orange and then I held a Shadow 2. Tonight I put the Para on Armslist, and I have to admit I won't be sad if it doesn't sell. Now that I've removed the arched MSH and rubber palm swell grip panels I feel a little less attached. With those pieces, it felt almost CZ'ish in my hand.
Long story short, I guess I'm pretty one dimensional as a pistol owner. TSO, S2, or maybe even a Witness Hunter LS 10mm, that's the new dilemma.
Scarlett Pistol:
These are great, keep em coming!
Clones, definitely considered! Especially since I've wanted a 10mm and Tanfoglio makes their Hunter and offers their other pistols in 10mm too.
A new shooting friend doesn't cowboy shooting. That's an excuse to look into revolvers... So much to learn there.
The Arex Rex Zero looks fantastic, since I've wanted to try Sigs and this looks like an exceptional clone!
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