As a long-time CZ lover, but SIG carrier (job provided - no choice), I am perfectly happy with either. I own more SIGs than CZs, but would be comfortable with either if I was limited to one only. I did have an 85 which outshot anything else, but I stupidly let it go, when I failed to realize how much better than normal it was.

 

I have a CZ 75 and a sig 228. You would do well with either.

 

I have nothing against Sig, I've had a bunch myself, but you can pretty much buy two CZ 75's for the price of the 226 Legion and cover your target and carry gun for the same money.

Think I paid $550 for my 75B single action,

And I saw $535 on a new 75D PCR in a NH GS not long ago.

 

I have medium sized hands (glove makers say large, but compared to what?) and I have a hard time reaching the trigger on the CZ when it's all the way forward. SA is no problem.

 

Does anybody have any idea which would be more durable for a high round count?

 

You’ll never wear out either.

 

There's always the CZ40-B. Sort of the best (or worse) of both worlds.

Sort of a Sig top end on a straight grip lower with CZ internals. The vast majority were in 40 but there was a handful in 9mm.

 

Does anybody have any idea which would be more durable for a high round count?

DESCRIPTION

The CZ P-01 is a compact, aluminum-framed 9mm designed for LE and Military duty, but its compact size and the reduced weight due to its forged alloy frame make it ideal for discrete carry as well. Equipped with a decocker, the P-01 provides convenience for those who prefer hammer-down carry. With a heavy first-round trigger pull, any additional shots are a light, crisp single action.

The P-01 was the first CZ model to benefit from updated manufacturing technology at CZ’s Uhersky Brod factory. Since the time of its introduction (designed in 2001, NATO-approved in 2003) the production upgrades have been rolled out to the rest of the CZ 75 family and several new rifle models as well.

These upgrades mean the components of the P-01/P-06 are completely interchangeable with every other P-01/P-06, with no individual fitting needed. This required some very careful re-design so that the reliability and accuracy were not impaired.

With an integral 1913 accessory rail on its dust cover, the P-01 easily accepts any of the industry-standard lights and lasers to assist with low-light use.

After 3 years of some of the most aggressive small arms testing ever, the CZ P-01 won the honor of replacing the CZ 75s previously used by the Czech National Police.

Reliability: The U.S. Army “Mean Rounds Between Failure” (MRBF) requirement is 495 rounds for 9mm pistols. During testing of the CZ P-01, the average number of stoppages was only 7 per 15,000 rounds fired. This is a .05% failure rate or an MRBF of 2142! For many years, the P-01 carried an NSN engraved on its frame, making it the first NATO-spec pistol ever available to the public. Recently, the factory decided to upgrade the slide stop spring which in turn means the current models may or may not carry an NSN.

CZ P-01

Full size SP-01

 

I just happen to have a proper example of each classic in my inventory. Both in stellar, all original condition.

Here is a WG Sig P226 and a CZ 75 (no, not B), both from 1985.

 

I just happen to have a proper example of each classic in my inventory. Both in stellar, all original condition.

Here is a WG Sig P226 and a CZ 75 (no, not B), both from 1985.


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IIRC, in 1985 the CZs were bringing about $ 800 -1000 due to them not officially being imported yet. The only ones available were being brought in by GIs or other private individuals.

 

Beautiful pair

 

Thanks

I'm not so sure about beautiful, but I love the business-like look of them. I cringe at what Sig calls a P226 these days.

 

I only have the Sig, an American made P226 in .40 with a 357 Sig barrel. Had it for a couple of years and it’s been perfect. It may have the dreaded high bore axis, but it’s easier to control in rapid fire than any of my other .40s. It just seems to want to get back on target. I’ve got friends with other metal Sigs, all American made, and they are all great shooters.

Now I want a CZ75. I’m sorta drawn to it for the same reason as metal frame Sigs and Berettas. It’s got that industrial, it’ll last forever look and feel to it. I’ve never shot one, but they seem very ergonomic, aside from the DA trigger reach.

 

Another CZ fan.
I love the grip on a CZ and they have always proven (for me) to be the most accurate 9mm duty type handgun I've ever fired period!
Very reliable as well.

Sigs have their controls bassackwards for me....

 

I see CZ’s all the time around here, in multiple shops.

 

One of my 9MM P226s. I bought this one as a CPO, Certified Pre Owned about 8 years ago. It is USA made about 1999 vintage with German frame, stainless steel milled slide, and no MIM parts being an earlier example of USA made P226. From time to time I see excellent fine examples of 9MM P226 for sale used for a whole lot less than new including German/W. German for under $600.

 

One of my 9MM P226s. I bought this one as a CPO, Certified Pre Owned about 8 years ago. It is USA made about 1999 vintage with German frame, stainless steel milled slide, and no MIM parts being an earlier example of USA made P226. From time to time I see excellent fine examples of 9MM P226 for sale used for a whole lot less than new including German/W. German for under $600.

The West German and German models are all 9mm.

 

I would never engage in the Which is better debate. I love them both. A 75 is an amazingly accurate gun right out of the box. On the other hand, older non rail W. German 226s are a work of art in my eyes. I just love them both.

 

I love my P226 in 40SW.....

 

This is a really great thread discussion. Very civil and no trashing the other side. Makes me proud.

 

Here is my WG P226 with my others (P226 X-Five Short, P226 X-Five L1, and P226 Sport)

 

I happen to believe the CZ 75 platform in all it's various configurations, is one of the best platforms for the 9mm round on the planet.

Nothing against the Sig, the 226 is a fine weapon, but for me it would be the CZ without hesitation.

 

I have nothing against Sig, I've had a bunch myself, but you can pretty much buy two CZ 75's for the price of the 226 Legion and cover your target and carry gun for the same money.

Think I paid $550 for my 75B single action,

And I saw $535 on a new 75D PCR in a NH GS not long ago.

The PCR makes an awesome carry gun as a hammer fired, all metal alternative to the Glock 19.

 

Here is my WG P226 with my others (P226 X-Five Short, P226 X-Five L1, and P226 Sport)


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The one I shot the other day was, I think, from the 80’s. It looked just like your West German gun.

 

CZ's just fit me better. I have had Sigs and CZ's, don't have any more Sigs.
Both are good just depends on what works better for you!

 

The CZ75 would is my choice over a Sig P226. Better feel and

more precise for me. I converted these two over to SAO and have been very pleased with them over the last 10 years of ownership.

 

CZ 75B all the way. Better ergonomics, about the same quality. To me, CZ was more accurate than Sig. I had both of them, also had P229 and CZ 75 D (now I have CZ 75 SP-01 with manual safety and P365XL with no thumb safety), and CZ was just better in just about everything. If you insist on having a decocker, buy a D version (I noticed that the B trigger was a bit smoother after some time, though). Also, (I know I will get a fair amount of criticism for this), you can carry a CZ 75B in a way that is the same way you would carry the decocker version: Put your thumb (or anything else that is sure to stop the hammer) between the hammer and firing pin (round in the chamber), pull the trigger when hammer is stoped. If necessary, move the hammer in a half-cocked position, though it usually stops there itself if you release the trigger right after the hammer moves. Now you have the round in the chamber, and the trigger and hammer will be in the same position as if you had decocked it.

 

Nice first post

You just brought back a 7-year old thread

 

7 years later and both of my 75B-SA guns are running their .22lr Kadet conversions perfectly but I’ve gotten out of all the other metal CZ’s I had back then in favor of the P07 & P09 plastic fantastic options.
The P07/09 are still the DA/SA I like but lighter and less expensive than the CZ custom shop stuff I was carrying before. So banging their poly guns around or losing one in a boating accident or to a police evidence room isn’t anything I’ll cry about if that ever happens. Now that said, for a small every day carry I’ve found my Sig P365x is just about impossible to beat for comfort with capacity. The RAMI was a good shooter just not as easy or care free for edc as the little Sig is.