CZ 75 PCR vs Beretta 92X

[@jasonstrom9283]

Not many guns better out of the box then the pcr very underrated pistol

[@stilldajoker]

Great vid there Matt --- carry the pcr since 2017. G10 grips, Tru-Glo sights, ss guide rod, billet end plate for magazines. When I wonder if I need another carry gun --- (not just want) --- it just comes back to that I'm good with this

[@Chris_the_Dingo]

Nice video, very helpful. I'm leaning towards the PCR for daily carry, after mostly being a revolver guy. I have an M9, which I love, but a bit bulky for edc. And I prefer DA/SA...CZ seems like a great option. Thanks!

[@wbwills2]

Same here Chris Goodson.hard to get a response from him.

[@charitybull]

Really great comparison. I have 4 CZs and 3 berettas and your review is spot on. My small CZ is actually the compact which is metal framed and heavier than the PCR, but I have found that while the berettas shoot softer I like the ergos better with the CZ and am more accurate with it.

[@timyoung715]

Man love your vids. Just wanted to say I’m getting a PCR because of your review of the gun!

[@stephenwhite3576]

Recently bought a Betetta 92X RDO ( optic ready and shorter trigger reset) and a CZ 75 PO1 omega. Great pistols and I shot them as well as my Glocks right out of the box. The CZ 75 fits in my hand better than any pistol I have shot.

[@briansavage932]

The RDO version has a shorter reset? First I've heard that.

[@rudrashakti108]

@@briansavage932 it does. I played with one in a store. Couldn’t believe it. It’s really short

[@Frank-sy1po]

Most honest and best comparison I've seen on the CZ and Beretta. I own and like both of them. I shoot my Beretta 92x with just irons most accurately than all my guns. Have to say I still love my CZs as well.

[@primsolllineguy8689]

Great video! Additionally if the round does not fire you can pull trigger a second time. That is very comforting as well. PCR is outstanding. The no snag sights also are great. I shine light for a second to illuminate sights. Great Job ⚓️

[@papabear6166]

You can get Tritium night sights for your PCR, I put them on mine. They are Dawson Precision night sights from Cajon Gunworks, I really like how they are no snag low profile like the factory originals.

[@socc6991]

I have the 92x in centurion and compact. both are G models. I had two P01's. I sold one the other I'll never sale. I enjoy both the 92x and P01 but the P01 is my baby. I shoot it the best out of all the guns that I own. Thanks for making this video.

[@oliverallen5324]

Hey Buddy. 12 year EMT. Hope you passed your NREMT okay. Enjoyed the content. Will probably be buying Slavic weapons like the CZ moving forward. Take care of yourself.

[@larryjones6049]

Don’t forget the H&K. I also carry double to single. It’s just safer. Great video.

[@danielhardwick2926]

I have both of these guns and absolutely love both and carry both. You can’t go wrong with either. Living in FLORIDA (Thankyou, LORD!) I carry both of these guns in a quick slide belt minimalist holster. Beautiful tack drivers! Thanks for the great video!

[@HalfCrazy520]

I carry a CZ P-01 a lot, which is a PCR with a full length dust cover and a light rail. What you said about mastering a double-action trigger pull is 100% correct. After much DA practice, I have better trigger technique overall, and I find I'm a lot less of a trigger snob than I used to be. I also agree that a DA/SA pistol seems a lot safer to carry/draw/reholster than a striker gun. As far as ergonomics go, any CZ with LOK 'palm-swell' grips feels like it grew out of your hands and points very naturally. I have LOKs on both my CZs.

[@ChickenSoupMusic]

Way safer to draw and Re holster - especially if you hold your thumb on the hammer 👍

[@PPISAFETY]

Hi Guy, just discovered your channel today. I own both of these pistols, almost. I own the PCR, and everything you said about it is absolutely true. It is a fantastic pistol. But there are a couple of things you didn't mention about it that are worth talking about. First are the green sights. They are phosphorescent sights and can be charged to glow rather brightly for short term use. This gives you night sights for up to 30 minutes if they are charged with either bright sunlight or a flaslight. European police who have CZ's with these sights are trained to, if possible, shine their flashlight on the signts before entering a dark area for about a minute to two minutes and they have "temporary" night signts. The next thing to talk about is the slide. This is no big deal for a young strong guy like yourself, but it can be an issue for an old geezer like me. Because of the CZ's design, there is not a lot of real estate on the slide to grasp. You can probably only get your fingertips on the slide to rack it, and if you have arthritis or decreased hand strength, you may have trouble with that. I have some days that my hands just aren't up to the PCR's slide. The slide on the Beretta 92X is easier in this regard. Finally, if the PCR is going to be someone's only pistol, also used for home defense, the buyer might look at the very similar CZ P01, which has a light rail, and all the great features of the PCR. When I said I almost owned both of these guns, I meant that my Beretta 92X is the Compact version with no rail which is sadly no longer in production. It has beautiful lines that are not spoiled by a light rail. I have plenty of plastic blasters with light rails. I was offered mine new at a deep LE discount in 2020 so I bought it. The Compact, when used with standard magazines, holds one more round than the PCR, and is actually a bit shorter in the gip than the PCR. It weights 31.25 ounces empty, which is 4 ounces heavier than the PCR. But, like you, I really like the balance of a Centurion. So I have the full length Beretta 17 round magazines with X-grips on them, which add about a half inch to the butt of the gun as well as extra capacity. They give a whole different feel to the Compact grip and turn it into the full-size model.. But if you need the gun to be shorter in the butt, all you have to do is change magazines. If I had to choose one of these or the other, I'd probably choose the 92X Compact. Both are fine pistols, but I think the Beretta has a slightly better trigger, and very good sights, and I have that hand strength issue with CZ's. But the CZ has a great grip, and is easier to personalize with Lok and other panels. These two, along with my SIG P226 are my favorite DA/SA handguns.

[@stephen562]

I have the 92x Compact RDO. Now I want the CZ so I can have both, just like you. :)

[@no59do56]

Hands down CZ 75 D PCR 👍

[@rise_above2343]

Great video. The Stacatto C 2011 is another great carry option...1911 style in a compact package with an amazing trigger and the 1911 safety function.

[@SnD340]

I believe the c2 is a better option in comparison to the CZ and beretta. The c2 has 16 rounds of 9mm in a 1911/2011 option.

[@SnD340]

@@thorshammer5134 I never considered a 2011 a ccw/duty. I think its a superior competition gun than stock cz and beretta. Even a cajunized cz is not better than a staccato in competition. Maybe all steel shadow 2/SAO/SP01 Shadow with cajun. Beretta LTT is on par if not superior than all.

[@northcoastviking]

One could buy both a CZ PCR and a Beretta 92 for the price of one Staccato…😐

[@glennrogers9905]

Very good comparison. Thanks.

[@Mindliner]

I have a 92x centurion with LTT trigger job in a bag, and a P-01 with CGW's ultralight kit. The LTT trigger is better than the P-01 with CGW ultralight kit, but the overall weight difference (nearly half a pound) is noticeable even with a good belt/holster. I find myself carrying the P-01 more often lately, just because of the weight/comfort, but I love them both. Both with red dots btw. Thanks for the video

[@lustejon]

Just want to put it out there even if it’s already known. On safety CZ’s, the safe way to decock it is as soon as you pull the trigger, let the trigger go all the way out BEFORE letting the hammer fall. You’ll notice that a safety will kick in and the hammer will not go all the way down since the trigger isn’t being pressed. Of course you shouldn’t rely on that safety and you should really control the hammer’s descent.

[@johnhoffman5844]

You can decock the Beretta then take the safety off to carry in traditional da mode

[@Lead_Ache_5]

It's like sex, double action is awesome and something most of us don't get. So buy a CZ for double action 😉 lol 🇺🇸 ✌️🤠🤙🍻🇺🇸

[@schesbh1]

Killer grips on the CZ, tremendous video. I am a Beretta guy trying to find a 92x like yours but hard to find a 10 round one for here in Mass. Thanks for the video. Much prefer your style of analysis than all the math and details.

[@ArmedSteadyFirearmsChannel]

I found them all over eBay. In CT also have 10 round laws

[@Lee-rq1ek]

CZ PCR all the way !! Softest shooting 9MM I own...well, 9MM isn't harsh by any means but this handgun manages to mitigate it even better. I've owned mine for years...it'll go to my son.

[@mwm1960]

CZs are my favorites but my highly mod 92 G is close 2nd.

[@kevinorr581]

What holster do you use for the PCR? Just picked one up

[@glennrogers9905]

Matt, in this video you answered the question I asked on the other video. Thanks.

[@EducatedBlackMan]

I have the PCR and it is a great shooting gun with manageable recoil with the factory rubber grips. Did the Lok grips affect the recoil at all?

[@ChickenSoupMusic]

Best thing about lok grips is you can get them in different sizes with different palm swells so you can get a better grip / get up on the trigger better if you don’t have a perfect grip with the standard ones. They’re also a bit stickier. If you get the grip right it does help with the recoil a bit.

[@mhl2674]

Lighten up the hammer spring (14lb works for me), convert to decocker-only, and install a metal trigger (if yours is plastic). These three things will make a world of difference on a Beretta. Nice video Matt.

[@vent51177]

The PCR already has the metal trigger and decocker stock. Cajunize the trigger and its in another league.

[@mhl2674]

@@vent51177 Agreed. My only point is that doing "this vs. that" videos need to be taken in the context that many people do modify their guns (either themselves or sending to Langdon, Cajun, etc.).

[@kylewood8327]

Or just buy the PCR and be happy right out of the box!

[@chippooutdoors5325]

CURRENTLY HAVE SIG P365XL SPECTRE COMP GETTING A PCR TO REPACE IT I LOVE A DECOCKER

[@steven3379]

Hi i have the 92X RDO Compact (15rds) but i wanted the Centurion. As far as the CZ that looks like a great companion piece! Oh i love the 92x btw! Very accurate out of the box. I still have to get my CPL

[@rtaggs8178]

CZ for sure. Had way too many Berettas jam on me, never with a CZ.

[@ExpertShooter]

Great presentation. Love my PCR. Upgraded the trigger and grip. Very accurate and fun to shoot. CZ all day long.

[@terryspalding3765]

When it comes to weight I like em heavier personally. The weight tends to make the gun steadier in the hand when taking longer shots (25 or more yards). My 92X is the RDO version and I already have the Burris Red-Dot for it, just gotta snag the plate from beretta

[@mbukeni14]

These are my two favorite pistols

[@Lokgrips]

Great comparison! 😎🙌

[@Billman66]

Good job but a video of the differences between the PCR and the 92X Compact would be a more "apples to apples" comparison.

[@charuga1354]

Great presentation. Thank you!

[@BrianParker500]

Though I shoot everything, I sure do like my sp-01 and 92. Sig 226 I think is fun, but I don't shoot it well. Used sp-01s are a great deal. I've only ever had the LTT 92s - spoiled I know! I like the double action to be about 8-9lbs, and the single to be 3.5-4.5 lbs.

[@casilatino]

I have both of these pistols and I was waiting to see what you were going to say about the 92x sights. I don’t like the sights because I have a hard time seeing that orange front sight. Where did you get your night sights (couldn’t understand where you got them). I never compared the vertex grip with the regular grip to see a difference, so I will do that now that you mentioned it. Nice video!

[@ArmedSteadyFirearmsChannel]

Langdon tactical

[@framednsnapped]

Great info, thanks.

[@KYHill-billy]

the cz pcr has luminesent night sights & thats why they are green!

[@petermonck5448]

Well done 👏 as usual. 👍😎

[@TripleAAA53]

Thx Brother !! Semper Fidelis

[@Red-gr1yu]

I just bought those zombie green Lok grips for my 92x and they look really awesome on it

[@dr1Voss48]

Fun Fact: If you click the decocking lever but don’t release it and squeeze the trigger and then release the lever, it will bring the hammer all the way forward without discharging the gun. Test it at the range if you don’t believe me.

[@rexroscoeroggaschjr7530]

Great review

[@timsherman8701]

Excellent review

[@kylewood8327]

I got the PCR but I also loved my Sig P239. Beretta 92 on the other hand is just way to big (grip) guns nice, ergos just aren’t for me.

[@gorkajames6475]

This is the actual debate where you can learn something. Glock vs cz is normally pointless if we’re discussing their flagship guns

[@wbwills2]

Dude your stuff is killer!

[@alfonsorj70]

When you say double action..are you speaking of a hammer fired double action…because they make double action Striker fired pistols also

[@Joefrom_DirtyNJ]

Hey how’s the Glock 30s doing

[@ArmedSteadyFirearmsChannel]

Doing great

[@massimobargagna5641]

Bellissima Beretta 92x

[@jkamp]

Good video man. Regarding the Beretta safety system. Mine came as the F model. I did the conversion to the G model and while I kinda liked the decocker only, it was still too bulky. I went back to the F setup but used the Wilson Combat low profile single side safety and it’s a series game changer. Impossible to accidentally activate but still useable if you be WANT to. You can use normal slide manipulations like overhand racking without issue. It’s my biggest upgrade recommendation for the 92X series. Even more than the the Langdon Trigger bar and Elite II hammer - which in also recommend. Makes the already great trigger just that much better and really gives up nothing to the Sig P-series SRT guns.

[@garyh1449]

While you were comparing weight and recoil of those 2 guns I noticed that the CZ appeared to be a larger caliber, 45 APC?

[@ArmedSteadyFirearmsChannel]

Both are 9mm

[@ramonbenitez4093]

CZ for the win

[@alfonsorj70]

The Sig P320 is a double action gun and it’s not hammer fired it’s a striker fired pistol with a 6.5 trigger pull..

[@salmonista1]

Hola

[@aslanbosnakoglu8240]

cz does NOT have a beautiful single action trigger. beretta does. and if you dont wanna gun whose parts break get a beretta.

[@ggreloaded5269]

This comment is trash. I have 20 year old CZ’s with zero part breakage and they have been heavily used.

[@thorshammer5134]

That’s why the cz is nato certified and the beretta isn’t .

[@buddy9577]

BULLSHIT. CZ IS A GREAT GUN. BERETTA IS TRASH.