CZ P-01 VS. P-01 OMEGA: PROS & CONS

[@ATeamReilly]

After owing Glock, Sig, Kimber, Ruger, FN, and finally CZ, CZ is the clear winner hands down. My first CZ was the much anticipated P10C. The first version had a few issues but version 2 perfect. I was hooked, and sold all my handguns and began the CZ path. 2 years ago at my local gun show, i held the P01 Omega... It was made for my hand, perfect fit. 2 issues, not optic ready, and the 10+ lb DA pull was terrible, but i bought it already under a love hate relationship. I watched a video for the Mcarbo spring kit. It was only $36 plus install. Compared to cajun price and timeframe i thought i would try it. Local gunsmith charged me $75 plus the $36 to buy it and had it in hand in 3 days. For $111 it was transformed into a different gun. 6-6.4lb DA and 2.5lb SA. Buying a separate side directly from CZ to have optics milled so i have both. Even with irons, and I've been running optics on all my guns for the last 3 years, this P01 with irons is the best of all my CZs, honestly best shooting gun I've ever owned after the spring kit, 1000rnds, and polished up. And to top it off, these guns have run the Nato trials with 7 stoppages in 15,000 rnds! Yes that's correct, 15,000 rnds with only 7 failures. I trust that along with the military design, proven track record, and stellar performance for a gun costing only $650 retail before any work. Optics milling $300, spring kit $111, optic $300 holosun. For under $1500 you've got an incredibly reliable proven accurate great shooting handgun. My daily edc

[@Thefringefitnessproject]

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[@speccivilian]

I appreciate you noticing that! Honestly that’s one reason I truly started my KZbin years ago. I’m a real gunsmith now so I enjoy sharing this content with my people so we can stay progressive. Fun fact: That’s my song in the background lol

[@Thefringefitnessproject]

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[@Thefringefitnessproject]

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[@Thefringefitnessproject]

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[@speccivilian]

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[@Eldracm666]

I love my P-01 omega. Excellent carry gun.

[@johnwick1289]

Nice video. Purchased a PCR recently, and might add the P-01 down the road. Your video helped explained the difference between the Omega vs 01.

[@rodanone4895]

PCR is one of my favorites. i have all three p01, p01 omega, and PCR. PCR is my favorite hands down with the Omega being my least favorite. all great however IMO

[@stopplayin7022]

I own berettas, and sigs. I absolutely love my CZs the most. So far I own the p09, p10f and recently bought the omega p01. It’s my daily conceal piece. Love it!! Maybe going for the shadow 2 next. CZs are the shit and will put them up against anything!!

[@speccivilian]

Absolutely! I know you’re gonna get down with that Shadow 2 though, that gun is next level! Berettas are a solid DA/SA too. If CZs weren’t so damn dope I’d definitely run more Berettas trials lol

[@michaelkeselman]

Great comparison. Now you gotta do one with these and the Shadow 2 Compact!

[@Mortalrigger]

I own a few Czech pistols, including a 75 BD, a 75 Omega, & a RAMI, and I love all of them. The P-01 system is the next one I'm looking at getting into. Gotta say, I'm pretty familiar with these pistols, and I still find your video insightful and entertaining. Thanks 👍

[@tomarmstrong4761]

My EDC has evolved from a P10S to a P10C to a P07, and the latter is the first one I was really okay with carrying with one in the chamber (DA/SA triggers rock, y'all!). For some reason, though, I wanted to try the 75-style trigger guard with a holster I found laying around, and tried the P-01 and P-01 Omega alongside the PCR. Since I already had some familiarity with the Omega trigger system (it's used in the P07 and P09 I already have), and wasn't as happy with the decocker lever as I would like to be, I bought the PCR. One of the differences between the P01 and the PCR is that the latter has no rail under the dust guard, so mounting a weapon light isn't an option. I like the sights on my PCR better than what was on the P01 at the gun store that day. My decision came down to small ergonomic differences, because I know that any of the CZ compacts is going to shoot better than I can. "It hits where it's pointed, all I have to do is learn to point it at what I want to hit!"

[@speccivilian]

All of P01 variants like the PCR, D Compact, and OG P01 have the same grip so I know how you feel when making that decision. Solid choice! The PCR is one of my favorites but I’ve done some gunsmithing on that original seat cage and it’s such a hassle lol not too bad if you’re used to it but it can be a pain. The omega system is just soooo much simpler which is why I lean that way and which is why it’s silly they discontinued those models. I would appreciate the tactical decocker I had on my OG P01 on the Omega model but I figured out how to at least tune the decocker to feel a bit smoother. I honestly would’ve loved a PCR Omega but we probably won’t get that lol

[@larrylarry5300]

Enjoyed your video! Love CZ's.

[@lurtiskoe]

great review. seeing the og p01s for just under 600 lately. i really need to pick one up.

[@lagercan4223]

Very informative. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. We've gotta get you a microphone for "off the mat"!

[@speccivilian]

Appreciate the feedback! Glad you could find it useful and I’ll work on the mic for you big dawg. Thanks for watching!

[@MrDilarius]

The only guy I actually enjoyed listening to 🎉

[@robmontgomery6226]

Another great review...

[@steveturner9597]

Great reviews.

[@speccivilian]

Much appreciated and thanks for watching!

[@SigAXG320]

I'm sorry, but I don't think you're right about the difference with the internals and the ability the modify each gun. If you speak to anyone at CZ customs or Cajun gun works, they will tell you the exact opposite: namely, that working on the p-01 allows them to do far more (for example, smooth out the trigger in DA) compared to what they can do on the Omega model. I know this first hand by having CZ customs work on my p01 omega, and when it got it back, the DA on the trigger still had some stacking. In the regular p01, there was far more they could have done to smooth it out. When I called cajun gun works, they told me the same: that if given the choice, get the regular p-01, as there is far more they can do to customize it. Having said all of that, I actually liked the omega trigger and prefer the decocker location.

[@speccivilian]

Thanks for watching and I appreciate your feedback! I believe you just explained that I was right though my man. In the video I explain that most people should get the Omega because it's more simple to modify not that you can do more make it better or smoother. In the video I explained that the regular P01 is more intricate thus should be left to the people who have a bit of CZ expertise because of the fact that it is so much more to do to make the trigger smoother, shorter, and even more crisp. That is why the internals makes the biggest difference because the internals dictate how much you can modify each trigger my man. I agree that the omega trigger and decocker placement is solid for the setup. More over that it doubles as safety

[@guyking1]

Beaitiful guns. Which of the two is a better and more reliable gun, the standard P-01 or the P-01 Omega? Which one do you prefer and which would you get if you had to pick only one of the two? Thanks!

[@CoolKid-mg9bo]

Preciate you for doing this video helped me understand the difference.

[@BigD15]

Dope comparison brother! Subbed keep up the good work

[@patricksmith7574]

Good video, thank you.

[@speccivilian]

Much appreciated and thanks for watching!

[@patricksmith7574]

Roger that.

[@HighCappa45]

Another awesome video👍🏼👍🏼What hammer are you running on the regular P01?

[@speccivilian]

Thanks for watching! Running the CGW race hammer on the OG P01

[@Joshua.M.S.]

funny thing with the P01 omega. those rubber bottom mags that originally came with it also have a 14rnd capacity... I spent ages trying to find more of them because all i could find were the 15rnd plastic bottoms and i didnt realize it would fit. so the old rubber bottoms in the omega were also 14rnd instead of 15.

[@speccivilian]

Yesssir! My OG rubber mags definitely fit. Most models now come with the mecgar style mags but having 75 mags on hand as it is always a solid since the P01 can run ‘em all lol

[@gl0bal7474]

great review

[@1jodlar]

Which one would you pick if you had to have just one. Also tell me if you can change reset on Omega to be shorter. Tnx🤘

[@DookeyRidr]

Curious, who did the NP3 for you? Looks great!

[@speccivilian]

Much appreciated and great question! I got the NP3 done a few years back when CGW still offered the finish. Now it’s some titanium-chromium type stuff so it’s hard to find but it made the slide so buttery. Thanks for watching!

[@anthonyglaser929]

I have a P01 now, and I'm watching for an Omega if I can find one.

[@007NunyaBizNess]

Good job! very informative.

[@nathansmith9332]

Great review! Much appreciated. What went into your decision to Cajunize the traditional p01 but not the Omega? Just haven't gotten around to doing it yet, or the Omega trigger is good enough as is?

[@speccivilian]

Just hadn’t gotten around to it yet honestly. I knew I was going to upgrade my Omega but I knew I wanted to have a different approach thus the release of the Omega video I just dropped. Now that I’ve gotten it all done it’s much better than my OG P-01 but the trigger took wayyyyy more attention to really get it anywhere close to as clean as the OG P-01

[@nathansmith9332]

@@speccivilian So you're basically saying once everything is done, the Cajunized Omega trigger is better than Cajunized OG P-01 trigger?

[@speccivilian]

Yesssir, that’s exactly what I’m saying. At least in my experience with doing both of them myself, I can appreciate what I get out of my Omega more.

[@nathansmith9332]

@@speccivilian cool, thanks!

[@nlmaster9811]

Omega is king

[@PitbullSoco]

Only if you're going to swap between safety and decocker. Otherwise, the standard decocker model wins hands down. Better trigger and decocker ergos much better pushing down and back rather than down and forward

[@Angelofct]

I'm looking for my first CZ. Not sure which to get yet.

[@nateschlegel8448]

I have several CZs. Love the DA/SA actions. Shadow 2, Shadow (original), PCR, P-01, P-01 Omega, P-10C (striker fired, I know), TS2 Racing Green. Going to Cajunize everything except the TS2

[@speccivilian]

Dope! You have a solid collection. DA/SA guns are fire to me! The TS2 Green is sweet, just wish it was an optic ready long range pistol so I have the option for a red dot. Of course, it can be milled but then you might have to run a proprietary plate and lose the irons depending on who does the service. I'd still want to run the irons for target training though. CZ Custom does a phenomenal job if you're ever considering a red dot system that allows for both irons and optics on the TS2.

[@davidwendlandt-d1x]

What and where did you get the slide for the OG PO-1? looks right!

[@speccivilian]

Much appreciated and great question! I had my OG slide NP3 coated when CGW still offered NP3 instead of chromium. Looks hella dope in person plus it made the action super slick. Definitely wish they still did the same coat. Thanks for watching!

[@rodanone4895]

my preference is non omega. get a PCR too! you won't regret it. the CZ metal compacts are all really good. my preference. now for the range. get a shadow 2. if you took all my guns away the shadow 2 OR would be my first re-buy. a little pricey. worth more than its cost.

[@Danny19551]

Good review where did you get your slide done on your P-01 ? Looks great I like that

[@speccivilian]

Much appreciated! I got the slide finish done through Cajun Gun Works back when they offered NP3 finishes

[@deekay270]

Awesome vid! I love my omega but I can’t decock it anymore. Very small little MIM’d piece called decocker cam that rides the bar broke in half. Frustrating because I haven’t been able to get that little piece anywhere. Looks like Cz sells a very similar piece for the RAMI but not P01. Only thing for the P01 I see is to just buy the entire decocker assembly but it’s been out of stock forever now. Hey at least I can still shoot it lol

[@deekay270]

Actually it was the “decocking lever cam” for the p07/p09.

[@allAmerican316]

I bought an Omega, but the stock trigger pull is garbage. How was your experience with the Cajun process? Everyone speaks highly of them. Thought?

[@speccivilian]

Facts! The stock trigger pull is butt to me. Since you have the omega the Cajun trigger job would be easy if you really wanted to do it yourself. It’s like 7 steps and it’s over. I buy parts in pieces though because I don’t always need the whole package to make the gun better. If you do it yourself then tuning reset, preset, roller, and sear spring will be the main things you’ll mess with to get the trigger just right. If you send it off, once you get it back you’ll be hype for sure

[@fopsight]

Omega is ambidextrous, and option-able de-cocker or safety. Don’t believed you explained or had shown that fact. 😊

[@speccivilian]

Definitely didn’t do a swap on camera because KZbin gets weird about breaking down guns lol

[@treywest2137]

super good vid

[@stefanfful]

Love them CZ's. Nice gear bud.

[@speccivilian]

Appreciate you! European guns are like foreign cars. Perform well and aesthetically pleasing, especially CZ's. Thanks for watching!

[@WettDoggTV]

So this is an Omega vs a Cajun Gunworks P01

[@ChristianFidanza-t1j]

Are the frames the same material? Both aluminum frame/steel slide?

[@speccivilian]

Great question! The frames are the same material but you can find classic P-01 and n steel frame which offers you so much tuning performance which is dope. Most models folks find now are just aluminum. Thanks for watching!

[@eddieperez5079]

Hi u doing bro!just stoping by to ask where u find the trigicom sights for the p01?

[@ResplendentRaider]

Just got my first CZ today (P-01) and it fits nice in hand. Love the fact that it’s a hammered fired pistol, and its NATO approved which says alot about reliability. Couple of gripes, lets start with slide. Its slim as hell, and thats a con imo. It does make up for it with its deep slide serrations, I can get a good grip. Second is the issues with dry firing? I watched many videos with people saying the roll pins break easily? They said the pins should be replaced but which ones? And does cajun gun works have them? I’m excited to put it through its paces but it has some stiff competition..being my HK P30😎

Will non omega rear sights fit the omega?

[@speccivilian]

Great question! They actually will. The rear dovetail is exactly the same. It’s only the internals that really differ. Everything else for the most part is compatible. Thanks for watching!

[@ojh7025]

Beautiful pair of CZs! Where do you get the Np3 coated slide?

[@speccivilian]

Appreciate that! I was able to get the NP3 finish a few years back when CGW still offered the service

[@tri3pleagent]

Great video, my guy. Love my P-01...sexiest pistol on the planet. Have you seen the new Shadow 2 Compact OR?

[@speccivilian]

Out the box video coming soon actually lol gotta love a compact CZ

[@clairevoyant9864]

I just got the Omega. I like it a lot, however, the only thing I don't like is I constantly get my finger pinched between the trigger and the frame.

[@speccivilian]

Great choice! If you find yourself getting pinched from shooting with your trigger finger through the trigger guard I would suggest shooting with the pad of your finger instead. Should solve the problem and offer a straighter trigger pull.

[@ATeamReilly]

That was an issue the first 200 or so rounds, then i found my trigger placement sweet spot.

[@xbyrxlyr]

If you could purchase a NIB Omega, would you?

[@speccivilian]

Great question! It all depends on the price. I know they’re discontinued so people are likely to get over in price but for the right dollar, potentially yes lol Thanks watching!

[@xbyrxlyr]

They magazines are otherwise interchangeable, correct?

[@speccivilian]

Good question! You are correct. The mags are 100% interchangeable and compatibility with full size 75 mags. Thanks for watching!

[@BossHugo84]

On the Omega when you going to change it to Safety do I need to buy extra parts or do they come in the box ?

[@tri3pleagent]

Everything is in the box.

[@haank5053]

Comes in the box, could be changed in 3mins at home --- both options are workable and confuse me a lot, at the time I keep manual safety but can change to decocker at any moment. The level of freedom is just sublime --- Omega all the way

[@davidgolden1647]

Hello, Love the review man👊🏽🙌🏽👊🏽 I was going to buy a WCB SXF9 but found both, CZ LE Omega and 75 P01 compact with all the upgrades built by CZC. All the Pins/springs, rebuilt trig’s, short reset, SS guide rods, both decocker set ups, tritium sights in OD green, etc. . $1499 for Omega w/red dot slide cut and the 75 p01 for $1999 w/H 407c red dot included. Is that a deal or too much $$$. And can this compare in shoot-ability to a WCB 2011 in your opinion? And yes I know, two very different tools.

[@speccivilian]

Great question! I believe less that $1500 for an Optic Ready CZ 75 B or P01 Omega is a deal but beyond that I don’t believe you’re adding to performance over just aesthetics, ya know. Typically when I do jobs, I upgrade specifics parts for performance first before aesthetics that way you can game the truly performance without wanting it to be something that it’s not because it looks too good. Now, honestly I’ve never got my hands on WCB 2011 so I couldn’t give you a fair comparison on that one, but what I will say is that I have a C2 and it’s the right upgrades definitely bring it up to par. Optic or not. Hope that helps my guy!

[@davidgolden1647]

@@speccivilian Thank you! Does your C2 feel or shoot better than your upgraded P0-1? That was also an option I was considering.

[@speccivilian]

@@davidgolden1647 funny enough I got that comparison coming soon so we’ll find out together

[@davidgolden1647]

@@speccivilian Can’t wait!

[@thecheapshot1065]

Started with my first 9mm cz p10c when I got my concealed carry licence (Michigan). I sold it and went Sig p365 the day my gun store got its first create of P365xls and I knew walking out of the store I should go back but I didnt. After 2-3 years of carrying in much more comfortable and looking for a carry/home defense 9mm primary carry though and I'm getting a cz75. Currently they offer 75compact, 75 PCR Recover and P01. I'm thinking PCR because my thoughts about mounted lights has changed and that seems to be the major difference is a light rail.

[@speccivilian]

The P10C is a solid striker fired gun honestly. I picked one up myself because it has a lot to offer folks. I love all the CZ 75 Compact models though because the grip just fits like a glove and it allows for some dope tuning. The PCR has some of the coolest aesthetics tbh, it just giving up the option to mount anything. A solid set of night sights could works though: The p10c truly feels like the compact 75 models so regardless it should be easy to get used to

[@mannym.4588]

it all depends if you want a civilian pistol or a military certified pistol P-01(designed in 2001, NATO-approved in 2003) LE and Military duty...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.

[@speccivilian]

I appreciate the breakdown! Couldn’t have said it better myself lol

[@badfinger4621]

Glocks and Beretta 92's passed the same tests. Just don't have the NSN number on them. How do you think they got to be US military issued and spec' ops weapons?

[@hobdns5933]

Boss I also got a p01 , but I can't afford grips would you beable to give me one please

[@speccivilian]

Unfortunately, I wouldn’t be able to just give anyone anything. Everything that I own, I actually work hard for. If I come up on a discount code then I’m more than happy to help anyone save a couple dollars though for sure

[@hobdns5933]

@speccivilian respect

[@zeeg928]

Million dollar question If ish hit the fan or something and you could only take one which it the one that you grab and the one you give to a loved one ect?

[@speccivilian]

Great question! In reality if ish the fan then either one would be a viable option since they are pretty much the same gun and their would probably be no real time to make a choice. If for some reason I actually had time to choose then I would grab the P-01 and give my loved one the Omega since it’s more simple in functionality. Thanks for asking!

[@zeeg928]

Thanks for dropping this not only helpful and useful information its also very entertaining and interesting .. im definitely recommending your channel

[@longfastglass]

I’m sure it’s been addressed, but I twitch every time you grab those guns with your finger on the trigger. Holy smokes. You know your info, but dang!

[@speccivilian]

Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate your concern but I safety check any firearm before handling it. No need to worry, whether in person or online I always show clear to make sure things are safe before anything. Thanks for watching!

[@SimonChadband-il9bj]

I appreciate the content and the information provided as I am someone who is planning on acquiring a CZ in the near future, but young man, it needs to be said. Your trigger discipline is non existent. I understand the parts where you demonstrate the breaks in the trigger to show the difference, but other than that I was cringing the entire video watching you pick up those guns and putting your finger right in the trigger. I sincerely hope for your safely and the safely of those around you that you develop safer habits when it comes to handling firearms, that’s how negligent discharges happen. Be safe. Again, thanks for the information.

[@Bryan-uw1ny]

If the gun is cleared and empty, who gives a shit.

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[@speccivilian]

Appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

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[@AdrenalineTheory]

Omega def didnt age well. No longer offered and limited an already small aftermarket parts list.

[@speccivilian]

The P01 omega is no longer offered as it's discontinued but all other omega models such as the 75B, P07, and P09 are plenty available. Aftermarket's actually not too bad but it depends on what you're trying to make the pistol. It's not a Glock by any means so its not going to be as easy but if you know the parts needed for a fine tune and flashy accessories then there are plenty of options.

[@jameslyons6655]

I keep my guns mostly stock so not really an issue.

[@Sirgromulus]

Some owners of the P01 Omega reported issues with the decocker "walking" out. This doesn't seem to be an issue with the P07 and P09. Perhaps this was one of the reasons why they discontinued most of the metal hammer fired Omega models. The standard P01 has greater potential when modified as well. I personally like the standard model better, especially the decocker location. Also, current production P01 models come with 15rnd magazines.

[@doggmansnapperdude3405]

Wow no dude the decoker on the omega is on the right side ya do not have to ride the hammer

[@watchingthecrazyworld7761]

My CZ P01 Omega is a useless P.O.S and i will never be comfortable carrying it. After researching the issues I have learned that issues are way too common. If you're considering this gun for an EDC I would suggest anything but this.

[@speccivilian]

What issues did you have? You didn’t mention it.

[@watchingthecrazyworld7761]

@speccivilian The slide locks, it has feed issues. Just a bummer of a deal. I expected better. I did not use reloads, and it failed the 2nd time I shot. It is 100% factory, I never dry fired it. It's less than a year old and has a 5 yr warranty. Hopefully they will take care of it. So, I'm shooting and about the 5th round the slide locks about half way back. This occurs at least once per mag. The feed issue its as if the ammo isn't seating well. But these are 2 separate issues.

[@nlmaster9811]

Carry mine everyday and will continue to do so. Currently at about 2500 rounds and not a single failure of any kind.

[@TheJennflip]

Love my po1 omega and 75b omega---make a stand with a wood piece that fits partially in the mag well at about a 10 degree or so angle---so it will hold the frame horizontal to work on---as it takes 3 or 4 hands to work on these!!!