CZ SP-01 Manual Safety Range Review!! IT WILL DO!

[@bluej2k]

I found the SP-01 trigger quite nice right out of the box - in both DA and SA. In any case I've always preferred to adapt to my guns rather than modify them at great expense. The money saved on mods is then more efficiently used on ammo and practice. But... to each his own. There's a reason the mod kits are so plentiful. Evidently there's more of you than of me. Thanks for the video.

[@Politicallyhomeless957]

Really enjoyed this content. I just picked up my SP-01 and it came with fiber optic front sight from the factory. Love CZ. Already had a P-01 that I use for CCW. This new one I’m using for action pistol and comps. Thanks 🙏

[@82luft49]

I throughly enjoy your reviews. Straight to the point, no bs. I own the 75B SA. Simply unbeatable. What a sweet trigger in single action. No work needed whatsoever. I'm bidding right now (Gun Broker) on the SP-01 manual safety. Auction ends tomorrow. Wish me luck.

[@vulgarhyena9616]

82 Luft- I also have the SA model, and it is honestly my favorite pistol, I know this gun is accurate, but I think it also helps the pointability and the weight because I shoot this gun much more accurately than my others. I am very happy I was able to buy this pistol when I did, I guess CZ has discontinued the SA model...

[@TheExplosiveGuy]

I recently rodded my SP-01 Competition out to the gills, I polished every single mating surface from the slide rails and feed ramp down to pin holes and spring guides, _everything_ got polished, then I shimmed the sear cage to eliminate any rearward movement (it's apparently pretty normal for stock 75's to have a slight gap between the frame and sear cage, but when you're installing CGW parts it becomes a noticeable problem) once the trigger hits the wall, without the shims it was very springy but now it's very crisp and tight. It isn't noticeable until you install a Cajun Gun Works or other quality trigger kit, which I also put in, I went with the CGW standard package instead of the pro package since I've converted my gun to SAO. I polished those components too, and did a little bit of final fitting with a diamond hone and polishing stick on the race hammer hooks and the adjustable sear. I used the 11.5# hammer spring which has brought the trigger pull weight down to around 1.8 pounds, and on top of all that I removed the firing pin block and cut the leg off the lifter arm so it can't interfere with the trigger bar. Doing so has brought the reset distance from about .220" thousandths down to .060" thousandths, the trigger barely has to move before it resets and it stops the moment it fires, thanks to the adjustable straight SAO trigger I put in. I also installed a DPM Systems recoil buffer guide rod and CZ brand frame buffer, and also have a six ounce tungsten weight with a silicone buffer spring attached to the pic rail. Between the already hefty weight of the gun, the extremely light and crisp trigger pull and reset, the DPM recoil buffer, and the tungsten weight+buffer unit, this thing shoots better than any stock Shadow 2 or TSO out there, though since it is modified it can't compete in some competitions. Which is OK because I don't go to competitions lol. At this point I kind of wish I had just waited and bought a TSO or Shadow 2, I've sunk $2000 into this gun now and could have gotten most of the things I did to mine stock, but ohh well, I'm deeply in love with my SP-01 now and don't regret a thing🤣. A threaded barrel, compensator and aluminum extended magwells are next on the list, time to bust out some _more_ cash lol...

[@jeffreywoods3544]

Flat single action trigger from CZ Custom $40, install by local gunsmith $35. Sweet, sweet shooter. Love this gun.

[@joewalker6931]

I’m thinking about doing this. Do you still recommend this? Thanks

[@937-b3o]

For me, the best production all metal pistol in the market period and for only $620...unbeatable.The recoil doesn't exist, it is a natural pointer and you can easily shoot it with one hand. I can't think of a better gun to have in a dangerous situation, when panic takes over and all the training goes out the window. It's on my night stand without the safety on double action mode. The trigger it's only ok but as a home defense pistol it is just outstanding.

[@turk5832]

Yeah, I agree 100%% I've had mine for 12 years now, put 70,000 rounds through it an still shoots like a champ! Love this gun!!!

[@IR-xy3ij]

@@turk5832 Does the rifling still exist at this point?

[@turk5832]

@@IR-xy3ij there's no longer any rifling because the barrel broke in half about 2 months ago!! I actually had closer to 100,000 rounds through. The owner of the range said he never saw that before. I ordered a new barrel from CZ for about $150 and it shoots great! Maybe I can get another 100 grand out of it!

[@rygamer]

749.99 today

[@rygamer]

@therealrocknrollla wow!

[@dabawla]

This was my first Cz and it's still my nightstand gun. I've lost count of all the Czs I have now.

[@budredden818]

john jones do you have the shadow 2 and if so is it far above the spo1?

[@Actuary1776]

Just an FYI...if your going to lower the hammer with your fingers let go of the trigger just as soon as the sear is released. That way if it does slip the firing pin block is engaged and there is no bang.

[@fredstr70]

Good review. If you not have to start your first double action shot from the hammer completly down to the firing pin ( for example, according to spicific competition rules ), it better to start from half cocked position ( the trigger pull is shorter ). It's the more safety way to carry the pistol - the hammer is stopted from hitting the firing pin till the trigger is pulled . That's the thammer stop safety 🙂

[@jamespatrick1548]

I'm getting one next week. I can't wait. Well, ...I'll have to wait another ten days, but, you know what I mean.

[@ProjectArms4719]

James Patrick be sure to let us know what the ergonomics is like on this bad boy

[@gabe321]

How much did you pay?

[@jasoncot777]

Excellent lighting. Makes a great video. Well done. Thanks

[@turk5832]

I've had my CZ 75 SP01 for 12 years now and put around 70,000 plus rounds through it. I can count the misfeeds on one hand. Since purchase, I've only replaced the recoil spring, slide stop and ejector most recently one time. Cajun Gunworks has a great fiber optic set with a black rear and front sight fiber optic. For IDPA competition, the beveled mag well makes mag exchanges smooth as silk. Great ergonomics, contoured to fit your hand like a glove. Rails on the inside provides tight lockup and accuracy. The pic rail provides a little extra weight up front that reduces muzzle flip which allows for an accurate follow up acquisition shot right on target. Hands down the best pistol ever manufactured! Sorry Glock and 1911 boys! I own and shoot both those pistols too btw!

[@michaeldanchez9530]

How is it three years later ??

[@PopsQuest]

It's a awesome pistol....I took a shot of whiskey every time you said "Stand by" I am so fucking hammered right now.... Buy the Shadow 2

[@scroadkill3460]

hmmm... I got to try this. does scotch count? I like the sp01 for practical reasons.. s2 wins for uspsa out of the box.

[@KeanonGilliamSlang369]

That is gun that started me buying CZ pistols. I still love the SP-01 and shoot it as much as my Shadow 2.

[@brianonthego]

Excellent job....you sure make that pistol appealing.....I think I may shoot mine again sometime. I was not even looking for a CZ when the gun counter guy handed it to me....I fell in love with that grip. The mecgar mags are all I use in mine...very reasonable.

[@LookingIntently]

I've watched a lot of CZ pistol videos. I need to get one! Thanks for the video.

[@xithappens]

...So? Did you get one?

[@charleyrider9775]

Good review. I too decided to save up for a Shadow 2 versus buying and modifying an SP-01.

[@kwalmere]

This was an great review. In the netherlands this gun will cost around 950 euro. But still i will buy this as my first gun.

[@bigpoppa6998]

Thanks for your advice. Got me a deal working

[@HarrysHolsters]

Try some isolation drills with your left hand. Don't grip the gun just hold it with the web of your hand leaving your hand loose and then pull the trigger incredibly slowly so the shot surprises you. It takes a while to get used to doing this but I think you'll like the results. Should have got the Shadow 2! haha. It's great seeing this. I need to take a couple of months and go DA/SA guns only.

[@jshaw1503]

I love your cz reviews kb

[@Big-Rig-Energy]

That's it I'm buying one....and just in time my ffl is having a black Friday sale.

[@turk5832]

I've had mine for 12 years now and put over 70k plus rounds through it. CZ has a list of parts that should be replaced after 20k rounds, (recoil spring every 5k). But in all that time, I've only had to replace the slide stop 3 times, the recoil spring twice and most recently, the ejector and trigger spring. As mentioned, this gun is a champ for competition. The front rail adds additional weight so your follow up acquisition shot is right on target, allowing me to rapid fire 18 rounds in a 3 inch group from 7 yards quite consistently. If you're doing IDPA competion shooting where you're dropping and reloading a mag, the mag well is smooth and contoured so the exchange is effortless. I own 16 different handguns and have shot dozens more over the years. Personally I can say unequivocally, the CZ 75 SP01 is the best handgun ever manufactured. Also, CZ USA provides the best customer service and technical support I've ever experienced. Apologies to all the Glock and 1911 fans out there!

[@wccrispy]

Kota, got something interesting for you to maybe try out and give your thoughts on. Moving a button mag release to the right side to be used similarly to a paddle mag release. This may be helpful for those who do not like re-adjusting their grip during mag changes. I've watched too may CZ videos recently because now I want to shoot one (or a clone.)

[@AviMus82]

Honestly, the safety version is my favorite for several reasons. 1 it’s ambidextrous, 2 you can carry it with the hammer back, 3 you can carry it decocked by manually lowering the hammer, 4 you can carry it hammer all the way down, 5 trigger is easier to work on vs the decocker. You get a lot more options with the safety than the deckcker model. I have the safety version. Same gun you have in this video. Also the shadow isn’t on California’s roster so we can’t get it here.

[@13noman1]

I really like CZ's. My frequent CCW is the P-02 (manual safety model), aluminum frame, easy carry, condition one option, GREAT SA trigger.

[@InSightFreedom]

Latest stop in the “good old days” tour.

[@jolujo5842]

CZ SP01 Safety version is my baby. Bought it years back for only $600.00. Best auto SA/DA pistol out of the box, i've every owned.

[@randomnamedudeokgoogle2255]

I love the smell of gun powder residue too! Nice vid, KB32!

[@daviddixon2209]

I've got one and love it. The only thing I don't like about it is the aggressively hooked trigger. I plan to swap it out with a flatter one. A roller trigger would be sweet.

[@hb9145]

Don't drop the hammer on a live round. That is why it has the half cocked position. Hold the hammer, push the trigger and take the hammer a little forward, let go of the trigger, take the hammer gently forward, and the hammer will stop half cocked.

[@RenzinatorStrength1961]

I picked up a brand new one today for $600.00. I now have 6 CZ pistols.

[@EMD_Ski]

What a great friggin review man...I subscribed, finally made up my mind on my next purchase, and resolved to practice more left hand shooting. 😂 Good stuff

[@Old_Sailor85]

For me, the grip on the SP-01 is more comfortable than the Shadow II. I like the high grip of the Shadow II, but that bump digs into my palm. The standard frame fits me much better. The one I picked up has a pretty good factory trigger, so I'm in no hurry to mess with it. Maybe later it will get a CGW Pro package. The slightly shorter barrel and lighter weight is a tradeoff with the Shadow II for the better grip, IMHO.

[@damacknificent151]

There was a waiting list back i 2016 in California for this gun. I have 3 different fire arms i want. This is one of them and the most expensive out of the bunch.

[@LionquestFitness]

Nice, nice and nice. Looks like something I might invest in on down the road.

[@suburbanhavoc4997]

Was thinking about either getting one of these or a P-09. Initially, I wanted the P-09, but after getting both in my hands in the shop, I NEED the SP-01. Better trigger, better ergos on the grip, and the action was very nice and smooth. The P-09 felt like a toy by comparison. It also felt a lot nicer than my Tristar C100(CZ75 compact clone). Reckon the Tristar's getting traded in.

[@kotaboy32]

Keep them both....lol. I have the Tristar C-100 and love it. Great pistol, but there's the CZ thing....................

[@juanitoelpistolero1343]

Best CZ video yet man 2️⃣🅰️🇺🇲🤝🏽

[@scottjernigan9676]

I am a huge CZ Fanboy even took a high polish 75 B and put a TS Czekmatte trigger SAO with the Full BRASS CZ Grips with Dawson sites and Cajun black Race trigger. Pumped it out and it turned out to be one hell of a long distance gun. 75 -100 yards because it is so heavy in back and just sits in hand. LOL

[@Larry-ds6ib]

Getting mine home in 2 weeks! (California)

[@horserider422]

Just bought mine love it

[@MrJjlop]

just bought one yesterday. I loved this video

[@stevenfinfrock1136]

I just bought mine today

[@Lordofwar2006]

Did you ever make the rest of this series ? 🤔 about the upgrades

[@redplemons8084]

Are you in NC? I am in Butner. I love the CZ. I have a B model. Really looking at the SP01

[@christopherjohnson2171]

I also bought an SP-01 safety model thinking I'd upgrade it as I went along. However, after it was already on the way to me I said the hell with it and ordered a Shadow 2 because of the same reasons---it just seemed crazy to drop 600 bucks on a 600 dollar gun.

[@REBELSCL]

If you just change the trigger to SAO, it can be done for roughly $40 if you do it yourself or likely less than $100 if you take it with the SAO trigger to a decent gunsmith. Why would you leave it DA/SA?

[@michaeldanchez9530]

For self defense carry

[@keithgregory7937]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

[@KindredGh0st]

Hey Kota, long time viewer first time poster. Just wanted to say thank you for pronuncing ambidextrous properly. Shit drives me nuts sometimes.

[@kotaboy32]

Lol, we aim to please

[@hzanskigaming165]

How does this fare against the CZ 75 SP-01 shadow?

[@Rocketman9mm]

8:00 i'd have been worried about nailing my phone with that setup lol.

[@82luft49]

I won the SP-01 B auction on Gun Broker! This excellent review (I watched it a week ago) helped me make up my mind. Thanks, Kotaboy. By the way, what outfit in the 82 Duce were you in? I was in the 504th. para recon platoon.

[@cymanca]

This pistol makes me a whole lot better shooter than I am. I don’t like to modify my guns because my nature is a group of engineers and millions of dollars of research are just a bit smarter than me. However after trying out a Cajun Gun Works Pro Package I just couldn’t resist converting my gun and my vow and WOW.

[@IY6C]

Good video buddy

[@Parawebb1]

KB32, I know you shoot better than that; everybody can have an off day. Just right it off to that , Brother! Ha, ha. I'm gearing up to put a suppressor on one of the -09's. Wanting to make that happen by next year at this time. Keep up the good work... Freedom isn't Free. AIRBORNE!

[@pfrancis7483]

"Mmmm, love that smell." Laughing too damn loud. """/

[@scottjernigan9676]

Cajunize it brother!!!

[@crazy_wb]

The barrel on the sp01 manual safety is 4.6 inches not 4.8

[@live4wild968]

Nice CZ , Shadow2 is amazing

[@scottjernigan9676]

It's Crazy once I cajunized my SP01 it is so close to my Shadow I did not buy the 2. Do like the Phantom for Farm

[@marlowepaalan2920]

Since I can’t buy a shadow in California. I was wondering if this can be tune on par with a shadow sp01 version? Thanks

[@BigJohnsonGG]

#CZLIFE Indeed, Happy Thanksgiving! Lok Grips palm swells shape are just like the factory ones.Carry On

[@scottf.3808]

Nice pistol as I don't care for the shape of that trigger either as I dig the flat faced triggers....Good stuff...

[@311hitwall]

I was looking at the tactical version but some people say the decocker version has even worse trigger.

[@FunWithGuns]

The decocker adds a tiny bit more resistance (weight).

[@pinkiewerewolf]

In Cali we have to customize them out to bring them to competition level, unless a shooter is a LEO. Love my SP-01, running stock except for the thin CZ grips.

[@kotaboy32]

How you been PW?

[@jeffreyk8789]

Just picked one up Wednesday, waiting my 10 days out right now. Looked all over LA county for these and had to go out to Chino to find them. Even then they were running 800+. Finally tracked one down for 680 and instabought.

[@1320fastback]

@@jeffreyk8789 I've got 5 days left till I get mine here in San Diego.

[@ramonfamisan9571]

@1320fastback Got mine at Discount Gun Mart here in SD few days ago and it cost only $580

[@sublim3princ371]

*LENDS ITSELF*

[@Rocketman9mm]

I've got two of these. One I left factory condition, the other I tricked out with Cajun Gun Works parts since I can't get a shadow 2 in CA.

[@kittrainbow7]

One of the best pistol ever with the 1911/2011. Condition 1 for life. Firing pin safeties are terrible👎, a periodic trouble with wear and timing for reliability (heavy shooter). I think that the sports models are slightly better. Keep it simple. CZ75 rocks😎

[@rich4150]

Sweet looking pistol!

[@pressendforspanish]

Absolutely nothing wrong with factory SP01 trigger.

[@usernameisusername]

I guess to each their own. Mine hurts like hell after a couple hundred rounds. Not a fan of the extreme curve.

[@fernie-spec5134]

Excuse me, sir. I'm in need of your assistance. Would you be so kind as to provide me with a Duty holster with the TRL 1 HL light? I'm eager to order it for my CZSP01 model and I believe you are the right person to help me with that. Thank you for your time.

[@Armando1228]

Do you have the model of that CZ and is that an after-market Ambi safety that you put on there

[@minnesotanice369]

Kota Bro, what sights do you have on this now, i tried the EZ/D 940 from cajun, they suck the rear sight sticks out too far to the rear and get in way of the hammer. i would love to know what you're sporting on this bad boy now, thanks ~!

[@themarshallgunchannel4865]

Awesome gun ! I love mine

[@Cordova10-8]

Thank you for the review. This is my go to 9mm.

[@FunWithGuns]

Merry Christmas brotha! I'm trying to find a cz75 with a polymer frame and external safety. Figured you would be a good person to ask. Any options?

[@Justashooter]

cz P07

[@FunWithGuns]

@@Justashooter thanks man, I was more wanting a cz75 but I may have to go that route 👍

[@UpinsmokeSmokey]

Man I wish they where still in the $600 price range now there like $780 now

[@Reloadingfromthehotpot]

Gotta love a good CZ

[@marcovingtsun1748]

What would you say between the P226 Tac Ops and the Sp01 (the one in your review or even the Tactical)? Thanks for your attention and the good material on your videos.

[@mikesmithers4321]

SPO1hands down and half the price.

[@marcovingtsun1748]

@@mikesmithers4321 thanks for your opinion. The price matter really is significant in a decision like this. But there is other aproachs to that too. Do you have (or had) the two pistols tô make up your opinion? I really would like to hear @Kotaboy 32 Tactical opinion about this matter.

[@mikesmithers4321]

@@marcovingtsun1748 There's tons of videos comparing the two, just type "cz vs p226" Yes, I have the CZ SP01 and my best friend has the P226, and I've shot his plenty of times and the CZ is clearly the winner

[@georgemhaylov7252]

@@marcovingtsun1748 I own both and the p226 is just a better gun. However, it was more difficult to master than the cz. New shooter will almost always score better with a cz 75 series gun. P226 is less forgiving when you make a mistake but this may be a good thing if you want to improve.

[@jonathanl2748]

Ok, so the question is: does one buy this gun and do the Cajun Pro Package OR just by the Shadow II and leave it alone????

[@kotaboy32]

Depends on what you're going to use it for. For competition, just get the shadow2, for a good reliable pistol SP01, for a real good gun, cajunize it

[@jonathanl2748]

Kotaboy32 Tactical Roger that.

[@angelocarroccio5621]

I love CZ's. I am debating between an sp 01 with a new sping kit from mcarbo, and sig legion. Any thoughts?

[@fredsalter1915]

I hate manual safeties. My trigger finger is my safety.

[@MarkDaniels1]

same here.

[@stevenharleysh]

Need one.

[@franksmith8210]

This guy's grip is killing me lol

[@ScottyM1959]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Kota

[@mistermasada1829]

Subscribed. Great review! I just bought one.

[@jefffleser7632]

Gotta love them Cz' s

[@timaebig2010]

Shadow 2...Shadow 2!!!!

[@JohnSmith-sl4iy]

What about the cz75sp 01sadow?

[@chinnrottchinn5237]

Helix Gunsmithing for that trigger job!

[@thelastcedar2008]

i don't like the slide and the field stripping.

[@TRprepper]

A CZ is hard to beat.

[@risablima7924]

nice shooting pistol

[@Johnny_Dj_Bravo]

Cz75 need to come with the SAFETY KEY LOCK as Taurus...

[@CoasterCoat]

No dude.....no. we arent a bunch of pussies. Be man...jesus

[@billpohlman803]

Excellent video but man is that thing a moose! Since I'm an old dinosaur and .45 guy, I love manual safeties like on my Turkish canik55 c100 compact cz75 upgrade. I hate decockers since I had a bad experience with a random vis 35 built by Nazi slaves-the same thing fired when the decocker was depressed!Lol Enjoy your videos..

[@PhilMRivers]

Nice gun

[@loganspartan9130]

haha laughing everytime you smell it. so weird but i get it haha

[@nicholasevans9627]

His reaction in the beginning with the first few shots was like "well shitt! D: "

[@CmaxArms]

Nice video...good job.....oh yeah..."Gobble, Gobble!"

[@Tundra4X4]

Thank you great review im trading in my glock for one of these. Your cz video is the best i watched so far