Sig P229 vs CZ 75D (M11 A1 vs PCR) - The Best Old School Carry Options?

Sig’s P229 (M11 A1) vs CZ 75D (PCR) - the best old school carry guns? Metal frame, hammer fire, no optics and no pick rail.
Close up look at similarities and differences and side by side shooting comparison.
Which is your favorite - and what guns (metal, da/sa, carry) have I left off the list?
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[@lowellmiller4736]

I carried the Sig Sauer P226 (in .40S&W) while I was a police officer, and enjoyed the gun so much I looked for any opportunity to shoot it. I now own a CZ 75D in 9mm, and it feels very familiar in my hands. I would love to have a Sig of my own, and may one day. But until then, the CZ is a wonderful substitute.

[@dinosoarmotorsports]

Springfield's newer SA-35 is worth a look...retro like that M11. I picked up my M11-A1 recently and just love, love, love it!

[@BeaudreauBell]

The muzzle rize from the PCR appeared to be more severe. Like you, I love them both! The P229 can easily be found used from 400-$600 and the SRT Kit for,

[@TheArkansasGunGuy]

Good catch!! It's probably all in my head!!! Thank you for watching!!

[@Inkushu]

Where are you seeing a 9mm 229 for that price? Or is it just .40 caliber?

[@BeaudreauBell]

Looks like my reply was deleted, I pointed you directly to an nice one, it sold $580!

[@BeaudreauBell]

@@InkushuThere a Sig Sauer P229 Compact Elite 9mm Pistol W/ 6 Magazines (2-17 & 4-15) ending in about 5 1/2 hours right now at 450, reserve not met.

[@BeaudreauBell]

@@InkushuAlso a SIG SAUER P229 M11-A1 9MM at 565, no reserve ending in 6 1/2 hours.

[@brudy6021]

If you get the chance check out the Bersa TPR9C. I wasn’t planning on buying this gun but the opportunity to pick it up came along so I grabbed it. I wanted something inexpensive as a backup in case my P30SK ever went out of service. Glad I picked it up. For an all metal budget handgun, this thing really impressed me. It is built like a tank, I have had no issues with reliability or accuracy, and the trigger reset is as good if not better than the Sig. I would consider it a great option especially if your budget doesn’t accommodate Sig$$. Thanks again for another great video.

[@TheArkansasGunGuy]

You are not the first person to tell me about Bersa. I definitely need to check them out!!! Thanks for the heads up and for watching!!!

[@stewbez]

any of the "Old School" Smith and Wesson 59 ,69 series pistols , Metal or aluminum DA/SA Hammer fired Pistols ..... Great carry options !!

[@dashcammer4322]

I have both a square and round trigger guard all-steel 5906 pistols. Round is WAY easier to find holsters to fit. Square is better for face punching with the trigger guard.

[@dinosoarmotorsports]

@@dashcammer4322 I picked up a 31-year old S&W 915...absolutely love it!

[@douglashill6575]

M11 is a military designation. Phosphate coating on internals etc

[@user-xy6zz7mx8o]

I own a 228 and also have a PX4 full size. I’m going to try them both out on the same trip so I can determine which one I shoot the best. Both of them are factory with no enhancements.

[@myceliummobb]

Cz will cut your hands up idk why but they have more of an edge on em than your pocket knife but i guess doubling as an edged weapon could be considered a plus. Sig M11a1 is my edc and coming from a glock 30 i credit the m11 for breaking my 45acp bias most 9mm have a crazy snappy recoil pattern for my medium to small sized hands and make it hard for me to land quick follow ups but idk what it is about m11 it is butter smooth recoil wise and paired with that trigger i have never felt as confident in my aim as i do now. 10/10 reccomend m11 for smaller hands.

[@eclipsegst9419]

I quite like my Girsan P35 PI, a Turkish Hi Power in Detective size. I think it would also be in the running here and mine cost 500 for the most basic model with steel frame, basic sights, no pic rail. They also offer models with various levels of modernization, with Detective or normal length barrels, and LW models with alloy frame.

[@frankbutta9344]

I had Sig 226/229 pistols, but I’m all in with CZ 75 and P-01 pistols. Cajun Gun Works sells a great fiber optic front sight that makes a world of difference over the stock one.

[@StevenSmith-pt8rz]

Cajun gun works does a lot of different parts for the CZ. You might want to check with them. They might have a short reset trigger setup for your pcr.

[@tsomers01]

Wow! The recoil on the CZ seemed a bit sharper. Definitely more muzzle rise.

[@rjo8500]

Sig for the win. Better than both would be a real deal WG P228. But unfortunately that level of quality is too expensive to produce today nor do steel guns, especially in DA/SA, have enough demand. For some roles I particularly favor them.

[@douglashill6575]

D stands for decocker

[@michaelcraft5573]

Great video. You said the CZ shoots a bit flatter. which compact is “snappier”?

[@TheArkansasGunGuy]

I wouldn't say either one is really that snappy - the metal frames/weight help with that. My P365 with polymer frame is definitely snappier - but again, not in a way that's hard to shoot. i have a very light weight carry 1911 that shoots 45acp -THAT thing is snappy!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!!!!

[@RepentorPerish77]

I've taken a liking to metal frame guns. I now have the P01 Omega from CZ's custom shop, the AXG Scorpion, Sig Emperor Scorpion 1911, and the Walther Q4 SF. All are fantastic options.. I edc the plastic 9mms but for home defense I'm going with one of those

[@spikejones-sz3qv]

buyer beware both good but the sig you will most like need to get the g2 grips as the grips are huge they suck and the cz 75d pcr you will need to replace the sights they suck, i own both and shoot them both regular

[@James-fl9bv]

How about a Sig 1911 compct?

[@BeaudreauBell]

Most 1911 Commander sized pistols are great shooters and easily carried, but some are uncomfortable carrying cocked and locked and you also give up round capacity. Then there are the 2011 styles available, usually a lot more money, but to each their own.

[@TheArkansasGunGuy]

good call - i actually have one of those (Sig 1911 CCC) - good idea for future video. THANKS FOR WATCHING!!

[@James-fl9bv]

@TheArkansasGunGuy I have both, the Sig 1911 Compact AND the CZ 75 D PCR. Swap out carrying them. Really can't make up my mind about which one is the best to carry. Guess I'll just have to keep on swapping them

[@dashcammer4322]

@@James-fl9bv Which one do you shoot best?

[@James-fl9bv]

I had a Sig P220. It was just a little too bulky and a little too heavy for an ever day carry. Good pistol for home defense