The CZ P01 - Best Compact Pistol Ever Made??

[@FlapjackKalanchoe]

I bought my P01, installed a CGW trigger job, and have put 4000 rounds through it with only 1 malfunction due to weird ammo that none of my guns liked. The trigger that was already the best of all my guns, is now the smoothest and fastest after 4000 rounds. Definitely an excellent firearm that has been more reliable than even my Glocks.

[@ATexCate]

Glad you’ve had a great experience with yours as well man! The more I shoot it, the more I love it!

[@loboloco866]

Great review thanks

[@dieselmutt8865]

The biggest problem with the P-01 is it's expensive. Not expensive to buy, expensive to feed because it eats ammo like Rosie O'Donnell in a Hershey candy store. It's one of the most fun guns I have to target shoot.

[@ATexCate]

Thats what i call a HAPPY problem! I compete with a Cajunized Shadow 2 and seem to have the same problem!

[@coreygraham860]

Can it handle hollow points? I heard CZs have problems with those.

[@ATexCate]

Absolutely can!

[@coreygraham860]

@@ATexCate Thx!

[@massiveaction6217]

Not Rosie Odonald 😮

[@RepentorPerish77]

Love my P01 Omega from CZ Custom Shop! Upgraded springs, pins, sights, guide rod, and cut for an RMR!! It just might become if I can only have one pistol

[@ATexCate]

I’m excited to do that myself! Going to do the full Cajun Kit like on my comp guns, and cut for an optic! Well worth putting some work into it, it’s a great firearm!

[@hardcore4476]

Where did you have it milled for red dot?

[@RepentorPerish77]

@@hardcore4476 it came that way from CZ.

[@hardcore4476]

@@RepentorPerish77 oh true beings it’s Cz custom shop gun. Gotcha! Love the name and couldn’t be more right! FJB!!!

[@soap5393]

LOL - yes FJB! @@hardcore4476

[@LVbibby]

P-01 just wins love it! I recommend the Shadow 2 Compact as well; same size and ergos with a better trigger action.

[@ATexCate]

I shoot S2 in competition so I can only imagine!

[@hardcore4476]

Can’t wait to pick up my S2C this weekend!

[@jbw503619]

Wish the compact had a decocker or at least a wider safety

[@soap5393]

Some say I only have one semi-auto handgun - and this is it! Nothing else needed!

[@ATexCate]

Hell yeah!

[@waaagh3203]

I'm similar, but I run the CZ 75 sp-01. I'm 6'5 and 250....so the size and weight don't bother me at all for conceal carry. But I also use it for my duty pistol.

[@thescavwithnothingtolose1224]

Every CZ sidearm I've owned has been unbelievably great. CZ is one of the best manf. in my opinion. Long history of combat proven firearms. I adamantly stand by that the only people who don't like CZ's just haven't fired a CZ.

[@ATexCate]

Agreed!!

[@Philmoscowitz]

I love my CZ P-01. Even though the sights suck, it's very pointable and easy to acquire the target, as long as the sun's shining outside. It's a great do-everything-gun. Incredibly reliable. Looking forward to Cajunizing the trigger and adding a fiber optic sight.

[@gabrielbz.]

P01 is my first gun, i’ve shot glocks, shields, p365, but the ergonomics of how it felt in my hand and how consistently i was able to shoot it compared to the others was why i purchased it.

[@ATexCate]

Exactly why I shoot primarily CZ75’s (Shadow 2/DWX, and now this P01 in carry league and IDPA) in competition as well! Ergonomics are Phenominal!

[@selfreliance1014]

lol grips are a must upgrade. Good choice! Cajun makes a lite spring kit for around $30 that makes the double action pull even smoother. They also offer a fiber optic front sight that will work with the stock rear sight for $40 Both are great

[@ATexCate]

I'll check it out! Definitely planning to do some Cajun work!

[@selfreliance1014]

@@ATexCate If you’re doing the work make sure you get the floating trigger pin also.

[@ATexCate]

Of course. I compete with fully cajunized shadow 2’s 👍🏼 floating pin is a must!

[@novaphoenix70]

I replaced my Glock 43X with a P-01. It’s night and day. And the G43X was properly modified for daily carry. A SCD (striker control device), shield arms 15 round mag, and a Trijicon RMRcc, and a super slick Kydex holster. Even with the SCD, I carried it strong side. Not having a striker fired gun pointed at my junk. No thanks. Bone stock, the P-01 is awesome. Looking for an edge, I shipped mine to Cajun Gun Works for their professional hand fitting and a barrel bushing. Now? It is simply amazing. 7# DA, 3# SA. Added a TLR-8a light / green laser combo along with a Southern Trapper leather holster and carry it AIWB. If I could only have one gun, this would be it.

[@ATexCate]

It’s a great choice!!

[@user-es8zp7wu2n]

One of my greatest regrets ever is selling my P01. It's so accurate. I want to get another and get it ported and cut for an optic, but I hear CZ is making all of their guns optics-ready soon. I might wait.

[@ATexCate]

Yeah it would be sweeeet if they dropped these optic ready… it’s 2023. Everything should be offered optics ready at this point in my bias opinion. I’m getting my sent off for it soon here

[@user-es8zp7wu2n]

@@ATexCate That will be cool. Wish they had ready-made slides you could trade for. I hate waiting LOL.

[@ATexCate]

that would be nice that for sure!@@user-es8zp7wu2n

[@hardcore4476]

@@ATexCateDecided who you’re going to use to do the milling?

[@user-es8zp7wu2n]

@@hardcore4476 I don't have the gun yet lol

[@ocoutdoors2355]

I rented a PCR at the range and enjoyed it so much that I ordered the P01 when I got home. It’s one of those that you can pick up and hit intuitively. Even Double Action is not hard to be accurate. Hoping for it to be my go-to-carry piece.

[@ATexCate]

I become more and more happy with it every time I fire it! excited to send it out to cajun gun works to have it spiced up!

[@alexshikin5093]

My shadow 2 compact is DA BOMB. I'd like to see a true side by side test. Not just bench top but a true comparison

[@ATexCate]

If I ever get my hands on one I’d be happy to oblige! I have a shadow 2 just not the compact. Definitely very similar to begin with even at that comparison.

[@zues287]

A stock S2C and a P-01 with a CGW upgraded trigger are nearly identical in all aspects, except for weight. In fact, the upgraded P-01 trigger is slightly better than the S2C trigger. The Shadow can also get the CGW treatment, though, which will make it even better.

[@davidbradley7032]

Need to pick this one up. Love my PO7. It’s my favorite out off all my nines.

[@ATexCate]

i need to get one of those myself!

[@pedroarenalesb.5265]

A comparison between the P01 and the P07 would be very interesting@@ATexCate

[@ATexCate]

once I can get my hands on one id love too@@pedroarenalesb.5265

[@Tennessee_est1983]

I have the OD Green P-01 and I absolutely love it and carry it everyday! I also have the P-07 and the PCR! Shadow 2 compact coming soon! You just can’t beat a compact CZ 75!

[@ATexCate]

I wish mine was OD! Can’t disagree with that man! Just uploaded the review for the shadow 2 compact as well!!

[@Tennessee_est1983]

@@ATexCate fixing to watch it now!

[@freddiedorris3788]

I have a OD green one also. It’s 👍 great

[@daveandrews5998]

IMO the best mass produced firearm ever. The only things better cost 5 to 15 times more.

[@ATexCate]

Definitely one of them that’s for sure! Especially at its cost definitely

[@ThinkBIGBodybuilding]

Hell yea man! Great video brother !! Those grips look sweet on the gun too

[@ATexCate]

Thanks Man! 🙌🏽 yeah can’t go wrong with a pair of GridLoks!

[@HalfCrazy520]

Yeah... When my grandson got his carry permit, I opened the safe and said, "Pick one". Of course, he picked the CZ P-01 w/Dawson night-sights and LOK Palm-Swell grips. Now I need to get another P-01.

[@ATexCate]

It's like you're PROUD he chose well! but also like damn im definitely replacing that one now! that's awesome though, sounds like you taught him well!

[@HalfCrazy520]

@@ATexCate I really wanted him to have something DA/SA for carry, just for the added safety, and I knew he loved that pistol... I kinda figured he'd pick that one.

[@RuffianoTV]

Cool story.

[@brianc0019]

Good Vid 👍🏾 Running my Omega with cool hand grips - 11.5 HS/ short rest kit/ and a few other CGW parts with a DPM system recoil rod and spring kit. My DA is approximately around -7-7.5#’s / SA is at 3 to shy of 3.5#’s. I have no complaints. May get the slide milled for RMR type of Dot. Currently using Dawson sight - tack accurate.

[@ATexCate]

Can’t wait to do mine!

[@TARandFEATHERS]

First time viewer. Enjoyed the video. The P-01 Omega can be swapped from de-cocker to safety very easily, and the lever works in the opposite direction, like a 911 safety. The trigger is much straighter. You gotta try one. RockOnStayFree.

[@ATexCate]

Definitely going to try a few things out! I love that idea!

[@nathankleber9150]

nice review dude. i have a p10s for daily carry, but i also want a po1 compact for carry and home defense. i love the double action/single action concept with a decocker. for some reason tho i was more accurate with the p10 series at the range so thats why i chose the p10 over the p01. i was also considering the p07. hopefully ill have them all before too long!

[@ATexCate]

I hope for the same my friend!

[@hardcore4476]

They are addictive! Can’t just have one. I have all the ones you mentioned and just added P10F & Shadow2 Compact! Pick them up this weekend. 6 CZ’s and more to come!

[@buhtcheeks]

It's the one gun I have, I don't want a dot for, kept it stock, just got more visible sights...

[@freddiedorris3788]

Great video sir ,, I have 2 CZ 75 PO-1, and 75 PCR, all decocker models. Love these handguns. Best shooting guns in my opinion. 👍👍

[@testerchannelcycle]

CZ is the best kept secret in the USA

[@ATexCate]

Amen

[@thefrogking481]

Not a secret.

[@ATexCate]

you'd be surprised how many Glock boys have no clue what a cz is@@thefrogking481

[@Dodgerockets]

P01 is magical. I think what makes that gun special is its return to zero and of course cz errgos.

[@ATexCate]

Those 2 are definitely my favorite features! Followed by the trigger!

[@mangoman62]

Damn, I wish I could shoot like you! And by the way, those grips are just flat sexy on that P-01. Nice work, brother.

[@ATexCate]

Thanks bro!! 🙌🏽

[@johnreddinger4904]

I started out shooting a Beretta and when I bought a CZ 75B I sold the Beretta. Then I bought a CZ PO1 and it was my everyday carry. They are the best out there.

[@hardcore4476]

Chechzellent! One of the best pistols on the planet! I Just put a Cajun Gun Work Pro kit in mine, and can’t wait to take it to the range!

[@ATexCate]

Very nice!! I can’t wait to do it myself! My shadow 2 is fully Cajunized and I loveeeee it!

[@hardcore4476]

@@ATexCate Sweeeeet! I’ll be picking up that shadow two compact this weekend!

[@supergrizzidentity]

I have every holster type under the sun for my P-01 Omega. This gun deserves the best

[@ATexCate]

Amen!

[@mrgoodkat8567]

My biggest complaint with my p01 is the factory mags it comes with with that glorious pinkie extension are unobtainium

[@ATexCate]

Yeah I had to rid of that pretty much immediately.. shadow 2 base pads work. I run Lok and Henning.

[@Canes-kh5bq]

S2C entered the chat

[@ATexCate]

S2C review just got posted about 2 weeks ago 😎 check it out

[@summertime2433]

I own several compact size pistols and I thought that the M&P 2.0c was my absolute favorite compact due to its light recoil and how flat it shoots, that is until I finally got the CZ P01. It is an absolute tack driver and I can easily hit 100 yards with it.

[@ATexCate]

The P01 changes lives!

[@TheLoneRanger745]

These P-01's are hard to find, i did find the BIG BROTHER to it SP-01 can wait to do the Cajun spring kit .

[@ATexCate]

Harder and harder to find, and more and more people are keeping them once they do! Congrats my friend! That’s a great choice! Cajunized everything CZ 👌

[@ColonelCarnage]

Is this much different from the CZ 75 compact without the decocker? Thats why I have. Shoots pretty nice.

[@ATexCate]

Not really no besides the safety instead of decocker honestly. they are very very similar. Almost like same car but different trim on the outside.

[@Sirgromulus]

The biggest difference is weight with the steel frame 75 Compact being 5 oz more than the alloy frame P01 (and PCR).

[@2APOV]

I dont have the p01 but love my c75 SP-01 tactical. She is a joy to shoot.

[@ATexCate]

Can’t go wrong with any CZ!

[@AllanGregoire]

My P01 is stock except for the sights. I love it!!!

[@ATexCate]

Even STOCK its amazing AS IS!

[@AllanGregoire]

@@ATexCate Agreed!

[@mattbrown2701]

Food for thought. So if you like this gun what I have done and I love it. I bought the tactical version with the flatter trigger. Cajun gun works Short reset, I also put a tungsten rod in it and changed the springs in it and then it's decocker only. There's no safety and it's amazing. Very cheat code. I love it. All in, I think it cost me $1,200 which is still less than what a sig legion would cost me or something like that. I would not recommend doing the trigger yourself It sucks. I didn't particularly care for that at all. It still eats anything. Just the shittiest ammo on earth. It just eats it

[@gregscott2563]

Did a CGW Pro Package and mag brake mod, finding extra mags is a pain now everything is OOS, good review. BTW I am a lefty and have no problem with the decocker

[@dakar2226]

Yes, what you said: It's that good. A perfect firearm does not make a perfect shooter; that takes practice and good teachers.

[@ATexCate]

100%

[@BishopBlast]

Love this firearm, thanks for sharing

[@ATexCate]

thanks for watching!

[@JoseNunya]

Is there any reason why you didn't shoot paper so we could see any accuracy this P-01 provides instead of you pulling the trigger ?

[@ATexCate]

The P01 is accurate based on its balance, mechanisms, and return to 0 when held and fired correctly. Allowing for a repeatable return of accuracy per a human performing proper control. Anyone shooting paper with their hands and claiming to be able to determine accuracy of the firearm is a contradictive and completely improper experiment to which no valid result can be determined as it is subjective and an uncontrolled environment/variables. To test the theory of the actual accuracy of the barrel itself, it would need to be on a vice, and either fired by an mechanism (inducing 0 human error in trigger pull), or so viced down its impossible. Does that answer your question?

[@aquachris1183]

Just came across your video on the CZ P01 awesome awesome awesome video I have the P01 I just got it love it am dying to put a red dot on it have to get it cut but $ is tight and I'll just have to deal with it for now but just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your video you've got a new subscriber in me Thanks

[@ATexCate]

Hey man thank you so much for sharing and thank you so much for watching and subscribing! I have been a little behind on reviews as I haven’t gotten any new ones recently but, I do have some coming up and will be posting more and more leading into Christmas!

[@epps1217]

Every pistol shooter should get a CZ 75 variant, even if it's just for the range. They're bad ass.

[@ATexCate]

Amen

[@TonyDSG]

I just got those same grips in brass, feels amazing!

[@ATexCate]

Yes sir! i used the brass for competition for a long time! now i use the new brass Lok Jaws!

[@Zureous]

Heya, have you had any problems with the P01 since the making of the vid? Considering on buying it fo sho.

[@ATexCate]

Absolutely 0. And I have even competed with it in carry matches.

[@reese4077]

Where is the mag/baseplate from? Edit: never mind, I found a reply to this question. Sad this won't see market. Those are the best plates I've seen

[@ATexCate]

They did not hold up well to testing. The pin design wasn’t going to work for longevity so we went with a different design entirely that’s dropping very soon. They look great, but they didn’t work as well as they look.

[@reese4077]

@@ATexCate very exciting. Gonna follow so I can stay up to date. Great video!

[@HersheyRoseX]

It's Flat now, it would be even flatter if you add the DPM Spring to it

[@ATexCate]

I’ll have to check it out!

[@ojmendoza5654]

I have a CZ Irange, competition weapon. I find it fabulous and desirable and great, but it is a little heavy to Cohen carry.. So I’m tossed between getting a CZ P01 and a CZ PCR with the same attributes…. For rotational CWC with my SIG’s. Thank you What would be your suggestion?

[@andyiserve6557]

Great review Alex!!

[@ATexCate]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@agordon333]

Your response is priceless. Thank you. 😂

[@ATexCate]

Glad you enjoyed it 😂

[@TheGV50]

I highly recommend the Cajun Gun Works Pro Carry Package! If you like it now you won't believe what the boys at Cajun Gun Works can do to that pistol!

[@ATexCate]

Already done. All my CZ’s are Cajunized! Everything from my competition Shadow 2’s to my carry P01.

[@TriggerTrapp]

Hey Alexander, I have the PO-7,crisp trigger,controlled recoil and a very handy handgun.I am considering on buying the PO-1,and i would like a recommendation from you on whether buying the PO-1 or keeping the PO-7. Thanks!

[@ATexCate]

I don’t believe you should get rid of one for the other. rather have both. But if you can only have one, my opinion is irrelevant. It comes down to iwhich one works better for you, and suits your needs!

[@drewevans6908]

Great vid. I love my PO1 and treated it well with some recommended upgrades, springs, sights, grips etc. I recently ran into an issue with the pistol not resetting in the double action position. No I am considering putting all the old springs back in. Any thoughts?

[@ATexCate]

Are you saying it doesn’t reset after the first trigger pull? As in pulls double action, then nothing? I’m confused because the double action doesn’t reset after the first shot, it’s all single after that. If you’re shooting soft ammunition and a high Lb spring it may not be cycling all the way either. I think your only issue here is possibly just your recoil spring may be too heavy for your ammunition. What ammo/spring are you using.

[@drewevans6908]

Yes, sorry, I typed that backwards. It wont reset for the lighter / shorter trigger pull after the initial heavy / longer trigger pull. @@ATexCate

[@ATexCate]

Do you have an aftermarket trigger? Dual adjustable with the set screws in it? If so the set screw may have walked. Outside that I’m not exactly sure I’d have to look at it myself honestly.

[@drewevans6908]

Yes I replaced the original trigger with a CGW trigger. I didn't even consider that, thanks, I will let you know if that helps and thank you for your responses whether it does or not. The original trigger had a bite to it and the CGW trigger made a huge difference so I am glad I did it so I hope that works, thanks again for your time. @@ATexCate

[@ATexCate]

yup so the lower set screw is your over travel adjustment. that screw is likely in too deep and needs to be adjusted! @@drewevans6908

[@rcjb]

I Love Mine!

[@kurtis7328]

Quick question though. Who makes that base pad for your mags??

[@ATexCate]

One-off prototypes, not available for sale! Sorry my friend! They match the grips perfectly so I used them for the video!

[@GarzaHimself]

Maybe I missed it, but what mag extensions were those?

[@ATexCate]

Not available, it’s a one off prototype shadow 2 basepad (cross compatible) that never hit market. You didn’t miss it! I didn’t cover it for that reason, but made for a great thumbnail!

[@cheshire928]

I put a trigger kit from MCarbo on both CZ’s and cut trigger pull to 5lbs da.

[@tobinbennett]

What magazine/extension were you using?

[@ATexCate]

One off unfortunately, they were a prototype that never went to market because machine time was too high.

[@brianscustomcanvas1911]

I noticed you appendix carry,🤔 what was the holster you were using? Just the other night I came home with a 75d compact PCR. I appendix carry a lot and I have a 1791 gun leather owb and that fits great. Let me know thank you. Great video 👍

[@ATexCate]

Yessir I do! All of my appendix carry holsters are from Strike80Holster! Been running his holsters for over 4 years! Have never had one break or crack, and is just as comfortable as any other holster I’ve tried! Code: SHOOTERMCGAVIN

[@ewwee2k]

Thank you for the video! How does this firearm compare with the HK P30SK?

[@ATexCate]

I have yet to get my hands on one of those outside of just fondling one! I will definitely add that to the list of prospected future reviews so I can find out! I’ve heard a lot of great things!

[@Thefringefitnessproject]

And another Cz angel got its wings… so many have had the same response, don’t feel bad at allllll lol! So could a staccato cs shoot just as flat, probably but most of us don’t have 2.3k to blow on a pistol, now 600 and tune and tweak when you got the extra bucks.. everyone is biased and yup I’m a CZ fanboy for sure

[@ATexCate]

I definitely love them!

[@DocHolliday415]

What mag basepad and mag springs were you running in your range footage? Thanks.

[@ATexCate]

Black were stock basepads. Orange is a prototype basepad from an undisclosed company that won’t ever see the market. Followers/springs were stock.

[@cd3rls]

Ya, that base plate looked amazing! Would love to put a couple on my P-01 mag’s. Thanks for the video.

[@ericpurcell3100]

What was that orange mag you had in it while shooting?

[@ATexCate]

A 1 off baseplate on a stock magazine and follower that will never see the market unfortunately.

[@Fin.mint.]

Would the firing pin block keep it drop safe with the CGW extended firing pin?

[@ATexCate]

People state it does. I don't use the extended firing pin in my carry/duty guns. Since this video I tried and tested and opted against. I recommend them for competition only. there's almost no reasonable benefit to an extended firing pin on a carry gun in my opinion. standard firing pin gets the job done reliably as is. (and I DO have extended pins in my competition CZ's).

[@Fin.mint.]

@@ATexCate The main reason I would be interested is to lower the DA pull to that of a standard striker fired pull weight. 5.5 - 6lbs would be ideal

[@ATexCate]

@@Fin.mint. the weight of a DA pull has everything to do with the hammer spring in the grip! has less to do with the extended firing pin! the hammer spring will just determine how HARD that pin gets hit and how hard the DA pull is. lower the poundage on the hammer spring for a lighter DA pull. the pairing of the two is meant for a light hammer spring with an extended firing pin: result is a very light DA pull that hits the hammer a lot lighter, so the extended firing pin guarantees it travels far enough to strike the primer. if you drop the hammer spring to 11 you still don't need the extended pin. at that point it comes down to type of ammunition/primer used. Federals won't go off when a cci does for example.

[@Fin.mint.]

@@ATexCate Yes, and I intend to lower the hammer spring weight thus my interest in the extended firing pin being drop safe.

[@ATexCate]

@@Fin.mint. at that point it will not be drop safe that is what im telling you.

[@DS3to]

That’s interesting you found the 147 snappier than 124. It’s always been the other way around for me. I also found that 147 is more forgiving with a less than perfect grip for me. Do you plan on milling it for a dot?

[@ATexCate]

I’ve always found that with any polymer gun. But with compact steels and alloys my experience has been added whiplash. Where on a full size metal frame, I notice less! But none the less in polymers I find the 147 to be king in most.

[@gair1944]

@@ATexCate I have a full size CZ S2 and also an S2C. I noticed the same thing. With the S2, the heavier bullets seem to shoot flatter and feel softer. with the S2C, I find lighter bullets have less muzzle rise.Try 115's versus 124Gr in your P01 and see if the 115's feel even better. I'd be interested to know.

[@ATexCate]

@@gair1944it’s the same story with my DWX too. But with my 509c for example (polymer frame) it HATES 115/124. And LOVES 147

[@mikeblessing7886]

about five years ago my girlfriend just picked up a Glock 19 and I bought a P07. I had her shoot my P07. But I really wanted that P01 Omega. It took me forever to find one locally and someone bought it out from under me. ..... it was my girlfriend. WTF. But, luckily, I quickly found another and now we carry matching P01 omegas...(except mine has aftermarket grips, hers are factory)

[@ATexCate]

That’s hilarious! Glad you ended up Finding one though!

[@cranchcranch7015]

maybe someone knows? Shadow 2 upgrade kit fits Shadow 2 Compact especially interested in the spring for a lighter bolt

[@ATexCate]

Maybe someone knows what? The trigger kits are cross compatible if that’s what you’re curious about. But I don’t know what you mean by “lighter bolt”. Do you mean you want a lighter recoil spring?

[@cranchcranch7015]

@@ATexCate yes recoil spring

[@ATexCate]

Almost every weight from 8lb to 18lb is available!

[@ATexCate]

But fhe recoil springs would not be the same I would assume.

[@alexandermacon65]

What mag base plate is that?

[@ATexCate]

One off. Not available to the open market.

[@MRsolidcolor]

i have the omega trigger in the p09 that i carry love the trigger.. id take the sp01 as the cheap mans shadow 2 compact lol

[@LastGateFitness]

What mag extension do you have the the thumbnail?

[@ATexCate]

Unfortunately, They are 1 off prototypes I tested for a company. They decided to not run with the design due to excess in machine time.

[@spikejones-sz3qv]

OWN 2 CZ PO7 AND 75 D PCR QUESTION ?? WHAT IS ALL THE TALK ABOUT FIRING PIN BLOCK AND DRY FIRING ISSUSES ??

[@ATexCate]

I have never heard a soul say that so. not sure. I own many, and put over 20k rounds a year on my CZ's. I dry fire mine EVERY SINGLE DAY. and have never experienced nor heard of what you're talking about. sounds like nonsense

[@liverpool6380]

Shadow 2 Compact!🔥🥃🇺🇸

[@ATexCate]

Review coming soon.

[@ChristianFidanza-t1j]

Is this version aluminum frame or all steel one?

[@ATexCate]

Aluminum 7075 T6!

[@staggering1042]

I just bought my P-01 and Im able to pick it up today. But I only have one problem and Im feeling some kind of way about buying it. Why and if so can anyone tell me if we can get somehow a Ambi decocker on it. Im a lefty and thats my only issue. So far all vids Ive seen say No it cant be done. If thats true then yeah im not happy. But they look great.

[@ATexCate]

You’re going to have to use your right hand thumb to flip the decocker. There is no ambi replacement that I have ever seen. This is why I always tell everyone and anyone don’t buy on looks unless you’re only going to look at it. ALWAYS put your hands on first if you can. And it will save you a lot of trouble to do your research first as a lefty. You have a much harder selection than the rest of us!

[@mikethomas7138]

Where to find one, no one has them in stock nation wide

[@ATexCate]

They’re around local shops. That’s usually where you’ll find the hard to find stuff.

[@Sirgromulus]

CZs are imported in "batches" only a couple times each year. Try to grab one when first available. It took me three years to obtain my six CZ handguns.

[@hansolo8263]

Very informative video

[@ATexCate]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@WraithChornobyl]

I would love those grips, if they were OD Green. What the hell is this fashion of making your guns incredibly visible when they are meant to be concealed. P01 and PCR are my Daily Carries if I am not concealing my 10mm Grand Power P40.

[@ATexCate]

I shoot for LokGrips. And a concealed firearms should not be seen anyway in any matter. That is why you choose your apparel accordingly. And Dont wear a crop top right! I carry AIWB. Nobody will ever see the orange unless you’re showing me a barrel of your own pointed in my direction. Even then, my hands cover it. I am a licensed CPL instructor and although many do it, I am heavily against and teach in my opinion against any sort of open carry anyway, for exactly what you’re saying as it is. Nobody needs to see it. But we can allll have our opinions right! Tomato tomato! My competition guns have all gold and brass grips! Because that’s what I like. And Lok makes the best grips in my opinion, while fortunately! I get to shoot for and work directly with them. As they corner the market with their options with these particular models, I found it fitting to swap the stock rubber grips with a nice set of aluminum brass palmswell Gridloks!

[@thefrogking481]

Some might ask "Who the hell buys a Grand Power:?!?!

[@blakenovinsky1387]

This or a 43x mos for conceal carry?

[@ATexCate]

100 times to 1. this. The 43 is garbage, Absolute garbage in my opinion especially in comparison to what else is out there. Unless you have a significantly practiced skill of shooting guns that small, and the 43 is the worst of them in recoil impulse, and a horrible trigger in comparison. I’ve had more than 5 people this past year who showed up to train with a 43. Sucked so bad with it I took it away. And gave them ANYTHING else. And they went from nothing on paper at 7 yards. To dead nuts. All 5 of them. 2 of them went from that to my P01 and got the upper result. I personally hate the 43 in the hands of anyone who isn’t an intermediate to advanced shooter who’s willing to put stupid time into practicing with an unnecessarily hard hitting micro like that. Too many new shooters out there with them, who will never train with it because it’s no fun to shoot, and they can’t hit anything with it. So p01.

[@blakenovinsky1387]

@@ATexCate good to know thank you. I’m looking for a future concealed carry and the p01 is gonna be on the top of that list

[@chirenshoots]

Wasn’t going to buy another CZ BUTTTTTTT

[@ATexCate]

im in love with it!

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

CZ is the only gun to buy

[@529adreyes]

What base pads are those ?

[@ATexCate]

Prototype One Off’s unfortunately

[@529adreyes]

Their nice 👍🏼

[@tizben]

Ive got to try those grips

[@ATexCate]

they're phenomenal. Have them on my competition guns as well.

[@davidlyon5897]

I have a CZ 75 compact with a decocker. Beast

[@franciscometis6103]

I'm glad you like it but I owned one for a while and didn't have the best experience, the trigger on mine tended towards 12lbs/high 8lbs+ and in both da and sa stacks in 2 to 3 stages with a gritty inconsistent break, I want to say at least they're reliable but I cant even give them THAT. YMMV but my pre-covid model had the firing pin break shortly after 200 rounds. it has a "good" after market but not having three quarters of an inch of slop or an eighth of an inch of trigger wall that breaks at ??? point or a firing pin retaining pin that doesn't peen until it's broken or a brittle steel trigger spring that could snap or become damaged if you breathe on it funny should be things you get from the factory especially for $500-$650, I couldn't even get the thing to group tighter than 6 inches at 7 yards - so much for flat and precise lol lmao even - even with a heavier recoil spring to dampen the factory snappiness and a full trigger, hammer, and sear job. I was taken aback when shooting it for the first time and it was snapping harder than my subcompact walther ppsm2

[@ATexCate]

Yeah like I said the trigger is garbage I do agree. Another viewer whose comment I pinned also explained a little more in depth why. But that’s what sealed the deal for me on calling it time to switch it up. Mine wasn’t as bad of an experience as yours thankfully but I also have made it past 5k rounds between shooting it in training, and even at a handful of 2 gun, IDPA, indoor leagues, and SCSA matches over the years. Nothing has broken on me thankfully. Mine is definitely accurate. I am also used to it. Sounds like you got unlucky with a bad egg for sure!

[@michaelmosberger1245]

You need to get a CZ shadow 2 compact. You will really be smiling!

[@ATexCate]

Have one coming in for T/E and a review!

[@ATexCate]

Dropping a review on the S2C tomorrow!

[@Commonwealth_Prepper]

Those grips are nasty 😫 I gotta get me some.

[@ATexCate]

@lokgrips Gridloks!!

[@garykesell9058]

Great review

[@ATexCate]

Thanks for watching!

[@kurtis7328]

Just picked one up and let me say it is impressive.

[@ATexCate]

couldnt agree more!

[@DonPato1911]

minute 03:00 and I liked your video, I subscribe to your channel. Thanks for this great video.

[@ATexCate]

Awesome, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DonPato1911]

🙌🏼

[@moonie2465]

No tanfoglio compact 10mm

[@ATexCate]

Hmm niche? Or world renounced. Love a tanfo! Respect your opinion! But no. From me that’s a no. ESPECIALLY reliability wise.

[@matthewjohnson7770]

I always say, CZ makes it look EZ!

[@ATexCate]

Yessir!!

[@Enolagay1945]

Thumbs up! I have 2

[@ATexCate]

very nice! thanks for watching!

[@mattbrown2701]

You Have no idea how incredibly hard this video is making me. No Diddy. When you pull it out with that orange and that black that is sexy as hell. I also love these pistols.

[@Blazzes1001]

These pistols are just about impossible to find right now

[@ATexCate]

They are hard to find in store as they don’t stay on the shelf long. But Gun Broker alone has about 20+ for sale right now if you’re looking for one.

[@jmuk3571]

I can’t even a new one online

[@ATexCate]

Discontinued, but they’re out there. replaced in production with the new shadow 2 compact.

[@DaveandDebe]

I think the P10c is a much better option, 👍

[@ATexCate]

Thank you for the input!

[@vikingoutlaw9]

It’s very frustrating that this company can not keep up with the demand. They are Sold Out Everywhere. It makes me think that as a company not keeping up production with demand is a huge red flag 🚩 for future growth and sustainability. Just a thought.

[@ATexCate]

P01 is discontinued, and the exclusivity is how they stay desirable.

[@vikingoutlaw9]

@@ATexCate Not a good business model. Just look at GLOCK.

[@ATexCate]

@@vikingoutlaw9 yeah no. hard no. thanks though!

[@ATexCate]

@@vikingoutlaw9 P01 has been replaced by the shadow 2 compact! keep up! they're business model seems to be doing just fine!

[@vikingoutlaw9]

@@ATexCate I’m well aware and the compact version’s are also ALL SOLD OUT. The business model of NOT meeting customer demand doesn’t seem like too good of a strategy for them or for their customers. Keep up.

[@designated_hitter_EGA]

infamous means unworthy, terrible, or well known for some bad quality. I don't think that is the word you wanted to use.

[@pcrealty]

Too many negative reviews on the slide rack being more difficult.

[@ATexCate]

Maybe you should try it for yourself!

[@pcrealty]

@@ATexCate it's got to be like butter / Staccato CS

[@ATexCate]

@@pcrealty to each their own! most prefer butter! but at least to me it is not the do all end all of what makes a gun great! you spend the time pulling the trigger, not racking the slide! trigger pull performance > Slide rack "feel"

[@G.M.E84]

Shes a looker

[@ATexCate]

That she is

[@DirectThread]

Wait until you get the Omega version. It really will have you in shock and aw

[@Sirgromulus]

Of course, other than the P07 and P09, the other Omega models were discontinued last year.