I handled both today side by side. CZ75B and a 226 Legion. Both are very comfortable. Like the position of the SSIG controls but the gun feels kinda cheep compared to the much less expensive CZ. I have fired a P01 never a full size CZ or SIG. CZ seems to have a grip closer to the bore axis. I am looking to get a higher end CZ like a shadow. I will not have a chance to compare sxs again. For those who have shot or own both. What's your opinion on one versus the other?
75 compared to P226
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sigarms228
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I prefer the P226 myself by a little bit but you really need to try out both yourself to see what works for you. I would think most places have a P226 and CZ75 for rent.
Recent thread here,
https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=584846
Recent thread here,
https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=584846
Walt Sherrill
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Which is better is purely a matter of subjective response -- what suits YOU may not suit everybody. Either gun is a quality weapon, and you'll make a good choice whichever way you go.
I've had a bunch of CZs and a bunch of SIGs over the years. I don't like the P226 as much as other models -- so I'd suggest you NOT limit your search to just the models you've mentioned. The CZs and SIG mentioned are good guns, but not the BEST offered by those two companies.
I've had a bunch of CZs and a bunch of SIGs over the years. I don't like the P226 as much as other models -- so I'd suggest you NOT limit your search to just the models you've mentioned. The CZs and SIG mentioned are good guns, but not the BEST offered by those two companies.
disseminator
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I vote SIG but I don't think it's a fair contest.
It's like comparing SIG and Beretta, there not the same. If you like the CZ better, then it's better. Likewise the Beretta and the SIG.
Enjoy either way.
It's like comparing SIG and Beretta, there not the same. If you like the CZ better, then it's better. Likewise the Beretta and the SIG.
Enjoy either way.
Either is fine. It's all about personal preference. One thing to think about is do you want a decocker or a manual safety? That's a big determining factor in this equation.
I've owned both and now own niether, as neither the CZ or the P226 were any more accurate or reliable for me than many of my other handguns.
I've owned both and now own niether, as neither the CZ or the P226 were any more accurate or reliable for me than many of my other handguns.
MandolinMan
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As you already know, both are very durable, accurate, and reliable guns. I don't think its possible to identify one as better than the other. And as others have pointed out, it really comes down to certain preferences:
The CZ75B allows for cocked and locked carry, while the Sig does not.
The Sig's decocker allows for easier/safer lowering of the hammer, if you prefer to carry double action. Note that the CZ 75 is available in a decocker version.
I find the CZ to be slightly softer shooting owing to its lower bore axis. The downside to this, however, is a shorter slide that is more difficult to manipulate in comparison to the Sigs taller slide. This is my primary gripe with the CZ 75.
Just a few thoughts. You won't go wrong in either one. In fact, you might just end up with both, so it doesn't really matter which one you buy first
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The CZ75B allows for cocked and locked carry, while the Sig does not.
The Sig's decocker allows for easier/safer lowering of the hammer, if you prefer to carry double action. Note that the CZ 75 is available in a decocker version.
I find the CZ to be slightly softer shooting owing to its lower bore axis. The downside to this, however, is a shorter slide that is more difficult to manipulate in comparison to the Sigs taller slide. This is my primary gripe with the CZ 75.
Just a few thoughts. You won't go wrong in either one. In fact, you might just end up with both, so it doesn't really matter which one you buy first
.jackstrawIII
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I own both and much prefer the CZs.
Correction: I have owned both... I no longer own the 226. Not that it wasn't a super cool gun, I just personally found the CZs much easier to shoot due to less spongy triggers and lower bore axis.
Just an opinion.
Correction: I have owned both... I no longer own the 226. Not that it wasn't a super cool gun, I just personally found the CZs much easier to shoot due to less spongy triggers and lower bore axis.
Just an opinion.
sirgilligan
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Got rid of 2 Sigs, now have CZ's, Browning Hi-Powers...
P238 GONE. Sticking with PPK/S.
P229 GONE. 3 CZ's and 2 Browning Hi-Power's
P238 GONE. Sticking with PPK/S.
P229 GONE. 3 CZ's and 2 Browning Hi-Power's
Cosmodragoon
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Gotta love a contest that you can't lose. Both of these are excellent options. I think MandolinMan captured an important difference:
Expanding on that, Sigs generally have the decocker and come in various finishes. CZ has a few offerings in stainless but I don't think that includes any of the decocker versions. Just something else to think about.
Expanding on that, Sigs generally have the decocker and come in various finishes. CZ has a few offerings in stainless but I don't think that includes any of the decocker versions. Just something else to think about.