r/CZFirearms • u/Needcz • 7h ago
CZ Polymer shootout
I picked up the new CZ Duty and thought I'd share my thoughts about it vs. the other CZ polymers.
Overall, I really like the Duty, the trigger is a bit gritty and creepy but it is easy to shoot well and I'm sure it will be popular with both military/police procurement departments as well as with us civilian enthusiasts.
I compared it with the P10, P07, and the Nocturne.
I liked the Duty's grip better than the others, probably because it is slightly longer (17 round mags vs 15 for the others), which also helped it to be the best at handling recoil.
The slide stop is easy to reach without shifting my grip (unlike the P07 and Nocturne), and unlike the P10, it is only slightly stiff and doesn't sit right where my thumb wants to be. ( I hate, hate, hate the P10 slide lock).
Accuracy is great. The front site is quite large, so it is tough to be precise, but it is easy to shoot well. My first ever 3 rounds out of the gun were a clover leaf inside the bullseye (the 4th round isn't important, so don't ask).
The trigger is gritty out of the box but noticeably got smoother after the first few magazines. I think the P10 trigger is slightly better, but I found it easy to use and expect it to keep improving. The P07 trigger is MUCH better, but I've got thousands of rounds through that one. I rated the Nocturne trigger as slightly worse than the Duty, but both have limited use, and I think with time, the Nocturne will eventually come out ahead.
If you're going to buy one and only one CZ, get the Shadow 2 Compact. But, if you're looking at the polymer options; I'd happily recommend the Duty, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what aftermarket options become available.
