Sig vs CZ

I've always been a SIG guy. Love the 226 and 220. Super accurate guns. Great fit and finish. High quality. However, I find the CZ to really fit the hand better. You achieve a proper grip from holster faster, acquire the target quicker and the follow up shots are quicker too. So why don't I own one? Just like German/ Swiss engineering more. CZs back in my time were not as pretty as they are now and I guess the prejudice carried over. Moral of the story is: If you start with a clean slate and have no preconceptions, hold and handle both. You will know quick enough! Can't go wrong either way, they are both excellent firearms. Have fun!
 
Still alive said:
I've always been a SIG guy. Love the 226 and 220. Super accurate guns. Great fit and finish. High quality. However, I find the CZ to really fit the hand better. You achieve a proper grip from holster faster, acquire the target quicker and the follow up shots are quicker too. So why don't I own one? Just like German/ Swiss engineering more. CZs back in my time were not as pretty as they are now and I guess the prejudice carried over. Moral of the story is: If you start with a clean slate and have no preconceptions, hold and handle both. You will know quick enough! Can't go wrong either way, they are both excellent firearms. Have fun!
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Thank you for your replies, everyone. Much information. To tell the truth, I was leaning towards the CZ. But I wanted others to chime in. For which I am grateful. Now, to handle and try them out on the range. That will be my final decision point.
 
You mentioned CZ 75 Shadowline. This means no FLDC/Rail. The Shadowline version for CZ 75 comes in either short framed CZ 75 Shadowline and CZ 75 SP01 Shadowline with FLDC/RAIL. Both has the similar trigger configuration which is very nice from the box. Requires almost no upgrades at all depending on your need. I prefer a CZ (I have 2) over SIG, but both pistols are good. This is like comparing polymer against steel, it is just a matter of preference. Your requirement seems to denote a SA/DA. If you are not against a polymer pistol, Glock, Grand Power, Ruger are also worth exploring. Safe shooting!
 
I've got a Sig 226 Elite Dark with the SRT and I've shot my friend's CZ75 Shadow. Both are really sweet guns. The pros for the CZ (for me at least) over the Sig would be the natural point-ability of the grip and the low bore axis. With a 13# mainspring, that CZ75 Shadow really shines. For looks, decocker and no external safety, I'm all for the Sig. As someone pointed out, the Sig has a bit beefier grip. Both are fine shooters.
 
xopher said:
Most pistols are already accurate! If we're talking about ease for attaining this accuracy, the shadow wins hands down based on my personal experience. To master target shooting, you'll first need to find what fits you the best and not make any rash decisions before you've tried them all.

Why the shadow is better:

- Built ground up from the SP01 platform for competition purposes
- Lower Bore Axis (This means the barrel sits closer to your arm so there's less perceived muzzle flip)
- Shorter Reset (The distance at which the trigger bar has to travel before it resets for the next go! Even with the Sig SRT (Short Reset Trigger), the shadow reset is shorter)
- Smaller Grip Size (Based on my personal experience, the smaller grip size on the shadow fits better for more shooters. The better grip you have on the pistol, the better you will be to reset for follow up shots/double taps etc)
- Replacement parts are plentiful (I'm not saying Sig isn't but CZ parts seem to always be in stock)
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Have tried both but the Bore Axis, grip and great trigger out of the box made all the difference for me..still like the SIG but for shooting CZ takes it..
 
Having had owned both here is what I can say:

Fit and finish: SIG wins hands down. No tooling mark, etc.. CZ is a bit rougher under the hood.
Accuracy: Both are pretty much equal and probably better than you.
Trigger: CZ wins, even with SIG Srt
Bore Axis: SIG has a higher bore axis.
Reliability: SIG; I've never had any issues with SIG. With the CZ I had part breakage. Fortunatly, they're known parts to break and dealers stock them. SIG part availability is a bit scarser but I always managed to find normal maintenance parts.

In the end, no matter what people say about bore axis or trigger; I was always faster and more accurate with the SIG. More SIG experience and trigger time maybe; I think with proper training you can adapt to any firearms; there is no perfect firearm, no handguns fit everyone or is perfect.

The bottom line; for me it was SIG but for a lot of others it is the CZ. The CZ was built for competition while the SIG is more of a service pistol.

Choose the one you prefer :)
 
I initially used the Sig. Then I bought a CZ shadow and loved it so much I sold the Sig. More recently, I had a major case of seller's remorse and bought the exact same Sig. Haha. I'll still be using the CZ in comp (IPSC/IDPA) though
 
I had to make the same choice, went sig.

RM

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I've shot a few Sigs, but never owned one. Until recently was the same with the CZ. Sig is definitely a nice well built pistol, but wasn't for me.

The CZ just fit right from the first time I held one and my very FIRST 10 shot group out of one was 1 1/2" at 7 yards with crap range ammo.
I finally caved and recently bought the 75 Shadowline. My hands are on the bigger side of the scale, and while the small grips still worked well, got a heck of a deal on a Hogue grip for it and have to say I've never held a gun that fits my hands better.
Right out of the box this gun felt great, but now that there's 1000 pulls on it, it's incredible. I swapped the main spring to the 15lb ($6 and 5 minutes to swap), DA is a hair over 8lbs, SA is 3lb. My buddy refuses to shoot for lunch anymore. Lol

Another option would be the CZ 85 Combat. It's close to the Shadowline for feel, but cheaper.
 
thenewbieglockguy said:
Damn! Where did you get your stainless elite!?! 9mm or .40?
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9mm, found it at Epps, couldn't/wouldn't pass it up, been looking for one a long, long time. The stainless 226's are only 8 ounces heavier than their aluminum framed versions, weighs in like a brick though; albeit a beautiful stainless brick with rosewood grips.

RM
 
Rocket an said:
9mm, found it at Epps, couldn't/wouldn't pass it up, been looking for one a long, long time. The stainless 226's are only 8 ounces heavier than their aluminum framed versions, weighs in like a brick though; albeit a beautiful stainless brick with rosewood grips.

RM
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So you're the one who bought it. Saw that P226 Elite Stainless at Epps for $1470 plus tax a few days ago. Nice catch.

Bought myself a very special CZ last Thursday. Should have it Monday and will post a thread about it asap.
 
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