If you are saying all steel gun, then I vote for the CZ.
..........give me a CZ 75B in stainless steelWhat makes the 75b a better fighting gun than the SP-01?CZ-75b. I don't have one, I have a sp-01 shadow, but all around the 75b would be a much better fighting gun. A friend has one I use all the time and it's flawless.
What makes the 75b a better fighting gun than the SP-01?
The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) has determined that the "SP-01" is too damn heavy to be a "fighting gun," but the "75b" is just fine...![]()
Mostly weight, I suppose. The shadow is a brick. Great for target shooting, with the additional weight up front of a full metal accessory rail, but I think (mind you, I'm NO expert) not as maneuverable overall, even if it is more accurate. Also, it comes standard with a front fiber optic sight which is pretty delicate. I just feel when I'm shooting my friends, that if I had to take one into a battle scenario (where a pistol would probably not be the first choice anyways, right?), the 75 is the one I'd take over my own Shadow.
I can see how it sounds like I'm making a statement of fact in the quote, but it's actually just an opinion.
Mostly weight, I suppose. The shadow is a brick. Great for target shooting, with the additional weight up front of a full metal accessory rail, but I think (mind you, I'm NO expert) not as maneuverable overall, even if it is more accurate. Also, it comes standard with a front fiber optic sight which is pretty delicate. I just feel when I'm shooting my friends, that if I had to take one into a battle scenario (where a pistol would probably not be the first choice anyways, right?), the 75 is the one I'd take over my own Shadow.
I can see how it sounds like I'm making a statement of fact in the quote, but it's actually just an opinion.
I thought IDPA was a "sport" and all about scoring points not practical use of a defensive firearm? Who are they(IDPA) to dictate what is or is not too heavy to be a "fighting gun"?
TDC

I've got a Jericho 9mm "Baby Eagle" and I love it. It's an Israel Weapon Industries pistol based on the CZ but designed mostly by Tangfoglio. The weight cuts down on recoil but tends to pull my pants down on the right side when I wear it holstered (probably an issue with any all metal pistol).

Here is something strange! I just went to Ellwood Epps website to look at CZ 75B availability and prices and it says right there: "CZ 75B BLACK POLYMER". Polymer??? I thought everybody agreed that CZ 75B's are all-Steel! Back to square one?
http://www.ellwoodepps.com/new_firearms_cz.asp



























