Zev OZ9 your thoughts.
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My buddy Frank the Tank has one... IMHO it is a "meh".
His Shadow 2 shoots much better and is more reliable, and I greatly prefer my PPQ to it.
His Shadow 2 shoots much better and is more reliable, and I greatly prefer my PPQ to it.
Very nice I had someone beside me at the range let me shoot theirs, I have a few Glocks so I am very familiar with the platform. And it was a great shooter compared to Glocks or other guns that are build off the Glock platform like the Shadow Systems
I also own 2 custom ZEV Glocks made for me by ZEV, that were built 5 years ago before ZEV came out with the OZ9. If I could do it over today I would just buy the OZ9
My Tanfoglio is a better shooter but that is a single action only full metal pistol that I do not put in the same category as a modded Glock or OZ9....Apples to Oranges IMO
I also own 2 custom ZEV Glocks made for me by ZEV, that were built 5 years ago before ZEV came out with the OZ9. If I could do it over today I would just buy the OZ9
My Tanfoglio is a better shooter but that is a single action only full metal pistol that I do not put in the same category as a modded Glock or OZ9....Apples to Oranges IMO
Yeah just want people to understand its still a Glock platform. It improves on the original design, better trigger, better ergonomics, etc, but it is still a Glock platform. So if you hate Glocks or have a dislike for the platform I don't think an OZ9 will change that.
Being a Glock guy already I liked it, I like to mod stock pistols, but if you don't and just want to buy an already tricked out Glock platform pistol its a great choice. Shadow Systems is also very popular recently, and I have shot 2 of them also, but I liked the OZ9 just a little more then both of them
Thanks for the info. I am a Glock guy and I own a Shadow System MR918L elite. I really enjoy shooting the MR918L but I heard the Zev is a bit better. I understand that the grip angle is more like a 1911 but I could be wrong.
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Yes it is.
Yes its basically the same as what ZEV did to my custom frames they made for me 5 years ago, I have a 17 and a 19 both with ZEV modified frames, they reduce the backstrap angle to more of a 1911 angle, they also remove the backstrap hump at the bottom, and the trigger guards are double undercut to allow you to get a higher grip.
Most aftermarket Glock frames change those dimensions in their own way, your Shadow Systems also has similar changes
The real benefit of the OZ9, or the proclaimed one anyways is their steel chassis. The whole trigger group and locking block are held in a steel chassis, that then goes into the polymer lower. Adding rigidity and little weight, and apparently better accuracy
Also the front rail that the slide slides on is much longer then on an OEM Glock frame, with tighter tolerances
Now I cant say I felt that chassis and could single it out, but all together it was a nice shooting pistol..... For a Glock ...
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There's someone I know that has one and also bought mine recently. He lives in the east end. Maybe he would be willing to meet you at a range for you to try it. Pm if you're interested and I'll ask him. Can't promise though.
I've been shooting an OZ9 for almost a year now. With over 2000 rounds down the pipe I must say that I love the pistol. In comparison to other glocks and other glock copies, I havent shot a flatter pistol than the oz9. The grip angle and steel chassis really does let you put a firm hold onto it during fast fire. I've had great reliability with shooting any ammo from 115-147gr, brass and alum. No misfeeds or FTE other than using oem Glock magazines. The oem are a bit wider than the pmags and tend to get stuck in the grip frame. It seems to be the mag well that causes this but I just switched to pmags entirely as they work and are half the cost.
I've utilized the rmr cut and installed a Holosun 507c red dot. It's a game changer. I can still cowitness the stock iron sights with how low they cut the optic in. It's a quality pistol with quality parts and they have exceptional quality service. Mine was one of few that was apart of a trigger recal. Zev is easy to get ahold of, they reply fast on social media and their Canadian warranty is upheld by millbrook tactical whom again are great to deal with.
Is it a Glock? Yes, ish. Is it pricey? yes. Is it worth it? Yes. If you're a fan of the glock platform or shoot pcc with glock mags it's a great way to cut your costs. If you want something easy to shoot, get a CZ shadow. But if you like having something out of the ordinary, having modularity and ability to use the same mags in multiple platforms, get the Glock.
I've utilized the rmr cut and installed a Holosun 507c red dot. It's a game changer. I can still cowitness the stock iron sights with how low they cut the optic in. It's a quality pistol with quality parts and they have exceptional quality service. Mine was one of few that was apart of a trigger recal. Zev is easy to get ahold of, they reply fast on social media and their Canadian warranty is upheld by millbrook tactical whom again are great to deal with.
Is it a Glock? Yes, ish. Is it pricey? yes. Is it worth it? Yes. If you're a fan of the glock platform or shoot pcc with glock mags it's a great way to cut your costs. If you want something easy to shoot, get a CZ shadow. But if you like having something out of the ordinary, having modularity and ability to use the same mags in multiple platforms, get the Glock.
Reviews and videos I have seen said the opposite about the mags. That PMAgs causes issues and stock Glock mags worked well.
I am waiting on my transfer to be approved so my OZ9 can be shipped. Looking forward to getting to a range with it.
I am waiting on my transfer to be approved so my OZ9 can be shipped. Looking forward to getting to a range with it.
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You might find that oem 10rd glock mags don't drop free as they didn't in my OZ9. I had to do a little filing on the inside of the grip for them to work. The pmags worked Np.
Never an issue with pmags. I originally had 8 oem Glock mags, none of them would drop free empty, let alone loaded. Take the mag well out and they would drop, but not as smooth as the pmags. I'm buying a new Shorty grip frame this week, maybe it'll work better with oem g19 mags.
Regardless, have fun with the OZ9. Just be sure to clean and re-oil before going to the range. Also, mine needed a break in of about 300 rounds before I could really feel it smooth out.
Regardless, have fun with the OZ9. Just be sure to clean and re-oil before going to the range. Also, mine needed a break in of about 300 rounds before I could really feel it smooth out.
Enjoy. I ordered mine 2 weeks ago and with the long wait for the transfer here in Ontario I figure I will get it in mid September.
Ugh. I paid for mine July 1st; the transfer was approved July 2nd. Dunno why Ontario is so much slower.
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It always has been. It's because Ontario has significantly more transfers than any other province and doesn't have the man power for that increase.
ZEV OZ9 surprisingly good
After having shot both Walther PPQ Q5 Steel frame and the ZEV Oz9 competitively, I would have to say the Zev OZ9 is a better fit for me. The ZEV Fulcrum fully adjustable trigger is a must have if you get the OZ9, takes out all pre-travel in the already decent factory trigger which is comparable to the Q5SF factory trigger; but the Fulcrum adjustable trigger just takes it to another level altogether. I've tried the trigger on upgrade Glock, Q5SF, Sig P320 Legion, and the OZ9 factory and with the Fulcrum trigger, and the OZ9 with the Fulcrum is the best no contest.
The grip of the handle doesn't feel that good to be honest, it felt blocky, though the texture is very well done, so I didn't compete with it for the longest time. The one time I did shoot it competitively, it did very well despite having some light primer strikes initially. Don't go any lighter than a 2lb striker spring in this gun, and use Federal primers.
The guns points very naturally, much more so than both the Glock and the Walther FOR ME. With an optic installed the dot doesn't really disappear after a shot, or if it does, it's back in the same position so fast that I don't notice it. I thought the factory recoil spring was quite heavy, maybe too heavy, but it worked well keeping the gun cycling fast with an optic on and recoil isn't very notable at all, and there's no dipping of the gun on double taps that usually happens when the recoil spring is too heavy. Transition from target to target is faster than a full steel gun (Q5SF), but it has a steel frame and steel guide rod, so it has weight where weight is most needed. For me the low bore axis DOES help with keeping the gun flat.
As it was mentioned before, the optic sits so low in the slide that you can co-witness with factory iron sights.
Mag changes are easy, for people not competing, ie shooting with the magwell on, do note that the high cap magazines with a divot on the backside of the magazines will catch on the magwell and not drop the mag smoothly. Use either factory 10 rounders (no divots), or take the magwell off.
One thing I don't like about the OZ9 is that they cheaped out on the coating of the steel frame. Unlike the slide and barrel, which are done in a process similar to the original Glock slide, resulting in a hardwearing surface finish that is very durable. The steel frame uses a completely different finish that is super thin, and is VERY easily removed. For a $2000 guns this is pretty UNSAT.
After having shot both Walther PPQ Q5 Steel frame and the ZEV Oz9 competitively, I would have to say the Zev OZ9 is a better fit for me. The ZEV Fulcrum fully adjustable trigger is a must have if you get the OZ9, takes out all pre-travel in the already decent factory trigger which is comparable to the Q5SF factory trigger; but the Fulcrum adjustable trigger just takes it to another level altogether. I've tried the trigger on upgrade Glock, Q5SF, Sig P320 Legion, and the OZ9 factory and with the Fulcrum trigger, and the OZ9 with the Fulcrum is the best no contest.
The grip of the handle doesn't feel that good to be honest, it felt blocky, though the texture is very well done, so I didn't compete with it for the longest time. The one time I did shoot it competitively, it did very well despite having some light primer strikes initially. Don't go any lighter than a 2lb striker spring in this gun, and use Federal primers.
The guns points very naturally, much more so than both the Glock and the Walther FOR ME. With an optic installed the dot doesn't really disappear after a shot, or if it does, it's back in the same position so fast that I don't notice it. I thought the factory recoil spring was quite heavy, maybe too heavy, but it worked well keeping the gun cycling fast with an optic on and recoil isn't very notable at all, and there's no dipping of the gun on double taps that usually happens when the recoil spring is too heavy. Transition from target to target is faster than a full steel gun (Q5SF), but it has a steel frame and steel guide rod, so it has weight where weight is most needed. For me the low bore axis DOES help with keeping the gun flat.
As it was mentioned before, the optic sits so low in the slide that you can co-witness with factory iron sights.
Mag changes are easy, for people not competing, ie shooting with the magwell on, do note that the high cap magazines with a divot on the backside of the magazines will catch on the magwell and not drop the mag smoothly. Use either factory 10 rounders (no divots), or take the magwell off.
One thing I don't like about the OZ9 is that they cheaped out on the coating of the steel frame. Unlike the slide and barrel, which are done in a process similar to the original Glock slide, resulting in a hardwearing surface finish that is very durable. The steel frame uses a completely different finish that is super thin, and is VERY easily removed. For a $2000 guns this is pretty UNSAT.
