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I'm with Mr Bolo above. I like the extra weight of the standard SP-01 to reduce the flip. If you can find a local range with rental CZs, it'd be worth your time to go shoot a mixture. Between all the models, there must be 5 different incarnations of that one gun, and the CZ specialty shop, Ghost Products, offers 3 or 4 different states of tuning.

It's mind numbing.

Good advise. I hope to make it to Bud's in the next few weeks, they have a few different models so I can get a hands on comparison. The more I read, the consensus is the standard with its weight is better for less flip and quicker follow up shots.

Thanks for the input, much appreciated

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that gun would be perfect for Production division; just need a kydex holster, CR Speed or DAA belt and 4-5 mag pouches along with at least 3 more mags. factory ammo is fine for now but eventually you'll probably want to invest in a reloader if you shoot a lot. a reloader will pay for itself real quick. then you'll want to get more guns to shoot in more divisions, and thats how the madness begins

good luck

That sounds like a plan let the madness begin, I do intend on investing in a reloader at some point, I carry a Kahr .40 and go thru 100 round a month

(and would shoot more except for cost) Thanks for the info on the CZ I very excited to finally get to shoot one.

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As I get closer to buying a new gun I thought I would ask for some input, I am looking at a CZ-SP01 Phantom 9mm with a fiber optic front sight. It also comes with 2- 18 rd mags. for only $521. I am wanting to get involved in action/practical shooting via IDPA and USPSA. Next weekend I am going to get an opportunity to shoot one, so any input would be greatly appreciated.

[Intro the new guy]

Hello, I am new to the forum and wanted to introduce myself, I have been shooting for around 10 yrs off & on and currently moved to KY from Ohio and just about completed the process to get my CCDW in KY. I shoot at the range 2-4 times a months, I have always felt if you going to have the responsibility to be a daily carrier you should stay sharp and forever be learning. Don't get me wrong the range is a great place to shoot, however I would really like to take it to the next level, in competitive shooting Practical & Steel, most likely. So Im a Newbie... be gentle. I currently carry a Kahr .40 and in the process of purchasing a 9mm CZ 75 sp-01, with fiber optic front sight. Everything I heard about Action Shooting is that you all are a great bunch of people and I'm looking forward to meeting some of you and hope to learn all I can. I am blessed to have a Shooting Club so close MRPC, I hope to come and visit in the very near future, It will be easy to pick me out I will be the 40 yr old man/child soaking up the goings on at a match, like a large kid in a huge outdoor gun store. If you see me tell to wipe the drool off my face and say get to shootin'

All kidding aside I am looking very much forward to getting involved with this Sport and learning, sharing and growing, and I'm sure some shootin'

SO, be safe out there.

Scott