RangerTrace Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I've been a ZEV fan for a number of years and have had good luck with their slides and triggers. Yesterday, I made an impulse buy of one of the new all ZEV OZ9 pistols. Mainly for one of my duty guns. I've only got 210 rounds through this thing so far, but I'm pretty impressed. The finish work on the metal parts is top notch. They have bridged the gap between the Glock and the Sig P320 with a polymer grip module and steel frame/trigger housing with longer frame rails. I think the longer rails will add some mechanical accuracy and the weight on the front of the gun definitely helps with muzzle flip and recoil impulse. I have no idea what division this pistol qualifies for in USPSA or IDPA, but it's a pretty cool design and is fun to shoot. The price point is about $500 less than Glock pistols that have been ZEV'd out in the same gun shop. I plan to add an RMR to mine and continue to use it for a duty gun when I don't want to scratch my CCG 1911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 In IDPA that would be ESP and in USPSA more than likely Standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RJH Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 14 minutes ago, RangerTrace said: Is that grip a little more 1911? And the trigger guard looks bigger than standard glock, is it? And if so, does it help eliminate glock knuckle, or was that an issue for you on a standard glock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Trigger guard is a little different than Glock and is causing a little issue on some of my Safariland holsters. I've never experienced Glock knuckle, but this has an undercut on the trigger guard. Yes the grip angle is more 1911 than Glock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Hello: Does it take Glock mags or something else? As for what division it would be Limited, Limited 10 and open until they put it on the Production list for Production and Carry Optics. Looks nice. I would still put scratches on your 1911 though. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 Yep....stock glock mags..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Added an FDE grip and surefire X300 (which I already had). The FDE RMR already went back to Trijicon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Hello: Looks pretty good to me. I wonder if they have submitted it to the Production list for USPSA? The magwell would have to come off for Production and Carry Optics but looks like a good option for gun games. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzghan Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Jost got one. It is the GLOCK perfected. The chassis adds weight in all the RIGHT places and addresses what I think is important but may not matter to many. My carry guns are all RMR'd Glocks with TLR8s. The laser on said TLR-8 is a tertiary aiming device for use in extremis and odd shooting positions. Problem being on a polymer framed glock the laser mounted to the plastic rail is not exactly precise. It can be shifted fairly significantly with pressure. The forward part of the steel chassis on the OZ9 adds good weight up front and a solid platform for rail mounted light laser combos. In other news it has an extended slide stop. Whoopy you say? Well that slide stop is protected by a raised part on the frame which prevents you from keeping the slide from locking to the rear on the last round because you grip the gun properly with the thumbs forward grip and roll your support hand into the gun. How many Glock shooters have that problem? Now you have the benefit of an extended mag release with out the negative. The RMR cut is much lower in the slide. NO NEED FOR Suppressor height sights. The ones that come on the gun work perfectly. This is really wonderful. The grip texturing is actually effective and no stippling is required. The grip angle is perfect....it doesn't point high like a standard Glock or low like a Sig P320. It points very true. Takes any Gen 3 slide if you are into that...and has a wonderful more Gen 4ish mag release. Some think it's over priced... I beg to differ. Buy a Glock, RMR it, mill the slide with front cocking serrations and the optic cut, windows etc....., Even worse buy a more expensive after market slide, then upgrade the trigger, sights, add a magwell and don't forget that custom grip work and stippling.....YOU WILL spend more money than this gun costs. I'm excited for the release of the compact grip frame and am already contemplating buying another. Now hurry up and get it on the approved list for production/Carry optics!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmann Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Jost got one. It is the GLOCK perfected. The chassis adds weight in all the RIGHT places and addresses what I think is important but may not matter to many. My carry guns are all RMR'd Glocks with TLR8s. The laser on said TLR-8 is a tertiary aiming device for use in extremis and odd shooting positions. Problem being on a polymer framed glock the laser mounted to the plastic rail is not exactly precise. It can be shifted fairly significantly with pressure. The forward part of the steel chassis on the OZ9 adds good weight up front and a solid platform for rail mounted light laser combos. In other news it has an extended slide stop. Whoopy you say? Well that slide stop is protected by a raised part on the frame which prevents you from keeping the slide from locking to the rear on the last round because you grip the gun properly with the thumbs forward grip and roll your support hand into the gun. How many Glock shooters have that problem? Now you have the benefit of an extended mag release with out the negative. The RMR cut is much lower in the slide. NO NEED FOR Suppressor height sights. The ones that come on the gun work perfectly. This is really wonderful. The grip texturing is actually effective and no stippling is required. The grip angle is perfect....it doesn't point high like a standard Glock or low like a Sig P320. It points very true. Takes any Gen 3 slide if you are into that...and has a wonderful more Gen 4ish mag release. Some think it's over priced... I beg to differ. Buy a Glock, RMR it, mill the slide with front cocking serrations and the optic cut, windows etc....., Even worse buy a more expensive after market slide, then upgrade the trigger, sights, add a magwell and don't forget that custom grip work and stippling.....YOU WILL spend more money than this gun costs. I'm excited for the release of the compact grip frame and am already contemplating buying another. Now hurry up and get it on the approved list for production/Carry optics!!!! I’ll own one of these soon. I was between this and a custom p10c and went with the p10. I just shoot it so well compared to my Glock’s and other guns. I ordered a sweet p10 from primary machine and like that it’s smaller for iwb carry. What made me decide on this was that I was told that gun is more set up for “competition “ and not concealed carry. Opinion? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzghan Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Yes set up more for competition based on the internals. It also has a very nice Fiber Optic sight set up. All my carry guns rock stock OEM internals. This is the ZEV trigger, lightened striker, steel guid rod etc.... What I don't know is what the spring weights are and have been meaning to call ZEV to find out. Not listed in the manual. My plan is to run one in carry optics and adapt one to a carry gun. The beauty is you can put what ever Glock internals you want or even put a different Gen 3 slide on it and retain all the good features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzghan Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 I also just ordered two more grips at a whopping 56 bucks each from Midway to play with and see if I can cut one to a G19 length grip instead of waiting on ZEV. Boresight Solutions has performed this service on two Glock 17s I have now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgh Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 On 3/1/2019 at 5:47 AM, Fitzghan said: Boresight Solutions has performed this service on two Glock 17s I have now. Ben's great. He's done grip reductions on at least three of my Glocks. But this Zev is on my list. Is there just one take down pin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlpressley Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Color me intrigued. Seems as though they addressed all of the issues that a factory Glock has. I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzghan Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 11 hours ago, lgh said: Ben's great. He's done grip reductions on at least three of my Glocks. But this Zev is on my list. Is there just one take down pin? That is correct one take down pin. The other two pins on the standard three pin Glock are internal and hold the trigger group into the chassis. The chassis system comes out of the frame very similar to a Sig P320 although it's much more robust and in my opinion a better design. Ben is the man. He did two for me back in 2010 and one of his newer models with the Razor back option a few years ago. I have another G19 down there now. His stipling is top notch and the grip reduction with razor back points perfectly and is amazing under recoil. I like consistency in the way a gun handles and points. The OZ9 points very true and just like my razor backed Glocks which I like. I find consistency in presentation is even more important when running a dot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgh Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 I went to the Zev website and I see they are back ordered but I couldn't see how long the wait is. Does anyone know? OTW I'll call them on Monday and post. I will definetly be getting one of these. And I agree about the price. It is expensive but, for me, by the time I change the sights and trigger, mill the slide, get a frame reduction, and do the other odds and ends I do to Glocks, they are over $1k. And with the Zev you get even more than I would with my re-worked $1K Glocks. I am in for one. Ben at Boresight Solutions discounts if you train (combat/defensive) seriously. He and I, at different times, trained at Southern Exposure. SE is very highly recommended. Randy Cain, Steve Tarani, Scott Reitz, Pat Rogers, etc. have all been instructors there. Don't want to hijack this thread so I'll stop here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlpressley Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 https://gunprime.com/product/zev-oz9-pistol-standard-black-slide-black-barrel/ In case anyone is looking for one. There is also a new one listed on Practiscore classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Hello: Looks like KC is shooting one of these with the longer slide. Hopefully I will get a chance to see it in person soon. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgh Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 On 3/3/2019 at 6:48 AM, lgh said: I went to the Zev website and I see they are back ordered but I couldn't see how long the wait is. Does anyone know? OTW I'll call them on Monday and post. I just talked with Zev. Backorders will ship the first or second week of April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlpressley Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 I’d really like to get my hands on one of these. If I knew it would alleviate my Glock slide bit issues, I’d buy one in a second! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgh Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 14 hours ago, hlpressley said: If I knew it would alleviate my Glock slide bit issues, I’d buy one in a second! Yeah, that Zev has one heckuva beavertail! Did you check with some of the folks who do frame mods to see if they can solve that issue for you? Lots of companies do the mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlpressley Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, lgh said: Yeah, that Zev has one heckuva beavertail! Did you check with some of the folks who do frame mods to see if they can solve that issue for you? Lots of companies do the mods. I haven’t, mainly because I don’t think those mods would be legal in Production, therefore also not legal in CO, which is my division of choice. Edited March 6, 2019 by hlpressley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK66 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Do these fit well in a Glock holster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Hello: since Trace has one and is using it in a duty holster, I would think they will fit a Glock holster just fine. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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