Sight Radius of CZ-75 SP-01 & Springfield XD9 & XDM?

yonse · August 23, 2009, 03:01 PM

Does anyone know what the sight radius is of these three guns? CZ-75 SP-01, Springfield XD9 Tactical, & Springfield XDM 9mm. I'm planning on getting one of those three guns and I really can't decide which one I want. I have had a chance to shoot the XD9 & a .40 XDM, but not the CZ-75 SP-01. I have had nothing but good experiences with both and just want a nice accurate gun for target practice and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the sight radius for any of them is. Thanks!

RobertSB701 · August 23, 2009, 07:27 PM

My CZ 75 SP01 Tactical has a sight radius of 6 inches (rear of front sight to rear of rear sight). I have had the pleasure to shoot all three of the guns you are considering. If concealed carry is not an option I have NO DOUBT that I would highly recommend the CZ. The weight of an all steel gun is awesome. Recoil/muzzle flip is SO minimal. The CZ weighs in at 41.5 ounces empty! The XD around 28 ounces. I'm sure you'd be happy with any of the 3 listed but if your going to be at the range with this gun you'll enjoy the CZ much more.

Oh, and by the way...welcome aboard!

Walt Sherrill · August 24, 2009, 02:07 PM

I'd argue that the difference between those three guns (sight radius) isn't great enough that you'll ever notice a difference in actual use.

Sight radius doesn't make a gun more accurate; it CAN can make it easier for you to shoot it well, if all other things are equal. (They seldom are).

If other things, like the trigger, inconsistent barrel/slide lockup, grip design, type of sights, etc. aren't optimal for you, the differences in sight radii will be trivial.

You'll probably find that the CZ fits your hand better than the other two.

August 23, 2009, 03:01 PM	#1
yonse Junior Member Join Date: August 23, 2009 Posts: 1	Sight Radius of CZ-75 SP-01 & Springfield XD9 & XDM? Does anyone know what the sight radius is of these three guns? CZ-75 SP-01, Springfield XD9 Tactical, & Springfield XDM 9mm. I'm planning on getting one of those three guns and I really can't decide which one I want. I have had a chance to shoot the XD9 & a .40 XDM, but not the CZ-75 SP-01. I have had nothing but good experiences with both and just want a nice accurate gun for target practice and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the sight radius for any of them is. Thanks!

August 23, 2009, 07:27 PM	#2
RobertSB701 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 125	My CZ 75 SP01 Tactical has a sight radius of 6 inches (rear of front sight to rear of rear sight). I have had the pleasure to shoot all three of the guns you are considering. If concealed carry is not an option I have NO DOUBT that I would highly recommend the CZ. The weight of an all steel gun is awesome. Recoil/muzzle flip is SO minimal. The CZ weighs in at 41.5 ounces empty! The XD around 28 ounces. I'm sure you'd be happy with any of the 3 listed but if your going to be at the range with this gun you'll enjoy the CZ much more. Oh, and by the way...welcome aboard!

August 24, 2009, 02:07 PM	#3
Walt Sherrill Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 6,348	I'd argue that the difference between those three guns (sight radius) isn't great enough that you'll ever notice a difference in actual use. Sight radius doesn't make a gun more accurate; it CAN can make it easier for you to shoot it well, if all other things are equal. (They seldom are). If other things, like the trigger, inconsistent barrel/slide lockup, grip design, type of sights, etc. aren't optimal for you, the differences in sight radii will be trivial. You'll probably find that the CZ fits your hand better than the other two.