A "firearms" fork in the road. And no GPS!! - Page 2

markj · July 12, 2013, 04:42 PM

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i don't get the urge to open up the safe, just to fondle it

None of my guns makes me do this....

dgludwig · July 12, 2013, 06:50 PM

Just about all of mine do-including a Winchester Model 67 .22 single-shot rifle I recieved as a Christmas present when I was a boy of fourteen years of age back in 1957. Guns have always meant more to me than just being utilitarian "tools" suited for a particular use.

Pond, James Pond · July 13, 2013, 08:47 AM

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Guns have always meant more to me than just being utilitarian "tools" suited for a particular use.

Now dat's what I'm talkin' about!!!

defjon · July 15, 2013, 08:25 AM

Life's short. I say, get the thing you're wanting after. It is still a top notch pistol you will be getting that will put lead on target, and every man needs his excalibur.

I believe you can track down the items you will need, it just may take a bit more leg work and cost a bit more. Items like holsters and springs they should be able to ship to you. With the internet you can find most things.

tosnyder · July 15, 2013, 11:00 AM

I used to own a Jericho 941, it was a two tone model. Only gun that I wish I hadn't sold. (After selling came to find out there were only about 80 of the two tones ever imported, also had a longer barrel than the newer ones)

After selling I went through MANY different pistols both poly and steel, eventually ended up with a CZ SP-01. The CZ feels the same in the hand, doesn't have that nice streamlined front end though. I love my CZ but miss my Jericho.

As far as the serrations on the CZ I've never had a problem getting a good grip on them they are thinner than on the Jericho but they are quite grippy. On the Jericho the slide mounted decocker (I'm assuming it a decocker and not the frame mounted safety) actually takes up some of the space for rear serrations. So while the Jericho serrations are cut wider there's actually less area for them, see the pics below. The decocker levers however kind of act like little nubs you can anchor on to. If that makes any sense. Hope this helps

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tosnyder · July 15, 2013, 11:14 AM

Sorry just realized I didn't get a good pic of the Jericho.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373904877.746203.jpg

Pond, James Pond · July 15, 2013, 12:42 PM

@tosynder.

My only likely Jericho purchase can be seen here, and you will see has the same "safety" configuration as your SP-01, so not slide mounted.

I have also been looking at the CZs online, just to see if any of those move me in the same way. I must say that the SP line-up is very nice too.

Perhaps not as visually striking to me as the 941, but still very appealing. That could be an alternative if I decide to go for it and replace, or at least compliment, the G19.

There are several SP-01 versions on sale here: the standard SP 01, the Shadow, the Tactical, the tactical Sports and finally the Phantom. They can be very pricey, but at the same time the Standard is pretty cheap: about the same as a new Gen 4 Glock. If I want to enjoy the truly good value CZs, then I'd be looking at the 75, 85 and SP01 Phantom but, if I get another 9mm, I'll make it all-steel.

I know the Phantom is polymer-framed, and some others are aluminium framed.
However, which one is all steel?

tosnyder · July 15, 2013, 01:36 PM

As far as I am aware all the full size pistols are steel with the exception of the phantom and P-09 pistols. Some of the compacts, P-01, 75D PCR, have aluminum alloy frames.

July 12, 2013, 06:50 PM	#27
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	Just about all of mine do-including a Winchester Model 67 .22 single-shot rifle I recieved as a Christmas present when I was a boy of fourteen years of age back in 1957. Guns have always meant more to me than just being utilitarian "tools" suited for a particular use. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

July 15, 2013, 11:00 AM	#30
tosnyder Member Join Date: February 15, 2011 Posts: 18	A "firearms" fork in the road. And no GPS!! I used to own a Jericho 941, it was a two tone model. Only gun that I wish I hadn't sold. (After selling came to find out there were only about 80 of the two tones ever imported, also had a longer barrel than the newer ones) After selling I went through MANY different pistols both poly and steel, eventually ended up with a CZ SP-01. The CZ feels the same in the hand, doesn't have that nice streamlined front end though. I love my CZ but miss my Jericho. As far as the serrations on the CZ I've never had a problem getting a good grip on them they are thinner than on the Jericho but they are quite grippy. On the Jericho the slide mounted decocker (I'm assuming it a decocker and not the frame mounted safety) actually takes up some of the space for rear serrations. So while the Jericho serrations are cut wider there's actually less area for them, see the pics below. The decocker levers however kind of act like little nubs you can anchor on to. If that makes any sense. Hope this helps ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373903936.870392.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373904013.130429.jpg Last edited by tosnyder; July 15, 2013 at 11:10 AM.

July 15, 2013, 11:14 AM	#31
tosnyder Member Join Date: February 15, 2011 Posts: 18	A "firearms" fork in the road. And no GPS!! Sorry just realized I didn't get a good pic of the Jericho.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373904877.746203.jpg

July 15, 2013, 12:42 PM	#32
Pond, James Pond Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2011 Location: Top of the Baltic stack Posts: 6,079	@tosynder. My only likely Jericho purchase can be seen here, and you will see has the same "safety" configuration as your SP-01, so not slide mounted. I have also been looking at the CZs online, just to see if any of those move me in the same way. I must say that the SP line-up is very nice too. Perhaps not as visually striking to me as the 941, but still very appealing. That could be an alternative if I decide to go for it and replace, or at least compliment, the G19. There are several SP-01 versions on sale here: the standard SP 01, the Shadow, the Tactical, the tactical Sports and finally the Phantom. They can be very pricey, but at the same time the Standard is pretty cheap: about the same as a new Gen 4 Glock. If I want to enjoy the truly good value CZs, then I'd be looking at the 75, 85 and SP01 Phantom but, if I get another 9mm, I'll make it all-steel. I know the Phantom is polymer-framed, and some others are aluminium framed. However, which one is all steel? __________________ When the right to effective self-defence is denied, that right to self-defence which remains is essentially symbolic. Freedom: Please enjoy responsibly.

July 15, 2013, 01:36 PM	#33
tosnyder Member Join Date: February 15, 2011 Posts: 18	A "firearms" fork in the road. And no GPS!! As far as I am aware all the full size pistols are steel with the exception of the phantom and P-09 pistols. Some of the compacts, P-01, 75D PCR, have aluminum alloy frames.

July 15, 2013, 08:25 AM	#29
defjon Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2005 Posts: 785	Life's short. I say, get the thing you're wanting after. It is still a top notch pistol you will be getting that will put lead on target, and every man needs his excalibur. I believe you can track down the items you will need, it just may take a bit more leg work and cost a bit more. Items like holsters and springs they should be able to ship to you. With the internet you can find most things.