G19 or CZ 75 compact

[nanney1]

Thinking about selling my Glock 19 Gen4 and using the cash toward a CZ75 Compact.

I like the Glock 19, but I currently have 4 Glocks and it is my least favorite. I prefer shooting my G22 and G27 in .40 S&W and prefer to carry my G43. The G19 is my backup carry pistol, but the G27 could move into the back up spot.

I don't believe in keeping every gun I buy just because. And I think the CZ 75C would be more fun at the range. I have previously shot a a CZ 75B which I enjoyed shooting. And I probably could benefit from having something other than just Glocks. Maybe broaden my horizons.

Any thoughts or opinions welcome.

[TunnelRat]

Sure, but if it's just for the range and not for carry it wouldn't have to be the CZ75 Compact. You could go with a larger model.

[mdThanatos]

I definitely prefer the CZ over the Glock. I have shot both full size and compacts of each brand and my preference is the CZ.

[JDBerg]

Originally Posted by nanney1:

I like the Glock 19, but I currently have 4 Glocks and it is my least favorite.

OK, so you’re the one who likes the .40S&W “G’s” better than the 19 - LOL!

I can’t possibly say anything bad about my own CZ-75B 9mm. But if you could test fire a CZ-75B Compact alongside a CZ P-01, and then prefer shooting the Compact, then you have made the right choice! I had a Compact, didn’t care for it, never handled for me as well as my full size 75B did. I will always have my own P-01. I wouldn’t trade away my own Gen3 Glock 19. However, I would trade another Glock 19 for a P-01, but not for a Compact! YMMV, and that is always OK!

[DaleA]

I don't believe in keeping every gun I buy just because.

I, on the other hand am a loyal follower of "Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!"

And it's not "JUST BECAUSE"!!!

For every gun I've ever bought there was a REASON!

Maybe I can't REMEMBER the reason, and maybe it was not a GOOD reason, but I trust myself that there must have been SOME reason or I wouldn't have bought it and I'm not going to second guess my inner gun buyer.

I guess we'll agree to disagree.

YMMV.
Good luck.

[jmr40]

If you're not using it sell it and use the funds to buy something you will. But I wouldn't trade a Glock for 3 CZ's.

[nanney1]

Originally Posted by jmr40

If you're not using it sell it and use the funds to buy something you will. But I wouldn't trade a Glock for 3 CZ's.

Interesting, why do you prefer Glocks so much over CZ?

[smee78]

If ya don't like it then trade or sell it to someone who likes them. I love my 19's and would not ever get rid of them. I am curious why the compact size CZ?

[nanney1]

Originally Posted by smee78

If ya don't like it then trade or sell it to someone who likes them. I love my 19's and would not ever get rid of them. I am curious why the compact size CZ?

I guess because the compact is similar in size to the G19? I don't know that I prefer the compact over the full size. Just seemed like a better comparison

If I had said Glock 19 or CZ 75B, would more be in favor of the CZ?

[JDBerg]

Originally Posted by nanney1:

If I had said Glock 19 or CZ 75B, would more be in favor of the CZ?

I own both, I like both, so I’ll continue to own & shoot both. Obviously, these are 2 very different firearms. The Glock 19 is a carry gun that shoots great at the range. The full size CZ-75B is a better range gun that I personally do not use for carry, although I certainly could do so if I wanted to. The Glock 19 definitely sees more range time, but I do shoot the CZ regularly.

[jr24]

Sure, if you dont like the 19 and aren't using it anyway why not.

Just do yourself a favor and check out the CZ P07 as well. I've found that fits my Glock and 1911 loving hands better than the 75 compact. Full size 75, no problem but the compact beavertail geometry pinches on my high grip and is uncomfortable.

[2wheelwander]

I bought a G22 20+ years ago after a ton of research and comparisons. I still like the gun.

Today its still my only Glock and I have 5 CZ's. The PCR being hands down my favorite. That gun rocks and I enjoy carrying it. Comfortable, very accurate, very capable.

[Leaf]

I prefer a CZ over a glock almost any day of the week. Frankly speaking however, I'd regret getting rid of the glock just to buy the CZ. Keep in mind, I generally regret having sold almost all firearms I've released from my captivity.

[stangbangr]

Originally Posted by JDBerg

I own both, I like both, so I’ll continue to own & shoot both. Obviously, these are 2 very different firearms. The Glock 19 is a carry gun that shoots great at the range. The full size CZ-75B is a better range gun that I personally do not use for carry, although I certainly could do so if I wanted to. The Glock 19 definitely sees more range time, but I do shoot the CZ regularly.

Same.

[4V50 Gary]

Steel is real (and I'm old fashion). CZ compact.

[HistoryJunky]

I would trade a Glock for a CZ in a heartbeat. I own the P07 Gen2 and a 85B. Both are very reliable, easy to shoot, and accurate.

And they don't feel like the grip is a 2x4. I would definitely go with the CZ Compact over the G19. But you said you already have a bunch of Glocks, so maybe you like the 2x4 grip?

That being said, I own a Gen4 G26 that I carry frequently. Only because CZ, does not make a decent ambi-friendly subcompact.

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[tallball]

Admittedly, I've never shot a G19 or a CZ75 compact.

However, I do own a G22, G26, and G43. I also have five full-sized CZ's in various calibers.

The Glocks are good, but the CZ's are my favorite service pistols of many. If you're probably not going to carry it, I would highly recommend the full-sized CZ.

Can't you just stick a medium-sized magazine in your G27 if you want a larger carry pistol? That's what I do with my G26. You can even buy a plastic piece for a few dollars to cover up the little gap (I got mine from Amazon).

[Spats McGee]

Originally Posted by nanney1

Thinking about selling my Glock 19 Gen4 and using the cash toward a CZ75 Compact.

I like the Glock 19, but I currently have 4 Glocks and it is my least favorite. I prefer shooting my G22 and G27 in .40 S&W and prefer to carry my G43. The G19 is my backup carry pistol, but the G27 could move into the back up spot.

I don't believe in keeping every gun I buy just because. And I think the CZ 75C would be more fun at the range. I have previously shot a a CZ 75B which I enjoyed shooting. And I probably could benefit from having something other than just Glocks. Maybe broaden my horizons.

Any thoughts or opinions welcome.

Under these circumstances, sell the G19 & fund the CZ.

[Fishbed77]

And I think the CZ 75C would be more fun at the range.

If it's just for the range, why not a full-size CZ-75B?

[Carl the Floor Walker]

Get the CZ!!!!!!!!!!

[Brownstone322]

I have a Gen 4 Glock 19 and a CZ 75 D PCR Compact. If I had to have one and only one, I'd keep the Glock.

Why so? The Glock is functionally flawless, assuming you're comfortable with the Glock feel and grip angle (many people are not). I like the CZ too, but my issues with it are ...

• The narrow side is kinda hard to rack, especially in combination with the stiff recoil spring.

• DA/SA is complicated complicated to a Glock.

I love compacts in general, and I'd keep them both. If you literally mean you want the CZ 75 Compact model, beware that it's all steel, so it's much heavier than your G19, and even though it's DA/SA, you have to lower the hammer manually, which I don't like. On the other hand, it has an external safety, so you can carry it cocked and locked if you care to.

Anyway, make sure you also consider the PCR (aluminum frame/decocker), the P-01 (aluminum frame/rail/decocker), and the P-07 (polymer frame/rail/decocker/wider, easier-to-manipulate slide).

I'm keeping my PCR (indeed it's fun to shoot), and I kinda want a P-07 too.