Trying to decide between SR9C and CZ 75 PCR

SRT2 · September 17, 2011, 03:27 PM

I'm trying to make a decision between the Ruger SR9c and CZ 75 PCR.
Striker vs. hammer. Ruger feels great in hand and great trigger but I
feel like the CZ with DA/SA/decocker would be safer. I think they are both
good pistols.

I can't find a CZ locally to compare the grip to the SR9c.
Has anyone handled both?

chris in va · September 18, 2011, 01:02 AM

I've only held both at a gun show, so not much help here.

The Ruger is polymer, the CZ aluminum framed. Personally I'm biased toward CZ just because my 75BD has been an amazing performer, but really it boils down to what you like.

I have fairly large hands and the P01/PCR had my little finger halfway off the mag plate. If yours are smaller you won't have a problem.

Pilot · September 18, 2011, 07:53 AM

I absolutely love my PCR and carry it more than any other in my CCW rotation. I can't comment on the Ruger, but my CZ has been flawless in 11 years of ownership and use. Great range gun too as it is as accurate as my full size 75B.

Redbeardsong · September 18, 2011, 07:57 AM

The CZ's are nice, but all of them seemed pretty thick when I held them. The SR9c is one of the slimmest double stack 9mm on the market. I carry mine IWB every day. It's an excellent and reliable shooter.

Walt Sherrill · September 18, 2011, 08:55 AM

Hard choice. It's going to boil down to what fits you best. I suspect the SR9C is probably a bit lighter and thinner.

I have an SR9, with the Ghost trigger installed -- not necessary, it seems, with the new SR9c -- and it's a fine gun. It's arguably the best centerfire semi-auto that Ruger's made to date. I also have a couple of CZs and CZ clones. It's really a very subjective and personal choice. You decide.

varoadking · September 18, 2011, 03:06 PM

This would be a no-brainer for me. The CZ is spectacularly accurate and very robust.

About the only gun I somewhat regret selling was my PCR. Other than the "longish" trigger location, it was a wonderful piece.

gunluver · September 18, 2011, 06:54 PM

PCR all the way for me, but I'm not a fan of polymer. The ruger is a little thinner and still has a good reputation. Get what fits YOU best.

armoredman · September 18, 2011, 08:58 PM

PCR, but I am biased. I love the little PCR, consider it one of the greatest CCW pistols ever built.

viking499 · September 18, 2011, 09:46 PM

I am going to give a vote to the PCR. It is one of the best pistols I have ever had.

bigkrackers · September 18, 2011, 10:03 PM

Love my PCR. You can get thinner wood grips from CZ custom which is preferred for cc over the rubber grips IMO.

jr24 · September 19, 2011, 01:41 AM

Can't speak for the CZ, but I'm sure its wonderful since all of em I've tried are.

But I do love me my SR9c for carry, light and slim and for a compact it sure is a pleasure to shoot.

Not sure about the decocker and DA/SA is safer than a manual saftey on the Ruger, but as you said, its what makes you comfortable, gotta respect that.

jmortimer · September 21, 2011, 10:49 AM

As noted they are "different" and both are fine guns so it boils down to which one "feels" better. I don't have large hands so the SR9c is my choice.

jimbob86 · September 21, 2011, 10:53 AM

If cost were no issue, I'd take the CZ ...... and carry it cocked and locked, ignoring the crunchenticker mode.......

September 17, 2011, 03:27 PM	#1
SRT2 Member Join Date: May 18, 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 56	Trying to decide between SR9C and CZ 75 PCR I'm trying to make a decision between the Ruger SR9c and CZ 75 PCR. Striker vs. hammer. Ruger feels great in hand and great trigger but I feel like the CZ with DA/SA/decocker would be safer. I think they are both good pistols. I can't find a CZ locally to compare the grip to the SR9c. Has anyone handled both? Last edited by SRT2; September 18, 2011 at 10:14 PM.

September 18, 2011, 01:02 AM	#2
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	I've only held both at a gun show, so not much help here. The Ruger is polymer, the CZ aluminum framed. Personally I'm biased toward CZ just because my 75BD has been an amazing performer, but really it boils down to what you like. I have fairly large hands and the P01/PCR had my little finger halfway off the mag plate. If yours are smaller you won't have a problem.

September 18, 2011, 07:53 AM	#3
Pilot Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2000 Posts: 4,193	I absolutely love my PCR and carry it more than any other in my CCW rotation. I can't comment on the Ruger, but my CZ has been flawless in 11 years of ownership and use. Great range gun too as it is as accurate as my full size 75B.

September 18, 2011, 07:57 AM	#4
Redbeardsong Member Join Date: October 17, 2010 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 63	The CZ's are nice, but all of them seemed pretty thick when I held them. The SR9c is one of the slimmest double stack 9mm on the market. I carry mine IWB every day. It's an excellent and reliable shooter.

September 18, 2011, 08:55 AM	#5
Walt Sherrill Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 6,348	Hard choice. It's going to boil down to what fits you best. I suspect the SR9C is probably a bit lighter and thinner. I have an SR9, with the Ghost trigger installed -- not necessary, it seems, with the new SR9c -- and it's a fine gun. It's arguably the best centerfire semi-auto that Ruger's made to date. I also have a couple of CZs and CZ clones. It's really a very subjective and personal choice. You decide.

September 18, 2011, 03:06 PM	#6
varoadking Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2004 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,315	This would be a no-brainer for me. The CZ is spectacularly accurate and very robust. About the only gun I somewhat regret selling was my PCR. Other than the "longish" trigger location, it was a wonderful piece.

September 18, 2011, 06:54 PM	#7
gunluver Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2011 Location: York, Pa Posts: 381	PCR all the way for me, but I'm not a fan of polymer. The ruger is a little thinner and still has a good reputation. Get what fits YOU best.

September 18, 2011, 08:58 PM	#8
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,480	PCR, but I am biased. I love the little PCR, consider it one of the greatest CCW pistols ever built.

September 18, 2011, 09:46 PM	#9
viking499 Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2008 Posts: 206	I am going to give a vote to the PCR. It is one of the best pistols I have ever had.

September 18, 2011, 10:03 PM	#10
bigkrackers Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 117	Love my PCR. You can get thinner wood grips from CZ custom which is preferred for cc over the rubber grips IMO.

September 19, 2011, 01:41 AM	#11
jr24 Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2011 Posts: 870	Can't speak for the CZ, but I'm sure its wonderful since all of em I've tried are. But I do love me my SR9c for carry, light and slim and for a compact it sure is a pleasure to shoot. Not sure about the decocker and DA/SA is safer than a manual saftey on the Ruger, but as you said, its what makes you comfortable, gotta respect that.

September 21, 2011, 10:49 AM	#12
jmortimer Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: South West Riverside County California Posts: 2,763	As noted they are "different" and both are fine guns so it boils down to which one "feels" better. I don't have large hands so the SR9c is my choice.

September 21, 2011, 10:53 AM	#13
jimbob86 Junior member Join Date: October 4, 2007 Location: All the way to NEBRASKA Posts: 8,722	If cost were no issue, I'd take the CZ ...... and carry it cocked and locked, ignoring the crunchenticker mode.......