CZ Custom Shadow VS Wilson 92G

[Tom Fineis]

One thing to consider if you plan on carrying the gun is that the Shadow doesn't have a firing pin safety.

Also, I do tend to think we get wrapped around the axel a bit on gun choices. I believe that once you pick a platform, most any mainstream pistol can be shot at high level.

But....given this is a gun forum and we come here to talk about the minutiae of guns; I think given your two options, the Beretta would be a better overall choice.

I'm only carrying the compact model (P01 currently). The full size gun is my "game" gun but I still want it to be something trustworthy for home defense use.

I found some comparison pics of the 92 compact compared to the P01, and it does appear to be quite a bit bigger. That may make this whole thing a nonstarter.

I don't have anything against the CZ so if I stay there I'm cool with that, but the Wilson (and possibly Langdon) custom 92's have an appeal all of their own.

[Handy]

I'm only carrying the compact model (P01 currently). The full size gun is my "game" gun but I still want it to be something trustworthy for home defense use.

I found some comparison pics of the 92 compact compared to the P01, and it does appear to be quite a bit bigger. That may make this whole thing a nonstarter.

I don't have anything against the CZ so if I stay there I'm cool with that, but the Wilson (and possibly Langdon) custom 92's have an appeal all of their own.

Between a compact and a full size, the only "home defense" advantage I see in the larger gun is capacity, which is really easy to fix on the compact. Maybe you could shoot a full size a hair faster, but I've never gotten the impression that is as critical in the real world as it is in sports.

[YVK]

Tom, I have a full complement of Beretta 92 guns and a CZ P01, and some experience with SP01/Shadow.

For purposes of carry, no Beretta comes close to P01 from standpoint of size and weight. Question is of P01's durability and with maintenance and perhaps a backup gun this can be solved.

For purposes of competition, CZ is a bit more capable but the true discriminator is how each gun fits you ergonomically. Grip size and trigger reach are two big ones for me.

For purposes of almost care-free approach, no CZ comes close to Beretta.

[45dotACP]

Not much to say that hasn't already been said...the Beretta is my personal preference and while the smart thing may be to get a 92 full size and a PX4 compact and just avoid the 92 (not very) compact altogether.

That said...the 92 compact has been one of the easiest guns to shoot I've ever laid a hand in.

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[GJM]

That said...the 92 compact has been one of the easiest guns to shoot I've ever laid a hand in.

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As it should be, because the only thing really compact about it, is its name.

[Clobbersaurus]

As it should be, because the only thing really compact about it, is its name.

To be fair, it is compact vs. the full size FS/G/Elite/Brig.

But that is kinda like saying the H2 Hummer is compact compared to the full size Hummer.

[SteveB]

I'm only carrying the compact model (P01 currently). The full size gun is my "game" gun but I still want it to be something trustworthy for home defense use.

I found some comparison pics of the 92 compact compared to the P01, and it does appear to be quite a bit bigger. That may make this whole thing a nonstarter.

I don't have anything against the CZ so if I stay there I'm cool with that, but the Wilson (and possibly Langdon) custom 92's have an appeal all of their own.

I also find the 92 family too big for carry. I shoot the Shadow for gaming and carried the P-01 for some time, but shifted over to the P-07, an excellent pistol for the price. The P-07 does require some gunsmithing to get it up to my standards for trigger quality, and there are limited sight options for it. The short bearing surface (vertical) of the slide means that manipulating it, especially with wet hands, can be suboptimal. For a variety of reasons, I keep sliding back to the P2000 for carry, although I'm interested in the EL PX4c.

[spinmove_]

To be fair, it is compact vs. the full size FS/G/Elite/Brig.

But that is kinda like saying the H2 Hummer is compact compared to the full size Hummer.

More like an H3 vs. the original H1. The H2 Hummer was the Fat Albert of SUVs.

[MGW]

As it should be, because the only thing really compact about it, is its name.

I've never had my hands on one. Is it bigger than a 229?


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[SteveB]

I've never had my hands on one. Is it bigger than a 229?


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The 92c is heavier and longer, but then SIG wisely chose not to call the 229 the "226 compact".