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- Jan 1, 2019
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To Occam’s and Bigfoots’ points. The DA first shot takes getting used to…muscle memory for that important first shot. Maybe if people were more used to shooting DA revolvers the transition would be smoother. I think it takes practice. I would like to EDC my 229 (.357) and I feel i shoot it well. Been thru courses with it, but its bulky and heavy compared to my EDC 43X and 43. Maybe someone will come up with a 20 oz 9mm DA/SA with a decocker.
CZ 2075 BD Rami. (D is the decocker version) Unfortunately, discontinued last year.
It may be a little heavier than 20oz, but its about 1/2" smaller in both length and height than the PCR/P-01, which are slightly smaller than a P229. The weight feels good when shooting and isn't noticeable to me when carrying.
10+1 rounds of 9mm, 14+1 with extended mag.
I was actually optimistically looking for a Rami when I purchased my PCR a few weeks ago. I knew that they had discontinued the model, but was hoping to see one still lingering on the shelves. No luck on that front. Have not been disappointed by the PCR at all. Loving the CZ de-cocker resetting to half cocked position. DA pull is a much lighter on it from it in that position than on my Beretta 92, which is a full de-cocker/safety.
I was actually optimistically looking for a Rami when I purchased my PCR a few weeks ago. I knew that they had discontinued the model, but was hoping to see one still lingering on the shelves. No luck on that front. Have not been disappointed by the PCR at all. Loving the CZ de-cocker resetting to half cocked position. DA pull is a much lighter on it from it in that position than on my Beretta 92, which is a full de-cocker/safety.
Alas, I looked for a RAMI (D?) as a solution to my wanting a decocker smaller than my 226/220, maybe 5 years ago. I hadn’t even handled one but liked the idea and what i read. But did not find one locally (i only buy local) new or used and stayed with the usual suspects in this order…27/42/33/shield 9 and 45, 43 and now 43x/43. Rarely, i carry the 229 (i think the 229 is an incredibly good pistol)and 99.5% of the time i go for light and think, almost always 9mm. I suppose that even if capable of being made of polymers, the DA/SA/Decocker mechanisim will add bulk.
I have a 229, PCR and P01. On paper the 229 is not much bigger, but in reality the CZs are much easier to conceal. I love the 229, but for carry it is just a bit more 'bloated' in every direction.
I am zeroing in on the Sig 229 or CZ P-01,,
I may PM after the holidays and want to gift you a few boxes of 9mm in exchange for a range meeting?
My P229 is an older style, before the E2 grips came out, so the grip is a bit chunkier and less ergonomic than one you might buy today; assuming you are buying new. Also, it is a .40, so if you are buying a new 9mm it will feel bit different shooting it for that reason too.
If you find a range that rents a 9mm P229 we might be able to meet there and do a comparison.
There's also the PX4 Subcompact.
They also have a compact, that I would probably go for,,
But, they make no mention of a de-cocker on their websight
I have a 229, PCR and P01. On paper the 229 is not much bigger, but in reality the CZs are much easier to conceal. I love the 229, but for carry it is just a bit more 'bloated' in every direction.