CZ Phantom or XDM?

[angrycookieman]

I went to buy an XDM 9mm this weekend and ended up seeing the CZ Phantom. I liked the way it felt more than any gun I've looked at so far, but I didn't know anything about it. Anybody here have any input? I already have a glock, and while I do like it, It doesn't fit me very well. I would like to start shooting in the competitions at woodworth sometimes. Thanks!

 

[Storm52]

Not to kill your decision, but why not start shooting with the gun you have? The best suggestion I received when I approached the participants about getting involved was:
"Bring the gun you have and we will lend you what you might need"..."Don't buy anything or spend dollars needlessly". Good advice.

 

[angrycookieman]

That is good advice, but not when you want a new gun, now is it? Sometimes you just get the fever. It's not a need, just a want.

 

[toddrod]

The Phantom is just the polymer version of the CZ Shadow / SPO1. These guns are very accurate out the box and with a trigger job are really nice. Normally, the CZs in general, are a very realible guns.

 

[dwr461]

Both are great guns. Which is more comfortable to you?

Dave

 

[PAPACHUCK]

Why, XDm9 of course!

http://bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40762

 

[angrycookieman]

LOL, the xd is very nice, but I loved the phantom as soon as I picked it up. I haven't seen the standard sp01 yet, is it as narrow as the phantom? That's one of the things I liked about it the most.

 

[angrycookieman]

Looking at things, I guess my mind is already made up on a cz, now I just need to decide which one.

 

[Hitman]

XDM feels better to me than the CZ.

BOTH gun are fantastic choices.

 

[dtd80]

LOL, the xd is very nice, but I loved the phantom as soon as I picked it up. I haven't seen the standard sp01 yet, is it as narrow as the phantom? That's one of the things I liked about it the most.

I believe searching the cz forums would give you your answer. If i'm not mistaken, the SP-01 is a steel version with safety, and the phantom is the polymer with decocker. I could be wrong so don't quote me. I will be picking up a Shadow from CZ customs though...

 

[angrycookieman]

Yeah, the phantom is just like the sp-01 tactical except polymer instead of steel. The shadow looks very nice too, although a sizable step up in price. Is yours going to be stock? I have been thinking about it also, although didn't want to spend that much, it may be worth it.

 

[Guate_shooter]

Bite the bullet and get what you want, once you start doing upgrades you will spend more money than what you originally thought.

Just my .02, I am an XD fan and I would prefer it over the Phantom, IF I had a choice I would pic the SP01 though since they are close in price and its on the aprooved list and there are lost of accesories for it on the market.

Have you looked into the M&P Pro??????

 

[angrycookieman]

Looked at an M&P but don't know if it was the pro or not. Why would the sp01 be approved but not the phantom, when it's almost the same thing? Is the sp01 tactical approved?

 

[yamatitan]

Both are awesome I have a xdm now and plan on getting a sp01 down the road. Cant go wrong either way.

 

[jessopher]

That xdm papachuck has for sale is a steal! I like the xd because like the glock the trigger has the same constant feel to it. The xdm is also very comfortable in the hand, only thing that would turn me off on the cz is the trigger but like others said you can improve on that.

 

[dtd80]

Yeah, the phantom is just like the sp-01 tactical except polymer instead of steel. The shadow looks very nice too, although a sizable step up in price. Is yours going to be stock? I have been thinking about it also, although didn't want to spend that much, it may be worth it.

I am going with the shadow because it supposedly has a better trigger out the box. Not planning on modding much. I just rather have a decent setup in the event I want to shoot competition. That's just my take though. It'll be a while since I picked up a 1911. That set me back a little bit. Good luck with your choice.

I'm sure many will agree either one will fill the role just fine. It's all down to personal preference.

 

[angrycookieman]

Thanks for all the input, the phantom is on the way

 

[latech15]

Get the sp-01. It is on the production list so you could shoot it in there as well as L-10 and limited. As far as I know you can get ten sp-01 wih a decocker as well. Cz's aren't going to win and beauty contests, but they do typically feel the best in the hand. Especially if you are used to a glock.

 

[angrycookieman]

The phantom is an sp-01. It's the polymer frame version of the sp-01 tactical. It is ipsc legal for production according to their list: http://www.ipsc.org/proddiv.php
The guys I shoot with do it just for fun anyway, and you shoot whatever you bring, just have a good time and get some practice with your gun.
I hope to have it in my hands by friday; it shipped today.

 

[toddrod]

I stand corrected. I will edit my previous post.

Also, if you want a really nice trigger job, send it to Matt Mink, Angus Hobdel (czcustom.com) or Guy Diebold (in Thibodaux). Well worth the money in my opinion. Other than that, there is nothing else that really needs to be modded on a CZ.