Much more than just our take on the striker-fired pistol, the P-10 is decidedly CZ, from the way it feels to the way it shoots.
First order of business, ergonomics. Anyone who’s picked up a CZ 75
for the first time gets it — it just has to feel right in the hand. With
the CZ grip angle, the P-10 avoids that ‘brick-in-the-hand’ feeling
that has plagued many in the striker-fired genre, allowing it to point
naturally. A mild palm swell, deep beavertail and three interchangeable
backstraps make the P-10 fit a wide variety of hands as if it were built
for them. Because it was.
Next up, trigger. So many striker-fired pistols do many things right,
falling short when it comes time to pull the trigger. The P-10’s
trigger is designed to minimize creep and stacking, and after initial
break-in averages a clean 4.5-5 lb pull and rebounds with a short,
positive reset — meaning single shots can be meticulously placed while
follow-ups are effortless.
Built to withstand the rigors of military use, its fiber-reinforced
polymer frame and hardy nitride finish are made for the daily grind. A
generous trigger guard allows use with gloved hands while being undercut
to allow as high a grip as possible, and a set of metal tactical 3-dot
sights allow for one-handed manipulation of the slide on a belt.
Take-down of the P-10 will be familiar to most fans of striker-fired
guns, and even more pleasing will be holster compatibility with some of
the most common guns on the market.
One change that happens on both the US-made and Czech-made P-10s is
the switch to a swappable magazine release. With a change in geometry,
the goal was to eliminate the stiffness some customers experienced as
the magazine release broke in, even though it became smooth after some
use. This new reversible release just requires a few minutes to swap,
allowing the P-10 to remain lefty-friendly.
It may have taken a while to come to market, but we feel the wait has
been worth it. With CZ reliability, engineered ergonomics and a bevy of
features both familiar and new, the P-10 is the complete package.
