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CZ P-10 C

Low bore axis compact with excellent factory trigger and ambidextrous controls

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Key Highlights

  • Excellent factory trigger
  • Low bore axis
  • Ambidextrous controls

Specifications

Price
$499
Weight
1 lb 9.399999999999999 oz
Calibers
9mm
Rail Type
picatinny

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: handguninterface: picatinny-pistoloptic-mount: rmr

Overview

The CZ P-10 C is CZ's entry into the polymer-framed, striker-fired compact market, and it arrived as a direct challenger to the Glock 19. CZ leveraged decades of pistol design experience from the CZ 75 lineage to create a striker pistol that addresses common complaints about the Glock platform: the P-10 C features a lower bore axis, more aggressive grip texturing, fully ambidextrous controls, and a factory trigger that many reviewers rank among the best in the striker-fired world.

The 4.02-inch barrel matches the Glock 19's barrel length while the overall dimensions remain virtually identical, meaning most Glock 19-sized holsters will accommodate the P-10 C. Three interchangeable backstraps allow grip circumference adjustment. The optic-ready (OR) variant ships with a slide cut for direct mounting of popular micro red dots without adapter plates.

At a street price consistently below $500, the CZ P-10 C offers remarkable value. It undercuts the Glock 19, SIG P320 Compact, and Walther PDP while delivering comparable or superior ergonomics and trigger quality. The P-10 C has built a strong following among shooters who value performance per dollar and appreciate CZ's engineering heritage. Its main limitation is a smaller aftermarket ecosystem compared to Glock and SIG, though holster and accessory support has grown substantially.

Key Features

  • Excellent factory striker-fired trigger
  • Fully ambidextrous slide stop and magazine release
  • Low bore axis for reduced muzzle flip
  • Three interchangeable backstraps
  • Optic-ready variant available (OR model)
  • 15+1 capacity in 9mm
  • Aggressive grip texture with front strap checkering

Pros

  • +Outstanding factory trigger rivals aftermarket upgrades
  • +Low bore axis gives excellent recoil control
  • +Fully ambidextrous controls from factory
  • +Best value compact 9mm - undercuts all major competitors
  • +Fits most Glock 19 holsters
  • +CZ engineering heritage and build quality

Cons

  • Smaller aftermarket than Glock/SIG ecosystem
  • Optic-ready model is a separate (higher priced) SKU
  • Slightly heavier than Glock 19
  • Magazine availability less ubiquitous than Glock
  • Fewer factory configuration options than modular platforms

Detailed Specifications

caliber
9mm
Barrel Length
4.02 inches
Overall Length
7.3 inches
weight
25.4 oz
trigger
Striker-fired, ~4.5 lb pull
barrel
Cold hammer-forged, nitride finish
msrp
$499

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