Location: Clarkston, WA area.
Date: JULY , 10, 2010
Weather: 97 degrees and very windy.
Equipment: CZ-USA Range bag.
Weapon:
CZ75 P-06 .40 caliber compact service pistol.
CZUB factory Tru-dot Nites, CZ-USA tuned action.
Gear: High Noon Holster's rock steady belt in natural horsehide
CZ P-01 Topless holster with single mag pouch in natural horsehide as well.
AMMO:
50: rounds of Federal 180 FMJ.
50: Double Tap Ammo 150 grain Nosler JHP
50: Double Tap Ammo 180 grain Nosler JHP
After almost a year of seeing a P-06 in the flesh at a local
sporting goods store.
I was very impressed by the workmanship and menacing forty caliber hole in the
front of the gun.
Myself, having owned two P-01s and more recently.. the PCR.
I'm no stranger to the wonderful CZ Compact framed guns.
Based on the very police and ccw proven P-01 design.
The P-06 offers those not wanting or trusting a 9mm, the
.40 caliber option.
Like with the P-01 and PCR. The P-06 seems to be pretty much trouble-free for
most shooters. The gun is very sturdy and shockingly accurate for a Forty.
Some owners saying that the P-06s are among the most accurate of all the .40
S&W pistols on the market.
Well, as Summer has finally reached this part of the country.
Both Nancy and I decided to brave almost 100 degree the heat- and take a small trip out into the
wild country.
We were both surprised to see a herd of Mountain Goats along the way!
Range Time:
Being that this was my first time shooting the new P-06.
I knew that with the action job from Matt Hunter at Cz-USA.
I'd have a different experience than with a stock CZ pistol
Like my P-01 that has the #13 mainspring installed, but still has a gritty trigger pull.
My initial cartridges were the 180 gr. Federals, so I could get a good feel of the
gun. This proved to be good warm-up ammo as I was impressed with the 15 yard
accuracy, WHEN I did my part. The gun liked to Snake-Eye on the target,,
that is to put two precise holes next to each other.
As you can see by this pic. The gun was far more accurate than I could shoot it.
The very smooth DA and SA trigger pulls and were really something special.
Smooth feeling DA stroke with a (grit-free) glassy smooth travel in SA that breaks
very clean.
The wind was blowing pretty hard about that time and my groups were slightly to the right.
This proved to be the case when I trotted out the powerful Double Tap 180s.
Blast and recoil were noticed as I shot strings of 5 into the targets.
Frankly, the P-06 bucked a bit in my hands, but recoil was acceptable for me.
Next up- were the blistering 150 grain Double Tap loads.
If a handgun bullet could be propelled by rocket fuel, this might take the cake!
Recoil was reduced over the 180 load, but it still had some bark and bite.
Accuracy improved with this load as well.
Nancy was snapping way with the camera, and got this:
I've always like full house 10mm loads in the 150-165 grain range.
Frankly either of these Double Tap .40 offerings are enough 10mm diameter
power for me.
These loads are both fast:
and offer some real punch if you don't like the standard .40 S&W fodder on the market.
I didn't notice much muzzle flash on my end, but muzzle blast and loudness were evident
with both loads.
I'm sure that they would be much more accurate in the hands of another shooter, or
from the bench. However, any of my shots would have proven very unhealthy for
any armed adversary(s).
(The P-06 serves well in the home defense role, especially with my M-6 light/laser combo.)
I continued to shoot the FMJ and more Double Tap until the Federal stuff was gone.
After the 75th round was fired. I was very convinced that the gun was a keeper.
Lasting Impressions:
Recoil:
Know that I didn't feel and buzz or sting from the trigger like I've encountered with other
light .40s such as the SIGMA and Glock 22 /23s that I've shot in the past.
While the P-06 does have more recoil than my comparable 9mms and RAMI.
I really didn't/don't see it as an issue.
The gun didn't pound my hand or leave me exhausted after the session.
I think that Matt Hunter did a great job on the trigger/action for me and such would be
a worth-while modification on any CZ pistol.
High Noon's Topless model holster was easy to draw from during this testing.
Future:
Some Crimson Trace laser grips
and Hogue grips screws will the only changes that I'll make
to the gun, unless I really need that full length stainless guide rod from Steve Bedair.
I'm really impressed and happy with this P-06, and can tell everyone that THIS is the
.40 they have been wanting!
My thanks- to Jason and Matt at CZ-USA, along with the others that made this testing possible.
but have come to prefer HN's IWB holsters in the last couple of years.
Their SLIDE GUARD is another horsehide OWB holster that's seen some use with my
RAMIs, but in tan.
IWB works well for me as I'm not catching my holster on chairs, nor am I banging up my custom Hakans or other grips on door-jams.
HIGH NOON offers what I think-are some superbly crafted and comfortable holsters in
both OWB, IWB, and even paddle designs.
My last review was of the HN UNDER TAKER IWB in tan horsehide for my RAMI P
(polymer framed CZ 2075 RAMI 9mm) and matching Tie Breaker single mag pouch
on a Rock Steady Ostrich print 1 1/2 inch belt.
I've been very pleased with the holster and gear so far, and really like
the FBI type rake of the Under Taker that keeps the gun close to your body.
One holster that I've eyed for a long time in the HN online catalog is the neat looking
TAIL GUNNER IWB Model, ( high ride with straps) that uses a stabilizer wing for more support.
After emailing Michael, the owner of High Noon Holsters, and requesting he send
me a T.G. in black horsehide, and two matching magazine pouches, along with a
1 1/2 inch wide Rock Steady belt..all in black horsehide material.
My order arrived a week later, which is somewhhat faster than prevoious large orders from
them, so I'm quite sure they were burning the midnight oil on this one!
One piece of gear that I already had was the HN Key Chain that they offer.
This one in what I believe stunning elephant hide, that looks and functions as good
or even better than my HN key Chain in tan horsehide that I've worn most everday
since April.
Dark tan, natural and even black horsehide holsters are always strikingly beautiful to me,
as any custom holster should be, but other gear as well.
The ROCK STEADY belt is just that.
In my case- it's 42 inches of double layer perfection. Very rigid and good looking to boot!
The high quality Brass buckle and accrouments set it off.
This isn't my first Rock Steady belt, but the first in black.
Cowhide in this instance-but it should last me for many years!
Their DOUBLE TAKE, and TIE BREAKER mag pouches are equally as well made
and handsome.
Both in horsehide, with the Double Take being a double mag pouch for 9mm/40 mags.
The tie breaker is HN's single mag pouch.
I've used one ( natural horsehide ) for right at 8 years now.
Both of these mag pouches use a tension adjustment screw like the
HN holsters.
You can snap the pouches on or use the belt loops with the Double Take.
Well, after a couple weeks of carry. I REALLY like this holster, even if I'm shouting a bit
here, it's super nice!
The TAIL GUNNER's stabilizer wing did seem to take up a bit more real estate in my waistband,
than the same firm's DOWN UNDER IWB.
It might just be me with this..as I'm a bit heavier these days.. but my pants are 2 inches over-sized to accomodate IWB carry, so any slight issues like this are not really any problem.
I do like how Stable the entire holster is, yet not a leather (or horsehide) brick that's un-
comfortable. Just a comfy as my DOWN UNDER or AJ CONCEALCO RAMI Holsters, but
more rigid.
Stiching is in usual HIGH NOON form, nice and strong!
This holster has an open end for any debris to fall through.
It also features a leather lining for a slick/fast draw, and a sewn in SIGHT TRACK that most
other holsters don't have these days.
The two straps are secred by very durable snaps. These straps are for 1 1/2 inch belts
but you can order extra straps if needed ( also in black ) for this IDPA Approved,
IWB holster.
Yes,..everything about the holster smacks of Quality!
From the very first time I slide my RAMI into it.
The holster has only needed a turn of the tension adjustment screw.
Myself, with over 30 years of carrying gun, I believe most any holster needs this
type of tension adjustment.
Especially true if we are talking about leather as it tends to stretch over the years..
if not within a few months.
This holster has 2075 stamped on the stabilizer wing but no usual
HIGH NOON HOLSTERS, maker's stamp is present, but clearly evident if you look
at the rear of the magazine pouches.
However, that doesn't seem to detract from the quality or looks of the holster one bit.
Like the SLIDE GUARD and other HN holsters, esp. the IWB models.
You get a SWEAT SHIELD, or what's called by HN a Slide Guard,
basically- a piece or tab of leather/horsehide that
protects you from the gun' s safety or rubbing up against your skin or clothing.
Most holster companies offer such a feature these days.
Strong and even stitching, an open muzzle and sewn in sight track with a sweat shield.
Not to mention, very comfortable for such a rigid holster.
Now..after nearly two weeks of everyday carry, still holding up perfectly!
Matching mag pouch, and super nice cowhide gun belt make for a very
nice carry rig.
Such attributes can only attest to the quality of this High Noon holster and accessories!
For pricing and more information:
http://www.highnoonholsters.com/
