To start off, I didn't have the time today to do my intended comparison with my P365 and VP9sk. That will have to come later.
I had a little time today to run 100 rounds through my CC9 and I will share my thoughts after a few caveats:
1) I was limited on time.
2) The goal was a dry run, I wanted to take shots quickly and somewhat instinctively given that this gun is designed for concealed carry.
3) I don't have a holster yet, all "draws" were from the gun sitting in front of me flat on the bench.
4) No optic on the gun.
5) Magazines were (mostly) loaded to 10 rounds to keep things simple. I did load the 12rd to max capacity once.
Ammo was Sellier and Bellot 124 gr. FMJ.
With that out of the way, here's how it went. First two mags were 7 yds with the old "two shots as fast as you can from the draw". These shots were set for a 3-second timer with the target turning but my average was about 1.5 seconds.
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(First target after the first two magazines)
After that, I ran some modified Mozambique drills, again at 7 yds. These were only one shot to the body, not two. Once again, this was essentially point and shoot. This is also where I really noticed I was shooting a small gun. After that, I went to 15 yds for a magazine, same two shot drills as at 7 yds with a couple shots going for the headbox as well. Last magazine (really a partial mag for those keeping track) was 25 yds with me taking a little more time to line up the shots.
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(First target after 50-60 additional rounds, thinking back, I actually switched targets after going into the second box; Note that the hole below the paper was from a previous shooter)
No picture of the second target, but I basically repeated the same thing again.
So, my thoughts after firing the CC9:
No failures of any kind occurred.
It shoots well for its size but, physics are physics, and you know you're shooting a micro-compact. It does handle the recoil well for the size and I wouldn't say it's overly "snappy".
The grip is excellent and really helps to control the gun during recoil and therefore it is easy to return to target quickly. I used the smaller back strap that came on the gun but I think the larger one might work better for my hands.
The trigger is decent. I previously said it wasn't as good as a VP9 trigger but it was actually just fine during fire. I can see it smoothing out after use. The reset is short and tactile.
I tended to [EDIT] push [/EDIT] the rounds slightly to the left with this gun but that was clearly just me. On the second target I was able to slow down and easily put the shots right where I wanted them. Again, I probably need to install the larger back strap.
I had no issues with the slide release or the magazine release. The magazine release is well-positioned and does not get in the way (not worried about inadvertently releasing it when shooting) and the slide locked back every time the magazine ran dry. I think it would be difficult for most people to inadvertently ride the slide release during fire.
The goal of this was to really just run the gun to get a feel for it, not to provide exact data points. I still intend to run some drills with this gun and my VP9sk and P365 side-by-side. That said, I feel comfortable saying I shoot my VP9sk better but will also admit I have not put in much training time with a micro-compact. I actually enjoyed shooting this gun, something that I can't say about some other micros.
Will this be my new EDC? Time will tell, but my first-impression is that it's definitely a contender for the hot-weather, t-shirt days. Fortunately, I have plenty of time to break it in before that weather returns. If anyone has any questions I will do my best to answer them.
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(The gun after the first 100 rounds, wiped clean for the picture.)
I had a little time today to run 100 rounds through my CC9 and I will share my thoughts after a few caveats:
1) I was limited on time.
2) The goal was a dry run, I wanted to take shots quickly and somewhat instinctively given that this gun is designed for concealed carry.
3) I don't have a holster yet, all "draws" were from the gun sitting in front of me flat on the bench.
4) No optic on the gun.
5) Magazines were (mostly) loaded to 10 rounds to keep things simple. I did load the 12rd to max capacity once.
Ammo was Sellier and Bellot 124 gr. FMJ.
With that out of the way, here's how it went. First two mags were 7 yds with the old "two shots as fast as you can from the draw". These shots were set for a 3-second timer with the target turning but my average was about 1.5 seconds.
(First target after the first two magazines)
After that, I ran some modified Mozambique drills, again at 7 yds. These were only one shot to the body, not two. Once again, this was essentially point and shoot. This is also where I really noticed I was shooting a small gun. After that, I went to 15 yds for a magazine, same two shot drills as at 7 yds with a couple shots going for the headbox as well. Last magazine (really a partial mag for those keeping track) was 25 yds with me taking a little more time to line up the shots.
(First target after 50-60 additional rounds, thinking back, I actually switched targets after going into the second box; Note that the hole below the paper was from a previous shooter)
No picture of the second target, but I basically repeated the same thing again.
So, my thoughts after firing the CC9:
No failures of any kind occurred.
It shoots well for its size but, physics are physics, and you know you're shooting a micro-compact. It does handle the recoil well for the size and I wouldn't say it's overly "snappy".
The grip is excellent and really helps to control the gun during recoil and therefore it is easy to return to target quickly. I used the smaller back strap that came on the gun but I think the larger one might work better for my hands.
The trigger is decent. I previously said it wasn't as good as a VP9 trigger but it was actually just fine during fire. I can see it smoothing out after use. The reset is short and tactile.
I tended to [EDIT] push [/EDIT] the rounds slightly to the left with this gun but that was clearly just me. On the second target I was able to slow down and easily put the shots right where I wanted them. Again, I probably need to install the larger back strap.
I had no issues with the slide release or the magazine release. The magazine release is well-positioned and does not get in the way (not worried about inadvertently releasing it when shooting) and the slide locked back every time the magazine ran dry. I think it would be difficult for most people to inadvertently ride the slide release during fire.
The goal of this was to really just run the gun to get a feel for it, not to provide exact data points. I still intend to run some drills with this gun and my VP9sk and P365 side-by-side. That said, I feel comfortable saying I shoot my VP9sk better but will also admit I have not put in much training time with a micro-compact. I actually enjoyed shooting this gun, something that I can't say about some other micros.
Will this be my new EDC? Time will tell, but my first-impression is that it's definitely a contender for the hot-weather, t-shirt days. Fortunately, I have plenty of time to break it in before that weather returns. If anyone has any questions I will do my best to answer them.
(The gun after the first 100 rounds, wiped clean for the picture.)
