CZ P-10 C 9mm vs Walther PDP Compact 9mm

These two are closely matched: both hold 15 rounds of 9mm, barrels are within 0.02" (4.02" vs 4.0"), sight radius within 0.02" (6.42" vs 6.4"), and the listed trigger pulls match (5.6 lb vs 5.6 lb). What actually separates them is the optic cut and the price. The Walther PDP Compact 9mm is optic-ready and the CZ P-10 C 9mm is not, and the PDP is 1.7 oz lighter (24.4 oz vs 26.1 oz) with an adjustable rear sight. MSRP runs $250.00 apart ($699.00 vs $449.00). The CZ is the smaller package: 0.08" narrower (1.26" vs 1.34"), 0.1" shorter overall and 0.2" shorter in height.

Pick the CZ P-10 C if:

• You want to spend $449.00 rather than $699.00
• You carry irons and want metal 3-dot sights rather than polymer
• The narrower 1.26" slide and 7.4" length suit concealment better

Pick the Walther PDP Compact if:

• You are mounting a red dot and want the factory cut
• You want 1.7 oz off the belt at 24.4 oz
• An adjustable rear sight and interchangeable backstraps are worth the $250.00

Capacity, barrel length and sight radius are effectively tied, so the decision is whether a factory optic cut and 1.7 oz are worth $250.00 over a smaller, cheaper gun with metal sights.