The CZ P-10 C exists because of its trigger. The 4.5 lb striker pull has a short take-up, a defined wall, and a clean break that reviewers and forum owners consistently rank as the best stock striker trigger in any compact 9mm. The cold hammer-forged barrel with 6-groove rifling is a durability feature that most manufacturers reserve for higher-tier models. CZ ships three interchangeable backstraps for grip sizing, and the grip angle sits close to the 1911 standard, which many shooters find more natural than the steeper Glock angle.

The trade-off is ecosystem depth. CZ's aftermarket is growing but still thinner than what Sig or Glock offer. Holster options from major makers cover the P-10 C well. Niche accessories like extended controls or compensator setups require more searching. The standard model has no optics cut, so mounting a red dot means stepping up to the P-10 C OR variant or sending the slide out for milling. At 26 oz, 1.26" wide, and 7.3" overall, the gun conceals reasonably well for a 15-round compact.

The Sig P320 Compact offers modularity the CZ cannot match, with a removable fire control unit that swaps between grip sizes. The Canik METE SFT ships optic-ready with a trigger that competes with the P-10 C's on quality. But neither of those guns has the P-10 C's combination of barrel quality and trigger feel at this level. Nothing else shoots this well from the box with zero modifications.