The CZ P10 C is a favorite among shooters. As some have remarked before, it puts “full-size features” in a surprisingly compact package.
There’s just one thing: recoil. Chambered in 9mm, the P10 C isn’t a beast when it comes to recoil, but there is a kick.
And, if you got one of these for self-defense or target shooting specifically because the 9mm is a light-kicking cartridge, and still find it a bit much, then you’re going to need to do something about it.
These are arguably the three most important suggestions we have for shooters that want to mitigate recoil when shooting their favorite handguns - if that handgun happens to be a P10 C.
The Proper Grip
Most importantly, you need to hold the gun properly. Ditch the “cup and saucer” and “low” grips. These will actually exacerbate recoil.
For right-handed shooters: grip the gun with the crook between your thumb and forefinger right up at the base of the slide. Wrap all fingers fully around the grip; your thumb should extend as far forward on the frame as possible.
You want to maximize surface area contact between your hand and the gun. Your left hand should wrap fully around your right hand to add extra support and additional surface area. Your left thumb should lie alongside your right thumb; it’s normal if it extends beyond it (forward on the gun).
The Proper Stance
Next most important is to adopt the proper stance. There are a number of different shooting stances you can take and all of them are acceptable - but regardless, you need to lean into it.
Whether you shoot Weaver style or prefer the isosceles stance, bend your knees slightly, lower your center of gravity just an inch or so, and lean forward with your shoulders and upper body.
This will help the mass of your frame absorb the majority of recoil. Standing upright is a good way to get thrown off balance which is dangerous while shooting. Leaning forward, by contrast, will help prevent you from being thrown off balance.
Another tip with respect to stance is to extend your elbows fully - nearly locking them. Shooting with partially-extended arms will make it easier for recoil to “overpower” your joints. You’ll need to expend more energy “resetting” and getting back on target after each shot.
Choose your stance, bend the knees slightly, lean forward, and extend your elbows fully.
The Extra: A CZ Compensator
While the top two tips can go a long way towards mitigating recoil, there is one more thing you can do - mechanically - to help cut it, and that is to install a CZ compensator.
Anarchy Outdoors makes a CZ compensator that’s perfect for the P10 C. It’s easy to install in a matter of minutes and does not require significant or substantial alterations to the gun.
Their CZ compensator (which is available in red, blue, purple, black, and gold) ports gases upwards at the muzzle. For you, that means a big reduction in felt recoil - up to 50%, in fact.
That, in turn, translates to less muzzle jump for faster, more accurate follow-up shots, not to mention less recoil fatigue that will sap you at the range (or in competition).
The best part? It doesn’t affect shot power. This makes it a no-brainer gun upgrade if you’re having a hard time wrangling recoil. (Just note, it’s not compatible with threaded barrels.)
Want to learn more about this CZ compensator? Get in touch with Anarchy Outdoors through their website, AnarchyOutdoors.com, or consult the link above to their compensator.
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