Nice review! You're right, those dimensions & the grip angle make it sound like a great option for a Staccato fan wanting to check out a striker fired platform. 👍👍
They have been selling conversion slides for the v1 frame for a year or more already. According to Zev, V2 incorporates Glock Gen 5 internals on the slide to improve its reliability, but keeping the Gen 3 recoil system. According to my common sense, they made that to lock the customers into buying their expensive slides and barrels, instead of going with a Glock third party like Zaffiri, Brunell, PSA Dagger, etc, the way I did last Christmas.
Its all about the $$ with these companies...Which..i do prefer the Gen 3 recoil system...and normally just get the $5 part to convert the Gen 4 and 5 back..haha...The reason I have never like the Recoil Master in the Staccatos, they feel to springy like the Glock gen 4s and 5s. Did they change the locking block on the V2? To ensure you have to use their barrels? I know, basically, all gens on the Glock 19 will have the same barrel..The issue is when you try to run a Glock 17 barrel/ slide on a 19 frame, the block is the issue and will not work. Another reason they came out with the new BP version...to allow armorers to run different slides/ barrels on the same chasis.. Thoughts?
Had two of them OZ9c and OZ9cx in FDE, and had some serious reliability issues. Triggers were just OK not even close to something like stock PDP trigger etc. Sold both.
Good to know. What year? I saw issues from models last year and year before. But, luckily. Nothing so far. But will definitely keep an eye out. Same thing happened with my Shadow Systems. As well.
@@threatcadre absolutely correct, one was from 2020 and second one was from last year. Could be older stuff no doubt. It’s a bit of mental thing for me when I lose faith in certain guns, hard to regain that trust as far as reliability goes.
got one, love it. I'm using the full-size grip on it now and didn't think I would like it but it's a great way to have it. Easy to carry with more capacity
Outstanding Sir. I have another OZ9 setup identical to this one...but, with the full size grip. I have to agree....I feel it shoots better with the larger grip and feels more comfortable....just slightly harder to conceal when compared to the smaller grip. Thank you for your input. Greg
It has impressed me...I actually have a comparison video with a Staccato C2 dropping soon...it was an eye opener to say the least...thank you for you input. Greg
The ZEV OZ9C is another masterpiece, I started with a Glock 19 in the police department but transitioned to the Staccato CS for it's reputation for accuracy and factory options. I have the DLC barrel, what are the DLC's benefits for the handgun, please advise, thanks.
My local gun shop got a used one in about a year ago that came with a standard sized and a compact sized grip. Priced at $1200 out the door, I was tempted. I did some research and found a lot of reports of reliability issues with them and that turned me away. Might be a great gun but I didn’t want to take the risk. The gun is still sitting at the shop for $1200.
Thanks for your input....I did the same...I researched and saw issues with the initial release of the pistol, as well. I then spoke with guys that had conducted a hard tests to get it approved for department use. I was intrigued. At this point, I have had zero issues...but, this is a test of one unit...remains to be seen how it does, when compared to 30k rounds through my Staccato with 0 issues...Again, thank you for your contribution to the discussion. Greg
@@threatcadre There's a video of someone shooting the Hyper comp version of what you have , one handed . It appears there's almost no muzzle rise. Not all of us do 100 lb lat raises . ;)
@threatcadre I added a Radian Afterburner and Ramjet on a new OZ9c and had a number of feed failures. I did not shoot the pistol with the stock barrel and no compensator (yet). There were indications of binding with some brass appearing to be scratched / scored. Would a lighter rate spring be appropriate to remedy? I think that the stock Zev spring is 16 or 17 lbs. Thank you.
Yes sir. Lighter may work. Or the pistols broke in. To speed that up, I lube and rack the slide ALOT. Especially the hood of the barrels. I personally like 15 lb springs in mine. Found the 13 lb didn’t have enough power to lock the slide up reliably. It will once I get more rounds through it. But the 15 lb is the sweet spot.
@@threatcadre Thanks for sharing - I'll give your suggestions a try. I also have a Zev / G17 that shoots well and is a joy to use, so I'm looking forward to getting some time with the new OZ9c. I'll should also shoot it with the OEM barrel, to serve as a reference point. Thanks again and stay safe.
@@scottkushino9868 of course, Sir. I know several LEO agencies that tested and selected the OZ9, which is what peaked my interest....and thus far, it hasn't disappointed. Stay safe, Bro
Time will tell...Buddy of mine has 15k through his Zev in the past 2 months...so, there seems to be promise..Time will tell. Seems everyone is coming out with a 2011 style pistol now..lol
@@scottsears5156 Thank you Sir. Hope the Cadre Comp is serving you well. I am actually getting ready to drop a comparison video of the Zev OZ9 elite comparing it to the Staccato C2...was an eye opener...
@deserttree8668 I think its hit or miss....and what year it was built...mine is a 2022...and thus far, its not issues...but, i feel I may throw stock glock parts back in it...to make it last longer..ie firing pin, safety etc...but, thus far, after breaking it in.....I have had 0 issues...alot of it was the barrel, i believe...i have since put in a Radian comp...and have issues with it, as well...
@deserttree8668 The feed ramp was the main culprit, IHMO. I dropped in the Radian....and it has run flawless...but, again....the the $$ they should fix them....Several guys i know....tested it...against several others...and torture test, etc...and they selected it for their Units sidearm...which is why I took notice...
@THREAT CADRE no regrets! I was referring to the video you made! 10 reasons why not buy a Staccato! You know accuracy, functions, etc! Love this, Gun! I am still working the Red Dot and taking your advice as we emailed through about! And the Covering of Red Dot cause I'm the one eye shooter guy!! Lol. And please dont get me in trouble on buying another gun! Lol, looking at CS and C2! CS bothers me cause they have their own priority magazines, but like you snd others said its just awesome gun!
Nice review! You're right, those dimensions & the grip angle make it sound like a great option for a Staccato fan wanting to check out a striker fired platform. 👍👍
And being about $1200 cheaper. Solid option for Glock guys wanting to stay with a polymer. IMHO.
They have been selling conversion slides for the v1 frame for a year or more already.
According to Zev, V2 incorporates Glock Gen 5 internals on the slide to improve its reliability, but keeping the Gen 3 recoil system.
According to my common sense, they made that to lock the customers into buying their expensive slides and barrels, instead of going with a Glock third party like Zaffiri, Brunell, PSA Dagger, etc, the way I did last Christmas.
Its all about the $$ with these companies...Which..i do prefer the Gen 3 recoil system...and normally just get the $5 part to convert the Gen 4 and 5 back..haha...The reason I have never like the Recoil Master in the Staccatos, they feel to springy like the Glock gen 4s and 5s.
Did they change the locking block on the V2? To ensure you have to use their barrels? I know, basically, all gens on the Glock 19 will have the same barrel..The issue is when you try to run a Glock 17 barrel/ slide on a 19 frame, the block is the issue and will not work. Another reason they came out with the new BP version...to allow armorers to run different slides/ barrels on the same chasis.. Thoughts?
Great video and thanks for the links in the description👏👍
Thank you, Sir..Hope the links help...Greg
Had two of them OZ9c and OZ9cx in FDE, and had some serious reliability issues. Triggers were just OK not even close to something like stock PDP trigger etc. Sold both.
Good to know. What year? I saw issues from models last year and year before. But, luckily. Nothing so far. But will definitely keep an eye out. Same thing happened with my Shadow Systems. As well.
@@threatcadre absolutely correct, one was from 2020 and second one was from last year. Could be older stuff no doubt. It’s a bit of mental thing for me when I lose faith in certain guns, hard to regain that trust as far as reliability goes.
@@Phenom2606 the main thing is confidence. 👊🏼🇺🇸
Zev Techs are definitely a superior firearm. They are the perfect marriage of Glocks and 2011’s.
Agreed...happy with this one...
I love my Zev OZ9 and OZ9c. Believe it or not, more than my Staccatos just due to the familiarity with the Glock platform over the 2011... so far.
Thus far, I’m extremely impressed with the OZ9c. Feels like my C2 with the X grip installed. Actually working on a comparison video between the two
got one, love it. I'm using the full-size grip on it now and didn't think I would like it but it's a great way to have it. Easy to carry with more capacity
Outstanding Sir. I have another OZ9 setup identical to this one...but, with the full size grip. I have to agree....I feel it shoots better with the larger grip and feels more comfortable....just slightly harder to conceal when compared to the smaller grip. Thank you for your input. Greg
I love my OZ9C. I also have a Walther PDP and a few others. The Zev is the only one that I’d never sell.
It has impressed me...I actually have a comparison video with a Staccato C2 dropping soon...it was an eye opener to say the least...thank you for you input. Greg
I love this review. Thank you so much, homie. I appreciate you!
Thank you Sir. Getting ready to update with a 3k rd review and some addons I put with it...
I have a OZ9 and compete in IDPA with it, never had an issue and I have about 3k rounds with it. The added weight of the frame helps to reduce recoil.
I’m all about my OZ9. The offspring of a Glock and 2011. Win win 👊🏼. I’ve got close to 4K through mine. No issues as well 🤷🏻♂️
DR920 WARPOET WITH COMP IS PRETTY SICK
@@YELLTELL have since put the radian afterburner on the Zev...and have a PMM Micro on the Shadow Systems to test them out...
Picked mine up yesterday and added the radian it’s awesome.
The ZEV OZ9C is another masterpiece, I started with a Glock 19 in the police department but transitioned to the Staccato CS for it's reputation for accuracy and factory options. I have the DLC barrel, what are the DLC's benefits for the handgun, please advise, thanks.
DLC is there for looks, IMHO...it will show less "wear" than the SS barrels...initially, they all were released with SS barrels..
I would never spend 1,700 on a polymer pistol. That zev isn’t 1500 better than a 600 Glock. I’ll stick with my staccato.
thank you for your input, Sir. What was your thoughts when you shot the Zev OZ9?
You can find them for 800 if you know where to look.
@@dustyd6617 with the V2 being released....I projected the price would come down on the V1...and so far, it has...
They are nice, the comp version is pretty cool as well. 🤘🏼
Thank you, Sir. I the comp or ported?
@@threatcadre I meant ported
My local gun shop got a used one in about a year ago that came with a standard sized and a compact sized grip. Priced at $1200 out the door, I was tempted. I did some research and found a lot of reports of reliability issues with them and that turned me away. Might be a great gun but I didn’t want to take the risk. The gun is still sitting at the shop for $1200.
Thanks for your input....I did the same...I researched and saw issues with the initial release of the pistol, as well. I then spoke with guys that had conducted a hard tests to get it approved for department use. I was intrigued. At this point, I have had zero issues...but, this is a test of one unit...remains to be seen how it does, when compared to 30k rounds through my Staccato with 0 issues...Again, thank you for your contribution to the discussion. Greg
@@threatcadre There's a video of someone shooting the Hyper comp version of what you have , one handed . It appears there's almost no muzzle rise. Not all of us do 100 lb lat raises . ;)
@threatcadre I added a Radian Afterburner and Ramjet on a new OZ9c and had a number of feed failures. I did not shoot the pistol with the stock barrel and no compensator (yet). There were indications of binding with some brass appearing to be scratched / scored. Would a lighter rate spring be appropriate to remedy? I think that the stock Zev spring is 16 or 17 lbs. Thank you.
Yes sir. Lighter may work. Or the pistols broke in. To speed that up, I lube and rack the slide ALOT. Especially the hood of the barrels. I personally like 15 lb springs in mine. Found the 13 lb didn’t have enough power to lock the slide up reliably. It will once I get more rounds through it. But the 15 lb is the sweet spot.
@@threatcadre Thanks for sharing - I'll give your suggestions a try. I also have a Zev / G17 that shoots well and is a joy to use, so I'm looking forward to getting some time with the new OZ9c. I'll should also shoot it with the OEM barrel, to serve as a reference point. Thanks again and stay safe.
@@scottkushino9868 of course, Sir. I know several LEO agencies that tested and selected the OZ9, which is what peaked my interest....and thus far, it hasn't disappointed. Stay safe, Bro
I'd be interested in knowing how it holds up long term. And the one that in really interested in is the Oracle arms 2311 that is coming out
Time will tell...Buddy of mine has 15k through his Zev in the past 2 months...so, there seems to be promise..Time will tell. Seems everyone is coming out with a 2011 style pistol now..lol
It’s a decent, cheaper, non2011 option.
I actually like the Faxon 19 Patriot
Haven’t tested that yet, Sir. 👊🏼🤔
I cant wait to get one
Can’t get mine to work worth a shit which is annoying have some issues with extraction to sort out
So far, mine is been solid...just put a Radium Afterburner in it to test out...so, we shall see
@@threatcadrelove that comp on my Glock 45 thinking about a Zev duty and putting another radian on it. Love your comp on my P by the way lol.
@@scottsears5156 Thank you Sir. Hope the Cadre Comp is serving you well. I am actually getting ready to drop a comparison video of the Zev OZ9 elite comparing it to the Staccato C2...was an eye opener...
@deserttree8668 I think its hit or miss....and what year it was built...mine is a 2022...and thus far, its not issues...but, i feel I may throw stock glock parts back in it...to make it last longer..ie firing pin, safety etc...but, thus far, after breaking it in.....I have had 0 issues...alot of it was the barrel, i believe...i have since put in a Radian comp...and have issues with it, as well...
@deserttree8668 The feed ramp was the main culprit, IHMO. I dropped in the Radian....and it has run flawless...but, again....the the $$ they should fix them....Several guys i know....tested it...against several others...and torture test, etc...and they selected it for their Units sidearm...which is why I took notice...
Whats up Greg
Hey Sir. How you been?
@THREAT CADRE I been Good! I've enjoyed yet another video! And working on the 10 reasons why I shouldn't have bought a Staccato!! Lol 😆
@@dennissmith1469 don’t regret the Staccato. But the OZ9 is a solid option without a question
@THREAT CADRE no regrets! I was referring to the video you made! 10 reasons why not buy a Staccato! You know accuracy, functions, etc! Love this, Gun! I am still working the Red Dot and taking your advice as we emailed through about! And the Covering of Red Dot cause I'm the one eye shooter guy!! Lol. And please dont get me in trouble on buying another gun! Lol, looking at CS and C2! CS bothers me cause they have their own priority magazines, but like you snd others said its just awesome gun!
Show the gun a bit better please sir. Good opinion other than that
Apologies. Will do Sir. Have one working on from the range and will set some more close ups, Sir. 👊🏼🇺🇸
@@threatcadre Just a suggestion . If you hold your free hand behind the gun it shows up better in videos. Just a suggestion
@@cramerlong2276 understood...will incorporate. Thanks for the feedback, Sir.