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Many shooters have fallen in love with the CZ P-07 and P-09 pistols over the last decade or so. Each brought an ergonomic, lightweight, and high-capacity pistol with many great selling features to the full-size and compact markets. 

However, no optics-ready versions have been released, and users have complained about the controls and lack of texturing on the grip and frame. Thankfully, CZ has not only listened to consumers but provided an actual solution in the form of the CZ P-09 Nocturne!\

CZ P-09 Nocturne

A similar light and optic combo that I’d personally go for. Source

What’s New?

As I mentioned, the P-07 and P-09 have much to offer – including crisp triggers, excellent shootability, and clean aesthetics. But it’s not greedy to expect a little more in 2024.

CZ P-07 and P-09

Either pistol will still serve you well. Source

The P-09 Nocturne is available in both a full-size and compact model, but they share the same great features. You’ll notice they have an optics-ready slide (compatible with Shield RMS and Holosun K footprints), additional and enhanced texturing, and more aggressive slide serrations.

CZ P-09 Nocturne

Which would you choose? Source

Additionally, the controls saw a nice improvement. The mag release, slide stop, and safety are now more ergonomic, and when combined with the new texturing and slide serrations, the entire pistol is much easier to manipulate. 

Lastly, both models include a nice set of luminescent sights that help you acquire your target better in lower-light scenarios. 

These improvements are now standard for many pistols on the market, so I’m glad CZ caught up. 

Other Notable Features

Certain features essentially carried over from the P-07 and P-09.

The Omega SA/DA trigger was already highly regarded, and when paired with the cold hammer forged barrel, accuracy did not need tweaking. Both followed the pistols, and I can see why. There was no need to reinvent the wheel there.

CZ P-09 Nocturne

Although it is not a flat trigger, it’s very repeatable. Source

If you’re a fan of weapon-mounted lights, the accessory rail can accommodate plenty of the popular options, and with three sizes of interchangeable backstraps, you can really customize the Nocturne to fit your style and hand.

CZ P-09 Nocturne

The P-09 Nocturne should check most of your boxes. Source

Seeing that we sell magazines, we have to touch on the capacity! The P-09 F Nocturne comes standard with 19-round magazines, and the P-09 C with 15-round magazines. If you happen to reside in a restricted state, don’t worry; we have 10-round magazines, too. 

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Each magazine is constructed from durable steel and features an anti-tilt polymer follower and rear-facing numbered witness holes. They aren’t overly pricey, but they aren’t cheap either, so make sure you know exactly what capacity you want/need!

Pros & Cons

Pros: 

  • Optics-ready slide with luminescent sights
  • Clean and crisp trigger
  • Improved texturing and ergonomics
  • Accurate cold hammer forged barrel
  • Easy-to-use design
  • Solid capacity

Cons:

  • Limited model-specific aftermarket support
  • Lanyard hole takes away from aesthetics (just my two cents)

Final Thoughts

It’s too early to speak to the pistol’s performance, as we haven’t had the pleasure of shooting one yet, and the reviews are still trickling in. However, with the success of the P-07 and P-09 and the Nocturne simply building upon and improving upon them, I would expect these to be a hit.

CZ P-09 Nocturne

We need some range time as soon as possible. Source

Given the price point, features, and CZ’s lifetime barrel warranty, the P-09 Nocturnes are positioned to sell like hotcakes. Once we have one cross our desks, we’ll write a complete, hands-on review. Until then, we’ll just keep admiring the pictures and waiting for CZ to send us one…hint hint. 

As always, stay safe, train hard, and have fun.

Ryan Domke
Ryan Domke
Ryan Domke is a firearms enthusiast at heart who has worked with some of the largest manufacturers in the firearms industry, gaining knowledge and expertise he enjoys sharing with the 2A community. He has contributed to numerous reputable publications, including The Mag Shack, Springfield's "The Armory Life," Smith & Wesson's "The S&W Bench," and many others. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and enjoying the outdoors.
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