Tisas PX-9 Duty Comp vs CZ P-10C Ported – Head-to-Head Showdown

In this head-to-head comparison, I put two factory-ported 9mm striker-fired pistols through their paces: the Tisas PX-9 Duty Comp and the CZ P-10C Ported. Both offer built-in recoil mitigation and optics-ready slides—but only one gave me more out of the box without needing to spend extra.

Rather than doing a broad five-way shootout like I’ve done in the past, I wanted to zoom in on these two specifically. I gave both pistols enough trigger time to break in and really prove themselves. Once I’ve logged more rounds, you’ll see them matched up against other contenders like the Canik Mete MC9 Prime, Springfield Echelon, and Smith & Wesson Carry Comp—so stay tuned.

Tisas PX-9 Duty Comp

Tisas has been shaking things up by listening to shooters and cranking out budget-friendly pistols with serious features. The PX-9 Duty Comp is no exception. It’s a full-size pistol with a compensated barrel, extended slide, ambi controls, and a modular grip system with 27 possible configurations. You get one 18-round and one 20-round mag, and they even include an RMR footprint plate in the box. Bonus: it’s also compatible with SIG P226 magazines, which opens the door to more affordable and available options.

CZ P-10C Ported

The ported version of the CZ P-10C builds on the solid P-10 platform with a beefy barrel and top slide cut to tame recoil. The ergonomics are classic CZ—angled grip, natural undercut—but this version loses the ambidextrous mag release in favor of a reversible one. A weird step back for a pistol at this level, especially for lefties or support-hand shooters. Also worth noting: the optics cut is there, but no plate is included, so you're looking at another $50–$75 out of pocket to mount your red dot.

Trigger Showdown

The Tisas has a lighter trigger—between 3 and 3.5 lbs—and breaks cleaner than the CZ, which came in around 5.5 to 6 lbs. While both have comparable reset lengths, the PX-9's lighter pull made it easier for me to keep tight groups during rapid fire.

At the Range

Both pistols handle well, but the Tisas feels more planted. Weighing in at 33.2 oz, it soaks up recoil better than the CZ’s 31.5 oz frame. The compensated barrel does its job, and the overall feel was just smoother and quicker back on target. The CZ still performs—don’t get me wrong—but it felt a bit snappier when running fast drills.

Sights and Optics

Neither gun co-witnesses well with a dot out of the box. And while the CZ uses glow-in-the-dark sights that need to be charged with light, the Tisas ships with a basic white dot front and blacked-out rear. Functional, but not night-ready.

Final Thoughts

CZ fans, I hear you—the grip is excellent, and the platform has a solid reputation. But for the same money? The Tisas simply gives you more. Included optic plate, modular grip, better trigger, ambi support, striker indicator, magwell, and P226 mag compatibility—all in a gun that ran tighter for me at the range.

For now, the win goes to Tisas PX-9 Duty Comp—but I’ll keep running both and revisit this matchup once I’ve had more time behind the trigger.

Want to dive deeper into each pistol? I’ve already posted full individual reviews on both. You’ll find links below, along with a full parts list and gear loadout.

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If you’ve got one of these pistols—or if you’re considering either—drop your thoughts in the comments of the video. And let me know which gun you want to see in the next matchup.

See you on the high ground or in the next review.

– RazorMP