CZ p01 Omega - exterior differences on steel vs Aluminum frame

just guessing but the newer style trigger and hammer might mean alloy frame. i have the exact same model.

Thanks for the reply. The pictured pistol has the Cajun Pro package. I have not handled it in person and the current owner hasn’t responded yet. I’m not sure if those are part of the package?

G23gen4fde said:

Is there a way by looking at pictures of a steel frame vs aluminum frame to see the difference? What are the tells? Can you tell me which one this pistol has? View attachment 1553

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There has never been a steel-framed P-01 Omega. They are all aluminum framed.

You can't tell by looking but a magnet will prove what it is not.

Cragar67 said:

just guessing but the newer style trigger and hammer might mean alloy frame. i have the exact same model.

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The P-01 Omega has never been made with a steel frame. No need to look for anything to tell it apart.

That is what I had thought too, but there are many people saying there are steel ones.

G23gen4fde said:

That is what I had thought too, but there are many people saying there are steel ones.

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There were a very few P-01s made with steel frames, but none (to the best of my knowledge) with the Omega trigger.

Yes that was my belief too. Thank you

G23gen4fde said:

Is there a way by looking at pictures of a steel frame vs aluminum frame to see the difference? What are the tells? Can you tell me which one this pistol has? View attachment 1553

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Since I don't have a steel P-01, I can only give comparisons with the aluminum P-01 and the stell SP-01.
The steel frame is narrower than the aluminum frame. (I measured it.)
The slide-lock;s end on the right side on the aluminum P-01 does not protrude as far as the slide-lock's end on the steel SP-01. (For me, this makes removing the slide-lock from the aluminum much more difficult, YMMV.)
While that looks like an aluminum P-01 to me, I can't be sure without seeing the right side of the picture. Is there any reason that you were only given a picture of the left side of the pistol?
HTH

G23gen4fde said:

Is there a way by looking at pictures of a steel frame vs aluminum frame to see the difference? What are the tells? Can you tell me which one this pistol has? View attachment 1553

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The steel frame P-01 was manufactured with a safety lever and not a de-cocking lever. I own both and by looking at them, I cannot tell a difference in the frame dimensions. I have not measured both frames however. Hope this helps my friend. Good luck and good shooting.

Old Klingon said:

The steel frame P-01 was manufactured with a safety lever and not a de-cocking lever. I own both and by looking at them, I cannot tell a difference in the frame dimensions. I have not measured both frames however. Hope this helps my friend. Good luck and good shooting.

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The steel frame width is less than the aluminum framed P-01.
Two ways to tell: (1) how far the slide-stop/release pin extends on the right side and (2) measure it with a micrometer.
There may be other ways, such as the Omegas.

Old Klingon said:

The steel frame P-01 was manufactured with a safety lever and not a de-cocking lever

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Short of bringing a magnet, I believe that is the best tell.