Arex Rex Zero 1 Revisit

Published on December 15, 2017
Duration: 12:29

This video revisits the Arex Rex Zero 1, highlighting its lineage from Zastava designs like the CZ-99 and CZ-999. The instructor praises its accuracy, excellent trigger, and robust build, noting its reliability with a wide variety of ammunition. Key features include ambidextrous controls and an external safety that can be engaged with the hammer down. While an excellent duty or range gun, its size and weight are noted as drawbacks for everyday carry.

Quick Summary

The Arex Rex Zero 1 is a 9mm double-stack pistol with a 17+1 capacity, evolving from the Zastava CZ-99 lineage. It features an ambidextrous magazine release, a combined slide release/decocker, and an external safety. Praised for its accuracy, excellent trigger, and superb fit and finish, it demonstrated exceptional reliability across a wide range of ammunition types.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction to the Arex Rex Zero 1
  2. 00:51Zastava CZ-99 Lineage
  3. 01:21CZ-999 Evolution
  4. 02:02CZ-9 (FIME Group)
  5. 02:46IB ENOT Spin-off
  6. 03:12Arex Rex Zero 1 Introduction
  7. 04:09Rex Zero 1 Features Overview
  8. 04:53Range Session Begins
  9. 05:03Ammunition Testing Setup
  10. 06:11What's for Dinner? Ammunition Test
  11. 07:00Heavy Subsonic Ammunition Test
  12. 08:09Light for Caliber Ammunition Test
  13. 09:20Accuracy Test (7 Yards)
  14. 10:08Post-Range Analysis
  15. 10:37Slide Release Ergonomics
  16. 11:06Recommendation to Try
  17. 11:11Final Thoughts on Rex Zero 1
  18. 11:33Grip Thickness Discussion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lineage of the Arex Rex Zero 1?

The Arex Rex Zero 1 is presented as a modern evolution of the Zastava CZ-99, CZ-999, and CZ-9 pistol designs. It incorporates and refines features from these earlier Balkan war-era firearms, offering improved machining and aesthetics.

What are the key features of the Arex Rex Zero 1?

Key features include an ambidextrous magazine release, a combined slide release and decocker lever, an external safety that can be engaged with the hammer down, superb fit and finish, and an excellent, crisp trigger. It's a 9mm double-stack pistol with a 17+1 capacity.

How reliable is the Arex Rex Zero 1 with different ammunition?

The Arex Rex Zero 1 demonstrated exceptional reliability in testing, successfully feeding and cycling a wide variety of 9mm ammunition. This included heavy subsonic loads, light-for-caliber rounds, hollow points, and even steel-cased ammunition, indicating robust performance.

Is the Arex Rex Zero 1 good for concealed carry?

While an accurate and reliable pistol, the Arex Rex Zero 1 is described as a heavy and broad gun. Its size and weight make it more suitable as a duty-size or range gun rather than for everyday concealed carry, though some may find it manageable.

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