Costly purchase

ThePlumber · Mar 15, 2019

I have always loved the 1911, but over the years I've tried other platforms. Sig Sauer for a while, but the high bore axis never did it for me. I always resisted the CZ's, until our new gun club opened up. They had a Shadow 2 there that I just couldn't resist, once I held it. Took my middle daughter to the range today, 450 flawless rounds through it and damn accurate. It's a heavy beast, but a lot of fun to shoot.

This is going to cost me.

fieldgrade · Mar 15, 2019

I've handled one. Do they have an awesome trigger or what?!

ThePlumber · Mar 15, 2019

fieldgrade said:
I've handled one. Do they have an awesome trigger or what?!

For a Da/SA trigger (non 1911), yes it is an awesome trigger.

fieldgrade · Mar 15, 2019

ThePlumber said:
For a Da/SA trigger (non 1911), yes it is an awesome trigger.

The one I handled felt like about 6lb DA and maybe 3 SA.
Sublime for DA/SA

hendershot · Mar 15, 2019

That's what you get for trying out new things.

boatdoc · Mar 15, 2019

Congrats and welcome to the world of Czs.. as fun as 1911s to shoot BUT I hear not fun to work on

and for something complete different check out a cz custom model or 4...

ThePlumber · Mar 15, 2019

boatdoc said:
Congrats and welcome to the world of Czs.. as fun as 1911s to shoot BUT I hear not fun to work on

and for something complete different check out a cz custom model or 4...

Yeah, one of the local gunsmiths said they are a PITA to work on. I've been checking out Cajun Gun Works.

This is gonna get ugly.

Fred_G · Mar 15, 2019

I have heard Cajun Gun Works is the place to send the CZ's to. It is nearby, just never been there. I shot my friend's CZ, DA trigger was great, SA was a ND at the range! Good thing I had it pointed downrange... Just a bit light for me.

I think he has the SA trigger down to 2. something pounds.

azpoolguy · Mar 15, 2019

That why I don't like to try new things. It always cost me money.

Zipper046 · Mar 15, 2019

Yeah....I shot one of these from a buddy of mine at my range....stupid accurate....heavy as a heck....no recoil (of course not....things weighs like 5 lbs!)...trigger reach was a little long (and I have XL - XXL hands) but the trigger was SWEET.

About the only thing I didn't like was the trigger shoe was almost like it was polished....a bit slick for me...but hey...gotta complain about SOMETHING, LOL.

There is one for sale at my range...I think it's the same one I shot.....may bite on it...

Spokes · Mar 15, 2019

Shadow 2 is really getting me interested. I held one at the gun show and it felt like it was made for my hand...
Got my eye on a Blue one...

Babboonbobo · Mar 15, 2019

Absolutely the funnest CZ I own! Great choice and the color is cool. I've seen the grey and the black like mine but not the fde. I know a few over on Addicts have these also, everyone seems to love them and yes they are heavy guns!

Krunchnik · Mar 15, 2019

I also really like the CZ-my problem is trigger reach in double action-no problem in single though-those are some really nice looking pistola's

boatdoc · Mar 16, 2019

Fred_G said:
I have heard Cajun Gun Works is the place to send the CZ's to. It is nearby, just never been there. I shot my friend's CZ, DA trigger was great, SA was a ND at the range! Good thing I had it pointed downrange... Just a bit light for me. I think he has the SA trigger down to 2. something pounds.

cajun does work on production Czs.

I prefer to buy from CZ custom and let them modify before I buy

boatdoc · Mar 16, 2019

ThePlumber said:
Yeah, one of the local gunsmiths said they are a PITA to work on. I've been checking out Cajun Gun Works.

This is gonna get ugly.

Steve Owens can handle them as well

Spokes · Mar 16, 2019

It seems Steve Owens is the man these days. His name keeps popping up..

Babboonbobo · Mar 16, 2019

Spokes said:
It seems Steve Owens is the man these days. His name keeps popping up..

Yep, nice guy and does great work. I've pulled the trigger on his personal Shadow 2 he worked on and compared it to my stock Shadow 2 it's quite an improvement and not super expensive to accomplish.

Targetfan · Mar 16, 2019

I own a CZ Shadow since 10 years. The original machining was quite good and the trigger operation was nice. Mating and polishing the trigger contact surfaces further improved the trigger smoothness.

I tried the Shadow 2 and it is an improvement over the original Shadow. In its class the Shadow 2 is certainly one of the best considering its popularity amongst shooters.

During my shopping, I made the mistake to try a CZ Tactical Sport, and I ended up spending even more money. The TS is competition ready, the gun is heavy, the grip is slightly larger and the trigger is fantastic. The trigger is too light for a defense gun but it for range and competition it is the easiest gun to shoot well I ever tried.