CZ Shadow 2
Česká zbrojovka · Pistol · In Production · 2016
Also known as: Shadow 2, CZ 75 Shadow 2, SP-01 Shadow 2
Overview
The CZ Shadow 2 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, produced by Česká zbrojovka since 2016.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1318 g (46.5 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 1556 g (54.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 217 mm (8.54") |
| Barrel Length | 124 mm (4.88") |
| Height | 146 mm (5.75") |
| Width | 36 mm (1.42") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 11.1 N (2.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 17 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 360 m/s (1181 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 481 J (355 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Black Nitride Polycoat |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ambidextrous Manual Safety, Firing Pin Safety
- Features: Accessory Rail, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Adjustable Rear Sight, Low Bore Axis, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Checkered Front Strap, Checkered Back Strap, Undercut Trigger Guard, Beveled Magazine Well, Aluminum Grips, Slide In Frame Design, Ambidextrous Safety
Variants
- CZ Shadow 2 Compact — Compact
- CZ Shadow 2 OR — Optics Ready
- CZ Shadow 2 Orange — Competition
- CZ Shadow 2 SA — Single Action
- CZ Shadow 2 Target — Target
- CZ Shadow 2 Carry — Carry
Service history
Operators
- Civilian Sport Shooters · adopted 2016
Production
Production years: 2016-present
Premium competition pistol developed with elite IPSC shooters.
Origin
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Notes
The CZ Shadow 2 is primarily marketed to competitive shooters rather than military or law enforcement. It features the distinctive CZ-75 design where the slide rides inside the frame rails rather than over the frame. The pistol comes with three nickel-plated magazines and includes both narrow carry-style and larger competition safety levers.
Background
The CZ Shadow 2 was developed in direct collaboration with top IPSC competitors and quickly became the dominant pistol in IPSC Production division worldwide. Its all-steel construction weighing 1,318 grams acts as a built-in recoil buffer, and the single-action trigger pull of just over 2.5 pounds rivals custom race guns costing three times as much.