Cajun Gun Works Reach Reduction Shadow 2 - How to Reset Single Action and Fit Disconnector

The Cajun Gun Works reach reduction kit for the CZ Shadow 2 (Part # 75850) comes with a disconnector that needs to be fit to your weapon. By custom fitting the disconnector you're able to achieve the shortest reach reset without much overtravel of the trigger.
In this video I explain how the single action reset works and why the disconnector needs to be fit. I show different methods for how you can adjust the disconnector and where exactly to remove metal. I also give a few helpful hints to make sure you get the best fit possible.
As always, practice safety when working on a firearm. Always make sure your weapon is unloaded. Do not perform any tasks that you aren't properly trained for and have adequate skills to perform. Take your time, be patient, use magnification and check your work thoroughly.
Timecodes
00:00 - Start
00:05 - Intro
00:37 - Disassembly of CZ Shadow 2 (Sped up)
01:07 - Difference between Cajun Gun Works and OEM Disconnector
01:37 - How the single action resets
04:21 - Methods for removing metal from the disconnector
05:05 - Important tip about removing enough metal from the disconnector
05:27 - Failed function check after removing metal
06:13 - Using a sanding disc on a Flex Shaft (like a Dremel) to fit disconnector
06:35 - Passing function check, single action resets
07:05 - Sanding and polishing disconnector after fitting
08:37 - Tip about removing burs
09:16 - Reassembly (sped up)
10:07 - Final function check
10:39 - Final tips for effectively fitting the disconnector

[@haretrgger9995]

Thanks, there are few videos out there as thoroughly informative. Kudos !!!

[@shofardefense]

You're welcome. I hope it helps

Thank you. I've been trying to figure out this problem for two days now. Excellent tutorial.

[@shofardefense]

No problem. I hope it helped.

[@steveblack3967]

Excellent video! This solution worked for me as well. CGW should link this video to their installation instructions as this appears to be a common issue

[@shofardefense]

Glad it worked out for you!

[@AR-yy9ge]

Only clear video on this. Thank you

[@shofardefense]

Glad it helped

[@MercMountaineering]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video. This was the issue I had with my CZ Shadow 2. Glocks are what I understand, but I am a new CZ Shadow 2 owner. Thank you for this video. I was able to solve my issue due to this video.

[@shofardefense]

Glad it helped

[@TheGentlemanGunner]

Brother, thank you! Best video on this 👍🏻

[@shofardefense]

You're welcome

[@stevemastbaum]

Excellent explanation how all the components work together.

[@shofardefense]

Thank you sir. I hope it helped.

[@thegreenberetlife0191]

Excellent description and instruction, subscribed…

[@mnovak73]

Thank you this fixed the issue with a new install

[@shofardefense]

Glad it helped

[@justinrichards296]

Great video! I am having this issue at the moment, and you would think CGW would have a video made for this issue. Looking online, it seems to be a very common problem after installation. They tell you to look at the tutorial that has a picture of a different disconnector and 5 or 6 sentences telling you how to do it. I now feel more comfortable with how much metal to remove.

[@domingomercado8340]

Thanks, I was able to get my CZ's trigger working awesome 👌. Great video. Very helpful, well appreciated.

[@shofardefense]

Glad it helped!

[@Bee-iXs]

great tipp, thank you very much...

[@thomasgardh9444]

Thank you for this video. Just installed CGW Reach reduction trigger. And it didn't reset. Now I know how to fix it. Thank you and have a great 4th July. Greetings from Thomas in Sweden

[@shofardefense]

You're welcome. I hope it helps.

[@Kodreanu23]

I am having the same issue. Thank you for this great tutorial! Subscribed.

[@shofardefense]

You're very welcome. I hope it helped.

[@Kodreanu23]

@@shofardefense yes, it did! Got my disconnector to work! Thank you very much

[@ThanatTantinam]

Thank you so much 🙇🏻 Same issue now solved!!! 🙏🏻

[@shofardefense]

I'm glad it helped

[@scarfacen8459]

I’m waiting for ur review over this!!!

[@shofardefense]

I'll work on one. I'm about to replace the trigger with a flat one from CZ Custom and a new adjustable sear from Cajun. Watch my newest short to see what the trigger will look like.

[@Evlebarn]

Awesome video, this was giving me a headache. Thank you

[@shofardefense]

Glad it helped

[@jesenikm]

Thank you for the video. Very helpfull since I have same issue.

[@shofardefense]

You're welcome. I hope it helped.

[@SEAKPhotog]

Thanks!

[@shofardefense]

You're welcome

[@SEAKPhotog]

@shofardefense Just finished installing reduce reach discos in both my S2 OR (needed an old style trigger install as well) and S2 compact (already had the old style trigger installed). The dicso for the Compact needed quite a lot of material removed, the disco for the S2 OR only a little. Pretty sure I can now disassemble and reassemble S2 lowers in my sleep.🤣 The results are terrific tho. Thanks again for the tutorial. CGW has a PDF but it was nice to be able to check out your video.👍🏻

[@telekonarmy]

Excellent - thank you!

[@shofardefense]

You're welcome

[@Ode-]

Have you tried function test upside down? Many times people do short reset upgrade and it won't work when gun is upside down. Then comes few other places to fine tune. Also is hook now sliding up and down freely on trigger bar, or is it dragging, it can be felt on trigger.

[@sertman3333]

Thanks for the video. I like your grips. LOK Boogie grips in OD? How did you change your slide color to OD green?

[@shofardefense]

Those are the ones. The slide was cerakoted when I got it milled for the red dot.

[@ezhang128]

Came across your video by chance and learned quite a lot! Can you help me understand where the grittiness or the sound of click in SA reset for CZ Shadow 2? I tried to polish the inner side of the J hook but it didn't help. Thanks!

[@shofardefense]

It's really hard to say without looking at it. I wish I could help more.

[@ezhang128]

@@shofardefense No worries: figured it out with help from another fellow youtube shooter. The trigger bar spring was the cause. Replaced it with a new one and loosen the trigger bar spring tiny bit and the SA is butter smooth now.

[@rhonieldumagpi3218]

Thank you for this detailed and very clear video. It helped me a lot in installing the CGW disconnector. In half-cocked and single action it works fine but I came across a problem with the double action, it's not working. When I pull the trigger it doesn't actuate the hammer. Would you know what is causing it?

[@shofardefense]

Do you mean that it doesn't pull the hammer back or it doesn't release it?

[@rhonieldumagpi3218]

@@shofardefense It doesn't pull the hammer back.

[@iluvtorace4786]

Did you find a solution to this or did what he shows in the video fix it?

[@slittcerslitt-sir7722]

Hey there! Your video is a ton of help and I have a dremel on hand but was wondering what grits you used and what specific sanding disc you had on hand? Thanks!

[@X_USSR_Soldier]

800 or 1,000 sand paper

[@Rothbardy]

Funny question, where did you get those sanding discs? Can’t find ones that attach to a mandrel, all stick on a Velcro backing

[@shofardefense]

They're for jewelry. You can get them at Rio Grande. The link is below for the medium grit. They have other grits as well. You'll also have to get the mandrel to attach them to. www.riogrande.com/product/blue-disc-medium-snap-on-sanding-disc/336561GP/?code=336561

[@shofardefense]

Here's a link to the mandrels www.riogrande.com/product/snap-on-mandrel-stainless-steel/333128GP/?code=333128

[@Rothbardy]

@@shofardefense awesome!! Thank you!

[@rob1135]

what Dremel disc (grit?) did you use on the disconnector?

[@shofardefense]

Here is a link to the exact one... www.riogrande.com/product/blue-disc-medium-snap-on-sanding-disc/336561GP/?code=336561 Here is the mandrel needed to hold the disk... www.riogrande.com/product/snap-on-mandrel-stainless-steel/333128GP/?code=333128 Hope this helps

[@gregmarchegiani6656]

Yes but this is gunsmithing. Isn’t it? There are licensing requirements for that right? Does that impact things like drop safety? I loved the explanation about the functioning of the gun. Hard to find on the internet in such a clear fashion. I have a Shadow 2 since May, shot probably less than 500 rounds through it, so mmmh mine will stay stock for quite some time! 😊

[@aaronmcelrea8172]

Licensing requirements? Your gun, you can modify it if you want, just make sure you know what you’re doing. And the Shadow 2 is not drop safe even in its unmodified factory condition, there is no firing pin block like the SP01 for example. So don’t go dropping it, especially muzzle end, it could fire.

[@gregmarchegiani6656]

@@aaronmcelrea8172 yeah, exactly. A gunsmith is a person knowing what their doing with a gun, or at least better than a hobbyist. As per the drop safety of the shadow 2, so far not a single source agreeing with you, apparently the gun is super safe. But then again, I am new to this, asked a couple of questions, and got the usual rough comment. Thanks

[@aaronmcelrea8172]

@@gregmarchegiani6656 if you did even a little research, then you know what I said is true. Don’t get mad about, just understand the safety limitations. It’s a competition gun, not for duty/carry.

[@gregmarchegiani6656]

@@aaronmcelrea8172 I am not mad, my country does not allow carry unless very few special cases. However I did research the topic and it seems that the simple absence of a firing pin block does not automatically render a gun “drop unsafe”. Found very informative drop test video done on a shadow two, just a few minutes ago

[@aaronmcelrea8172]

@@gregmarchegiani6656 that is true, it would probably not go off, but it could. Anyway, this has been fun, enjoy your CZ they are awesome.

[@Canes-kh5bq]

Mine only doesn’t reset during live fire

[@shofardefense]

Does it not reset from the very first shot? If not then it's probably because the metals are heating up and expanding. To solve it take a little more off the portion of the disconnector shown in the video. This will allow it to have room to reset even after expansion. Let me know if that helps.

[@Canes-kh5bq]

@@shofardefense it resets find during dry fire but will not reset at all during live fire from the very first shot.

[@Canes-kh5bq]

@@shofardefense I made adjusted the trigger bar spring already

[@shofardefense]

I can't be positive without seeing it. Personally, I would start with taking a touch more off the disconnector. Otherwise, I would suggest contacting CGW and seeing what they say.

[@Canes-kh5bq]

@@shofardefense that’s what I’m going. To do. It’s strang that it feels fine in dry fire but during live fire nothing. I haven’t shaved anything off of the disconnect or yet.

[@joshuahaskell4455]

That Ukrainian cruise missile scared me

[@shofardefense]

Lol. I live by the airport.

[@bettylewis9886]

The most irritating intro ever.