CZ Shadow 2 Optics Ready SAO Conversion Parrot ?

[@63freedom1]

Amazing work on the CZ! The best pistol upgrade video I’ve ever seen.

[@EngineersArmory]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it! Thanks for watching.

[@1CATALDO]

🔹BEST VIDEO🔹 Though I don't own a CZ yet ....... your video is the BEST that I've ever seen and will help me immensely buying my 1st CZ 😊 Greetings from Florida 🌴 28 SEP 2023

[@KeanonGilliamSlang369]

Very nice work. I usually send my CZs to Cajun Gunworks to get work done. You've done a great job.

[@EngineersArmory]

Thanks so much! I really like Cajun Gunworks products. I am sure they do amazing work too if you send your firearm in. Luckily through trial and error I kind of know what I am doing and can do it myself. Also greatly enjoy doing the install and improvements myself! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jerrymoran8323]

The new shadow 2’s have serrations at rear of slide somI bought another one. Did not realize you could change bushing as option. Paid the extra for S2O. Will check slid bushing s on other guns. Great video with the slide extensions and safety upgrades. Have Shadow TSO that is tight bushing to barrel. Appreciate your camera work on parts install.

[@EngineersArmory]

Aw man that's nice they added the slide serrations, bummed I didn't get them on mine! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Mines220]

Great Video. Subbed. I just bought a CZ Shadow 2 myself….. wanna see what all the hype is about. Your SAO conversion looks sweet! I’m going to definitely have to do the same.

[@EngineersArmory]

The factory single action is really nice. But the SAO conversion coupled with the Cajun Gun Works parts made the trigger insanely good! Happy tinkering! It's a wonderful firearm. Thanks for the sub too I appreciate it.

[@LVbibby]

Amazing final product you did amazing work.

[@musketmerve1436]

Awesome conversation. Really looking fine. I handled a parrot at a local gun shop, but never shot one.

[@EngineersArmory]

Thank you! It's such an amazing shooting gun! I've never even seen the parrot in person haha.

[@X_USSR_Soldier]

Don't use aftermarket busing (including cajungunworks) in CZ Shadow 2 guns. This will create excessive wearing out of your barrel. It worn out my barrel in less then 1,000 rounds. The upgrade was done by Cajungunworks.

[@EngineersArmory]

Interesting datapoint. I will keep this in mind. I have the CGW barrel bushing in the Shadow 2, factory barrel bushing in my P-01, similar round count in both guns. Will be interesting to see how they wear. Won't be a 1:1 comparison due to the shoter barrel length and more extreme angle of tilt when unlocked on the P-01. Might go back and look at the edges inside the CGW bushing and possibly blend it a little better.

[@frankevans6584]

Amazing work on that gun !

[@EngineersArmory]

Thanks so much!

[@aceprater5397]

Aweosme build. I'm about to sort out an optic for my bull shadow.

[@EngineersArmory]

I swapped out the holosun 507 for the new Bushnell RXM300. For an affordable big window competition style optic it's pretty sweet.

[@VexArk]

I was trying to figure out if I wanted the optics ready or the sao version and your video has nailed it for me. I was worried about the trigger pull on the regular shadow if converted to sao would still have creep but after seeing this I for sure know my answer. Great video!

[@EngineersArmory]

I am glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@VexArk]

Where did you source your magwell?

[@EngineersArmory]

@@VexArk cz-parts.com. They are in the Czech Republic but I have ordered a lot of CZ parts from them and they have always been great. This is a second choice to Armory Craft which is state side but they often have trouble keeping things in stock (especially when I had such a specific color requirement for my parts to make it a "Parrot").

[@VexArk]

@@EngineersArmory for sure man. Appreciate the help!

[@ACxREAL]

Looks great man!

[@texassabre7214]

I was lucky to buy cz75 sp01 shadow years back. No fire pin block. 500 dollars total.😅

[@ahmedreyes1176]

Amazing job, trigger is better than staccato

[@EngineersArmory]

This trigger is comparable to the best 1911 triggers I have felt for sure.

[@nelsonenaccion4x424]

Outstanding i want one CZ i shoot one on the RANGE the cz orange is outstanding

[@diegojanke3805]

Incredible! 👏🏻🇧🇷

[@ahmedreyes1176]

I have the same gun but single action only, no optic cut, the trigger has short take off, 2.5lb, and short reset I don’t think it going to get better with any mods, best gun ever I only changed grips for lock with a magwell.

[@EngineersArmory]

I was eyeing the SAO variant as well! Settled on this one for optics mounting. I bet that trigger is sweet! Would be curious to see how it compares to my conversion.

[@ahmedreyes1176]

@@EngineersArmory your convention came out outstanding I would say the same or maybe a little bit better.the reset is very short.

[@EngineersArmory]

@@ahmedreyes1176 Thanks! I am very nitpicky with my trigger adjustments. Got it dialed in just how I like. The Cajun Gun works hammer really cleaned up that little bit of creep in the factory trigger as well.

[@OscarJiménezArmas]

Problem tigger helps

[@garoristic]

I was thinking of going with the holosun, but wasn't sure if I was going with the holosun 507c acss vulcan or trijicon sro

[@EngineersArmory]

My original plan was to mount an SRO on this thing. But I had this extra 507C laying around and I like the optic so I'm running that for now. Maybe I'll get an SRO eventually.

[@raymondshaffer9147]

Does your shadow 2 has a rattle on the slide and frame when you shake it?

[@EngineersArmory]

It doesnt really rattle, but there is a little play between the slide and frame. To be expected on a $1200 gun that isn't hand fit.

[@alfonsobrena]

I'm thinking of getting a Shadow 2, where did you get that extended safety from?

[@EngineersArmory]

They can be difficult to track down. I ordered mine from ipscstore.com. I think it came from the Czech Republic. Check Cajun gunworks, cz custom, ipscstore, cz usa store, eric grauffel online shop, ben stoeger pro shop, cz-parts.com. I bet you'll be able to track one down somewhere or get on some in stock wait lists.

[@garoristic]

Did screws to mount the optic to the plate come with the trijicon plate or did you use the screws that came with the holosun optic? If you did use the screws that came with the optic, did you use the shorter or longer screws or did you have to purchase some other screws yourself? Thanks in advance for answering

[@EngineersArmory]

Optic mounting screws did not come with the plate. The screws needed to mount the plate to the slide were included. I used the longer of the screws that come with the Holosun. They are the typical #6-32 screws used with the Trijicon RMR pattern and that is what the plate is threaded for. The cool thing about this optic mounting platform is there is a pocket in the slide under the area where the optic screws come through the plate so you dont have to trim them if they're too long. This way you can also ensure maximum thread engagement. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewdelmonico3959]

@@EngineersArmory did you have to buy the mounting plate because the holosun did not come with one?

[@EngineersArmory]

@@andrewdelmonico3959 Optics generally do not come with firearm specific mounting plates. I had to buy the optic plate because the gun did not come with any plates even though it is "optic ready."

[@nbonner75]

What’s your use case for this gun? Is this a competition setup or just a plinker? Pretty sure this isn’t something you plan to carry and I can’t see it as a bedside home defense piece.

[@EngineersArmory]

Strictly a range toy. I dont compete.

[@cedrickcasasola1559]

Does anyone carries a CZ Shadow 2 as an E.D.C.? And if so... how you like it?

[@EngineersArmory]

That would be a bold move as this thing weighs 46.5 oz (almost 3 pounds)! It is a heavy gun, but I am sure someone out there has done it. This gun doesn't have a firing pin safety block which would sketch me out - I wouldn't even consider carrying it due to that alone, not to mention the weight. I will be curious if anyone chimes in here saying they carry it!

[@cedrickcasasola1559]

Thank you, you have helped me a bunch.

[@geopietro]

Why did you change from DA/SA yo SAO? What are the pro's and con's? Excellent mods. Thanks for sharing.

[@EngineersArmory]

Generally the conversion to SAO will produce the best single action trigger pull possible. If the gun is still DA there is a certain amount of pre-travel you cannot take out. SAO conversion reduces the amount of moving components and simplifies the trigger system - again this improves the SA trigger pull due to less components moving with respect to each other in the gun (mainly no more contact between the trigger bar and disconnector - the disconnector has been removed). The drawback is that you no longer have a DA pull. A lot of competitions mandate you start with the hammer down so DA is necessary. This is a range toy for me, I don't compete, so I don't care about having DA. I wanted the best possible trigger I could get so I converted it. For a defensive type hammer fired gun you absolutely want the DA trigger pull for carrying it safely. If this were a defensive/carry/home defense pistol for me I would not have converted it. Also I would never carry a DA/SA gun with a thumb safety - I want that decocking lever. Also I would never carry this gun as it has no firing pin safety block. Hope that answers your question. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@geopietro]

@@EngineersArmory That was an excellent explanation. Thank you sir.

[@Pappy7064]

@@EngineersArmory The hammer down start in USPSA or IPSC depends on the type of gun and division you are shooting in. If it is DA/SA yes hammer down. If SAO cocked and locked.

[@EngineersArmory]

@@Pappy7064 Thanks for the clarification! I am not privy to competition rules.

[@birdman7500]

Wow, I wanna send you mine

[@EngineersArmory]

Haha, I appreciate it but I don't want to turn this into a business. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@geopietro]

The CZ TS2 has a SAO trigger. Why do you like the Shadow2 over the TS2? I'm trying to decide. I especially like your trigger job and red dot. Thanks again.

[@EngineersArmory]

Shadow 2 is cheaper. I prefer slide mounted optics over the mount that bolts to the side of the frame - and some of the TS2 pistols don't even have the frame drilled and tapped for the optic mount. The dust cover on the Shadow 2 has a picatinny rail - I don't run anything on it but it's nice to have the option - makes the gun more versatile. The Shadow 2 shares magazines with my CZ 75B where as the TS2 magazines are not compatible with any other CZ pistols. There is more aftermarket support for the Shadow 2 meaning more options for projects and upgrades on it (which I always consider when buying a gun as I love to tinker on them). Those are the reasons I bought it over the TS2 (which I was seriously considering). In terms of competition (I don't compete so I could be wrong), the Shadow 2 qualifies for more divisions than the TS2. The TS2 would only be an open gun I believe, where as the Shadow 2 could be in carry optics or some other divisions. I could be wrong maybe someone who competes can correct me. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@geopietro]

Thank you for such a great explanation. I just subscribed to your channel. 🙂@@EngineersArmory

[@ert-7112]

Thanks for the video. Is the process the same to convert the SP01 Shadow to sao ?

[@EngineersArmory]

To my knowledge it should be, same manual safety trigger system. Of course the SP-01 tactical with the decocker would be different.

[@ert-7112]

@@EngineersArmory Thanks

[@TheHonarable1]

What a beauty!

[@EngineersArmory]

Thank you! Its such an awesome gun!

[@TheHonarable1]

@@EngineersArmory CZs are so underrated! If you like metal framed hammered fired guns they are unbeatable IMO. By far my favorite

[@EngineersArmory]

@@TheHonarable1 The CZ 75 series and its variants are my favorite metal frame pistols as well! Right up there with the other Greats - Browning high power, 1911, and Beretta 92, etc.

[@TheHonarable1]

@@EngineersArmory Great taste!👍

[@cedrickcasasola1559]

Nice work. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Mr.J.Diesel]

That’s clean!

[@EngineersArmory]

Thanks man!🙌🏻

[@raymondshaffer9147]

Did you have to change your recoil spring plastic buffer after installing CGW?

[@EngineersArmory]

Nope. Left the factory recoil spring and the buffer.

[@raymondshaffer9147]

@@EngineersArmory thank you! Got all the CGW KIT. And getting ready to install mine. Only wish mine came with extended safety. Your video is a great help!

[@EngineersArmory]

@@raymondshaffer9147 glad to hear it! Happy tinkering!

[@raymondshaffer9147]

Got my barrel bushing installed. But a little tight fit kinda hard to get it out gotta wiggle it. It’s your barrel little hard to get of out the slide as well?

[@EngineersArmory]

@@raymondshaffer9147Yep. My barrel wouldn't reinstall into the slide at first. Had to open up the bushing ID by spinning some fine grit sand paper in there. Kind of to be expected. Thats how you'll get zero play at lock up. As long as you can get the barrel in without forcing it too hard, and the barrel and slide function like they should when its all back together you should be good to go.

[@raymondshaffer9147]

How do you removed the barrel bushing? Any tips would be greatly appreciated

[@EngineersArmory]

Punch the rollpin out that holds the front sight on, and the barrel bushing in. I then took a small nylon (plastic, bronze, aluminum would work too) punch and from the bottom side of the slide used the punch and a small hammer to push the barrel bushing out the front. It's tricky - the bushing barely has a lip on it that you can get with a punch. But its not pressed in very hard, its more of a tight slip fit. I put my slide upside down on a bench block and worked my way around the edge of the barrel bushing lip with the punch and hammer giving light taps, slowly driving it out the front. Hope this helps!

[@raymondshaffer9147]

Did you have to do anything special to install the new bushing in? Like freeze it or anything? Thank you so much!

[@EngineersArmory]

@@raymondshaffer9147 nope, it just went in with some light tapping. Make sure you get it started square and dont bind it up in there.

[@raymondshaffer9147]

Thanks again! You have one badass gun! I’m working on getting mine to that level!

[@andrew5550]

They shoot the exact same i own them both...the TSO shoots the same As the parrot I should say.. I can't speak for the TSO 2...guess i was expecting more out of the parrot because of the price but no complaints regardless....😊

[@KOAnonymously]

Rastafarian Cz?

[@EngineersArmory]

Jah mon!

[@ClaytonF10]

Damn bro do you cut your finger nails every single day? Give them boys a chance to grow haha!

[@EngineersArmory]

Naw I chew them bitches off. I'm an anxious person. Human equivalent of a squirrel.

[@1Gyruss]

Or you could also just get a real parrot ;)

[@EngineersArmory]

For the total cost of this thing damn near haha. I wanted the railed dust cover and optic mounting capability on the slide not a frame mounted plate. Also, I love a challenging project! This thing ended up being pretty one of a kind too.