CZ Shadow Line Compact vs CZ P01 Steel Frame. Chasing the CZ Unicorn

[@caliveteranOIF]

In California every pistol is a unicorn. Was able to find P01 here in Cali. Looking forward to taking it out for its first day at the range. I’ll probably stick some LOK grips on it with some TruGlo TFX Pros. Very nice pistols. CZ does have some crazy variants. The 97 I believe is now discontinued.

[@3.eyes.open.]

Can't believe you found a cz in commyfornia

[@caliveteranOIF]

@@3.eyes.open. lol…That roster of ours is a pain. Found one during Covid when almost everything was out of stock.

[@patricksmith5656]

Awesome video, in fact one of the better videos I have watched on the P01 line up.

[@jimc7022]

Love my PCR that’s been cajunized. My EDC and still one of my favorite range guns.

[@prazcuray1388]

Just barely got the P-01 and swapped out the grips and put grip tape on it for a better hold, but I’ll tell ya i have the basic model and I love its shoot ability and it’s my edc and I feel safe as hell with it, any one of those three I’d take or recommend to a friend

[@derekcooley9345]

Love the video, man. Some variants are extremely hard to find. My #1 unicorn is the Sphinx 2000S. I also tried to talk Angus Hobdell / Adam Motter at CZC about making a steel-framed P-09. They said they had 0 time to stray away from the A01 they've been working on, sadly.

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

It never hurts to ask! Thanks man

[@jimtravis8829]

Just scored a #99021, I love the weight and beaver tail. I love my OD green P-01 also.

[@davidvang4289]

If you know of where I can find one too lmk I’m in search for the hunt

[@ElijahDecker]

I would like to see an alloy frame SP-01 variant.

[@thefrogking481]

Old post I know, but Im also afflicted with the CZ collector virus. I own the 041, SDP, P01 Nickle and the Pro Tek. Just happy to see Im not the only one.

[@Jansan1352]

I think if there’s a “Unicorn” to have it would be a PCR BD with de-cocker on both sides and a left hand slide release.

[@scottjernigan9676]

Still looking for a blue 97 B

[@pdog305301]

Cool video and nice collection of Cz’s. You’re right about the cz supply. A couple weeks ago I found a cz97b at my local ffl so I snatched it up. First time ever seeing one in person so I had to get it. Then this past weekend bud’s had the steel frame p-01 sku 99041 available. I snatched that up too and a few hours later they sold out. Last year I found the cz75 omega in urban grey when the supply was dried up snatched that up quickly. Now this year they are in all the local shops. My advice to cz newcomers is be ready to buy when they’re available no telling when they will come back.

[@3.eyes.open.]

P01 steel frame all the way

[@jaysondamian1117]

i have the cz 75 spo1 mecgar mags. will they work on both the p01 and p07 or which cz guns accepts these mecgars mags that i have?

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

The sp01 mags will work with the P01. The mags may fit in the P07/P09 but mine fall out while shooting as they are not designed to work in those models.

[@jaysondamian1117]

@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO if you only had to pick between sp01 or p01 which would you pick? I didnt know that they mad le steel framed p01. Now im considering it. Wish they made smaller mini sp01

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Jayson Damian Like everyone says it’s mostly what you will be using it for but I am partial to compacts. The P01 and PCR are versatile. Easy to carry and still good for home defense. SP01 is much heavier but makes a great target gun or duty gun.

[@Yingchlin]

Like you said, my unicorn cz has not been made yet, so, I simply made it. A cz 85 combat sao, with full length guid rod. Now, I want a cz semi compact without the FPS but with a rail. When Shadow line came out, I thought my dream gun is here, but they have to use the alloy frame for compact. And I believe a czc semi compact bull barrel is here, if without the bull barrel, it could be my thing. Now I just need to find a sp01 shadow frame and cut to length and fit the shadow line compat slide.

[@SgtSABED]

Very Nice! I'm looking for a OD P-01 myself as a unicorn. My unmade unicorn is the exact same as you, steel frame P01 with decocker and sp01 checkering. One day maybe...

[@WarBorn313]

Just got one from cz customs and man it’s worth every penny. This gun is extremely rare.

[@mannytut1378]

Found my 75D compact in a pawnshop. Not PCR. Full dust cover with rail. Pardon my ignorance. Is mine a unicorn?

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

It depends on your point of view. The regular P01 is marketed to the USA. The model you have is marketed toward Europe. So that pistol is common over in Europe but when CZ needs to fill an order in the USA they take whatever model they can get and ship them here. So occasionally your pistol ships in batches. So not really rare but not so common over here.

[@mannytut1378]

@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO Awesome. U confirmed my suspicion of it being a european designation. Thank u sir. The cz75 is on a different level in a world of compact polymer wonders!

[@onglee9311]

Have a p0-1 and thinking about the 97 in 45acp next

[@astiverson2364]

Can anyone tell me what grips are the silver grips make model?

[@jivadaya6439]

Great video. FWIW, I do not think the 99021 or 99041 were the result of calculated marketing decisions but rather just (somewhat random) variations on the theme.

[@MDpolo]

@Shoot Well And Often. SWAO! - how can I tell which model number my P-01 is? I can’t find it on the box label. Many thanks!

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

The box should have a sku# on it indicating the model. A standard P01 has a deckocker and alluminum frame. That will cover most of them. The 99041 P01 has a thumb safety and a steel frame. The P01 Omega has a different trigger system and is marked with the omega symbol on the slide.

[@MDpolo]

Shoot Well And Often. SWAO! - Thank you. I guess mine is the standard one because it has a deckocker and I know it is not an Omega. Cheers!

[@MDpolo]

Wow! I'd love to buy that green P01.

[@shadygrovestove]

MDpolo gunbroker has a few for $599

[@dcitygirl5972]

What are some of the CZ sites that one speaks about?

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

There are a few. CZ Firearms Operators Group on Facebook is one that I followed a lot.

[@Politicallyhomeless957]

Gorgeous CZ’s 👍

[@scottjernigan9676]

I had a chance at one of those and did not buy it. I was out of town and saw it. Heavy gun and very very cool

[@kevinbrady75]

idk if this will help but CZ does have a discontinue page with everything they stop making ..i just finally found and bought the CZ-75b omega urban-grey luckily i jumped on it because they completely sold out within the next day..but i would love the CZ-75B compact

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

I particularly enjoy the compacts! SWAO!

[@alexcorreia5959]

@Shooy Well And Often. SWAO! Where can I find info about CZ limited runs like this? Do they have a press release or something?

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

You can join Facebook Cz groups and keep up with some info like that. Some of these runs are limited and pop up from time to time and others are discontinued.

[@rattraped]

I have the all steel 75B compact rail #19467 and I consider it the best of the line. I have modified mine with different sights and hammer and springs. Did take some modification to make the hammer work. To me this is the keeper. I also have the shadow compact that proved to be very hard to get. After the modifications to the 75B it is the same as the shadow compact in the action. There is a noticeable difference in weight and it shows up when shooting. There is less recoil with the 75B over the shadow.

[@freisiandraugr2427]

My unicorn 99041 from cajun with the works. Worth every penny.

[@boomsticksmith5136]

I would consider the CZ 91197 P-01 a unicorn. Two to three times the price now if you can find one for sale.

[@rabbivj]

mine was a p01 omega...finally got one last week...

[@lf7961]

RabbiVJ ... was it worth the price

[@WheeledandWellArmed]

I bought the last one. The hammer is completely unique. I put a few trigger parts to make it a little better. It shoots 85% as good as my Shadow2 before I put the Armory Craft SAO trigger on it.

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Congrats. Many people wish they had picked it up when they had the chance.

[@clark8610]

I'm looking for a CZ Shadow Line Compact. Liked your video, Wheeled and Well Armed. Told me why it's the Grail. If anybody's got one for sale, let me know.

[@kyleg1166]

Swiss made Sphinx SDP compact Black (all aluminum lower) is my unicorn for now. I encourage you to get your hands on one.

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

That is a nice one too

[@nriyo3]

FYI- Sphinx SDP has a polymer grip, aluminum mid section and steel slide and barrel. If you want all aluminum go CZ 75 P01. That frame is all aluminum.

[@kyleg1166]

NRiyo3 unfortunately you have been misinformed or are just not familiar. The Sphinx SDP compact Alpha has a polymer grip and upper aluminum frame. The Sphinx SDP compact Black and Duty have aluminum upper and lower frame. I own both of them, hence why I made the comment. I’ll follow up with direct links to Kriss so you can see for your self.

[@kyleg1166]

Here is the standard Alpha model SDP compact which has the polymer lower grip and upper aluminum frame. Multiple colors available. kriss-usa.com/26-pistols/special-duty-pistol/401-sphinx-sdp-compact-alpha-s4-wwsxx-e011 This is the standard SDP Compact which has the all aluminum upper/lower frame. This model comes in other color than black. kriss-usa.com/15-rifles/short-barrel-rifles/312-sphinx-sdp-compact-black-s4-wsdcm-e018 This is the SDP Compact Duty which is the same as the Black but with an increase grip length and additional 2 round capacity increase. It too has both upper/lower aluminum frame. Also comes in other colors than black kriss-usa.com/15-rifles/short-barrel-rifles/327-sphinx-sdp-compact-duty-black-s4-wsdcm-e085

[@nriyo3]

Very cool. Thank you. I have never seen this all aluminum version. I really like the look. I held a polymer version. If they had night sights I would buy one. I want a folding Vector for a PCC.

[@thegoodsheperd1189]

The shadow 2 with decocker is my unicorn.

[@scottjernigan9676]

OD green is a unicorn, as is the high polish 75 B

[@zarinkai2927]

I just bought a steel framed p01 made in 2019

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

King Kai yes they have released this model at least 4 times that I know of in limited quantities.

[@davebowrin7361]

I'm told that CZ has a factory in Kansas. On of my friends is and started LEO career there. Been doing my homework on these things. Hmm...😉😉 So far so good. And this comes from a Sig guy.

[@tmaddrummer]

I am digging your OD Green PO 1 is it? I’d love to have one!

[@robertbrooks7196]

OD green P01 here as well.

[@scrooge8117]

SIGHTS on the Shdowline, are they standard, the back looks much higher than the front?

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

uwe kruger yes it is standard. They are good sights

[@scrooge8117]

@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO Thx bud

[@MrLeo7627]

Thanks for the video , I have a plane p0-1 that I believe is all aluminum . I never new you could get the p0-1 in steel frame . I have a question , does CZ make a p0-1 with a steel frame & a aluminum slide ? Isn't that the configuration of most the race guns now ? what do you think ?

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

The slides are all steel. There are a few versions of the P01. I consider some hybrids between a P01 and a 75 compact. There is a P01 steel frame 99041 as shown in my video. Its a hybrid because it has a steel frame like the 75 compact but has a rail. It has the same slide as a P01 but has 75 compact controls and has no front or rear grip checkering. There is also a model 99021 that is the exact same gun but has 75 compact stamped on the slide. A little confusing I know.

[@MrLeo7627]

@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO Thanks for fast reply back . Sure looks like you know your CZ's . Im gonna browse threw some more of your videos , see If I can learn something . later i might try installing one of those fancy trigger packages .

[@apathy2673]

I have the 99021 with the CZ 75 Compact slide. It was made for a police force that did not purchase them. I asked a CZ rep at a range opening and be corroborated the internet discussions. He would not disclose what police force.

[@davidvang4289]

If you know where I can score a 99021 lmk

[@metallampman]

Where did you get the grips on the PO1 on the right ?

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

The green P01? Those are LOK grenade grips.

[@metallampman]

@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO thank you

[@reynaldoblanco2588]

Love CZ too. Love the first gun you showed, is it for sale?

[@supertruckertom]

Did you get one of the Stainless P-01 that recently came out?

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

No I passed. I do have the Stainless Matte and the High Polish 75. Sharp looking guns though.

[@aernnokummee4448]

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[@kylestewart4444]

I’m planning to get a P-01 and install the CGW pro package into it but I’m trying to decide whether to start with the omega or the decocker only model. I plan to only ever use the decocker but I’m not totally sure what else was changed between the two models, other than the trigger, which will be replaced with the pro package as far as I understand. My very first gun was a PCR and I installed the pro package into that gun and absolutely loved it. I unfortunately had to sell it due to some hard times but now I wanna do the same thing with a P-01. What would you recommend? You seem super knowledgeable about the differences between all of these models.

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Most people think the Omega needs less upgrading right out of the box. The hammer and SA of the Omega is better out of the box but you will get more out of the pro package upgrading the regular P01. You may install the pro package on the regular P01 and the maybe just add a few springs to the Omega. The biggest upgrade to the Omega that you can see a real difference is the short reset kit but it is kind of expensive for what you get.

[@rhodeislandfirearmsownersl9916]

I made the mistake of going with the Omega. The trigger reset on the Omega is way longer and I was never able to get it as short as a traditional CZ 75 lock work.

[@HurtyTeefs]

There is also a design flaw with the omega system in the p 01 decocker, its well documented, forums and videos

[@tonygslc801]

@@HurtyTeefs send me a link I would love to do some research. I appreciate the heads up I was thinking about buying the P01 Omega

[@spicecrop]

That's what I want. The OD green one.

[@nriyo3]

I just got one in green. Took 2 years and 4 gun shops looking for it for me.

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Keep am eye out. One might just pop up.

[@kittrainbow7]

That "Shadow 2 compact" is really interesting, a premium durable and reliable pistol in a time when many other brands are cutting corners on quality. IMO it needs a slightly thicker manual safety, easy mod, no big deal and for carry a standard mag release. Hoping to see it also in EU, even in 9x21mm. Nice video👍

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

I would rather have shadow 2 than the po1 shadow, full size feels better and the extra weight helps tame the recoil! True the popular models get bought out fast!! I love my cz 97b, best 45 acp for the money, one of my friend thought I was shooting 9mm!

[@ServeProductions]

I have a "40P" with a 40B a slide? Serial numbers match, registered as a 40B, to me just really interesting. More of a mistake than a unicorn, but I love it.

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

The 40P with the odd looking slide was a contract slide for Colt. Colt backed out of the deal so CZ put them on a P01 frame. This was the predecessor to the P06. Nice relic gun.

[@ServeProductions]

@@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO correct, but this slide does not say 40p it actually says 40b. It's obviously supposed to be a 40p with it's p01 frame. I would love to get my hands on an actual 40b or better yet a Colt Z40...

[@ServeProductions]

This one had to be just a leftover 40b slide before they rebranded the gun to be a 40p

[@jason200912]

How rough are aluminum grips compared to g10

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

The texturing can vary greatly on either but typically aluminum grips tend to be smoother as g10 can be much more aggressive. Many like Aluminum for carry and G10 for competition.

[@supertruckertom]

Shadow line slide on the steel frame. Have to put a different sear in the steel frame.

[@jking8408]

I wana see them do an all stainless version 😳

[@MS-zv2bq]

Why production stopped ? It's ridiculous. Where can I buy CZ Shadow line Compact ? Who will help me ? Please.

[@waynestoll3873]

Cajun gun works

[@JoelHernandez-uh1pc]

Finally got my unicorn Cz p01 od green 2019 but it’s different it’s a really dark od green

[@spicecrop]

Joel Hernandez Where did you find it. I've been looking for an OD green one? I don't care if it's dark green. Even better.

[@jimtravis8829]

I found my Od Green on GB. They pop up now and then.

[@mikewilliams719]

I have the 99021, it is an amazing shooter. Huge difference in recoil management with the all steel frame. Lok grips and MCARBO spring kit made it my edc. She’s a heavy beast. Alpha concealment holster. Also wears an Olight pl mini.

[@davidvang4289]

If you know where I can score a 99021lmk

[@pteronarcyscalifornica694]

I thought a P-01 with a safety in lieu of decocker was denoted a P-02.

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

The P02 is a rare variation with the Omega trigger system.

[@kentnordland5034]

If you need more firm, purchase that doesn't squirm about in your hand when your hands are covered in: mud, sweat, blood, brain matter, urine or feces, think about skate booard tape on the front & back strap. I've been replacing the stock triggers with "85" triggers, They're more comfortable. Check out Cajun Gunworks, and MCARBO. com. When it comes to CZs, these guys are sharp as a tack.

[@VictorTorres-cv2tt]

I like this gun!

[@mael696]

can you do an exclusive in depth review of the cz shadowline compact?

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

I will try and fit one in soon SWAO!

[@hamedizzy6441]

Check out the CZ A01 that's a unicorn.

[@Firearms101]

99041 is steel frame. TFS

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Yes it is as stated in the video

[@mukhtiarkhan7971]

Cz price in pakistan

[@حيدرسالم-ط3ط]

Peyote foul pistol

[@OO7_iam]

What do es the CZ75 P01 steel frame unicorn cost nowadays?

[@karolis112assassin]

I have a chance to buy p-01 omega and p-01 steel for the same price, but i dont know what to choose becouse of safety and decocker

[@OO7_iam]

@@karolis112assassin what’s the price? I would choose the steel frame

[@karolis112assassin]

@@OO7_iam 1050€ for p-01 omega and 1090€ for steel p-01 ofcourse both are new

[@karolis112assassin]

@@OO7_iam only problem steel frame is with safety and not with decocker,

[@OO7_iam]

@@karolis112assassin what’s that translate to in Dollar amount ?

[@scrooge8117]

UPDATE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kirilbellic3602]

Dude, just get out and shoot them a lot. Get 5,000 rounds through the one you like the most and trust it. Stop playing with the guns in the house, it is basically masturbatory. Get out, and shoot, and "finding the best" wont be on your mind as much. It is better to be a shooter, rather than a gun collector. Then again, people that shoot a lot usually end up with a Glock, Walther, or M&P since these CZs aren't very durable.

[@ShootWellAndOftenSWAO]

Dude..i shoot 2-3 times a week. Countless thousands of rounds through each of these. CZs not durable? Nothing else you say can be taken seriously. And why did you like your own comment?

[@HurtyTeefs]

Bro lol what the hell are you talking about cz is widely regarded as some of the best and most reliable guns, even hitting significantly above their price range. U must live under a rock

[@mikewilliams719]

Agreed!!!

[@zellerized]

Constantly moving the gun around in the hands so you can't focus on it WAS annoying. Maybe that's his ocd.