CZ SP-01 COMPETITION CONVERSION HAS BEGUN

[@adrianoallemand5561]

What do you call a bunch of CZs together? A CZinphony!

[@hclvii5654]

I was looking for any follow up videos to this one, as you stated you would work through this transformation. Would like to see how you got there.

[@TheExplosiveGuy]

I'm a little late to the party but I'm also in the process (near the end actually) of fully modifying my SAO SP-01 for maximum performance. I did the basics and polished every moving surface to a mirror finish, then installed a CGW SAO Standard package trigger kit, which I also polished and hand-fit by running a lighter/soot over the hammer catches and sear and accurately polishing any rub/high spots under a digital microscope with a jig to hold everything square, the process took about 5 hours of arduous assembly and reassembly and careful polishing with 2000 and 3000 grit paper and some 30,000 grit diamond powder paste. I shimmed the sear cage against the frame too after noticing about .010" - .015" thou of movement between the cage and frame when pulling the trigger up against the wall, it made the pull extremely crisp and light after installing the shims (two 3/32" wide squares of .015" thick paper bonded into place, inside the C-shaped channels on the back of the sear cage). I also removed the firing pin block plunger and cut off the leg of the FPB lifter, which has brought the reset distance down to about .060", on top of my pull weight of 1.8 pounds which is my favorite part, I have basicly turned my originally DA/SA SP-01 (the newer Competition model) into a Shadow 2 SAO. I've also installed a DPM systems recoil buffer rod, a CZ frame buffer and a 6oz tungsten weight under the muzzle. Now it is on an entirely different level than it was when I bought it stock, it's insane how fast this gun can run now. I'm amazed by how much can be done with the 75 platform, it is quickly becoming one of my favorite series of pistol in the world...

[@korazjian5251]

How much did this run you all together? I’m thinking of doing this with mine but is it justifiable vs just buying one lol

[@TheExplosiveGuy]

@korazjian5251 It wasn't cheap for sure, but I did all the installation, polishing, lapping and hand fitting on my own (I worked 17 years as a machinist so I'm comfortable doing my own gunsmithing) so I saved a lot of cheddar there, that would have cost close to $6-700 in gunsmithing fees alone. My total costs have been close to $2000 (not including the base cost of the pistol😬), but I've put in a few extra things since posting this that aren't totally necessary, though helpful, so you could realistically expect to spend half that for some still damn fine upgrades. I recently installed a CGW threaded barrel with a Volker Precision MK2 compensator, a dovetail optic mount with shield RMS red dot, a Cross Armory thumb rest with custom molded grip surface, and a CZ Customs flared magwell and Toni Systems short grips. As it stands my total cost, pistol and all, is right around $3500 (not including any gunsmithing costs, it would have been even higher had I paid a gunsmith) which being realistic, I paid way too much, had I started with a gun that was cheaper or already had most of those upgrades stock such as a Stock SP-01 for cheaper, or a Shadow 2 or TSO I could have kept my costs a lot lower but you live and you learn. The base pistol cost $1500 after taxes which was a bungle on my part, they fell in price a year later and can be bought for $900 new now, but whatever. I still get tons of complements from other competition shooters, the CZ guys fawn over my SP-01 more than their own higher end guns lol, it outperforms almost all stock guns regardless of cost, it's more or less tuned to perfection so I love it, high costs and all. But anyway, I'm getting long winded, you could expect to spend about $600 or so to get the upgrades I did that really matter, like the CGW SAO trigger upgrade kit w/t race hammer, CGW flat face trigger, DPM Systems 3-stage buffer spring, and a CZC frame buffer pad, those upgrades will really snazz your gun up. I'd recommend doing the polishing as well, if you aren't confident in your hand working abilities you'll need to have a gunsmith do it but honestly it's not that difficult, you just need to know what grits of sandpaper to use and how much to polish, there are tons of resources on youtube that will show you how to do it, and I can run you through the process if you'd like, I'll stop here since I'm starting to write an essay lol.

[@korazjian5251]

@ right on I get it, only reason I was asking is….when I got both my sp-01/p-01 at the time I got them both for 850 as the pair. Had an older guy I knew thru family that was looking to downsize a bit and couldn’t really find anyone that wanted them(all his buddies shot 1911s, hammer fired Sigs and Glocks)

[@Baldcurious]

depends on division. If you shooting production , you have to start double action. Condition one puts you in Limited division

[@lazerrred]

Bald&curious -True that B&C

[@rotorwind177]

I'll be interested to see the transformation. The SP-01 has a firing pin block and the other two don't. I don't think you will get the trigger as nice as the Shadow 2 but it will definitely be a nice trigger. I have the SP-01 tactical and I enquired with CZ custom the cost of a trigger job. It was going to be around $400 for everything, decided to leave it stock haha. Good luck!

[@yqtszhj]

Awesome. Can't wait to see your progress. I ordered the SP-01 Tactical just the other day and am waiting for the shipping notice. It will be my first all steel CZ. I have the P-01, P-07, P-09, and a couple of CZ clones. They are overall awesome pistols and just get better the more you shoot them.

[@Heyoupally]

Cool to see another appreciator of the Czech mindful engineering. I also keep the PO9 sitting in it's pretty little lock case and prefer to leave my Shadow 01 shut with only a single side. The shape of the grip reminds me of my EX's body... Now, not so much, but it's a special little CC and can't stress enough about the ease of admiring it.

[@Reaghansdad1]

My PO1 is all steel

[@theotherside7634]

Can a owner swap out the non-tactical Sp-01 barrel with shadows barrel?

[@Magnumscoffeefreek]

I pulled the competition trigger out of my cz75 compact cause it was to cray for a daily carry. I prefer the sa da. Just got a p01 compact and its fucking awesome. Spring weight reduction package makes everything better.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

That would work for three gun competition but would be less competitive in the US PS hey. You could use it in I DPA if you needed to

[@itsbjorn]

Great video...since the Tac Sport and 75 SA were discontinued...

[@scottjernigan7286]

I did exactly what you are doing or did to your SP01. That’s what I have not purchased the Shadow. The Shadow is heavier but I love my Spo1

[@KeanonGilliamSlang369]

CZ makes the 75B SA with the single action only trigger, it will be interesting to see the completion of your SP-01 version.

[@brianonthego]

Beautiful stack of Iron you have there. I'm interested how short of trigger pull and weight you can get on the SP01. I leave mine at home and just use the TS if I want a good trigger.

[@bernieanderson8118]

Hey KB32 what's up ! Why didn't you ever follow up on the CZ Sp-01 conversion ?!

[@300zxdriver]

Did this project ever happen?

[@Big-Rig-Energy]

Watching your videos has made me develope an increasing interest in cz pistols

[@ChrisMarshall1978007]

Nice 👍 I just bought a spo1 with the safety. Good choice

[@KSGunGuy01]

Great looking SP-01 brother!

[@dannpd1955]

Go for it sir. I have cajunized all my cz 75s. It is very rewarding and they all shoot much better.

[@infini1970]

I could not find an update on this in your video list. I'm really hoping to do much of what you are planning here. I'd love to see the results.

[@captainohsowavy]

I love mine just picked it up 2wks omg and its better than all of my berettas, glocks and hk’s Next plans is to have it fully upgraded by Cajun Works

[@russelder9743]

I joined your CZ fan club-------picked up a 75bd......everyone loves it.......my daughter wants me to get her one for Christmas, I said thats what your husband is for.......lol...great gun

[@deronthomas7904]

Have you finished your project? I have a Tristar and I'm looking to out a SRS kit on it, but if I can get a Shadow 2 trigger. I think I'll like that better.

[@tyronealfonso]

Interesting. The shadow 2 and TSO aren’t available here in California. (I know I know, I’d move if I could)

[@fumasterchu12]

It's like an orgy of CZ's on a big white bed. lol Good luck with your tuning, I know it will be fun. Eventually I will get one of these all steel CZ's.

[@Reviews4fun1]

How is it coming along? I’ve liked my CGW Pro Package SP01 Tactical for occasional competition and fun time at the range.

[@MarkyMark.07]

Any updates on this pistol build?

[@REBELSCL]

You’ve done exactly what I intend to do… fantastic!

[@hermanvangastel3397]

hello kotaboy32 tactical did you do a follow up about the cz sp01 conversion? and while youre at it how about a thumbrest on the sp01 love to see you do that. cant wait.

[@AS-vk4kf]

KB have you seen the new Sp01 competition red/blue? What do you think about it or the shadow? I’m shopping for my own xmas gift. Thanks God bless.

[@IAMCALLINGBS]

Where is the follow-up?

[@MrMoosefire]

Is that an aftermarket grip on the CZ tactical? All the ones I've seen online is plain black

[@alpan5991]

What’s the $38 piece? Where do you get it?

[@dirtroad5637]

I had to switch to my tablet to write this because all the drool on my laptop killed it...

[@misiekstrzela]

Hi. I have cz p10c and shadow 1 and cz 75 stainless. What buy now?

[@badhabitarms]

What grip do you have on the cz shadow 2

[@koreybrown6285]

When is the follow up for this coming??!!!

[@kotaboy32]

I went out and bought a Shadow2. Saved money in the long run

[@zephcarrigg6708]

@@kotaboy32 what trigger is the one in the orange tactical?

[@lazerrred]

Zeph Carrigg - The SA TSO trigger

[@TRprepper]

A flock of CZ's. With the manual safety it won't be as difficult as the decocker model, but you will still need a slave pin for the trigger pin. It may come with the kit. Looking forward to the progress.

[@OhioCruffler]

Any further news on this one?

[@scottf.3808]

Seems like a nice adventure of gunsmithing to be on...looking forward to the vids on the upgrades...Good stuff...

[@DrMike040298]

Does the 75 SP-01 shoot any better than a standard 75? Or does it simply have a rail for a light?

[@kotaboy32]

Little heavier and has the rail

[@erniepulido5968]

Do the shadow grips fit the sp01? Thanks

[@kotaboy32]

Yes

[@jerrytate2281]

Make a time laps video of the transformation

[@zhukie]

S2 is heavier, slide wider, grip bigger too.

[@gtoexpress8111]

I got a tristar P 120 with the CGW Package and it's SA AND DA SPECS ARE BETTER THEN THE SHADOW 2 TRIGGER SO $800 FOR MY INVESTMENT OUT THE DOOR AND IT PERFORMS LIKE A $2000 RACEGUN OR MORE CGW DID A HELL OF A JOB ON THIS P120

[@anthonyswarthout6577]

Kotaboy just spreading the word. Feinstein just filed the assault weapons ban of 2017 on November 8th. As written it will ban all ar variants all ak variants all 30 round mags and all shotguns with pistol grips underfolding stocks and mag tubes of more than 5 rounds. Not another inch. Btw love the cz. Fantastic weapons

[@i_Kalash]

I am so fucking jealous of your CZ collection! I have the 75 Omega and I love it

[@kimmorrison9169]

my SPO1 is the same one you have there. I bought from mcarbo.com a stainless guide rod to replace the plastic one and a new solid trigger retaining pin as well as their CZ 75 spring kit which includes a new very strong firing pin retaining pin for the slide. CZ retaining pins are pretty much junk and will wear out or break. All very reasonably priced to. Gotta consider that TSO trigger though if its only $38

[@bmga10mm85]

Hey Man, awesome video... I have an SP 01 with the decocker and would like to convert into single action with safety... Would that be possible? Cheers.

[@fee_lo8346]

You can have it done. It will cost you a pretty penny. Call the guys over a Cajun gun work or cz custom and see what they say. I looked into it a few years ago and decided to just buy both! Now a have the de-cocker version for home defense and the safety version is tricked out for competition. Works out great. Just a thought.

[@bmga10mm85]

I will definitely call them... Thanks man.

[@greavous93]

was there a point in this video?

[@ZFlyingVLover]

So did you ever finish this project?

[@kotaboy32]

Nope, it was cheaper in the end to just buy a Shadow 2

[@fee_lo8346]

Are you going cz custom parts or Cajun gun works. Mat over at copper custom has all the Cajun kits. He sells some even Cajun doesn’t. Good luck.

[@ultimatelv27]

Hey, black handgun on a white background. Brilliant!!! (I can't tell you how many gun reviewers put black handgun against black background.)

[@sirajjordan2847]

That's the problem you're not even aware of obsession with black

[@ZFlyingVLover]

Was the conversion completed?

[@johnamos6123]

I decided to take up this challenge now that i know how to replace everything to make my brand new sp01manual behave like a tso. Will be using mcarbo springs instead of cgw cause they're too expensive

[@keithkent8126]

You can do it brother, just finding the parts will be fun? Good luck on your mission!K

[@minnesotanice369]

Did it turn out good

[@kotaboy32]

Got a shadow 2

[@minnesotanice369]

@@kotaboy32 not yet I'm scared I'll hate my other guns if I do that....

[@rich4150]

Beautiful guns!

[@rlancin]

You can call that group "Czech-mates" 😅 Anyway, I'm curious to see the progress because California.

[@IY6C]

Very nice

[@InSightFreedom]

This should be a fun ride. Mad man 🤓

[@Heyoupally]

Careful, changing a trigger sometimes causes problems like jams, increased or decreased rate of fire, a dual bullet extraction, a misdirected extractor that could scrape you, a confused spring system for not knowing which gun it's loaded for and much more, every 9 mil. has the very same sort of problems, from the Glock 17 to the M9 and the CZ certainly isn't spared of these issues if not installed correctly and in it's case given a few screwdriver turns to tighten the weight just a little... Trust me that the last thing you want is a bullet causing another bullet to go boom while the frontal one will probably set off a flash that could burn off eyebrows.

[@Heyoupally]

And honestly? A trigger pull should have the weight of what I like to see as the surprise element, keeps you getting to know the weight of the actual break and even if not, a trigger break shouldn't leave you guessing. Not like you're practicing in your backyard... that could cause some attention you know you want to avoid, I say leave the trigger as is, if anything else should bother you, dual spring systems exists for almost any 9 as well as a pin restore. Best of luck either way on your choice of arm!

[@minnesotanice369]

I just carry .45 .40 9mm .357 mag .44mag pistol 7.62 pistol 7 four barreled .45 acp derringers sawed off 12 gauge two desert eagles 2 bullet proof vests a ar500 home made diving helmet night vision carry smoke bombs for escape 3 bottles of mace 3 blow guns 2 crossbows 120lbs of ammo 15 4 cell phones my jacket has copper wires attached to 56 lithium batteries so if you touch me you go into shock. what is your edc?

[@BOHEMIANHUNTINGCLUB]

Nice, cool vid!!

[@sirajjordan2847]

God bless America and God bless the men and blue when they stand for justice and what is right only those because I don't believe we should act like they can't do any wrong we've seen the results of that so God bless them those who stand for justice only for all

[@brightideas5782]

Cool thx

[@Semi-J]

Buy a new pistol might be better choice since you cannot change the geometry of the gun.

[@vonbottorff7141]

CZ's Rule !

[@eltenda]

Leave it alone!!!! Lol

[@swenger70]

That is what is called a plethora of C Z's

[@JohnSmith-sl4iy]

swenger70 Yes sir.Πληθώρα !

[@matthowton458]

Just go ahead and go into open divsion.

[@treblewes1618]

Somebody can u use cz 75 mags in this or do they make flush magazines for them?

[@kotaboy32]

You can use cz75 mags

[@treblewes1618]

Kotaboy32 Tactical do they sit flush?

[@kotaboy32]

@@treblewes1618 I'll have to check when I get back home. Shoot me an email so I can respond and I don't forget to get back to you

[@treblewes1618]

Kotaboy32 Tactical whats your email

[@alosborne2858]

A flock of awesome

[@minnesotanice369]

koda you're not helping keeping this a secret so I can buy more

[@minnesotanice369]

Kotaboy32 Tactical if you do yourself? is the shadow 2 solid steel or aluminum

[@minnesotanice369]

this is my version

[@kittrainbow7]

Shadow2😎✌

[@JohnOgren]

There is so much misinformation in this video it made my head spin. You will never make a SP01 trigger as nice as a Shadow, let alone a TS. Not discouraging you from modifying your gun, but damn. Be realistic

[@kotaboy32]

That's why I got a shadow 2

[@JohnOgren]

@@kotaboy32 lol, at least you figured it out. If you ever figure out how to make an SP01 trigger as nice as either the other two for $30 something, let me know!

[@c.kevinwilliams5804]

Save time and money and start with a CZ Custom SP-01 Shadow and it’s perfect out of the box.

[@kevinroberts9580]

CZ ENVY

[@tufann_23]

Satılık yokmi ya :))

[@Mr911Medic]

Over a year later and NO update? LAME!! Thumbs down for all-talk-no-action.

[@kotaboy32]

Buy a shadow 2

[@Mr911Medic]

Is that a recommendation, or...?? Where's the update on SP-01?

[@risablima7924]

Tactical has ugly sight

[@GunBigotHater]

I’d like to get a 2 port comp for mine, that has the same profile as the muzzle.

[@darrinray550]

Can't wait to see it!