DECISION MADE: After Using The Staccato CS & The CZ Shadow 2 OR Compact - THE WINNER IS...

[@UltimateEnd0]

Honestly CZ Shadow 2 Compact is what I'd pick and with the spare $$$ I would buy a quality optic & flashlight.

[@DrTac]

So I wrote a post very similar to yours…but where you said, “a quality optic & flashlight,”…. I changed it to, “ a gift for my loving and supportive wife.” Then, I “ACCIDENTALLY” left my computer on the kitchen table with the screen on. BTW, I bought her a quality optic & a flashlight 😎

[@deanburney]

Or an extra CZ Shadow II. The Staccato is ridiculously priced.

[@DrTac]

@@deanburney Is it though? I mean it's definitely an expensive gun, but the quality of the engineering, materials, and the craftsmanship that go into producing it are quite expensive, as well. When I hold one of my Staccatos, I can truly feel the quality difference over less expensive options. I appreciate your coment.

[@TheAdequateMedia]

I was shooting both yesterday and I prefer this easy a little bit, but I also don't have big enough hands to enjoy the staccato P

[@pcruz112]

My wife is gonna be mad so I gotta watch this privately

[@DrTac]

Smart man. One of my worst fears is that my wife starts watching this channel!!

[@richardwaid4718]

The new Shadow 2 compact was on sale for $200 dear.

[@DrTac]

@@richardwaid4718 Either that Shadow 2 Compact "fell off a truck" and is hot as hell, or there is a misprint on the price tag resulting in the loss of a 1 in front of the $200.

[@richardwaid4718]

@@DrTac That’s what you tell your wife it cost. My personal safe deposit box has a note to her should I precede her with the accurate prices of my collection. On a serious note, if given the choice irrespective of cost I believe I would pick the Shadow 2 Compact over the Staccato. Very tough choice but the rolling break trigger maybe is the tiebreaker. I’m lusting after the compact CZ because of my experience with the Shadow 2, I have shot Staccatos and have a STI Trojan that I love and have the highest regard for the STI/Staccato brand but I have never shot anything that works as well for me as the CZ. Rarified air regardless of which one is picked.

[@DrTac]

@@richardwaid4718 Well, you (not your wallet) may be in luck, because yesterday, at the Staccato Prairie FIre Facility in Las Vegas, I had the opportunity to meet and shoot the NEWLY ANNOUNCED Staccato CS, or CS Gen 2, or C Gen 2....whatever they end up calling it, it is a new slightly beefed up CS. It was pretty damned nice. That said, I can't argue your affection for the CZ, which besides being awesome, also gives you the option of carrying in DA/SA or cocked & Locked.

[@cramerlong2276]

I have to say the CS does appear to shoot flatter . The CZ seemed way more flippy . As for that morning shakes . I had that same thing 7 years ago. Turned out I needed major bypass . I was told I was very lucky I didn't have a heart attack . I'd at least get checked . Not trying to be a know it all . But your shaking reminded me of what I experienced and thought it was from Coffee . Just as suggestion . At least a stress test : Thanks for video

[@DrTac]

Thank you for watching this very glitchy video. Unfortunately, I can’t blame the glitchyness for my shaking. One of my Shooting buddies is actually my Cardiologist and I will definitely share with him your comment. I truly do appreciate your concern. Years ago I actually helped to save someone’s life simply by noticing in a photograph that one pupil was significantly larger than the other. Nothing bad comes from sharing these type of observations. Thank you for your concern, and I hope you enjoyed the video. I appreciate your comment.

[@cramerlong2276]

@@DrTac You're welcome . I hope the shaking is nothing . For me it was and I blew it off . Fortunately when it did cause an issue I happen to be at the hospitals for something else . Heart surgeries these days is advanced . I had quad bypass and 3.5 days later was home on the couch . In 4 weeks I was hitting golf balls . I did have to stay away from guns for about 2 months :) All the best mate

[@lililililililili8667]

That is terrifying how old were you?

[@cramerlong2276]

@@lililililililili8667 early 60's It was 8 years ago . I was told I was really lucky

[@l7fernandez]

Great video comparison. Thank you. I picked up the s2c a week ago. Love it. First CZ… Big fan now.

[@DrTac]

Thanks for the kind words!! I'm loving my S2C, in fact, it's currently my edc.

[@vomeister]

Damn you Dr. Tactical. Thanks to your video, I'm going to have to buy a CZ Shadow 2 Compact now.

[@DrTac]

You will not be unhappy with that decision 😎. Let me know how you like (LOVE) it!!

[@amypushkin1997]

Dr Tactical, once again a VERY informative and enjoyable video comparing two incredible firearms! As owner of Reload Firearms, I appreciate the time you spend educating yourself immensely about each pistol and sharing it with the public. I’m always delighted to post these video's on our social media outlets, as well as tell others to follow and like your channel. . Enjoy the Shot Show! Be safe, have FUN and most definitely wear your Dr. Tactical scrub shirt!

[@DrTac]

Thank you so much. I cannot tell you how much this kind of support means, especially coming from the owner of one of the most respected and knowledgeable firearm training companies in Maryland!! …and yes, the votes seem to be pouring in in favor of the Scrub top😎

[@martialman12]

They are both top performing and amazing conceal carry options.

[@DrTac]

They most certainly are!!

[@InSightFreedom]

Would love to have a S2 Compact optic ready to pair with my S2. I agree that the consistency of trigger between big brother and little brother is a big advantage. Nice thorough look.

[@DrTac]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@estranho]

I just got a cz s2c. Your video helped me decide.

[@DrTac]

I'm glad you found the video helpful. You will definitely not regret your decision. My CZ S2C is rapidly becoming one of my absolute favorites!! Thanky you, I appreciate your comment.

[@kzyt87]

CZ Shadow 2 OR Compact all the way

[@DrTac]

I have to agree!! Thanks for the comment.

[@MrBert1]

Thanks for the comparison. I’ve been considering both of those as a new carry gun. I just wish you could have showed a thickness profile difference between the two. And also a comparison from their full size siblings.

[@ethanmccracken6489]

The CZ is thinner and the grip is shorter. It’ll be easier to conceal plus it $1,000 cheaper for very similar performance

[@cnelson1106]

@@ethanmccracken6489 thank you! I was hung up there too.

[@georgepoulos-zi9kj]

I’m a retired car guy working part time at my local range. The S2C is definitely a slimmer profile than the sti. More of a 1911 profile which I love

[@cervanteforfun1864]

I have a cz P01 and just picked up the shadow 2 compact. It's amazing how similar in size it is!

[@DrTac]

I definitely noticed the same thing.

[@Trigger_Trolls]

How big difference is to shoot s2c? its smoother, less flippy the p01?

[@ChrisNeville-h4g]

Love the idea of other platforms for competition, but for self-defense, i can’t get away from the simplicity of striker fired. Nice video though!

[@DrTac]

I’m all about simplicity, but I’m also all about safety. For me, a hammer fired gun, with the hammer down gives me great comfort. Whether I am reholstering with my thumb on the hammer, just periodically running my thumb over the hammer throughout my conceal carry day, it gives me great comfort to be as sure as one can be, that nothing bad is going to unintentionally happen in my pants😎. Thank you for your comment. I’m glad you were able to look past the glitches and enjoy the video.

[@ChrisNeville-h4g]

@@DrTacLangdon Tactical makes a striker control device for Glocks that kind of mimics a hammer. Not exactly the same, but brings some peace of mind😅

[@DrTac]

@@ChrisNeville-h4g Really good point. I have considered that, and my only concern is that I try to keep my carry guns as unmodified as possible (and my competition guns as modified as possible)…but I do see that devices ass a very good option.

[@DrTac]

@@ChrisNeville-h4g Yes, I have played with these...my only concern is that, idealy, I'd like to keep my carry guns as unmodified as possible...conversely, I like to keep my competition guns as modified as possible😉

[@randydawson4794]

I live in Maryland also and I would like to get into competitive shooting. Where do you train? Going to Maryland Small Arms is not going to cut it. Can you help?

[@DrTac]

Guntry Club of Maryland is a great place to shoot and they run some low-key ASI tournaments which are great intros to competitive shooting. Tell them DoctorTactical sent you😉

[@terrence946]

I'm taking the Staccato CS for me.

[@DrTac]

I’ve got no argument with that.

[@chrisragone8785]

I’ll take 2 CZ Shadow 2 Compacts for the same price. Much better value. Same performance.

[@terrence946]

I don't like there triggers for me.

[@rachelozeryan793]

Counting down to Shot Show!! I’m still voting 🗳️ for scrub top!! The CZ Shadow 2 compact looks amazing 🤩!! Great video-funny intro 😂!! DTAC Fan out… 😂

[@DrTac]

Sorry about the glitchy video...

[@rachelozeryan793]

@@DrTac Still enjoyed it- very entertaining!! And the CZ Shadow 2 is gorgeous 😎!!

[@DrTac]

Ain’t it though😎

[@southeastwhitetails]

Can someone tell me why i hear so much crap about striker fired gun triggers that are primarily used for self defense then hear that a 8 plus pound long pull trigger is great in a self defense gun? I'm not trying to be sarcastic i truly want to know. From my perspective we are placing too much emphasis on slight variations of triggers that won't stop anyone from pulling the trigger or affect accuracy in a self defense situation where the target is less than 10 yards away.

[@DrTac]

Great question. The truth of the matter is that pretty much any gun can get the job done in a self defense situation…but that doesn’t mean that some aren’t better than others. When you go to the range and shoot paper and steel targets, you can get very proficient, but when you enter the competitive world of shooting, you really start to get an idea of how seconds matter, and that is where the different types of triggers come into play. I have several striker fired guns that I love, especially my Walther Q4 SF. One big advantage to striker fired guns for conceal carry is that most of them do not have a long, sharp beaver tail sticking out to dig into your body. However, while companies like Walther and Canik have put forward some really nice triggers, most will still say they’re nice triggers ‘for a striker fired gun,’ meaning that, simply due to their mechanics, they have an uphill battle to compete with a hammer fired gun. When you are dealing with a hammer, fired, semi automatic pistol, there are basically three types of triggers, DA/SA, SAO, and some DAO (like HK’s LEM trigger). The lighter the trigger pull, The faster you can get off a shot, the faster you can get back on target, and the more accurate your shot will be, as your finger has less fighting involved with the trigger. in a competitive situation, single action is going to give you the best results, but in a self-defense situation, a very light trigger could result in a catastrophic situation with an unintended discharge. That is the advantage to having a heavier double action pull on your first shot, while you are drawing from the holster and trying to get on target. I could go on and on about the pros and cons each type of trigger brings with it, but as I am writing this, I’m realizing it’s turning into a book. The only other advantage to hammer fired pistols that I want to mention is that the hammer can add to the safety of a gun when it comes to reholstering. Simply by placing your thumb on the hammer while reholstering your firearm you get tactile feedback that can verify that your trigger is or isn’t engaging on something it shouldn’t be. There really is a ton of information out there on this topic and your question is a great one. In fact, you’ve inspired me. I think I will do a video on this topic. Thank you for your question.

[@MisterLou762]

I recently had a similar thought and decided to try an experiment at the range with a CZ Shadow 2, Staccato C2, and Glock 45 (9mm). I shot 5x controlled pairs with each at 10 yards from the draw, followed by slow fire at 25 yards. At 10 yards, there was no major difference in speed or accuracy for me - the holster was more of a factor than the gun. You have to look at your whole carry setup as a system; optimizing one variable may compromise another. The level 3 Safariland holster for my G45 takes the most time to free the weapon, but once out of the holster it’s faster on target because I train with it the most. Slow fire at 25 yards is a different story. Shadow 2 wins hands down here due to the longer barrel and heavier weight, followed closely by the staccato. Trigger weight should always be taken into account with weapon weight. A 4 lb striker fired trigger on an 18oz P365 will be harder to hold steady than a very similar 4lb trigger on a 30+oz P320 with lights, lasers, optics, etc. think physics/inertia/momentum. Heavier pistol is more resistant to movement. What’s your intended purpose? What’s your entire carry system going to be? Do you want big/small brothers? I try to think that way more than the marketing hype of this gun vs that gun, although I love a good comparison video.

[@DrTac]

@@MisterLou762 I am curious, are you running optics on one or more of these firearms?

[@MisterLou762]

⁠​⁠@@DrTac yes all three had optics on them. One thing to note at 25 yards, the C2 produced a circular group and the Shadow 2 was more vertically oval; maybe the weight or longer slide plus hinged trigger vs the straight back design on a 2011. I plan on running that drill a few more times to add more data to look at.

[@DrTac]

@@MisterLou762 That is interesting. I'll take the vertical oval all day over the the circle. The windage is more critical than the elevation. Since you are using optics, the longer sight radius on the Shadow 2's longer slide should be a non-issue and, while the longer barrel will increase velocity, it shouldn't play a role in accuracy (especially at distances less than 50 yards). Were you shooting DA and SA with the Shadow 2, or just SA to maintain an apples-to-apples comparison?

[@blackwolfbloodysmile]

I'm going with cz all the time

[@DrTac]

I have no argument with that choice. Thanks for sharing!!

[@InkwellFoto]

Wait, the Shadow 2 mags work in the S2C?

[@DrTac]

Yup, yes they do...they obviously stick out a bit but they work beautifully!!😎

[@paulh6101]

Looks like u hit every bystander rapid firing that shadow 2 compact. Way more control shooting the cs. I bet the target proves that if we were able to see it...

[@mooktemas6800]

His recoil control was not good.

[@DrTac]

Yeah, I’m more of an enthusiast than a shooter…I’m kinda the Bob Uecker of Competitive Shooting😎. However, my targets weren’t that bad, but your point is taken, it would be helpful to have a camera on the targets also so you can see the actual results of my shooting. Thank you for the recommendation. I appreciate your comment.

[@tjc501]

You should compare these to the new 365 legion!

[@DrTac]

That's a great idea. I'll make that happen.

[@rickh9306]

Ok, first off forget the rapid fire stuff at the end of the range session. That’s not a machine pistol and was never meant to be. It’s just a bunch of ammo being burned off with little to no weapon control. The rest of the video wasn’t bad, just wordy. Some of the shaking I think was related to shooting an unfamiliar firearm. Shoot it first for a while and then do the video. This also helps dump the caffeine jitters. Lastly, measure the trigger pull of the CZ from hammer completely down and then measure from the half cock position. I think you will be surprised at the difference. The Shadow 2 OR or Compact is a great pistol especially for the price. Buying a Staccato for myself would be a complete waste of money. My two favorites are the full size Shadow and the Compact. You can’t go wrong with either or both.

[@DrTac]

Sorry, the rapid shooting was for me; the guns actually made me do it. Both of their triggers kept asking for more. But seriously, your point about hammer position is well taken. I chose the partially cocked position because that is the position that 99% of the carrying population will carry the Shadw 2 OR Compact concealed in, so that will be the poundage of their first shot. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@rickh9306]

I guess I should have further explained my “hammer” comment instead of just leaving it kind of hanging. You can quite safely put a fully cocked hammer on the CZ Shadow into the half cock notch by putting your off hand thumb between the hammer face and slide before you pull the trigger. If by chance you lose control of the hammer it will simply fall on your thumb. You can at that regain control of the hammer and finish what you started. If you carry the Shadow in the half cock position you will discover much less force is needed to fire the pistol in double action mode. I was quite surprised by this as double action pull weight was almost 2 pounds less on both of my Shadows.

[@Rothbardy]

Thanks for the video!

[@DrTac]

My pleasure!!

[@LVbibby]

Great video Doc! Shadow 2 compact is amazing keep spreading that CZ joy!

[@DrTac]

That's what I do😉!! Thanks for the love!!

[@SavageRiders316]

@DrTac I'm debating between both of these at the moment. Unfortunately I've only been able to hold the CS Though. Do they feel the same in hand at Backstrap area? When gripping the CS its backstrap ended right in the middle of Palm Area below thumb for me, and that makes it feel awkwardly small, like I'm not getting a full purchase. Does the S2C terminate at the same area of Palm when you're gripping as the CS?

[@DrTac]

The grips are totally different on these two guns. While I love my CS, the grip on the S2C is considerably more ergonomic for my medium sized hands. This is primarily due to the fact that there is no grip safety on the S2C and the grip constricts at the top portion which not only feels great, but allows for more control. In addition, even though their grips are pretty similar in length, the angulation of the bottom of the back strap presents in such a way that it actually terminates lower in my palm, allowing for even more control. All this said...so far, from a concealment standpoint, the grip on the CS allows for less printing. I hope this is helpful for you. Let me know what you decide...you can't go wrong😎

[@SavageRiders316]

@@DrTac Thanks for taking the time Doc. that is extremely helpful. Much appreciated!!

[@Three60Crusader]

I wanna get the S2C but the staccato c2 is probably a slightly better comparison due to barrel length . But I get your point the CS is a little easier to conceal. If money wasn’t a factor I’d take the staccato.

[@DrTac]

Well you better act quickly, because it looks like the C2 is on its way out, especially since the introduction of the NEW C (kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6iznp6ggr2Yfc0si=toaf6HgLquX3EeCn). The good news for you, is that it looks like they're lowering the price of the C2.

[@williamcarter1381]

I carry CS and Wilson Combat SFX9, the WC doesn’t have a grip safety, which makes me a bit uncomfortable. I may go to CS exclusively, however, the WC is a bit easier to conceal. In winter months, I do carry in OWB leather holster when I can.

[@DrTac]

I did a video a bit ago with the Wilson Combat EDC, and damn that gun was well made. I also really enjoyed the way it shot. I do wish it were SA/DA with higher capacity mags, but hey, I also wish that I were 6’4” and skinny. Thank you for your comment.

[@ag3ntx]

I compete with my Compact.. shoots great (at least the gun does).. I did replace the springs to reduce the pull to 3.5lbs with the hammer back..

[@DrTac]

Since you did the reduction, have you designated it as primarily a competition gun, or do you still use it for home defense and/or your carry gun?

[@ag3ntx]

Ive carried it but my “normal” carry is a P07.. Im not opposed to carrying it i just need to start doing so.. oddly enough the S2C fits nicely in all my P07 holsters.. so kinda a plus for me, but it “is” my primary comp gun… unless I pick up a Platypus or a Prodigy..

[@DrTac]

I did not know that the S2C was compatible with the PO7 holsters. I will have to look into that as it has been somewhat difficult to find S2C specific holsters. Thank you for that information. I am getting ready to put an order on a platypus as well, I just love the idea of all the customization.… And it doesn’t hurt that it shoots amazingly (according to reports).

[@liverpool6380]

Love my S2C

[@DrTac]

Me too!!

[@ZensivYT]

Me and my wife live in maryland also! She's been interested in the new beretta cheetah as its a 380 that is a DA/SA with a great trigger, do you have any experience with that gun?

[@DrTac]

I have heard nothing but good things about the Beretta Cheetah, but I have not actually handled one...yet😎

[@shadowwoodsman3624]

The rough draft title for this video would've been hilarious! Still funny that you mentioned it lol

[@DrTac]

Thank you for getting me!!

I have the same issue with the safety disengaging on my C2 so I didn't feel comfortable carry it with a round in the chamber, but you carry yours hammer down? Aren't you afraid if you drop it while unholstering? Anyhow, I'm wondering if I install a stronger indent spring maybe the safety won't be so easy to disengage. On the other hand, my daily carry is my Shadow 2 compact. It's the only gun I carry appendix, everything else is at 4 o'clock. Still love my Staccato.

[@DrTac]

Hammer down doesn't always mean hammer down; technically you have hammer decocked and hammer fully down...these are not the same thing. In the decocked position, the hammer is not abutting up against the firing pin and should therefore be "drop safe." The easiest and safest (although still not totally safe) way to do this is to hold the hammer firmly, pull the trigger (while depressing the grip safety), gently start to lower the hammer, while immediately taking your finger off the trigger, then gently ride the hammer the rest of the way forward, which should be considerably short of the firing pin...actually the exact same way you decock your CZ, only with the addition of a grip safety.

Yeah, when you said "hammer down" I thought you meant hammer down. Until I can rectify that issue with my safety, I think I'll start carying it with the hammer down as you do. Pulling the trigger back is probably faster still than racking the slide. There is a distinguishable click when I engage the safety but disengaging it hardly any resistance at all. Your thoughts on that? @@DrTac

[@DrTac]

I find the operation of drawing and cocking the hammer in one stroke to be just as intuitive as drawing and defeating the safety in one stroke, it’s just how you train. Cocking the hammer is a perfectly safe movement as long as your finger remains off the trigger. As for the less audible motion of turning off the safety, that doesn’t concern me because my strong hand thumb rides the safety on the CS so I have pretty good tactical sensation on its status.

@@DrTac You really got me thinking. My C2 is my only 2011/1911 style pistol, is this a common method of carry?

[@DrTac]

It is fairly common, but cocked and locked is what the 2011/1911 was designed for.

[@ethanmccracken6489]

I’ve shot both and the Shadow 2 compact is better in every way. It’s cheaper, it’s thinner, it’s not much heavier, it has less felt recoil and less muzzle flip, the grip is shorter which makes it easier to conceal, the checkering is more aggressive so you have more grip. And you have the added feature of DA/SA instead of just SA. I carry a double stack 1911 all the time and even I like the shadow 2 better than the CS which is pretty similar to my gun.

[@DrTac]

You make some excellent points. Thank you for your comment.

[@dj6P5U]

I found the Cz shadow 2 compact for 1000. Would i be smart to jump on it? Would you get this over the full size?

[@DrTac]

1K sounds like a great deal. The only reason to go for its big brother is if it is for competition. If it’s not going to be your primary competition gun then I would choose the Shadow 2 Compact all day long!!

[@wayneericksen5374]

Your next gun should be a Dan Wesson DWX Compact! 🙂

[@DrTac]

Actually, the next gunS I bought may surprise you…they surprised me!!

[@eusebiussaltibus7971]

What range do you go to in maryland ?

[@DrTac]

Indoor, I’m mostly at the Guntry Club of Maryland, and outdoor at AGC.

[@annley]

Love the length of the video !!, no need to rush art 🖼️

[@DrTac]

Thank you for getting me🥰

[@armon8399]

Oh man. U are in MD. I feel bad for u. I grew up there. I got the hell out and now I live in the United States (WV). Now I have freedom. Lmao

[@DrTac]

Good move!! My son lives in WV, he's in medical school there (at WVU). I wanted to buy him a handgun for his birthday. So we went to the local gun store, bought him a Walther compact PDP Pro SD (because I love him)...AND WE WALKED OUT OF THE STORE - SAME DAY - WITH THE GUN!!!!! 🤯 MIND BLOWN!!!! I am beyond jealous of you, my friend!!

[@armon8399]

@@DrTac lol. I see you have a Staccato XC. I just got one. I love it. Flattest shooting pistol I've ever shot

[@kennethkeefer9080]

CZ every day

[@DrTac]

You sir, are not wrong!!

[@cloverroberts2590]

I don’t think you can wrong with either, but I sold my Staccatos, replaced them with a Wilson Combat SFT9. After testing I will not be going back to a Staccato. I really liked my Staccato pistols, but I find the ergonomics of SFT9 a better fit for me. I prefer videos show me the baby without the labor, less talking and more direct facts.

[@DrTac]

lol, point taken. I’ll try my best, but I’m a talker🙄. As for your SFT9 choice…I’ve got NO argument with that. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@ethanmccracken6489]

I also carry an SFT9. As close to a perfect carry gun as I’ve ever gotten. Unfortunately I bought mine the day they came out so mine doesn’t have a rail or optic plate 😢. I’m getting it cut for an optic though. Might even have a comp cut into the slide and barrel 🤷‍♂️

[@gemonic9103]

My biggest complaint by far with the shadow 2 compact is the safety. I find it difficult to use easily without breaking my grip and the detent is kinda mushy. I would prefer a larger safety on it and a better detent for that kind of money

[@DrTac]

I find the safety on the Shadow 2 Compact to be completely irrelevant....as far as I'm concerned, that safety cannot be small enough. I have no intentions of ever using it. The CZ Shadow 2 Compact is designed to be carried in it's double action configuration and convert into single action once the party has started. That is not to say that it cannot be carried cocked and locked...it's just not what it was designed for. If you are someone who prefers cocked and locked, there are many guns out there that are far better suited to that style of carry. The only reason the safety exists on the Shadow 2 Compact is just in case someone does want to carry cocked and locked or they have fired and, in a stressful situation, are not comfortable manually decocking it.

[@estranho]

Second Strike Baby! I crave this feature, this Awesome ability. The funny thing was, I went 27 years not knowing what I didn’t know; CZ da/sa for the Win every time.

[@DrTac]

There are a lot of plusses to DA/SA, on of which is if you are hell bent on carrying cocked and locked (condition 1), you can.

[@BassYakCam]

Both great pistols. But concerning edc, the extra weight and grip width on the Shadow 2 is a factor.

[@DrTac]

The Staccato CS is actually the wider of the two, although it's pretty negligible. I haven't found the extra weight to be an issue...but what has turned out to be an EDC deterrent for me is the 'Spike' on the back end known as the beaver tail.

[@baruchdor]

hi doctor😉 im new here,love the The CZ Shadow 2 compact but i have the bul sas 2 ul comp and its amazing 😁maybe we got somthing new in the 2024 shot show🙏

[@DrTac]

Almost everything I’ve seen regarding Bul Armory has been positive! They are absolutely on my radar, and I intend to visit them at Shot Show. Thanks for the reminder, I appreciate your comment.

[@puma51921]

What the hell is The Roster? Maryland tells you what gun you can have.

[@DrTac]

Yup, they have a list of approved guns😡

[@leshunter4409]

I confess to being a CZ fan boy. The grip ergonomics just are perfect for my hands. For that reason, I just demonstrably shoot them better. That being said, I also think the CS is a wonderful gun. I bought both. The first time I took both to the range I ended up shooting only two magazines through the staccato. I put it aside and shot a hundred rounds in the CZ. I absolutely LOVE the S2C! I traded the CS in at my LGS the next week. Just my personal experience and preference.

[@terrence946]

Please kill the background screen next time. Lol

[@DrTac]

Yeah, I hear ya. Thanks for putting up with it. I promise to do better next time 😎

[@calgreco8607]

Compacts are still too big for me to CC. I need a subcompact I love my CZ's also and Staccato's are nice, but I think a Wilson Combat SFXT9 Subcompact is in my future. 1.5" group at 25 yards!

[@DrTac]

That's an excellent choice. I love Wilson Combat subcompacts...in fact, they are sending me some to review shortly!! Let me know how you like yours.

[@calgreco8607]

@@DrTac Love it! No optics, no lights just night sights. Easy to conceal and shoots like a dream!

[@Jspray28]

I got the CS but man the shadow 2 compact is sexy.

[@DrTac]

Great news!! You're allowed to own both😉

[@CR12221]

I know how the safety got disengaged. It was your extra body mass.

[@DrTac]

So, I want to be angry...but you might not be wrong. So, I guess this video is for the fatter guys out there...but there are a lot of us...we like to carry guns because we can't run away😉

[@CR12221]

@DrTac lol, true, and I think it was that because that's what happened to me. The love handles sometimes work against us, but the ladies love us in the wintertime.

[@FranciscoHernandez-lt1mo]

LMAO!!! I am quite sure both those guns got away from you there…

[@TonySmithJr]

I think he's just nervous on camera and shaking before and after he shoots

[@connormckay9429]

Earned a sub just off the hilarious intro alone haha

[@DrTac]

Welcome aboard and thank you for the kind words!! I hope you are talking about a part that I meant to be funny. 😁

[@todoubled7970]

I haven’t even held either of these firearms, but as far as appearance goes, the S2 smokes the Staccato.

[@DrTac]

I completely agree!!

[@TAG924]

Very cool stuff man, what’s your 2 mile time?

[@DrTac]

I have never shot the 2 mile...or a 1 mile for that matter, yet...but when I do, I can guarantee you that there will be a video!! I have only shot USPSA, ASI, and 3 Gun competitions, but once my daughter goes off to college this Fall, making my wife and me empty nesters, I'm hoping to dive into all kinds of different competitions and the 2 mile looks like a lot of fun. I take it you're a long range shooter? How would you recommend one gets into 2 mile shooting? Are there regional clubs?

[@zayneunderwood1488]

Sir do you have blue hair...?😮

[@DrTac]

LOL, I do not. I’m just not great with lighting😎

[@awakeforever]

Not a good comparison the c2 would of been

[@DrTac]

Not sure I understand? The goal of this video was to compare Staccato’s top concealment gun to CZ’s new top concealment gun. I own both the Staccato C2 and the CS, and the CS is clearly the better conceal carry gun. I am in no way diminishing how great of a gun the C2 is, but for the primary purpose of concealed carry, the CS beats it out. I appreciate your comment.

[@buddy9577]

CZ FOR ME

[@DrTac]

Absolutely no argument from me!! Thanks for commenting 😎

[@2015roel]

I carry the one I shoot best.

[@DrTac]

Definitely can't argue with that logic!!

[@coreyginsburg2272]

Couldn’t decide either so i bought both 😂

[@DrTac]

Exactly!!

[@mll7674]

What’s up doc. So other than showing off the cs. Why wouldn’t you compare the shadow 2 compact to the Springfield prodigy instead. I believe closer in specs including price tags rather than tossing in the unicorn that most won’t buy due to cost. Shadow 2 compact. Msrp 1299 15+1 4” barrel 30oz Prodigy 4.25 Msrp 1499 17+1 32.5 oz 4.25” barrel Staccato cs Msrp 2499 15+1 23oz 3.5”barrel. Not certain why we would choose a firearm almost a thousand dollars over another to compare apple to oranges. Doesn’t make sense to me. While all three are different. I believe the likeness between the 2 closer priced firearms makes for a better side by side. That’s all folks. Bideebideebidee

[@astiverson2364]

Damn is his hair blue?

[@DrTac]

Nope…my driver’s license says brown…of course it also says 175 lbs 😎

[@deanburney]

Sir, I can look you in the face and see you ain’t no professional gunfighter. How do you come to be teaching this material online?

[@DrTac]

Great question. I do not claim to be a "professional gunfighter," I claim to be a gun enthusiast. As such, I have spent a lot of time and effort studying firearms and all things related to firearms. As someone who loves guns, I just really enjoy sharing the information that I have accumulated, as well as learning from others who know more than I. In addition, I am a competition shooter...not a good one...and now days not a very frequent one...but more importantly, being a competition shooter allows me to rub elbows with some very knowledgeable and talented shooters and I've learned a tremendous amount from them. Finally, most professional coaches were not particularly great players, just excellent students of the game with good communication skills. All that said, it all comes down to this one little saying, "Those that can do and those that can't teach." Thank you for your question.

[@eddiev_fit]

Who the f** is doctor tactical. Lol that was funny

[@DrTac]

Thanks for getting me!!

[@thebryguy96]

I have a canjunized shadow 2 and it's an amazing shooter. A friend of mine has both the shadow 2 and the shadow 2 compact. Both were purchased from canjun gunworks. The cajunized updates to these shadow pistols are amazing and should be mandatory. Canjun gunworks sets the trigger position further back, creating a larger area for your finger while creating better ergonomics. The canjun trigger is much lighter also. Check out the other upgrades included in their package. I would suggest sending your shadows to cajun for these upgrades. I also suggest a set of lok grips. I am not affiliated with either company, but can recommend both. Thanks for the informative video between these highend handguns

[@DrTac]

Damn you!! This post of yours is definitely going to cost me a lot of money...but should make for some great future videos😉

[@OldmanSnake]

Ill take the CS any day over the CZ

[@DrTac]

You really cannot go wrong. Since I carry them both (and I feel a bit like a slut for saying this, but like Stephen Stills wrote) I love the one I'm with😉

[@zafotbeeb]

You are totally nuts to put the Shadow 2 in your pants. The safety system is totally inadequate for a concealed carry gun or even a range gun for that matter.

[@DrTac]

As a KZbinr, I know I should happy about your post, but as a true gun enthusiast, I feel the need to let you in on a little secret...there is a lot of false information out there on KZbin. The CZ Shadow 2 Compact is a perfectly safe gun to carry. The concerns that have been expressed pertain to whether or not the gun is drop safe (which has nothing to do with carrying it in your pants) and those concerns have been pretty much dispelled except in cases where the gun has been modified with an extended firing pin. The truth is, I was concerned as well about the Shadow 2 Compact's safety, until I did further research and understood the facts. This video really does a nice job spelling out what is fact and what is fiction: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYeaYmB-mtmKgtUsi=imx0g7jjiRw5m1BG

[@georgepoulos-zi9kj]

I carry S2C at half cock. No need for the safety

[@tanknyc123]

Around 31:30 your gun safety is pretty bad. You have your finger on the trigger talking.

[@DrTac]

Thank you so much for this useful information...hopefully over the last 9+ months since this video had been released I have made less errors. Please feel free to look over the subsequent videos and let me know if you notice improvement or if you see things that I should work on...I am always trying to improve and certainly appreciate any constructive criticism that may help.

[@KO-ur8qd]

Please edit your videos. Watch something like ProjectFarm. No nonsense, respects viewers valuable time, and provides useful information. I think your videos could offer that, but I can’t sit through 40 minutes of nonsense for 5 minutes of useful information.

[@cramerlong2276]

@KEV_101 There's a critic in every video lol

[@DrTac]

I am so glad you were able to get five minutes of useful information😎

[@pcruz112]

Don’t edit , I like this format . This is genuine reviews not shill Advertising pretending to be a review .

[@DrTac]

@@pcruz112 Thanks brother!!

[@KO-ur8qd]

Bud, I have upvotes. I’m not trying to be rude, and you should maybe act your age. It’s constructive criticism. If you can’t take it, maybe your children are justified in their embarrassment.@@DrTac

[@pauls3333]

I don't think that gauge is accurate

[@DrTac]

Why? It certainly seemed consistent (minus the obvious human error)...the calibration appears to be on par. What are you basing your concerns on, as the results are certainly not wildly off manufacturers' claims or results that other individuals have published?

[@MACKTRUCKHUGE]

Scrub top

[@DrTac]

Appreciate the input.

[@wendellhatcher7011]

But decocking the 2 will damn near kill you 😂😂

[@DrTac]

This is the kind of stuff that makes life interesting😎. Thank you for the comment.

[@sethgunn8256]

This dude is weird.

[@DrTac]

You know I'm right here, right?

[@DigitalMarksman]

You have to improve your video editting skills dude! Also,keep them around 20 minutes max. Just recommendations to new youtubers. Other than that, keep up with great job! And keep embarassing your kids! 😂

[@DrTac]

Yeah, this channel is a labor of love...which started out as a love of firearms, but has grown into a whole new world of video editing. I'm learning the ropes very slowly (hopefully, you are noticing improvements with each new video I produce), but this is not my day job😉. Even I have trouble listening to me for more than 20 minutes...I will work on that. Thanks for the advice.

[@joaovale5046]

CZ it’s a lot cheaper!!

[@boxingprofilestv974]

Why is this guy shaking so much when he's shooting?Wonder what his target looks like

[@DrTac]

Oh just you wait until my upcoming laser video...it's like a freakin' disco tech, I'm shakin' so bad😎

[@HuyTran-nq5pt]

Major pause with the intro :)))

[@williamfenton6562]

🤮

[@jackporter2334]

Weigh with mag in. Compact model listed at 30 ounces

[@Buckyoub]

slow motion shows your pulling a little more after trigger goes off

[@pongamos7621]

S2 pid