Shadow 2 Compact: One Gun to Rule Them All?

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@snoopergnar3719 3 ай бұрын

Your photography continues to blow my mind. You can see the texture on the frame of the pistol. The images are incredible.

@stonefree1911 3 ай бұрын

He has a nature photography channel too. His pics are amazing.

@Jaxon1776 3 ай бұрын

I'm a fairly recent CZ convert. They just work for me. The Shadow 2 compact has been a joy to own. Great video

@spacep0d 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic channel. Calm demeanor, no stupid background music, no hype, clean shooting, great information, and great video! Thanks much! I just got the CZ S2C and finally got some rounds down range. I need to zero it in and of course practice. What a weapon!

@JeepsCafe 3 ай бұрын

Man! That pistol is accurate. Those are the best groups I've seen you shoot Justin. 😮

@LIONTAMER3D Ай бұрын

There's a reason why competition shooters love cz

@wook1750 Сағат бұрын

Great review style! lot more shooting that most reviews out there and great camera angles

@stonefree1911 3 ай бұрын

Love CZ's. Love DA/SA...and that is a SEXY pistol!

@TYMGhosT 3 ай бұрын

It’s a nice gun but it comes with the wrong controls. I don’t usually go the one gun for all route because you end up with consequences like a gun that’s sized for carry but set up like a competition gun. I would love one of these with a de cocker. That would be awesome

@josephburleton9758 3 ай бұрын

The Shadow 2 is one of the best affordable pistols on the market. You have to get into $2500+ custom pistols to surpass it.

@6793student 3 ай бұрын

I would not call $1400 for Shadow 2 compact “affordable”. Normal shadow 2 is very good gun but compatible to Walter Q5 SF, performance beretta, or new FN high power.

@USMC-1911 3 ай бұрын

I have a shadow 2. Orange and it runs about $2,000 I told my wife if they would ever cut some wait or shorten it I would definitely carry it 1.4 inches is a little thick .

@Osprey1994 2 ай бұрын

Nope, not true. You can easily get into a comparable pistol or better for less. My Prodigy was the same price as a CZ Shadow 2 OR, and the cost of getting the CZ all set up (real competitors don't shoot them stock, ask Ben Stoeger) was about the same as getting the Prodigy tweaked to being an overall better gun (yes I have shot them side by side). You can of course go even cheaper, but you will have more to do, but there are some guns that are ready out of the box like the Canik Rival S (fantastic shooter).

@Osprey1994 2 ай бұрын

@@6793studentThe wild thing is that the OP probably hasn't shot guns that cost more than a Shadow 2, and they didn't even specify if they were shooting a stock or a modified S2. I've shot Atlas, Nighthawk, MPA, Staccato, Wilson Combat, Jacob Grey, and of course I have shot CZ including a cajunized CZ S2, a TS2 and a TSO along with a bunch of other guns. I still ended up going the modified Prodigy route after shooting a few of those, and now it has a trigger that rivals those big names, and it cost me about the same as a cajunized CZ Shadow 2.

@6793student 2 ай бұрын

@@Osprey1994 a good 2011 will always shot better. I carry DWX compact, staccato c2 or commander 1911. Pistol which shoots better than 1911/2011 simply doesn’t exist.

@kevinyoung1447 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for your content! I just bought one last week and haven’t had time to get it to the range yet. I love CZs and especially the Shadow 2s. I have the SAO model and the Urban Gray model!

@buncha5651 3 ай бұрын

Great review, Justin. I have the full-size Shadow 2. The only thing i don't like is that rear sight windage would be better with screw adjustment. 😊

@jamieluvsknives3912 3 ай бұрын

I got mine a few months I installed the eps carry mrs green dot it’s hands down my favorite ccw pistol I have around 600 rounds through it never an issue

@Bill-jv5eg 3 ай бұрын

Great looking gun! Thanks for the review

@Sirgromulus 3 ай бұрын

Good review...thanks! I love my full size (partially Cajunized) Shadow 2 but took a pass on the compact. The absence of a firing pin block doesn't bother me as much as a manual safety lever on a CC gun. I'll stick to my (partially Cajunized) standard P01 with it's decocker, LOK grips, and Night Fision night sights. The trigger is not quite as good as the S2 (or 1911) but perfectly good for self defense purposes with its 6 1/2 # DA and 2 3/4# SA.

@tonybowers9490 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Was fortunate to find one this week and purchase it. The clerk told me that when they get them in they sell out in a day or two.

@HighCappa45 3 ай бұрын

Awesome review, I thought about getting one but I really have no need. My current edc is the CZ P-01 milled with the SRO and then my range gun is the Shadow2.

@calmonroe4835 3 ай бұрын

Great review. I currently do not own a CZ but definitely considering one...

@jalcanites2939 Ай бұрын

I own a couple of CZs myself. I've been going back and forth on this CZ and the Bul Armory EDC. Can't make up my mind. As far as CZs is concerned, I currently have a PCR, P01, 97B, 75B stainless and a Scorpion.

@Michael-u9p1l 25 күн бұрын

I have owned several CZ pistols and currently own the CZ P 01 with a custom trigger and the P 09 Nocturne. I’ve never had an issue with CZ pistols and they shoot beautifully.

@warfumble 3 ай бұрын

Another great video, thanks!

@steveb6103 3 ай бұрын

Had to wait 3 months to get mine ! Goes will with the full-size! But I'm a CZ75 fan!

@tomahawk5118 3 ай бұрын

I finally snagged one of these, much appreciated.

@henryschmidt636 3 ай бұрын

I don't know about CZ anymore. Since Colt, they seem to be haphazard and customer service has become down right combative. Love my CZ75B compact. Super simple, tiny sights but still laser accurate. For me now, the Sig P365 XMacro-Tacops is the one and only.

@USMC-1911 3 ай бұрын

I got my shadow 2 orange before they were bought out , but I have heard the same about Dan Wesson.

@daltonv5206 Ай бұрын

CZ wasn't bought out. They bought Colt. This post doesn't make sense @@USMC-1911

@scottdejong4979 3 ай бұрын

I will buy this if it ever becomes available. I've been on notification lists for many months or more.

@piristhay5412 3 ай бұрын

Gunbroker has it

@slywolf2025 3 ай бұрын

My shop called me when they got one in ...... assholes

@richardj3715 3 ай бұрын

Scopelist has had it. It can be found online at a reasonable price.

@Iamshields632 3 ай бұрын

Scheels has them on their website

@wisesage3289 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. I have to say I find the “Hartford CT” on the frame unappealing.

@pauleye6852 3 ай бұрын

Colt Manufacturing

@jamesdelong6401 3 ай бұрын

Good evening, Justin and family. 😎🤘🇺🇸🍻. Another. 😎🤘 BAD ASS 🤘😎, pistol

@UltimateEnd0 29 күн бұрын

CZs offering including the DWX for hammer-fired, SAO, DA/SA, DA/SA w/ decocker guns, and Walther & Archon Type B for my striker-fired guns. These are my three preferred gun manufacturers.

@stevenclark7070 3 ай бұрын

I really enjoy mine. I may have 500 rds thru it, and like most, it hasn't let me down. I had a p01 Omega that I gave to my son-in-law. These guns are very comparable, but the Omega was half the price. Either way, you can't go wrong.

@rcwarrior868 3 ай бұрын

Impact machine also makes a red dot plate for the rmr with a back up iron sight built in.

@MarkAndrewEdwards 3 ай бұрын

Looks a lot like my beloved, the CZ-P-07. Though the P-07 can be decocked and treated like a normal DA/SA. I hope/wish there was magazine compatibility between the P-07 and Shadow 2 Compact but I fear it won't have it.

@heathcliffcd Ай бұрын

Good video, thank you

@Akula5.45 3 ай бұрын

You'll need to review the newly released CZ P09 F Nocturne when you can!

@tuanho87 Ай бұрын

Cool shades 😎

@Philmoscowitz 3 ай бұрын

It's a great gun. Would be better if it had a decocker.

@3wheelmannc860 3 ай бұрын

This is an amazing offering imo. It's not for me due to price and the really light trigger for edc. I'll just keep the P01 w/ Apex trigger.

@richardbriscoe8563 2 ай бұрын

I have a CZ Shadow2 Compact and am about to sell it because of one serious flaw. That flaw is the safety lever. It is more likely than not that you will not be able to disconnect the safety while drawing in a real world setting. It’s an extraordinary oversight on the part of CZ.

@davidjh1830 2 ай бұрын

Although slimmer than most, it's designed to not be easily disengaged. Practice, practice practice helps tremendously. I've learned to draw and engage the safety quite well. Hope this helps

@richardbriscoe8563 Ай бұрын

@@davidjh1830Respectfully, it does not. This is a carry gun to be carried condition one. The function of the firearm in that capacity is all that matters.

@A_Sense_Of_Purpos3 3 ай бұрын

Not having a decocker on this kind of ruins it as a carry gun for me. Really cool that it comes optic cut though.

@ronaldrey8474 3 ай бұрын

Does this compact have Firing Pin Interrupter safety or passive safty ? Diff. video mentioned that about carry .

@waynespeer4030 Ай бұрын

The slide rail placement doesn't reduce recoil. What it does is redirect it somewhat to reduce muzzle flip. Two totally different things. But reducing muzzle flip is definitely a good thing.

@LIONTAMER3D Ай бұрын

It's referred to as "reducing felt recoil" & that's exactly what it does

@waynespeer4030 Ай бұрын

@LIONTAMER3D doesn't change my comment

@waynespeer4030 Ай бұрын

@LIONTAMER3D and he said it reduced recoil. Not reduced felt recoil. If the barrel was ported then that would reduce recoil. I was wondering how long it would take someone to comment on my comment like you did. Lol

@LIONTAMER3D Ай бұрын

@@waynespeer4030 porting a barrel doesn't reduce recoil, either. The felt recoil is what changes. Lern 2 guns =/

@scottsmith4710 3 ай бұрын

Justin, I was wondering if Sig Sauer found your number yet? I hope so buddy. I use to enjoy your unboxing of your new Sig’s.👍

@petervoyt24 3 ай бұрын

Great enjoyable video. CZ makes some excellent products. I used to own an 83 380acp but sold it like a fool.

@johnelder7449 3 ай бұрын

Great video

@TheLoneRanger745 3 ай бұрын

Just got the CZ 75 SP-01 Full size it's has a smooth DA , alot of videos showing "Cajun gun works" up grades , for just a few bucks a twelve pound recoil spring and twelve pound main hammer spring can make it a big difference, there's a performance parts kit if you want MORE . But you better study up and have skills.

@oneshoeless 2 ай бұрын

Great review... One question I have is... After the several hundred rounds, did the double action trigger pull lighten up any?

@canrunin 3 ай бұрын

There has been the PO7, seems the same but one is polymer.

@jerrywiese9722 3 ай бұрын

Love CZ

@hardcore4476 24 күн бұрын

Good video just don’t use safety unless hammer is all the way back as stated in manual. Also safest to carry 1/2 cocked no safety. Excellent firearm she is!

@ericbergfield6451 3 ай бұрын

I've yet to have the pleasure of seeing anyone at the range with a Shadow 2

@jessco8950 3 ай бұрын

I love the ergonomics and way cz 75s and p01s shoot but that slide is just way to difficult to manipulate. Due to it being so small and low into the frame I can never get a good grip on it.

@lessage760 3 ай бұрын

awsome gun and vidio sir you made the gun look good hahaah thank you for sharing this beauty

@rurouniad 3 ай бұрын

As always Justin. Your overviews are my favorite! Just try not to limp wrist this one. *huge wink

@deanmiles3505 26 күн бұрын

FYI, the compact manual states on half cock not to engage the safety. That it will actually do damage.

@JoseArias-re3bp Ай бұрын

From a shooting perspective how would you compare this to the Cz P01

@FL-Kaiman 3 ай бұрын

Im not a Glock guy, but i think the one gun that can be used for most anything is the Glock 29. I wish there were more ccw 10mms

@diegoalfa17 3 ай бұрын

Hi from Uruguay 🇺🇾

@HVSJR-n5q 3 ай бұрын

I found mine to shoot low at the legal distance. I need to adjust my rear sight. I’ve had trouble finding magazines for the 15. 16 yes 20 yes but wouldn’t that mess with the balance of the pistol?

@UnclePhilnThe614 3 ай бұрын

I always enjoy your content. Are the magazines compatible with CZ75 "classic" mags? You said Shadow 2 mags. Is this the same as larger CZ75 mags? I have an existing mag or two already.

@erwinallansantos1735 3 ай бұрын

Hope u could do a vs Beretta 92X RDO Compact comaprison.

@jimmymcclure4549 3 ай бұрын

I have a P-01. Its great. I am sure this is great too. But they are both too big for realistic concealed carry unless you're talking like law enforcement concealed in a holster under a sports coat. Those fiber-optic sight would also be a no go on a combat pistol.. Perfect for larping at the range though.

@mikemccauley8089 3 ай бұрын

Another entertaining video, well done, but has sun’s glare from top of a slide really ever been an issue? In my 15 years of shooting pistols in competition never been an issue, I can’t even figure out how it can be a problem, my opinion just a bs talking point, this criticism not aimed at you Justin, just manufacturers that came up with this, as always, all the best!

@maybe5883 2 ай бұрын

Can you do a head to head with the PX4 carry?

@thomaswolf6507 Ай бұрын

CZ S2C specs list the barrel at 4" not 3 and 3/4 I have one...why I googled also, this gun has like... a 1k+ round break in period. it's that czech alloy gone crazy

@KracknCorn 3 ай бұрын

I don't know why everyone keeps sayings cz75s have a low bore axis. They don't. They have a small exposed slide, but the bore axis is the same as a 1911.

@petervoyt24 3 ай бұрын

you do understand what bore axis is, right ?

@KracknCorn 3 ай бұрын

@petervoyt24 do you? The cz75 barrel sits the same distance from the grip as a 1911. U must be confused because of the small slide, but higher frame makes it look like the bore axis is lower.

@petervoyt24 3 ай бұрын

@@KracknCorn LOL wow that got you really butthurt didn't it. Didn't mean to trigger you. But since I have both 1911 and CZ 75 I will believe my own eyes and 99.9% of the gun community over some internet troll.

@thomasnemecek-br3cz 3 ай бұрын

CZ fan,steel sites,any 75 compact or full size,TRUE LOVE,ETC! Oh ya model 27,with HOLLOW points. To HELL with the cowbells and farts!

@waterhead1359 3 ай бұрын

Needs a decocker

@frankthompson9119 3 ай бұрын

Will the Shadow 2 accept CZ P-07 or P-09 magazines?

@SIGP365 3 ай бұрын

No, the P07/09 mags are too large for the S2 or any of the CZ75 series pistols.

@tommcqueen3145 3 ай бұрын

👍👍

@CaveWyatt 3 ай бұрын

Last I heard they still haven’t added a drop safety. Until then I’ll stick with my P-01 Omega.

@tommcqueen3145 3 ай бұрын

A drop safety is the trigger safety on a striker fired pistol it should have a firing pin block, which should be standard

@rcwarrior868 3 ай бұрын

There's videos on KZbin that show the shadow 2 compact is very safe even without a drop safety. In addition Staccato's don't have drop safeties and many law enforcement agencies allow them for duty. I carry my shadow 2 compact appendix. It's a sweet shooter. But yes, with that being said I'm eyeing a P01, and the new P09 C nocturne for sure! I just love CZ pistols man

@In_con_ceivable 3 ай бұрын

I have the shadow 2 full size and love it but man CZ missed the boat for me in the compact. Should be ambi release for slide and should be available with a decocker or safety … too bad for me.

@richardj3715 3 ай бұрын

It has a safety.

@eddiewest8477 3 ай бұрын

👍

@roadking681 3 ай бұрын

U R not Ian Mc Cullen U R Wild Bill Hickock. U look like a clone of Wild Bill. Thanks for a good to the point video.

@rdintennessee702 3 ай бұрын

Without the firing pin block it IS NOT an EDC solution for me. My CZ 75 PCR is a waaaay better choice. It is the ONLY CZ designed specifically for concealed carry. Offers just about everything the Shadow 2 has and MORE. The PCR is lighter by two ounces, has a firing pin block, a round in chamber indicator, textured front of the trigger guard, and snag free sights, all for hundreds less. Just sayin...

@slywolf2025 3 ай бұрын

Get your money up bro

@VictorGee 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, CZ did not pioneer the low-bore axis. The Sig started working with inverted rails in the late 1930s, which would culminate to the 44/16 and later P49 and P210.

@richardbriscoe8563 2 ай бұрын

Is there a point to your observation?

@seantompkins2 3 ай бұрын

Only seen one on “sale” for $1699.99. Yikes!

@miroslavm2553 3 ай бұрын

Not anymore, they are sold for MSRP for last couple of months. $1,299

@-RM- 3 ай бұрын

For me, the "one to rule them all" would be the Beretta PX4 Storm Compact with certain Langdon Tactical upgrades.

@km.productions 3 ай бұрын

You have to check out Cz P10f OR and P10C OR!! 😉

@-RM- 3 ай бұрын

@@km.productions I do actually have a CZ P10S (U.S. Made, non-OR), which I love. However, I have largely migrated away from striker fired pistols

@km.productions 3 ай бұрын

@@-RM- I have both P10f & P10C which I love so much!! I look forward to buy a Cz TS2 Green the next year and the latest Berreta 92X Performance also!! Both of them are fantastic for IPSC, Super accurate and reliable!!

@km.productions 3 ай бұрын

@@-RM- Do you have any issues with striker fire pistols?? I have never experienced bad situations from them!!

@wisesage3289 3 ай бұрын

I agree with you; the LTT PX4 is exceptional.

@deanmiles3505 26 күн бұрын

Wow, you have a serious appearance change. You must of got married LOL.

@pittster57 3 ай бұрын

Oh wow you're still alive. Lol

@shootandcruise 2 ай бұрын

I just sold my SP-01 and G43X (I hate selling guns) in an effort for the S2C to be my “do it all” gun.

@spartus56996 3 ай бұрын

I thought this model was discontinued

@TexasReaper1836 3 ай бұрын

It was released in February definitely isnt discontinued yet lol

@6793student 3 ай бұрын

Compare to the full size shadow 2 the compact version is much lighter and trigger pull is not even close. It’s a good gun, but do not expect performance of the shadow 2. The cheapest retail of this gun is $1,400, the regular shadow 2 I can find for $1000-1100. I do not like the idea of paying more for the inferior version of Shadow 2.

@dj6P5U 3 күн бұрын

most videos i’ve seen show the shadow 2 compact as having around a 2.5 to 3lb trigger once it’s been broken in from shooting. And at the store i couldn’t tell a difference from the shadow 2 and the compact

@6793student 3 күн бұрын

@ I have tried 3 different compact versions. They all break at least at 4 lbs single action, and the pull is longer than full size shadow. I have never experienced trigger pull going from 4 lbs to 2.5 lbs, unless the gun is defective. 0.5lbs after several thousands rounds. The frame is aluminum. Regular po1 with upgraded trigger would cost $600 + $250 = $850 and would make it the very similar gun. Heavy steel frame, short and light trigger pull, and full length barrel makes full size Shadow 2 significantly different. Compact version is pretty much the same as PO1 compact for more than double price. I skipped this gun. It is definitely not a Staccato C2 “killer” or even DWX compact. I own both of those guns, it’s not even close. If I would be a CZ fan I would buy full size shadow 100% but for EDC I would buy PCR or PO1 compact and upgrade the trigger if it’s so necessary.