It all started with me firing my nephew’s 75B. That thing is so accurate, I had to have one. Out of the box the triggers are awful. The sights, not the best. So off to Cajun Gun Works. I can’t say enough good things about Cajun. I had them do a bushing, probably not necessary, trigger job with new hammer and sights. I put on the VZ grips. The SA trigger, 2.5 lbs, no movement. Not sure about the DA….7 pounds ish. Accuracy at 25 yards: sub 1.5 inches with me at the helm.

The Shadow 2 SA came from PSA. $999 + shipping and transfer. I had Cajun mill the slide for the red dot. That one also got a bushing fitted, although again, probably not necessary. But it was quite reasonable, and they had the slide. The trigger is factory. It breaks at at 2.75 pounds with a tiny bit of movement if you really milk it. I can occasionally get 1.25 inch groups at 25. What recoil?

The Shadow 2 Compact is the latest edition. The SA pull is about 3 pounds, tiny bit of creep. The DA is 8ish. Check out those sights. This gun is, and will remain box stock. It needs nothing. It’s accurate. I have more than once put 5 right around 1.5 inches at 25 yards.

None of them have ever malfunctioned. I have about $1100 in each of the. Considering the performance you get, I think they’re a good investment.

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I don't have any CZ handguns but I believe that CZ is producing the best rifles for the dollar in today's market.

I bought a CZ 75BD earlier this year and it built extremely well, and everything is super tight. It is accurate as heck. I bought mine new for $629.99.

Just a few years ago CZ's were also very affordable. Not as much now but still excellent firearms.

Some years ago, I bought a CZ European-style rifle in .416 Rigby. It was a gorgeous machine that rocked my world, but I loved it. I sold it right after I tore my rotator cuff. I can still shoot rifles, just not that rifle!

This CZ 75 Compact is pretty wonderful, too. The OP has good taste!

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I drank the cool aid with a 75BD, great accuracy with a trigger I could live with. Then came the PCR every bit as accurate as the 75BD it had a good trigger buttt off it went to Cajun for the pro package. That made it a different gun with an outstanding trigger.
But the very first CZ was a american 527 in 204 Ruger. still the most accurate rifle I own.

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I have a 75B. I'm trying to like it but it's not floating my boat. Single action trigger is hot garbage. Double action is ok but very long. A Cajun Gun Works Pro Package at $475 isn't going to happen. It's a quality piece, accurate and it will out last several generations to come. But I just don't get the love for them. Love their rifles, have two. Their pistols just don't do it for me.

Congrats! My first was a 75B in 1996 followed some years later by a 97B than a 75 Tactical Sport. Love them all.

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The reason the CZ75B single action trigger seems so bad is that you are actually camming the hammer back nearly 1/16" because of the sear angles and depth. Watch the hammer closely from the side as you dry fire the gun and you will see this happening!

Either you can have done/do a trigger job or you can buy the CZ-75 B Omega version. The single action on the CZ-75 Omega is wonderful!

Remember the CZ-75 was designed as a military pistol, not a target pistol. It has a military trigger pull. My Tanfoglio CZ75 clone, a TZ88, has a far better single action trigger than either my "Real" CZ75 or Canik 55 clone.

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my CZ goes WAAAAY BACK... 1938... CZVZ24...

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You haven't shot the right one yet.

All of my CZ pistols are from the CZ Custom shop. I bought most of them used, saving several hundred dollars.

My fav is my Accushadow. Incredible trigger, the DA pull has to be experienced to believe it.

These models have a barrel bushing, similar to a 1911. The test target that comes with the gun shows one ragged hole, no lie.

I agree the standard models' triggers leave a lot to be desired. The good news is, a simple spring swap improves them 1000%. Mainspring, trigger return spring are pretty darn cheap. Most gun smiths should have no issue swapping them out in less than 30 minutes, IMO.

I have read the CZ is now the 3rd largest seller of firearms in the US, more than Ruger. Only Smith & Colt are higher. That's saying something since CZ does not offer a revolver nor an AR in their line-up. They do offer the Bren in various configurations, long or short barrels, that sort of thing.

Another one of my favs they make is the Mini Scorpion. As the name implies, it's smaller than the original Scorpion. It's a PDW in 9mm & offers 35rd mags. Exceptionally accurate & totally reliable. Yes, I have that one too.

Right now, CZ is ruling the .22 rifle world as well. Can't begin to count how many models they offer. From mild to match grade, they offer them all.

Next time you see a CZ at the local range, talk to the owner. I bet he'll let you shoot his & then you too will be hooked.

My .o2

CZ now owns Colt....

I have 75BD Police and a 97BD. Both modified by CGW. The 97 had a complete makeover including what they used to call the "E" conversion, the 1911 style bushing and an LPA sight. Two incredible pistols.

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Bought a SP01 Shadow several years ago. Really nice handgun.

P01 Omega here, very happy with it.

Mine's a 75B; typical tigger, but way fun to shoot. I've also got a 455 which I love, but sure am tempted by the 457's improvements. They do make good guns, if sometimes a bit unorthodox.

After trying a number of 9mm pistols the only one I cared for enough to keep is a Hi-Power until deciding to give CZ a look. Ran across a used SP-01 Competition model and the trigger pushed me over the edge to purchase. Great shooter that now wears a green dot sight and threaded CZ barrel for a suppressor.

That one led me to a CZ Custom Shop 75 D PCR for a carry option. Reliable and the decocker with a very smooth SA/DA trigger suits me well for carry.

In my opinion they are a great guns and a good value.

Youngster! Try this 98/22 that went to Turkey.

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Let's not forget the CZ rifles! The CZ 453 American is the finest bolt action .22LR I have ever shot. With its single set trigger, fine walnut stock, incredible trigger and deep bluing like it used to be, the rifle is more than I had ever hoped for. After shooting mine 20 years ago, at least 9 of by Bud's went out and purchased one as well.

They have now discontinued that particular model and have come out with less expensive and cheaper models (without the single set trigger) to hold the prices down, but even though in my eyes they do not hold a candle to the 453 American, they are still pretty decent rifles.

As most know by now, CZ bought Colt a few years ago and has so far done nothing but great things with the Company!

Love me CZ’s…

Most of mine are straight from the factory. The Accushadow and SP01 Orange are CZ Custom modified and offered through CZ Custom.

Guys, I’ve seen this a few times in this thread, so I’m going to correct it.

CZ does NOT have a custom shop. They have NEVER had a custom shop. CZ Custom is a completely separate company, much like Cajun Gunworks.

CZ Custom both modifies existing CZ’s and also build their own pistols, such as the A01’s below. Unlike CZ’s pistols, the A01 has a forged frame and is just higher quality all around.

Thanks for the info and I stand corrected. I am still very happy with the CZ Custom PCR I bought.

As well you should be. CZC does great work. They’re in Arizona

I have several in .22lr,.22mag, .17hmr and .223/5.56...... great guns that shoot under 1-MOA at 50 [.22lr] or 100 and 2 autos a .22lr Kadet and a 9mm

The Shadow 2 Compact the OP has is a fantastic looking gun. They caught my eye recently and love the looks and reviews. Could be one in my future!!

Have 75 Tactical Long Slide already, it shoots accurately, the Compact would make a good addition. Larry

I know that $475 on top of the original purchase price seems nonsensical. But what Cajun does is truly magic. I didn’t believe the hype until I took the plunge. Like I said earlier, I have about $1100 in all my CZs. But man, they shoot like a million.

And they fit your hand so well. 9Ms don’t recoil much, but the CZs are especially tame. I run Delta Prescision 147s at 1000fps. That’s my CZ load.

Years ago, I ran out of lead. I used to cast my own Lyman 205 SWC, which my 1911 and G3 Smiths loved. But I can’t find lead anymore, and 45 JHPs are kind of costly if you shoot a lot of reloads. And I know it’s silly to buy an $1100 pistol to save $100 on ammo. As much as it pains me to say this: My 9M CZs, any of them, will outshoot any and all of my 45s.

The Cajun work…… one Cajunized CZ is better than 2 mediocre handguns.

That noise you can hear outside is the mob with pitchforks, tar boiler, and a big bag of feathers.

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It is my understanding that CZ USA saw how much $$$ the custom shop was generating & CZ USA bought them.

Angus Hobdell, CZ Shooting Team captain, retained his position as Custom head honcho.

CZ Custom was known as "Ghost Products" prior to their purchase by CZ USA. This avoided any copyright or trade infringement onto CZ's products & name.

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Hobdell at a steel plate match in Cheatham Co, TN many, many years ago. We had a wee bit of a steel plate match where he would give each shooter his critique on what he thought about their shooting. He was kind enough to tell me I had a nice fast, smooth draw.

Then the club's top shooter went against Mr. Hobdell in a falling plate match. Club shooter used an Open Class 2011, Mr. Hobdell used a CZ with iron sights. Mr. Hobdell smoked him, easily.

I purchased my first CZ pistol shortly after that & have bought many since then.


Angus Hobdell

US Multi Grand Master, 5 Times STI / American Handgunner Shoot Off winner. Multi British & European Champion.

As much as a love my Beretta's, Sig's, H&K's, etc & as accurate as they are, the CZ Custom guns put them to shame.

I haven't done a head-to-head, but I'd bet the only guns I own that can even keep up is my Baer & Nighthawk 1911s. Either of those brands cost lots more than my CZs.

All of my test targets are simply one ragged hole.

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Well I don't own a full CZ pistol, however I do own a factory half CZ pistol. I know you guys are thinking what the heck? Colt Z 40.

Pitchforks would be no match for any of my CZs. ��

No, that’s all CZ. Colt just sold them.

I have had a 75SA that I should have kept but I do own a P-01 Omega with the Pro Package from CGW. I had wanted to try a DA/SA. My thought was that it would be very safe for AIWB with the exposed hammer that you could cover while holstering for increased safety. I love the little guy but almost never carry it. Not in love with DA/SA. Cajun's Pro Package is amazing. I have found that CZ's have wonderful ergo's.

I bought this CZ75 SP-01 a couple of years ago and upgraded the sights to TRU-GLO. This is my favorite 9mm. Nothing else even comes close!

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I have an 85 Combat that I bought a few years ago from CZ Custom, and had them perform a trigger job and put in a whoop-te-do hammer before shipping the new gun to me. The 85 C has ambidextrous controls, adjustable rear sight, and no hammer block. It is a wonderfully accurate and reliable gun. For me it's just a range gun, the single-action trigger is too light for defensive use (I'm no John Wick), and if I wanted to carry it with the first shot in double action, I'd have to lower the hammer on a loaded round - no bueno.

I think I could have a CZ decocker mechanism put it, but I don't want to mess up that trigger, and I have a pluperfect plentitude of parabellum pistols for defensive use anyhoo.

I've thought about selling it a few times, but then I shoot it first and back to the safe it goes.

Sounds like you need one of these.

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Aargh! My eyes!

What's the problem?

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This is the CZ I kept a CTS Long slide. It’s amazingly accurate. The 97 I had was Cajunized and also quite accurate, just didn’t need so many 45’s. BamBam has the Kadet I owned years ago.

Watching prices now on the Shadow 2 Compacts on the internet and local. Actually both the Compact Shadow and regular Shadow look fantastic. Someday, Larry

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My love of CZ's started by accident while I was at the range one day. Not many of us there and I'm on one lane far to the left and another guy far on the right. The RO hears me shooting my M1 carbine and asks what I have. So, he is checking it out and the guy on the other end of the range comes by to look at it. He likes it and I offer to let him shoot it. He refuses going no no no, not unless you shoot something of mine. He shoots my carbine, likes it, and we go to see what he has. A Glock, a Ruger, and, what I find out later, is a CZ Shadow. So, I pick that. Oh boy, shot a mag out of it and had the biggest smile on my face. This led to the addiction. I couldn't find a Shadow, so ended up buying an SP01 as my first. Now have a Compact, a steel Compact SP01, and a P01 Omega. Carried the compact for a while, shot great, but a bit heavy. So switched to a P01 Omega. Takes same mags and aside from weight shoot almost the same to me. Also like the slightly longer beaver tail.

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cz slide frame set up is a "rip off" of the 1950s Sig 210.... a gun with a great reputation of accuracy

Eh, not really. There are quite a few pistols with slide inside the frame. The gun is completely different otherwise.

I mean is every pistol that rides outside the frame a ripoff of early designs, such as the 1911?

I highly recommend the Shadow 2 Compact. Out of the box…..It needs nothing but a couple drops of oil and a LOT of ammo.

Bought a CZ Shadow 2 about a year ago. Fantastic gun!!! Still see them occasionally for $899(non optic model). Wish I’d had bought it years ago.