Can't believe how tough this specific information was to find in any website or video -- even directly from CZ. Thanks for this work!

Thanks for making positive gun videos. You continue to improve!

I love this review. Watched it 3x already in the past few days

Great video. Got the SP-01 Shadow for more then 10 years now and going to add the Shadow 2.

Awesome video, thanks for putting it out there. Few thoughts: -Sh 1 or Sh 2 stock triggers, once you shoot either of these babies, you fall in love. Some take-up, yes, but crystal clear break. -sight picture on both (but especially the Sh1 due to larger Novak rear) is simply awesome with stock sights -longer thumbs resting on safety may also touch the slide release, causing slide to not lock back after last shot -drastically thinner grips on Sh 2, but endless options for both Sh 1 and Sh 2 from LOK (shameless plug as I love their grips) -pricing argument is valid when talking about the black Sh 1, but not with that sweet dual tone one in the video (which is closer to 1000 CDN, sometimes more, which is getting closer to the Sh 2) -I have the Sh 1, I prefer the feel and overall awesomeness of the Sh 2 by a hair, both great guns -both guns will retain their value for resale, especially the hard to get Sh 2 on the used market

Nice teardown of the pistols, thanks!!

many thanks for this great comparison. I have the old shadow and I love her!

Great review

I liked the style of review. Didn't hear your impressions of shooting about both guns. And thank you for the metric measurements!

I had an SP-01 Tactical Urban Grey, and I thought that was decently light all things considered. To be flinging a Glock 17 or most other polymer pistols is like swinging around a 2x2 block of carbon fiber. The Shadow 2 is probably one of the first pistols I've ever held in my entire life that actually felt "weighty". I'd say it's like shaking the hand of god! I love the weight because it.. just feels good, y'know? Other than that, the sights are absolutely *the best* I've ever seen in all my life other than red dots but those have other funny things with them for me. The texturing is also the most aggressive I've felt, and I love it! Definitely an improvement over my old SP-01 Urban Grey, but I wouldn't call the other one bad at all either. I just love the thin aluminum grips because thinner = better for my hands. The undercut of the trigger guard as well as the trigger guard itself being larger is also appreciated. The texturing of the slide is also something I MUCH prefer on the Shadow 2, it doesn't cut my hand as much as the SP-01. Not that the old one actually made me lose much flesh, but I thought it was worth mentioning. But if there's one thing I prefer on the Shadow 2 more than basically every single other firearm I've ever had, it's the trigger. HOOOO BOI! I've had 1911s before, and they all had the best triggers I've ever felt since I started out as a Glock fanboy. BUT! The Shadow 2 is the first pistol I've had to have a similarly good trigger to all my 1911s. I don't know, I can't tell if it's the trigger weight, the amazing break, the crazy short reset, or just the cleanliness in the break in general, but I love it all! Honestly I think my only slight complaint about the Shadow 2 is the safety being so insanely small, but I usually start in double-action so it's not all that important really. On top of that, I mean it's a DA/SA gun and not SA only so I'd be MUCH more bothered if the Shadow 2 was single action only with the tiny safety. I do know I can switch it out at my leisure since my pistol came with the extended safety in the accessories included in the box, so it's no big deal. For the "too long didn't care" explanation of my essay I wrote, get a Shadow 2. You won't be disappointed.

tnx for the weight conversion.saved me from googling a converter :D

I really enjoyed your video. Very informative. You nailed most important subjects right. Thank you. As far as my judgements goes - I own Shadow 1 - I like it but there is something in me demanding more from my primary competition pistol. And today I had chance to shoot my friend's Shadow 2. For me the difference is there and quite significant. Although Shadow 1 is really decent pistol Shadow 2 in my hands just performs better, with softer and shorter trigger pull, better grip ergonomics and softer recoil. I've just hit the SUBSCRIBE button :)

You have talent pal!

Thx for the gramms^^

Amazing video!!!!!! Really helpful!!!! Thank you sir

I would love to try SP-01, I have done the Shadow 2 a couple of times now and jesus almighty that grip on the shadow 2 really knows how to tear you hand after an hour of shooting

Very detailed and informative

Very instructive.

Super awesome job.

Good review

I like shooting my Shadow 2 along with my Shadow Target 2

Great review - especially for beginners with limited funds. I bought a Shad 2,,, awesome gun, but would have been as happy with a Shad 1 based on your very visually informative and comprehensive review. In the end, I did find the 2 to be quite heavy - I'm 59 and never owned a pistol. Loved the Shad 2 grip - esp. the cutaways - and the balance is amazing.... but it is heavy. CZ make great guns - I've used my 2, and a 1, and a 75,,,, all lovely guns. Also learned some technique from you HGG.... Thanx

"A measurement system that makes sense" LOL /high five

Having sampled both, I prefer the SP-01. The added weight of the 02 can wear on a shooter after a long day of competition. 🤓🇨🇦🇺🇸

I love these guns 💕

Dude, get your hands on a Canik P120, it’s a Shadow 1 clone for under $600. Very well made and even with upgrades comes in under a CZ.

FYI: 10 round Mec-gar mags for some CZ75 variants in 40S&W seem to hold 13 rounds of 9mm with no issue or sign of double-feeds. Not sure what competition rules are in Canada, but if you can get 3-4 extra rounds per mag.....

Haven't seen the grey Shadow 1 yet in Ontario, but it looks really nice in that finish.

Most people shooting competitive IPSC will change out a fair amount of parts in any case. Some people will not like the considerably larger grip of the S2, depending on your mag release reach.

i bought mine for 650.....it shot like 1000 rounds when i bought it, so brand new, i like it, im talking about the shadow 1, couldn't afford the 2

I have both, and I agree that they are both very good, but Shadow 2 is better in an appreciable way ...I think it is worth the price

What recoil spring would you recommend if I swapped out to a steel guild rod? (Shadow1)

What about a shadow 1 custom shop target II versus a shadow 2.

Good review!! The mass of the slide may have implications for recoil. Have you noticed the Shadow 1 having less recoil?

I’m going to mount my x300u on the “dust cover” apparently

the shadow 2 is pure butter

Nice vid and nice pistols. Right now, you can find CZ firearms 15-20% off at a few retailers in Ontario/Canada. I've seen the Shadows for around $600 and the Shadow2 for $1050-ish. Had I not just bought the IWI Jericho last month, I'd have a Shadow 1.

I would have loved to get the SH2, but I found the SH1 at 815 CAD tax in and bought it. SH2 is over 1200 CAD +tax...

Very nice review. No hype junkie alike. Have been shot both guns and I’m more accurate with SP01 Shadow (probably I feel grip better) at first when you take S2 the grip feels better but when I shoot I get better groupings with S1 I don’t know why maybe is just me. Ok S2 for some is better looking gun but for me S1 looks more spec-ops and less toy like with those vibrant color grips. In my opinion if you need gun for everything S1 is better option if you want gun only for competition and/or shooting range than S2 is better but just a hair in my case is quite opposite :) Considering price difference about 350 eur (400 usd) S1 is clear winner. S2 maybe just maybe worth 100 eur (usd) extra if that.

so whats the difference between the cz 75 p01, sp01, sp01 shadow, shadow 2 and cz 75 TS sport?

So which is more durable and shot more accurately between the 2?the shadow 1 is more beautifiul on 2 tone?nice review

Good

very nice "techspec" video

The nice thing about the SP01 Shadow for me as an Austrian is that it is really versatile when it comes to "legality" in different shooting disciplines. I was quite surprised when I realized that it is usable under BDMP regulations (BDMP stands for Bund Der Militar- und Polizeischützen - Association of Military and Police Shooters), since it obviously is used as a service pistol somewhere (the rule is that at least 500 guns of a certain type are used as service weapons). There are only few weapons on the BDMP list that actually double as "sports weapons". Another example is the Sig Sauer X-Five So SAO (but forget about using a SAO gun in IPSC Production) For me that versatility is important, because if you newly obtain an Austrian gun owner's license, you are limited to two "Category B" guns (Pistols, Revolvers and semi-automatic rifles/shotguns). Obviously, the Shadow 2 doesn't fit into the service pistol category... ;-) By the way: The craziest gun to be found on the BDMP list would be the Desert Eagle .357 Mag (no joke)...I wonder who was crazy enough to field that gun... ;-)

wouldn't call a polymer guide rod .. 'cheaper assembly' . it does the job , does not peen the frame , saves on weight . it does the job of not letting the spring bind. Only issue is heat , but I yet have to see pistol used so much in one sitting that it melts a plastic guide rod. Cz guys normally know what they're doing.But very nice review.

is the "SP-01 Shadow 1" simply an SP-01 without the firing pin block, tailored for competition? or does the Shadow 1 retain the firing pin block?

Did you find the accuracy the same for both guns?

Looks like the shadow 1 is simply a SP01 tricked out a little internally while the shadow 2 is a whole new animal and design. But is the shadow 2 worth the price ?? Or for that matter the shadow 1 when you can get a regular SP01 for less! I’ve only had the cz75b and it was nice for single shots and 2 and 3 shot bursts ok but not great for more rapid fire. So the heavier frame and beaver tale of the shadows and SP01 must help remedy that issue.

Isn’t the Shadow IDPA compliant where the Shadow 2 is not..?

HK P30L or CZ shadow 1,witch is better? Accuracy? Every day carry? Problems? Overall?

Well the Shadow 1 grouping at 30yds is way much better than the shadow 2

You're really liking the 3 gun eh? Or mores just IPSC now?

Shadow 1 and head over to Caj#n Gu# Works and spend the difference on upgrades

I fail to see a $500 difference. That being said... if you like these pistols you would do yourself a favor to check out many of the quality CZ clones that you can get your hands on. Pistols very similar to these in design and function in the sub-500 market

Can I put the grips Shadow 1 to Shadow 2 ?

shadow because the shadow 2 is heavier and no improvement in accuracy

my favorite guns CZ I use shadow 01 better in hand

Can you MODIFY the Shadow2 with a DE-COCKER instead of a SAFETY?

Great review mate, thank you .... it really does come down to the Law of Diminishing Returns, which I apply to any purchase. As someone starting out in IPSC I am looking at the Glock 19 as well - the question for me would be, is a Pistol like the Shadow 2 $1400 better than a Gen 3 Glock 19? Because that is about the price difference between those two guns where I live. As you say, you've got gear to add to that top end cost ... belt, mags, ammo etc etc. At a mid ground compromise the Shadow 1 is easily the way to go - but when you consider the fact that both State Police, general Military and Spec Forces in my Country use the Glock 19 - and I can buy one well under $600 ... it makes the Glock look very good indeed. There is no way the Shadow 2 is $1400 more gun than a Gen 3 Glock 19 - if somebody can break that down for me and physically/practically demonstrate (head to head) where the Shadow 2 is $1400 better than a Glock 19 ... I'll buy one. P.S I really like the H&K USP as well! ... $$$$

Wtf in the beginning he said that shit so fast lol

I could not find shadow 1 on the internet. All shadow I find is over twelve hundred.

CZED!!!

SHIT!WANT TO BUY CZ! HOW TO DO ?

Cz 75sp01 shadow. Not shadow 1. That's the correct!

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So there's a sp 01...and a sp 01 shadow.??? Cause that grey looks like a reg sp 01.... help a noob understand more...!!

that’s a cheap cloth 😮