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The same way it does on any open gun. Drill and tap the frame/dust cover by the trigger guard to bolt on an optic mount.

This hasn't been discussed in 2-3 years so pardon my starting a new thread. Figured it was time for an update. I'm trying to decide on an optic for my SP01 Shadow. My main hangup is optics vs slide width. My mandatory requirements for this objective are that it be direct milled (I don't like plates), it must be a sealed emitter, and it must be as durable/solid as possible - this will be used for Run and Gun matches and is absolutely guaranteed to get bashed, fully submerged in water and mud, etc. I've been considering the Acro P2, MPS, and 509T primarily. I'm also loosely looking at the Sig Romeo 2. Most sealed emitter optics are wider than the SP-01 slide. Does anyone have an Acro or other "fat" optic on their SP-01 and experienced any issues with the overhang getting snagged on anything? Or being a sharp edge and being uncomfortable?

I'm in the area. Not much IDPA that I'm aware of. The Big Salty range is right by the airport and hosts a match almost every single weekend, but they're more along the lines of USPSA, PCSL, 2 Gun, and Cowboy Action. Also some ICORE I believe.

Yeah I realized that after I posted. I mean the base SP-01 with rail. I shoot a couple night matches every year so having a light attachment rail is important. I also found some old posts from Stuart/@eerw on the CZFirearms forum detailing the SAO conversion process and it seems like the juice may not be worth the squeeze. Removing the FPB as part of the conversion is optional, and i would want to retain it of course, but doing so really inhibits you from achieving a great trigger, which is what I'm hoping to accomplish here. I might abandon this project and start thinking about other options. Maybe a DWX and get a lighter firing pin or stronger FP spring for a little extra insurance? SP01 Shadow.

Ah interesting. I knew there had to be one. I'll give CGW a call and see what's possible. Ideally I'd love to convert a SP-01 Tactical to SAO. Exactly, drops and impacts are pretty common. I've fallen running at full speed on my holstered (hot) pistol, I've been sprinting mid-stage and jumped over a wall and tripped and took a nasty spill (never lost control of pistol or broke 180, luckily), etc. It's a sport that definitely demands "combat" gear (whatever that means) rather than "race" gear. But can't stop a guy from trying to get as raced out as possible

I compete in Run and Gun matches. They are messy, extremely rough on gear, slips and falls are common. I'm looking for an SAO steel frame pistol but it must have a firing pin block or otherwise be drop safe. I have a Shadow, but wouldn't consider it adequately safe for matches like these. I was thinking about a DWX but it's not clear that the DWX is any more drop safe than a Shadow. Only one I can think of so far would be the Sig 226 but not sure I want to go that direction. Anything in the CZ family?

I can't speak to the Staccato platform, but the DPP shouldn't have any issues with accuracy. I've shot numerous 100s on 25 yard B8s with a stable of different DPPs over the years with just whatever random factory ammo I happened to be shooting that week.

ProMag makes a big stick (30 rounds I think) but, like almost all their products, it's a jam-o-matic. Not good for anything other than plinking at the range for fun where the inevitable jams and double feeds aren't any consequence. The highest capacity options that run well are the factory 20 round mags with a +4 baseplate from Taylor Freelance, Armory Craft, etc and get 24 rounds reloadable. I've been doing research in advance of picking up my own P226 and I haven't seen anything larger as of yet. I think you might be able to get 25 with a Grams follower and spring but I haven't seen any confirmed reports of that so I'm just guessing. PS - What baseplates are those in the pictures above?

Not sure. It was a while ago and I'm not sure whether it was ever mentioned. I would assume it was completely hammer down as that's the official condition needs to be in at Make Ready.

Appreciate the insights! I think that reading through the lines, it may make more sense to lean towards the full size and just bite the bullet on needing to buy some extra mags. GLS won't work as I would plan on immediately sending out the slide to be milled for an optic so the 6xxx series Safariland would be my preferred choice. if you do happen to run into anyone with a DWX in a Safariland and have the presence of mind to ask which model they're using, that would certainly be appreciated!

I shoot a wide variety of "field matches" - everything from Run N Gun to Brutality to multi-day sniper matches. The common theme is usually lots of mud, sand, grit, rain, and overall VERY rough treatment. I've been thinking about a new steel, SAO pistol (because this is America, that's why) and been toying with a DWX since I'm not loving the Staccatos. Couple questions: Does the DWX have an FPB or other mech to make it drop safe? This is mandatory. Would you regret having the Compact as a match gun? (I'm leaning towards the Compact since I already have a whole stack of CZ 75 pattern mags). Does the DWX have a mag catch/overinsertion stop that will prevent hard reloads with long mags from bending the ejector? Anyone found a Safariland RDS holster that adequately retains the DWX? Maybe the 6360RDS for Staccato.

Yeah, as everyone else has said, a Shadow for carry is really a poor idea. Cool gun, but doesn't really make sense. I used to occasionally carry my Shadow until that poor RO got killed at a match last year from one being dropped and discharging when it hit the ground.

Thanks for the info. I'm assuming you've got a Full Size. I'm asking about the Compact but I think it's a pretty safe bet that they'll both have the same vulnerability of the ejector bending from a hard reload when using any magazine that's longer than the grip and insertion is not stopped by the mag baseplate.

No, you're backwards. The DWX Compact uses CZ75 pattern mags (like the P-01, PCR, Shadow, SP01, etc). Only the DWX full size uses P10 magazines.

Anyone able to post a pic of the Compact with a full length mag? Either the OEM 19 round, or even better, a 140mm mag? Thanks! Also, does the DWX have an over insertion stop or do the mag lips slam up into the ejector?