SP01 Phantom VS P-09 for Carry Optics?

[eric4069]

 

Looking for advise on which is better for Carry Optics:   SP01 Phantom VS P-09??

 

My Carry Optics gun is a CZC SP01 Shadow Custom which is a wonderful gun and I plan to keep using it as my main CO gun.   However I would like to get a lightweight ,  less expensive

CZ pistol to use a a Carry Optics back-up gun.   

 

When I saw that the Phantom supposedly is coming back this year I thought I would pick one up for use as my back-up,  especially as it uses the same mags as my Shadow which would certainly be handy.   However I have read some borderline comments about the Phantom so am not sure what to do.   I could just get a P-09 for back-up instead and just deal with having to buy and bring two types of expensive mags to matches.

 

Thus my question above as to which is better,  Phantom or P-09?     It partly depends on how good of a trigger can I get on a Phantom,  I guess I should also try to find a Phantom and see how the grip fits my hand compared to the P-09.  I have never actually seen a Phantom.

 

Thanks for any comments,

Eric

[GeneBray]

Why not just an SP01?

Edited May 24, 2017 by GeneBray

[RAP]

I can't speak to the viability of a Phantom. I have and use a CZ P09 for carry optics. I went with the P 09 because at the time CO had a weight limit of 35 ounces (now 45). More importantly the feel of the P 09 was what sold me. The P 09 felt so good I just had to have it. Also, with springer base pads I can load 22 rounds in each magazine. I have no regrets with the P 09. 

[eric4069]

On 5/23/2017 at 10:07 PM, GeneBray said:

Why not just an SP01?

an excellent idea and one I may end up following!  For no real reason I have just been wanting to try a polymer frame CZ as something different from what I already have.

An excuse to get a new gun as much as anything.

Eric

[GregJ]

I wanted to dip my toes in CO, so I have been using my Phantom for it (only one in the safe that didnt already have a "job") for a few matches now.  First thing I did was put a CGW trigger kit in, and it made a world of diff. So far it has worked quite well.  I had been toying with the idea of getting an Accu Shadow for my primary, and use the Phantom as my backup, if I decided I wanted to play more in CO. The Phantom has the FPB, but with the CGW and a little polishing, I dont think it is an issue.

Edited May 25, 2017 by GregJ

[JacobThomas]

With the shadow 2's being available, you could probably find a good deal on a shadow. 

I want to pick up another shadow and keep the one i have for production and use the other for CO. 

[eric4069]

in order to have mag and holster compatibility with my SP01 Shadow Custom I ended up going with a CZ85C.    Will be working gradually on action work then figuring out what I want to do 

for red dot mounting for Carry Optics.

eric

[cheby]

Just go with a shadow. Buy a slide from cz  custom, get a red dot, and you are good to go 

Edited August 6, 2017 by cheby

[jstagn]

Is the czc accu shadow legal for Carry Optics division??

[cheby]

35 minutes ago, jstagn said:

Is the czc accu shadow legal for Carry Optics division??

yes

[GeneBray]

@jstagn.  The USPSA Production Gun List lists two Accu Shadow models as legal in Production Division:  

 

CZ 75 Shadow Accu Lite 9mm (38.8 oz.)

CZ75 SP-01 Accu-Shadow 4.6 barrel (42 oz.)

 

[eerw]

On 8/9/2017 at 3:11 PM, jstagn said:

Is the czc accu shadow legal for Carry Optics division??

 

 

yes it is.