BeerBaron Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Hi Guys, Unlike you lucky shooters in north america we in this little convict colony don't have a really wide range of customised shadows to chose from (no accu shadows etc). We do have great support from the aus distributor and do get all the basic CZ factory models. Including now a new limited to 100 units model. It's basically the 2012/orange spec gun but with special limited edition grips (in gold with aussie flag inside a stylised map of aus). Also gold base pads. So the spec is basic CZ 75 SP01 Shadow with these changes/improvements: handmade barrel matching and precise slide side setting Improved trigger mechanism (this is mainly just the comp hammer and possibly some extra care with tolerances, it doesn't have the short reset, or the super light pull of a 'trigger job') polished barrel metal polished recoil spring guide (aka steel guide rod) polished recoil spring + recoil spring set (13 lbs. And 11 lbs.) polished main spring + main spring set (13 lbs. And 16 lbs.) buffer set (3x thick, 2x thin) The limited edition gold colour aussie spec grips 4x magazine with aluminium magazine bottom (orange) defender type rear sights (these differ from the normal shadow sights) and red fiber optic front sight 5,5 x 2,5 x 1 mm (I much prefer the narrower front sight with the 1mm fibre over the stock shadow sights) newly designed sa/da hammer (aka comp hammer) cleaning oil, loader, cd, polymer case comes with the czechmate case (very nice inserts) Comes with a cleaning kit limited to 100 units comes with hat and t-shirt it has the aus spec 125mm barrel of course too. When I saw one and saw the price was approx $200-$250 over a regular shadow I bought one instantly. The comp hammer alone is $80 + $120 for a gunsmith to fit it here in aus. So that $200 gets you a lot of extra gear. Here are some basic pics I took with iphone (apologise for the quality). I don't know now whether I want to shoot it (being a limited run pistol) or keep it in factory condition. Maybe I need to buy 2?! Who am I kidding. I will want to shoot the hell out of it! I should say a big thank you to Paul at PBA imports who makes this stuff available to us in our little country and lobbies CZ factory to provide this kind of stuff to the enthusiast CZ shooting australians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1valdez Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I like that color combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 they look great in real life. very nice deep gold colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magsz Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 VERY cool. Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmt Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 .... I don't know now whether I want to shoot it (being a limited run pistol) or keep it in factory condition. Maybe I need to buy 2?! A gun that you don't shoot is no more than a paperweight. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czhase Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 That is pretty sweet, I guess you Bruce's don't have it that bad if you can still get cool stuff like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Great looking Shadow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share Posted December 26, 2013 Thanks guys. I thought you might be interested. I forgot to add the finish on the frame and slide looks a little different too. More like a cerakote or parkerised finish instead of the normal polycoat. Basically more of a matte look. Can't wait to shoot it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feralshooter Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 .... I don't know now whether I want to shoot it (being a limited run pistol) or keep it in factory condition. Maybe I need to buy 2?! A gun that you don't shoot is no more than a paperweight. Enjoy it. Fair call but what a sweet paperweight. I'm thinking of keeping mine unfired as an investment. My standard shadow is almost perfect now, and since there are only 100 being made, and it only cost a little more than a regular one, I'm hoping it may be worth a bit one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Yeah you have better self control than me feralshooter. Though I think you may crumble once you have it. Having said that your "regular" shadow with pre-b disco, comp hammer, henning grips etc is very nicely setup now. it probably shoots better than the mate will out of the box. Tough call. I think we both know the best answer is to buy 2. One to warm the safe and one to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Picked up my shadow mate Australia today. Have not shot it yet but I LOVE it. Spec was very slightly different to what I posted. Mainly no ammo loader. 3 shock buffs (all thick) instead of 5. 4 main springs (hammer springs to you guys), 3 recoil springs and 2 firing pin springs. Probably what I live the most is (in order). The finish. The matte look cerakote type finish is really nice. The fit. Slide to frame fit feels very tight. The sight picture. The narrow front sight with 1mm fibre and the 'defender' rear sight is a great combo. It's a lot more gun for the extra money over a regular shadow. I'm thinking hard about buying a second one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobin Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Looks like the Canadian special edition. I can't keep up with all the variations of Shadows, Shadow Lines, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feralshooter Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 It seems to be the same as the Canadian Edition, with the obvious differences in the designs and colours of the grips and base pads. The biggest difference is how tight they are. The slide to frame fit is at a whole new level. I believe these are "orange model" guns to begin with. The finish is definatly different too, as in much nicer. It could be a ceracote type of product as the stampings on the slide and frame are much cleaner looking with no paint puddling. Overall I am in disbelief at how many improvements have been made over a stock Shadow for so little extra $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Ok, I have shot it now. I'm very happy. it may be partly placebo effect but it just feels very tight in the hand and it was basically shooting POA out of the box. Love the sight picture. love the way it shoots. think I will buy another one. just like in canada for some reason the orange model will cost more than the 'mate' version. even though spec is basically the same. I love my little mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calo78 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I picked up my Shadow 'Mate' on tuesday. I bought some Ammo (124 gn fmj) also that run at about 1150 fps leaving the muzzle. I haven't fired my 'Mate' yet, & was wondering which recoil spring I should put in for these rounds? Any help on this would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Comes .40 and 9mm? I would think a light spring and stock ammo may not work, but have never shot one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calo78 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Mine is in 9mm. The recoil springs are 11 lbs & 13 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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