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I had a RTS2 V4 when it first came out. It lasted about 7 months before I kept losing the dot intermittently. I had a replacement and about a year after, I had the same problem and cost me a match. I contacted C-More and they told me that it was probably due to the battery holder which is plastic and has been known to crack. and sure enough, it had a split in the rear at the weakest point. They sent me 3 battery trays for replacements. About three months later, I lost the dot again while shooting, and this time the tray was fine. After that, I went to the FTP Alpha 3 and no more problems. I hope that their V5 is a better product, but I am pretty much done with C-More. I need something that works 100% in matches, and I lost all confidence in the RTS2. I have the DPP on my Production Optics gun right from the start, and NEVER had an issue with it to date.

Thank you, I made the correction in my post. I have absolutely no concerns about their warranty as FTP is one of the best companies I have dealt with. Their shipping is fast and reasonable, and they will go out of their way to assist you and find what you are looking for.

I own the Alpha 3 (8MOA), the DPP (2.5MOA), and the C-More RTS2 (6MOA). Here is my take: PROS Alpha 3 - Very bright at 8MOA, even in the brightest sunlight, you will always see this dot in any weather condition. Auto shut-off, Easy adjustments, Reliability, good size window. DPP - Very good size window, reliable, auto shut-off, Bright dot, top notch warranty and support. C-More RTS2 - better than the slide ride, customer care, not much else CONS Alpha 3 - Window could be larger to keep up with the latest LARGE windows, only 30 month warranty. DPP - Adjusting the brightness is a PAIN. Although bright, the dot is too small at 2.5MOA where as the next step up is the 7.5MOA triangle, which is not really designed for IPSC/USPSA, it works, but it is not easy to get used to. C-More RTS2 - Reliability (I had two RTS2's crap out in matches), dot gets faded out in direct sunlight making it difficult to find dot, even at the highest setting, no auto shut-off Overall, I would highly recommend the Alpha 3. It is large enough to do the job, it has been VERY reliable for me, and the dot can ALWAYS be found in the brightest sunlight. Even though it only has a 30 month warranty, it is at up to 40% less than the Trijicon SRO, DPP, and the Romeo 3, and it is very reliable.

I agree, definitely the way to go! When I looked at upgrading my RTS2, this model was in the development stage and I was hesitant on waiting. I looked at the 510C, but did not like the weight, plus I wanted a site with a SUPER bright red dot, as I was shooting a match in bright sunlight and had issues finding my dot due to the sunlight on my RTS2. I opted for the FTP Alpha 3 with a 8MOA dot.. It is bigger than the RTS2, and have no issues finding that dot in the brightest sunlight. There was also not much size difference from the 6moa, but the intensity was a huge difference, where the ONLY time I need to have the dot on max brightness is when in direct sunlight. I am glad of my purchase, however, there are times I think that I should have waited for the Sig Romeo 3XL due to its lifetime warranty and larger window, although large windows have no relevance if you cannot see the dot in bright sunlight, and the XL only comes in 6MOA.

I have always been hesitant on the 510C due to its weight. It weighs over 8oz,! In all honesty, do you feel the trade off is worth it? Bigger is not always better. Back in the mid nineties, I used a Tasco PDP4 which was a 40mm red dot site. It was nicknamed the 'pop can'. C-more killed it when it came out with their Serendepity (I think that is what it was called), in that shooters opted for the tubeless lighter site. It seems to be going in reverse now. 8oz......YIKES!

It is irrelevant of the firearm you shoot. You need one that fits your hand and lines up with your natural point of aim. For me, CZ does that. I have tried many guns over the years, and CZ's have the design that works for me.

I tried the Springer pads a while ago. The screws keep stripping which is no good. Springer must have a better retention system for these. Springer sent a small bag of replacement screws, but the problem is that once they are stripped, the only way of getting them out is to drill them out wrecking the threads and making them useless. I have since fixed these by drilling a hole in the bottom, putting a plastic insert in the hollow base with a hole in it and then use the plate to lock it in place. You just need to push an allen key in the hole to unlock them

That is the factory one which I had bent up. It works great. I have since got an EGW sidewinder and it is a much better option.

That is sort of what I did and it works flawlessly! I also have the sidewinder and it got loose every match even with blue locktite. I drilled a detent in the center of the slide cut and had the screw sit in that. The problem is fixed, it has not fallen out since.

From my understanding, the factory Shadow 2 SA is supposed to have a trigger that rivals the TS. I do not think that is achievable with drop in parts conversion. Not sure though as I have never had the need to do that. Drop in SA trigger is an affordable way if one wants one right now. https://www.czub.cz/en/produkty/pistole/competition/cz-shadow-2-sa.html

I have a CZ Shadow Canadian with a silver polycoat finish, that has some wear, but it is NOTHING like that after years of use. I would say that it is definitely a warranty issue and you should have no problems with your claim.

Are they not falling out when they are empty or full? I had three mags that did not drop when they were empty. they would fall ok providing that they had one round in them but not empty. I tried replacing the followers and that did no good. I ended up replacing them. I have heard this a lot with TS mags, without any solution.

Why not just checker it yourself and then have it cerakoted? You can get checkering files at Brownells.

I tried the CZ Custom, Springer and Henning. The Henning mount is by far the best in my opinion as it is a snug fit, and sits low while being light weight.

I boughtthe extension right after I first got my Alpha X and I love it! It is a must-have.

I am not saying that it is overly bad to put a lower RS in, however, it really is pointless and it WILL cause breakage over time. Do a test, take two Shadow 2’s, and have a friend put a 10# RS in one and stock 13# in the other without you knowing which is which. Do a drill, any drill. The only factor in scores and time will be shooter error, and that can go either way, with either gun

Using too light of a recoil spring can damage your gun over time. The factory recoil spring for a CZ Shadow is 18lbs, however, this is a gun that is not designed for competition but for duty use being able to shoot +P loads. The Shadow 2 was designed to shoot in IPSC competition and it was produced with a 13# recoil spring WITH a shock buff to protect the frame, as most power factors in IPSC/USPSA for minor is around the 128-130 mark. The shock buff comes standard as a measure to protect the frame. CZ has already reduced the power of the recoil spring to suit competition shooting, and nobody will notice any difference from a 10lb spring to a 13lb spring in actual performance. I would leave the stock spring.

Which dot size would you recommend? 6 MOA seems the norm, but there have been issues with the c-mores and bright sunlight. Is the 8 MOA a solution to bright sunlight?

I have always disagreed with the 45 oz weight rule of carry optics. I remember the time when a revolver was a carry gun and it weighed more than 45 oz and was a beast to carry. I think that the rule just hinders the division big time in that it forces one to send the gun out for major gunsmithing just to shed 2-3 oz. I personally would like to see the weight to 50 oz or dropped altogether as it just does not make sense. Just MO.....

Looking at the USPSA list, it’s not, but the Shadow 2 Orange is on the Production List for IPSC, so it should be on shortly.

I have used my DPP mounted on a CZ Shadowmate using a Henning mount all last year. I put approximately 8-9K rounds through it without issues. I have now taken my DPP off my Shadow and put it on my Shadow 2 OR, still running great.

It has been available in Canada for some time. I have one and I love it, but with my DPP on it and a mag, it weighs in at 46.4 oz., so it is 1.4 oz overweight for CO. You can bring the weight down by putting in a polymer guide rod, G10 grips and using a much lighter scope, or you can have the slide lightened as well. Unfortunately slide lightening is not an option for me as it will then no longer be Production Optics Legal for IPSC. I wish CZ would have considered the weight for USPSA CO when designing this gun

Another possibility that comes to mind is that the COL is too long. Have you tried playing around with the COL?

I have never had any issues, however, I only use round nose. Instead of mag tuning, why not just stick with RN? Problem solved as you stated that you never had the issue with RN.