JHM Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 What are the differences between a CZ 75B and the CZ75 SP01? Is the Shadow platform based on the SP01? I have read a lot of good reviews on the Shadow, but it looks like it is only available from the custom shop, which is over my budget. I have a CZ75B ordered from my LGS, but it it will not be a problem to change the order. As they have no idea as to when it is coming in. I am looking for a full size steal 9mm that has a great trigger. I will not be competing officially with the pistol. But, I will be competing against my buddy who used to shoot competitively. So the use will be for target shooting not carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaylanGivens Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 What we commonly call a "Shadow" is actually a CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow. There is also a CZ 75 SP-01. The Shadow is a CZ 75 SP-01 without the firing pin block and with a different rear sight notch. I have them both and that's the only differences I can find. I'd go for the SP-01... Actually, I did go for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 The rail on the SP01 adds weight in front mitigating muzzle flip Making it more pleasant to shoot and easier to shoot quickly. Another difference is the expended beaver tail on the SP01; I have big hands (10" between pinky and thumb) and the short beaver tail of the 75B digs into the top if my hand when I take a high grip. Accuracy/trigger pull are the same. The Shadow models have upgraded sights, extended controls and no firing pin block safety; they're available with and without the rail. If you have the chance I recommend the SP01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHM Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Thanks for the advice. I changed my order to a SP01. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Thanks for the advice. I changed my order to a SP01. You won't regret it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czhase Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Good call on the SP 01. Once you get it Kneelingatlas has a good DIY thread on how to tune up the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummm Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 What we commonly call a "Shadow" is actually a CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow. There is also a CZ 75 SP-01. Where can I learn more about this? Looking at CZ-USA's page, there is no such thing as a Shadow...the only time the word "Shadow" appears on the page, it's in the context of the Shadow Target. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czhase Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 This link is for the different factory models. http://czcustom.com/CZ-UB-USA-Factory-Pistols.aspx This link is for the different Custom Shop models. http://czcustom.com/CZ-Custom-Pistols.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLeeCZ Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) SP-01 now, 75B later. Oh, your'e gonna want a compact at some point too. Edited April 15, 2014 by JLeeCZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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