Jezz Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Like most of you I have been following the media hype around the Shadow 2. I was fortunate enough to test fire one at the Australian IPSC Nationals in March and thought it was a great gun, especially given the price point. The first Shadow 2’s were released in Australia a week or so ago (all urban grey), with my understanding that all had been presold. Seems a few people have elected to wait for the “blue grip” version. So a few went out to dealers. Despite owning a very nice Tanfo Aus Stock 2, I saw a dealer had them "instock" and couldn’t resist. Now awaiting the paperwork to clear so I can pick it up. Be interested to see how this compares to the Stock 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Nice. Did you get it from safari? I saw they posted they had some last week. I was tempted for a few seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 27 minutes ago, dansedgli said: Nice. Did you get it from safari? I saw they posted they had some last week. I was tempted for a few seconds. Yes I did. They were great to deal with. $1,700 with 4 mags posted to my local dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullets Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Cool! whats up with the mags? no extended base pads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMaus Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 27 minutes ago, Bullets said: Cool! whats up with the mags? no extended base pads? They are 10 round mags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobThomas Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onagoth Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Just shot mine last night at my first IPSC match (previously had it out on the range). Gun performed very well, seemed like I couldn't miss. The trigger leaves a lot to be desired though....I've got some different springs on the way to address that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kontra Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Do you got a "challenge coin" with the gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlB86 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I know they say this is a new gun, but do the Shadow 1 springs drop right in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 2 hours ago, CarlB86 said: I know they say this is a new gun, but do the Shadow 1 springs drop right in? The Shadow 1 main springs and firing pin springs drop straight in. The Shadow 2 I tested at the nationals was pulling at 8.5 in DA and 3 in SA. This was with stock springs and a new gun. I dont see why the trigger weights achieved with the Shadow 1 could not be replicated with the Shadow 2 with the correct springs/ polish job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 9 hours ago, Bullets said: Cool! whats up with the mags? no extended base pads? We are limited to 10 rounds here in AUS. One of the importers had an issue with Customs bringing in the Full size indented magazines. As such CZs and Tanfos come with these style of bases here. You can still get the fullsize versions that take the base pads they are just less common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Same mags we get sent to us in Canada as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goshimu Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Very nice, I shot the shadow 2 also at nationals, they are a good improvement on the first shadow and more inline with a stock 3 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeinctown Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 CZ must have started building all their guns in that new color. My local dealer has an SP-01 in that color yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDescribe Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Yeah, Urban Grey is a new color scheme for 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onagoth Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Although the urban grey is decent...the black looks better and matches the different grip colors as well. (red/black look pretty awesome) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfairall Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Does anyone know if they mag release is reversible? and most likely no but how about the slide stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavex Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 mag catch is reversible slide stop no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) I will post a review contrasting the Shadow 2 against my Tanfo Stock 2 Aus in the coming days. I just want a bit more time behind the Shadow 2 and to play with the set up re recoil springs etc. In short however it’s one of the best non custom guns I have ever shot out of the box, especially considering the price point. Considering I have north of $1000 more into my Stock 2, it’s hard to go wrong with the Shadow 2. Edited November 10, 2016 by Jezz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviSS Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 3 hours ago, Jezz said: I will post a review contrasting the Shadow 2 against my Tanfo Stock 2 Aus in the coming days. I just want a bit more time behind the Shadow 2 and to play with the set up re recoil springs etc. In short however it’s one of the best non custom guns I have ever shot out of the box, especially considering the price point. Considering I have north of $1000 more into my Stock 2, it’s hard to go wrong with the Shadow 2. Sounds great. Can you please be detailed on the grip size difference/similarities? I haven't been able to get a good answer to this yet. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) The grip difference for me off the top of my head was the Shadow 2 feel bigger front to back and thinner side to side than my Original Shadow that has the DAA Thin grips on it. Got me curious the actual numbers so I quickly grabbed them both and the caliper and took a few quick shots with the phone. Sorry about the crappy quality but was trying to get this done in between periods of the hockey game and never checked the quality of the photos until after I put everything away. http://www.engstrom.ca/webposts/private/s1width.jpg Shadow with the DAA Thin Grips 1.170" http://www.engstrom.ca/webposts/private/s2width.jpg Shadow 2 with stock grips 1.133" http://www.engstrom.ca/webposts/private/s1fb.jpg Original Shadow 2.051" http://www.engstrom.ca/webposts/private/s2fb.jpg Shadow 2 - 2.161" Edited November 11, 2016 by Chili Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 The grip difference for me off the top of my head was the Shadow 2 feel bigger front to back and thinner side to side than my Original Shadow that has the DAA Thin grips on it. Got me curious the actual numbers so I quickly grabbed them both and the caliper and took a few quick shots with the phone. Sorry about the crappy quality but was trying to get this done in between periods of the hockey game and never checked the quality of the photos until after I put everything away.http://www.engstrom.ca/webposts/private/s1width.jpg Shadow with the DAA Thin Grips 1.170"http://www.engstrom.ca/webposts/private/s2width.jpg Shadow 2 with stock grips 1.133"http://www.engstrom.ca/webposts/private/s1fb.jpg Original Shadow 2.051"http://www.engstrom.ca/webposts/private/s2fb.jpg Shadow 2 - 2.161" Which hockey game?Go Avs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 9 hours ago, PatJones said: Which hockey game? Go Avs. Jets vs Yotes, we are coming for your Avs tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviSS Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) Thanks Pat. Is the magwell better on the Shadow 2? It looks more beveled. Is it any bigger? Easier to reload? I'd like to see someone compare the girth at the top, middle, and bottom of the grips, by measuring with a cloth tape or something, to compare the Shadow, Shadow 2, and Stock 2. Edited November 13, 2016 by LeviSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 4 hours ago, LeviSS said: Thanks Pat. Is the magwell better on the Shadow 2? It looks more beveled. Is it any bigger? Easier to reload? I'd like to see someone compare the girth at the top, middle, and bottom of the grips, by measuring with a cloth tape or something, to compare the Shadow, Shadow 2, and Stock 2. Magwell is basically the same as the Stock2/3... to the point where I really cant tell what gun im reloading as it feels and loads almost the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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