CookieTheSwede Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Got mine in today from CZ Custom. Quick review: First impression. It's heavy. You can feel it's a little thicker but still basicly feels like other shadows. Trigger pull is nice. But still has that long reach. DA weighs in at 9.5lbs and the SA is 3.1lbs (average of 10 pulls). Extended mag release is a nice addition also. I will give a range report shortly. Rain is out of control lately ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 My trigger pull weights were about the same. I was surprised how I didn't notice the weight as much as I thought I would, it's very balanced in hand. We'll see when I have to draw the gun and make transitions. I've come to like the rear sight profile quite a bit. I can feel the cool mag release paddle push back against my hand when I seat a mag. It was disconcerting at first but now I'm over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsand Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 My biggest gripe is how much thicker the shadow 2 feels for my small hands. I'm kinda glad I went with the shadow 1 vs 2. I guess thin aluminum grips on the two would make it feel closer to the one. But it just felt too thick for me. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 the frame is def thicker. but to me, the slide and the grip felt thinner than i'd expected. if i were to make a circle with my thumb and forefinger, like making the OK sign, I bet they are of smaller circumference holding the Shadow 2 versus my SP01 Shadow due to how the Shdw2 is cut around the trigger guard and beaver tail. needless, i love the new grip part of the frame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 3.1 lbs stock SA? Pretty good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Yep with polish and springs my DA went to 7 with the stock hammer and 2.75 SA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richc2048 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Yep with polish and springs my DA went to 7 with the stock hammer and 2.75 SA.How's your slide to frame fit feel. Mine seems tight on some spots. Would you mess with polishing the rails or would a few thousand rounds resolve it. I got mine to just under 3 in SA. Did you replace trigger return spring?Also... I can't find slide stops anywhere. I'm trying to rebuild my spare parts kit and most everything from my CTS LSP worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Slide stops are P01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 How's your slide to frame fit feel. Mine seems tight on some spots. Would you mess with polishing the rails or would a few thousand rounds resolve it. I got mine to just under 3 in SA. Did you replace trigger return spring?Also... I can't find slide stops anywhere. I'm trying to rebuild my spare parts kit and most everything from my CTS LSP worked. I don't have one, but I would absolutely not go polishing rails. Let the gun lap itself into being smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 some guns were tighter than others. i'd just shoot it if i were you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 14 hours ago, Richc2048 said: How's your slide to frame fit feel. Mine seems tight on some spots. Would you mess with polishing the rails or would a few thousand rounds resolve it. I got mine to just under 3 in SA. Did you replace trigger return spring? Also... I can't find slide stops anywhere. I'm trying to rebuild my spare parts kit and most everything from my CTS LSP worked. How does the S2 compare to the CTS LSP? Tight in spots? Tight for the first 1.5" when you are installing the slide would make me want to look close at the left side of the slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richc2048 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 There is a huge difference in grip. The LSP has a 75 lower. I could get a tighter grip with an SP-01 shadow grip. The shadow 2 grip is amazing for my hands. It feels like it torques at the webbing of my hand and makes me get a tighter grip naturally. I like the sights on LSP but that can be changed on shadow. I like the sight radius of the long slide too. Overall review. I think I'm gonna buy a 2nd shadow 2 and completely switch platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richc2048 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 How does the S2 compare to the CTS LSP? Tight in spots? Tight for the first 1.5" when you are installing the slide would make me want to look close at the left side of the slide.Its tight like the fit of frame slide has some tight spots. It's continuous. I'm thinking a few thousand rounds will make me better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcp Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 What do you think of the slide profile at the back? I wouldn't polish it either. Break it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richc2048 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Slide profile is fine. I use the front serrations so. I just tried it using the back. It felt fine. The serrations are pretty deep. It's easy to grab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcp Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks. I look forward to receiving mine in the next couple of months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richc2048 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Let me know if you have any other questions or want close up pics/comparisons. I have an SP-01 shadow from czc too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peplow530 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 On 3/17/2017 at 6:59 PM, rowdyb said: Yep with polish and springs my DA went to 7 with the stock hammer and 2.75 SA. Which mainspring are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 13# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richc2048 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I used 11.5 and got me double to 6 but my single is still 3. Are you using a softer return spring? How'd you reduce the single action? I polished and changed recoil n main spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 well since i work for a tuning shop, automatic accuracy, i can't really tell you all the secrets. hahahaha. main spring was changed as mentioned. the rest was just polishing and filing. running the stock trs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richc2048 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I get it. No worries. Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpulled Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 When do y'all think they will be production legal and will y'all still shoot them in local matches anyway ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richc2048 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 If it's not legal by the time I get my holster I plan on shooting Limited minor. It'll let me not worry about 10 round plans and just get used to running the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 6 hours ago, Richc2048 said: If it's not legal by the time I get my holster I plan on shooting Limited minor. Smart move. They are going to stick out like a sore thumb, I would bump one to open in a heartbeat and I am a nice person for an r.o.. "Overall review. I think I'm gonna buy a 2nd shadow 2 and completely switch platforms." If you do any back-to-back shooting before hand it would be interesting to know what you find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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