eric4069 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Looking for advise on which is better for Carry Optics: SP01 Phantom VS P-09?? My Carry Optics gun is a CZC SP01 Shadow Custom which is a wonderful gun and I plan to keep using it as my main CO gun. However I would like to get a lightweight , less expensive CZ pistol to use a a Carry Optics back-up gun. When I saw that the Phantom supposedly is coming back this year I thought I would pick one up for use as my back-up, especially as it uses the same mags as my Shadow which would certainly be handy. However I have read some borderline comments about the Phantom so am not sure what to do. I could just get a P-09 for back-up instead and just deal with having to buy and bring two types of expensive mags to matches. Thus my question above as to which is better, Phantom or P-09? It partly depends on how good of a trigger can I get on a Phantom, I guess I should also try to find a Phantom and see how the grip fits my hand compared to the P-09. I have never actually seen a Phantom. Thanks for any comments, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneBray Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) Why not just an SP01? Edited May 24, 2017 by GeneBray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAP Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I can't speak to the viability of a Phantom. I have and use a CZ P09 for carry optics. I went with the P 09 because at the time CO had a weight limit of 35 ounces (now 45). More importantly the feel of the P 09 was what sold me. The P 09 felt so good I just had to have it. Also, with springer base pads I can load 22 rounds in each magazine. I have no regrets with the P 09. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric4069 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 On 5/23/2017 at 10:07 PM, GeneBray said: Why not just an SP01? an excellent idea and one I may end up following! For no real reason I have just been wanting to try a polymer frame CZ as something different from what I already have. An excuse to get a new gun as much as anything. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregJ Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) I wanted to dip my toes in CO, so I have been using my Phantom for it (only one in the safe that didnt already have a "job") for a few matches now. First thing I did was put a CGW trigger kit in, and it made a world of diff. So far it has worked quite well. I had been toying with the idea of getting an Accu Shadow for my primary, and use the Phantom as my backup, if I decided I wanted to play more in CO. The Phantom has the FPB, but with the CGW and a little polishing, I dont think it is an issue. Edited May 25, 2017 by GregJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobThomas Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 With the shadow 2's being available, you could probably find a good deal on a shadow. I want to pick up another shadow and keep the one i have for production and use the other for CO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric4069 Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 in order to have mag and holster compatibility with my SP01 Shadow Custom I ended up going with a CZ85C. Will be working gradually on action work then figuring out what I want to do for red dot mounting for Carry Optics. eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheby Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) Just go with a shadow. Buy a slide from cz custom, get a red dot, and you are good to go Edited August 6, 2017 by cheby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstagn Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Is the czc accu shadow legal for Carry Optics division?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheby Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 35 minutes ago, jstagn said: Is the czc accu shadow legal for Carry Optics division?? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneBray Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 @jstagn. The USPSA Production Gun List lists two Accu Shadow models as legal in Production Division: CZ 75 Shadow Accu Lite 9mm (38.8 oz.) CZ75 SP-01 Accu-Shadow 4.6 barrel (42 oz.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 On 8/9/2017 at 3:11 PM, jstagn said: Is the czc accu shadow legal for Carry Optics division?? yes it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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