Flaman Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Hi, I really like the CZ's I've looked so far and I'd love to buy one. But... I'm so confused! Orange, Blue, Black and Blue, Shadow. Shadow 2, TS, etc. Please educate me on these CZ's. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russty Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Yeah, no. Do some basic Googling and learn. Or just search this site a tiny bit. It's all out there for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 And really not that complicated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iLift45s Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Checkmate from CZ Custom Shop. It will change your perspective on everything you’ve shot before. It’s that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Raven Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Flaman said: Hi, I really like the CZ's I've looked so far and I'd love to buy one. But... I'm so confused! Orange, Blue, Black and Blue, Shadow. Shadow 2, TS, etc. Please educate me on these CZ's. Thanks! What is the intended purpose of the pistol you wish to purchase? That will help narrow down your selection process considerably. For example, there's a significant difference in available features (and cost) between a CZ Checkmate and a CZ P-10C. If you're looking for an EDC gun, the Checkmate probably be the pistol to buy, and if you want to shoot competition in USPSA matches in Open Division, I wouldn't recommend the P-10C! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 1 hour ago, 45 Raven said: If you're looking for an EDC gun, the Checkmate probably be the pistol to buy, and if you want to shoot competition in USPSA matches in Open Division, I wouldn't recommend the P-10C! Huh? Who in the world is gonna EDC a full on open division blaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Flaman said: Hi, I really like the CZ's I've looked so far and I'd love to buy one. But... I'm so confused! Orange, Blue, Black and Blue, Shadow. Shadow 2, TS, etc. Please educate me on these CZ's. Thanks! Like has been said, we need more info. What is the intended purpose of this gun? Do you have a preference in caliber (40s&w, 9mm, 45ACP, etc.). Almost all new CZ's are based on the CZ75 design, which has been around for many years. Each of the models you mentioned vary in their designed purpose for different divisions within USPSA and other shooting sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howar438 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 2 hours ago, GrumpyOne said: Huh? Who in the world is gonna EDC a full on open division blaster? I think that was a typo as the other example was saying you wouldn’t compete in open with a P series. I thought the same thing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 12 hours ago, Flaman said: Hi, I really like the CZ's I've looked so far and I'd love to buy one. But... I'm so confused! Orange, Blue, Black and Blue, Shadow. Shadow 2, TS, etc. Please educate me on these CZ's. Thanks! u forgot parrot/ carrot model and new green frog too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaman Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, Russty said: Yeah, no. Do some basic Googling and learn. Or just search this site a tiny bit. It's all out there for you. Thank you. I'm looking for a 9mm range gun between $1200 & $1800. Yes... I'm aware that I can search Google, but I posted my question here because I want to read about your thoughts and experiences. 12 hours ago, Nathanb said: And really not that complicated Thank you for your participation. By all means please feel free to ignore this thread. Edited July 11, 2021 by Flaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_Schultz Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, Flaman said: Thank you. I'm looking for a 9mm range gun between $1200 & $1800. Yes... I'm aware that I can search Google, but I posted my question here because I want to read about your thoughts and experiences. Thank you for your participation. By all means please feel free to ignore this thread. You were asked legitimate questions about the intended use because this is a competition centric forum where specific sport rules are a significant factor in pistol selection. By "range gun" are we to assume that you're not a competitive shooter? If so, the choice doesn't really matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris13 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) My CZ SP01 with Cajun Gunworks competition package is one of my top three favorite guns that I have. Actually a great value. I've shot Shadows and Shadow 2's and truthfully they shot the same as my gun. I did the install of the Cajun Gunworks package myself. Not the easiest job in the world, but doable. Converted to single action too. Cajun Gunworks customer service is excellent as well. My buddy who is a Glock Fan Boy shot it and said "this is cheating" it was so good. Good luck with your decision. Edited July 11, 2021 by Polaris13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnymazz Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 13 hours ago, Flaman said: Hi, I really like the CZ's I've looked so far and I'd love to buy one. But... I'm so confused! Orange, Blue, Black and Blue, Shadow. Shadow 2, TS, etc. Please educate me on these CZ's. Thanks! Get one I currently have 11 of their pistols. Quite a few from CZ Custom. Heres my latest purchase waited 4 months for the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jejb Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Flaman said: Thank you. I'm looking for a 9mm range gun between $1200 & $1800. Yes... I'm aware that I can search Google, but I posted my question here because I want to read about your thoughts and experiences. If you compete and want to shoot production class, your price range would just about get you into a Shadow 2 Orange. The Orange in the S2 line adds hand fitted slide/barrel, a unique to the Orange slide, barrel bushing, polished barrel and some factory trigger work. I don't know that there is a better choice in the CZ lineup that is production legal. If you're just looking for a range gun and not competing, it opens up the choices to include guns like the Checkmate. But they are well above your price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danywill Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Not bad, It's perfectly okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunachaser Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 in that price range I would consider one of the Shadow 2 variants or a Bull Shadow. NOTE: these do not have firing pin blocks so if that is a requirement for you than 75B SP-01 style would be what might consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Raven Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, GrumpyOne said: Huh? Who in the world is gonna EDC a full on open division blaster? Nobody, hopefully. I thought it was obvious I was pointing out to the OP that simply asking for help in determining which CZ to buy, it made it difficult to offer help without further information. If he was looking for an EDC gun, it narrows down the list of options that might be suggested. And if he was looking for a competition gun, it offers another suite of selections, depending on the sport and the division. OP: Which CZ should I buy? Forum Member: Buy a Checkmate, because it is a cool gun! OP: This is for EDC, will one of those fit in an IWB holster? OP: Which CZ should I buy? Forum Member: Buy a RAMI, because they really shoot well. OP: Is that gun legal in Limited Division? Because I'm using it for competition. Get my drift, now? Edited July 11, 2021 by 45 Raven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 1 hour ago, 45 Raven said: Nobody, hopefully. I thought it was obvious I was pointing out to the OP that simply asking for help in determining which CZ to buy, it made it difficult to offer help without further information. If he was looking for an EDC gun, it narrows down the list of options that might be suggested. And if he was looking for a competition gun, it offers another suite of selections, depending on the sport and the division. OP: Which CZ should I buy? Forum Member: Buy a Checkmate, because it is a cool gun! OP: This is for EDC, will one of those fit in an IWB holster? OP: Which CZ should I buy? Forum Member: Buy a RAMI, because they really shoot well. OP: Is that gun legal in Limited Division? Because I'm using it for competition. Get my drift, now? Oh, I got your drift when you posted it. If you are gonna leave openings like that, someone will drive a truck through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Raven Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 4 hours ago, GrumpyOne said: Oh, I got your drift when you posted it. If you are gonna leave openings like that, someone will drive a truck through it. Well, I wasn't aware I needed to be vigilant about "leaving openings" when trying to help someone. I made an attempt to provide an example of the wide variability in available CZ pistols when I recommended to the OP to provide more specifics. Silly me . . . . I thought it would help him. Little did I realize that there would be Forum Members (including members of admin) looking for opportunities to "drive trucks though openings" in their eagerness to call someone out that was well-intentioned. Mission accomplished, I guess. I made the post. You saw an opening and drove a truck through it, and followed up by warning me that it could likely happen again. Not real sure what that accomplished on behalf of the OP, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoKimberDave Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 For your price range: Buy a Shadow 2, some extra mags, and a holster and belt rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildPete Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 On 7/11/2021 at 6:47 AM, Flaman said: Thank you. I'm looking for a 9mm range gun between $1200 & $1800. Yes... I'm aware that I can search Google, but I posted my question here because I want to read about your thoughts and experiences. Don't forget about the Bull Shadow's . They are in your price range. DA/SA, bull barrel, 9mm. Range gun or production race gun. It doesn't have a rail if that's what are looking for in a CZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacMan21 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 On 7/10/2021 at 5:24 PM, Flaman said: Hi, I really like the CZ's I've looked so far and I'd love to buy one. But... I'm so confused! Orange, Blue, Black and Blue, Shadow. Shadow 2, TS, etc. Please educate me on these CZ's. Thanks! OK OK gang! Easy now, we are all here for the common good so let's try to be supportive. If you want a competition gun consider one of the Shadows - and why not get the best, the 2 Orange or a Cajun or a CZ-USA Custom. If you want a really fun, really accurate gun to challenge your target capabilities consider the Tac Sport Orange. I couldn't decide, and now I have both a S2O and a TSO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jejb Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 2 hours ago, WildPete said: Don't forget about the Bull Shadow's . They are in your price range. DA/SA, bull barrel, 9mm. Range gun or production race gun. It doesn't have a rail if that's what are looking for in a CZ. The Bull version based on the newer Shadow 2 platform is not in his price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TessSnow Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I bought the Shadow 2 OR, kitted it out fully with Eemann-tech parts, more avail here in Europe. Runs perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildPete Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 On 7/16/2021 at 8:27 AM, jejb said: The Bull version based on the newer Shadow 2 platform is not in his price range. I was talking about the regular Bull Shadow...without the rail. That Bull Shadow would be in his price range. I didn't say Bull Shadow 2. He wants to know about CZ's and posted a price range. He also mentioned there were so many different models of CZ's which I thought was funny considering what CZC has done with the excellent bull barrel models. OP, the Bull Shadows come with a bull barrel and trigger work. You have the: CZ 75 Bull Shadow CZ 75 Bull Shadow RDS (a little higher in price) CZ 75 SP-01 Bull Shadow CZ 75 Bull Shadow 2 CZ 75 Semi compact Bull CZ 75 Bull Sport Or you can buy a Bull Upper Welcome to the wonderful world of CZ pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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