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CZ Shadow 2 Compact

Compact 7075-aluminum-frame Shadow 2 with optic-ready Shadow 2 OR-compatible plate interface.

Key Highlights

  • 7075 aluminum-frame compact at 30.7 oz unloaded
  • Shadow 2 OR-compatible optic interface
  • Carry Optics legal with 15+1 capacity

Specifications

Price
$1,599
Weight
1 lb 14.7 oz
Calibers
9mm
Rail Type
picatinny

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: handgunframe: cz-shadow-2interface: picatinny-pistolmag-type: cz-75optic-system: adapter-plate

Overview

The CZ Shadow 2 Compact is the carry-sized Shadow 2 variant with a lightweight 7075 aluminum frame and a Shadow 2 OR-compatible optic interface. The 4-inch barrel and 7.4-inch overall length put it in the Glock 19 footprint, while the 30.7-ounce unloaded weight keeps the gun flat without turning it into a full-size steel competition pistol.

The optic system is compatible with CZ Shadow 2 OR mounting hardware, so optic selection depends on the plate rather than a direct-mount RMSc-only cut. The slide is rear-cocking-serrated and ships with steel sights. CZ's DA/SA trigger is the same architecture as the full-size Shadow 2, with single-action pull around 4 pounds and double-action around 10.

Magazines are CZ 75 Compact pattern, 15+1 flush-fit with 17-round extensions available. Aggressive front and backstrap checkering and an undercut trigger guard come standard. For Carry Optics shooters who run a Shadow 2 OR full-size at matches, the Compact OR is the same trigger and grip ergonomics in a holster-and-conceal package.

Key Features

  • Shadow 2 OR-compatible optic interface
  • 7075 aluminum frame at 30.7 oz unloaded
  • DA/SA trigger, ~4 lb SA / ~10 lb DA
  • 4-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel
  • 15+1 capacity with CZ 75 Compact magazines, 17-rd extensions available
  • Tall iron sights for RMSc co-witness
  • Aggressive front/backstrap checkering
  • Undercut trigger guard for high grip

Pros

  • +Aluminum-frame compact keeps Shadow 2 ergonomics in a carryable weight class
  • +Shadow 2 OR-compatible optic interface supports broader plate-based options
  • +Same Shadow 2 trigger geometry in a G19-sized package
  • +15+1 flush capacity is competitive with striker-fired carry pistols
  • +Doubles as Carry Optics match gun and CCW

Cons

  • $1,599 MSRP is 2x a Glock 19 Gen5 MOS at $669
  • Optic mounting uses a plate interface rather than direct-to-slide mounting
  • DA/SA manual of arms has a learning curve
  • Limited aftermarket vs Glock-pattern compacts
  • Magazines cost $45 to $60 each

Detailed Specifications

caliber
9mm
Barrel Length
4.0 inches
Overall Length
7.4 inches
weight
30.7 oz
width
1.34 inches
capacity
15+1
trigger
DA/SA, ~4 lb SA / ~10 lb DA
barrel
Cold hammer forged
frame
7075 aluminum
opticCut
Shadow 2 OR-compatible optic interface
sku
91252
msrp
$1,599

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