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CZ Shadow 2 Compact OR

Compact steel-frame Shadow 2 with optic cut, direct-mount RMSc footprint

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Key Highlights

  • Steel-frame compact at 30.4 oz unloaded
  • Direct-mount RMSc optic cut, no adapter plate
  • Carry Optics legal with 15+1 capacity

Specifications

Price
$1,499
Weight
1 lb 14.399999999999999 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-mount: shield

Overview

The CZ Shadow 2 Compact OR is the carry-sized steel-frame Shadow 2 with a factory-direct RMSc optic cut. The 4-inch barrel and 7.4-inch overall length put it in the Glock 19 footprint, but the steel frame holds it to 30.4 ounces unloaded, which is the heaviest 9mm compact in the production class and the entire reason it works for Carry Optics shooters who want one gun for matches and CCW.

The optic cut accepts Holosun 507K, Shield RMSc, Trijicon RMRcc, and other RMSc-footprint dots directly. No plate. No adapter. The slide is rear-cocking-serrated and ships with steel front/rear sights tall enough to co-witness with an RMSc dot. 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

  • Factory direct-mount RMSc optic cut, no adapter plate required
  • Steel frame at 30.4 oz, heaviest 9mm compact in class
  • 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

  • +Steel-frame compact at 30.4 oz holds dot tracking like a full-size gun
  • +Direct RMSc cut eliminates plate stack-up height
  • +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

  • $1,499 MSRP is 2x a Glock 19 Gen5 MOS at $669
  • RMSc footprint only; no direct mount for RMR or 507C
  • 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
30.4 oz
width
1.34 inches
capacity
15+1
trigger
DA/SA, ~4 lb SA / ~10 lb DA
barrel
Cold hammer forged
msrp
$1,499

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