CZ Shadow 2 Compact
Compact 7075-aluminum-frame Shadow 2 with optic-ready Shadow 2 OR-compatible plate interface.
- Price
- $1,599
- Weight
- 1 lb 14.7 oz
- Calibers
- 9mm
- Rail
- picatinny
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
Key Highlights
- •7075 aluminum-frame compact at 30.7 oz unloaded
- •Shadow 2 OR-compatible optic interface
- •Carry Optics legal with 15+1 capacity
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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
- −MSRP is 2x a Glock 19 Gen5 MOS
- −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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