What optic footprint does the CZ Shadow 2 Compact use?
The CZ Shadow 2 Compact is optics ready through a plate rather than a milled footprint, and the interface is the Shadow 2 OR interface. CZ builds the Compact with a mounting interface compatible with Shadow 2 OR models, which means the plate list for the full-size gun is the plate list for this one. RMR and SRO pattern dots, and the Holosun 407C and 507C class that shares that pattern, mount on CZ's factory steel plate, CZ Custom's aluminum plate, Cajun Gun Works' plate that names the Compact in its fitment, or C&H Precision's V4 plates. Shield's RMSc-pattern SMS and RMS optics run on Shield Sights' low-profile Shadow 2 OR mount.
Do I need an adapter plate to mount a red dot on the CZ Shadow 2 Compact?
Yes, for almost every optic. The CZ Shadow 2 Compact mounts red dots through a plate system, so you bolt the plate matching your optic's footprint into the slide and then bolt the optic to the plate. Plates are available for the Trijicon RMR / Holosun 507C and Shield RMSc / Holosun K footprints.
Does the Holosun 507C X2 fit a CZ Shadow 2 Compact?
Yes, on a plate. The Holosun 507C X2 is a Trijicon RMR / Holosun 507C footprint optic, so it mounts on the CZ Shadow 2 Compact using a matching plate such as the CZ Custom CZ P10 / Shadow 2 OR RMR / Holosun Plate and C&H Precision CZ Shadow 2 OR V4 RMR / Holosun C Plate. Install the plate to the slide first, then the optic to the plate.
Does the Trijicon RMR Type 2 fit a CZ Shadow 2 Compact?
Yes, on a plate. The Trijicon RMR Type 2 is a Trijicon RMR / Holosun 507C footprint optic, so it mounts on the CZ Shadow 2 Compact using a matching plate such as the CZ Custom CZ P10 / Shadow 2 OR RMR / Holosun Plate and C&H Precision CZ Shadow 2 OR V4 RMR / Holosun C Plate. Install the plate to the slide first, then the optic to the plate.
Does the Holosun 507K X2 fit a CZ Shadow 2 Compact?
Yes, on a plate. The Holosun 507K X2 is a Shield RMSc / Holosun K footprint optic, so it mounts on the CZ Shadow 2 Compact using the Shield Sights Low Pro Mount CZ Shadow 2 OR. Install the plate to the slide first, then the optic to the plate.
Does the Holosun EPS Carry fit a CZ Shadow 2 Compact?
Yes, on a plate. The Holosun EPS Carry mounts on the CZ Shadow 2 Compact using the Shield Sights Low Pro Mount CZ Shadow 2 OR. Install the plate to the slide first, then the optic to the plate.
Does the Shadow 2 Compact use the same optic plates as the Shadow 2 OR?
Yes. CZ describes the Compact's mounting interface as compatible with Shadow 2 OR models, and the plate makers agree: Cajun Gun Works sells its RMR plate for the Shadow 2 Optic Ready and the Shadow 2 Compact together, and EGW's optics-ready plate lists both.
Is the Shadow 2 Compact cut directly for a Shield RMSc optic?
No. It is a plate interface, not a milled RMSc footprint. Shield's SMS and RMS dots, which use the RMSc pattern, reach the slide through Shield Sights' low-profile Shadow 2 OR mount rather than bolting to the slide itself.
CZ Custom CZ P10 / Shadow 2 OR RMR / Holosun Plate$38.95
C&H Precision CZ Shadow 2 OR V4 RMR / Holosun C Plate$85.99
C&H Precision CZ Shadow 2 OR V4 RMR / Holosun C Steel Plate$85.99
C&H Precision CZ Shadow 2 OR V4 RMR Plate with Built-In Rear Sight$142.95
C&H Precision CZ Shadow 2 OR V4 SRO Plate with Built-In Rear Sight$142.99
Cajun Gun Works CZ Shadow 2 OR RMR Optic Plate$75
CZ Factory Shadow 2 OR Optic Plate (RMR / SRO)$75
