The Shadow 2 is outfitted with both rear and front cocking serrations. My dislike of the crooked backstrap is not quite strong enough to prevent me from wanting this gun. Out of the box, it is far superior to most every non-customized pistol on the market. The double-action trigger pull has some distance involved but it is smooth and the release is awesome. We also shot some Federal Syntech ammunition in both 115- and 124-grain.
We both managed to avoid any misses on that target on all runs. The pistol will be adept at either of those sports. For context, the Shadow 2 makes my well-worn Sig 226 E2 feel down right lacking from a grip and shooting standpoint and I can shoot the 226 pretty well. If you can shoot up to this pistol, championships are in your future. The magazine catch is more easily accessible and is adjustable to three positions, which makes reloading safer and quicker even if the shooter is moving.
Rubber grip plates are offered for shooters preferring a wider grasp. A hardy nitride finish coats the entire pistol, leaving it nearly impervious to corrosion. The right side remains the same flat control. However, rubber grip panels are offered for shooters who prefer a wider grip for a fuller hand. The innovative trigger mechanism has a smooth action, a low resistance and a shortened trigger reset. There is a wide selection of various safety mechanisms, grip panels, hammers, triggers, recoil springs or mainsprings.
In live fire, both Jake and I were able to get quality hits at speed from double action. All orders placed before 1:00 p. This time, the UherskĂ˝ Brod has used ultramodern robotic machining centres, reaching a completely different level of serial production without the usual marks. The remaining two targets were spaced evenly between the first and last target. The newly designed breech contributes to faster operation.
The full-length dust cover puts a lot of the weight out in front to help reduce muzzle rise. My only complaint is regarding the thumb safeties. Best of all, new trigger components give Shadow 2 a smooth double-action and crisp, clean single-action while drastically reducing trigger reset. This model has been the best on the market in its category for a long time, but competition does not sleep. The first live fire exercise was a medium course of fire that consisted of eight paper targets, some that included hard cover.
There is a different shape to the slide and the serrations are much more aggressive. In the lockable box, the pistol lies in a custom cut foam insert, and near it are two more magazines one in the pistol makes a total of three provided. I thought about getting the barrel bushing with the kit, but the variation between barrel and bushing of the original seemed absolutely minuscule. Speed The modernization of all the principal parts of the weapon, i. Every other ergonomic aspect of the Shadow 2 is perfection. Its barrel is longer than the 4. Actual pistols may include extra features that are not part of the standard package.
Like a couple of idiots, we jumped right into this without any warm-up. My sample arrived in all black, but there are options for grips and frame color if basic black is too formal for you. I got oone of the first to come out of the factory. Now, I do not want to force you to believe anything. Accuracy The extending of the barrel to 120 mm together with the new and longer height-adjustable sights also increases the overall accuracy of this weapon. Česká zbrojovka claims that compared to the original Shadow, the new frame partially reduces the recoil, or in other words, the shooter perceives it as easier to manage.
Additional Information Specified dimensions may vary according to design and configuration. Jeff Cooper found the design and function to be exemplary and insisted on it as the foundation for the Bren Ten, a short-lived 10mm pistol that was ahead of its time. The producer becomes the tuner. No cleaning or wipe down, just as is out of the box. With some practice I feel that I could get a comfortable prep on the trigger; with a little practice, the draw times could be reduced by not starting the trigger press at full extension. It was adopted by the Czech armed forces only after the Velvet Revolution in 1989. This is a heavy handgun.
Indeed, when it arrived, the gun looked very familiar. Very Accurate and negligible recoil. Longtime friend and fellow philosopher Bill DeZarn has always said buy as many match points as possible. But choices are good, and people of different hand size or method of reloading may prefer it differently. The sight picture is excellent, and the front sight falls quickly back into the notch with every shot. This is a first rate pistol: well-made, accurate, reliable, ergonomic, and soft-shooting. This reduces the likelihood that the trigger finger will pull the pistol at the instant of the break — meaning better accuracy.