CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow Pistol

CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow is a new generation 9mm pistol of CZ 75 SP-01, which is also one of the variants of CZ 75 semi-automatic pistol. It is made by Ceska zbrojovka Uhersky Brod (CZUB) of the Czech Republic. CZ 75 has an excellent reputation for its quality, versatility and good price and is widely used by pistol shooters throughout the world. This baby is truly a pleasure to shoot.

Whether you are in the law enforcement, target-shooting hobby, or for plain self-defense, CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow delivers very good accuracy and high reliability even under adverse conditions. Unlike other CZ 75s that were built back in the 1980s, CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow has lighter hammer spring and no firing pin block that slightly reduce trigger pull weight and therefore improving trigger travel properties of this pistol. It is one of the best trigger pulls in the double-action pistol category. The redesigned shape and mould of the grip provides enhanced shooting comfort. The Shadow comes with black rubber grip but can be ordered with either thick checkered aluminum or thin aluminum panels with grip tape sections. A slightly weaker recoil spring provides easier loading. The front of trigger guard has serrations and the rail is MIL-STD-1913 compliant to be able to accept tactical lights and lasers accessories.

The CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow is the result of different modifications as suggested by users from law enforcement, military worldwide, and sport shooters like Adam Tyc and Angus Hobdell.

The Shadow is an all-steel construction gun with precision cast frame so it is not lightweight handgun. In addition, it can hold CZ 75 standard magazine or the enhanced magazine capacity of 18 cartridges. The sights are excellent with fiber optic in the front and tactical Novak style in the rear. The rear sight’s horizontal position can be adjusted using the dovetail slot.

Overall, the CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow makes a great handgun especially for self-defense. You can shoot rapidly with high confidence using this piece which makes it a really good weapon for home defense. The extended magazine capacity is another huge advantage. Workmanship and appearance is also excellent. The CZ handgun line up provides good value for your money and Shadow is probably one of the cheapest you can find with its category. If you are looking for a handgun that is suitable for recreational target shooting, then you might want to get this piece from a custom shop. One of the most important feature of a handgun used in competition is the ability to adjust the sights for more precise target shooting which the standard Shadow does not have.

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