Looks like it's gone. For future reference, do you remember the price?
Please help me to choose a CZ 75...
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Looks like it's gone. For future reference, do you remember the price?
Ahhh not sure what it was. Not cheap. My K. kit shoots very good, or else I would have bought the gun and sold my kit. The gun originally came from Wholesale Sports, saw it new there around one year ago. So new ones may turn up some how.
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I believe Kadet will be OK with 15 LB main spring ( let's say 90-95% ignition), factory 18 LB is too heavy for competition gun.
I load 147 to about 132 power factor, combined with lower weight recoil spring (I think it's 11 or 13 LB) it gives me lighter recoil.
I was shooting 124gr, usually no problem with making PF but feels snappier for me, so... Blazer should be OK for PF.
If you decide not to get Kadet conversion, AND opt for very light - 11-13 LB main spring, there might be some issues with light primer strikes on 9mm ammo. Solution - 1)Extended firing pins are available 2)if you reload, Federal primers might help, being soft.
Again, you can't be wrong choosing regular SP-01 Shadow and performing minor tuning yourself.
I can see tons of fun in your IPSC future!
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I placed an order with Fishing World this morning for a black SP-01 Shadow ($900). The duo tone models are quite cute, but I've read that they don't wear as well as the black polycoat. Then I ordered 1,000 rounds of Blazer Brass 124gr 9mm from SFRC (on sale at $310), so I'm off to a good start.
I've abandoned the Kadet conversion for the time being. Wolverine shows them at $675, but I think that's still too expensive for what you get. I'll keep an eye out for a used Kadet pistol instead. I'll put some time on the Shadow before making any decisions about the trigger, and I'll also put some time into IPSC before deciding about reloading. I can see tons of fun in my future too!
Thanks again for all your helpful comments and suggestions,
PD
I've abandoned the Kadet conversion for the time being. Wolverine shows them at $675, but I think that's still too expensive for what you get. I'll keep an eye out for a used Kadet pistol instead. I'll put some time on the Shadow before making any decisions about the trigger, and I'll also put some time into IPSC before deciding about reloading. I can see tons of fun in my future too!
Thanks again for all your helpful comments and suggestions,
PD
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I'm hoping to get one this spring. One of the fellas at my LGS recommended the Shadowline Shadow. He said it had a low profile safety I believe and perhaps a few upgrades?(springs?) has anyone had any experience with the Shadowline Shadow and offer some feedback regarding the slightly higher priced Shadow model?
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For $ 250-400 more than a regular shadow, as mentioned in my prev post, I will go with a regular SP01 Shadow. I got my SP01 Shadowline 2 yrs ago for $ 880, no brainer then. Some will argue about the hammer, but I find it no big deal. But you will be the one spending the money to have it. My advice, find a club member who owns one and politely ask if you can try it. If you can find a range who offers it as a range gun, try both. Buy once, cry once. The SP01 Shadow/Shadowline is not a perfect piece of equipment. But pros outweighs the cons. Good buy? For me, YES. Some will disagree, The bottom line is, if you are happy, and will be happy, go for it.
Safe shooting!
Safe shooting!
I was in Hilton Head, South Carolina last week. I inquired what it would cost for a CZ Shadow at the local gun shop. They would have to order it, but $1300 was the cost. That is US dollars. With the current exchange rate I would be paying over $2000 for the gun. As soon as I got home I ordered one from Al Flaherty. Saving myself half the cost. Buy them soon gentlemen, as soon as the local stores here run out you will be looking at double the cost.
The ambi controls on the 75 Shadowline ie right hand safety is all but useless. The gun is designed for IDPA SSP Division or IPSC Production where the manual safeties are not in play. They work of course but are not easily applied or not as easy as the regular 75B aand 85 Combat safeties are if that is a concern.
I appreciate all the love for the Shadow given it's IPSC following. That aside the 75B with a lighter mainspring is virtually the same gun and for most will provide the same level of accuracy as the Shadow for about $200 less than the standard Shadow. Whether a "smoother" trigger makes much difference in actual shooting can be debated, so to the extra minor weight increase in having a FLDC, or the 1/32" faster reset. Comments regarding the extra $ for the 75 Shadowline or the "Canadoan" edition are spot on. A decent trigger job by a competent gunsmith will give you a better trigger than either of them. I say this, owning a Shadowline and a New Edition neither of which have the trigger of my Ken Soucie prepared 85 Combat.
If you can find a decocker model take a hard look at them. For range use and playing the games for fun there is a lot to be said for them. CZ guns are quality at every price point. The differences are small and there is a lot of marketing involved.
Take Care
Bob
I appreciate all the love for the Shadow given it's IPSC following. That aside the 75B with a lighter mainspring is virtually the same gun and for most will provide the same level of accuracy as the Shadow for about $200 less than the standard Shadow. Whether a "smoother" trigger makes much difference in actual shooting can be debated, so to the extra minor weight increase in having a FLDC, or the 1/32" faster reset. Comments regarding the extra $ for the 75 Shadowline or the "Canadoan" edition are spot on. A decent trigger job by a competent gunsmith will give you a better trigger than either of them. I say this, owning a Shadowline and a New Edition neither of which have the trigger of my Ken Soucie prepared 85 Combat.
If you can find a decocker model take a hard look at them. For range use and playing the games for fun there is a lot to be said for them. CZ guns are quality at every price point. The differences are small and there is a lot of marketing involved.
Take Care
Bob
Lefty's should not feel restricted to an 85. The only thing you might wish to change for LH use on a CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow is the mag release. This is easy to do. Safety is already ambi. Slide release and lock are not an issue. Just rack the slide to release. You can learn to use the lock with your LH. Buy the CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow.
^ Thanks for the info
I say I keep thinking I should have one but everytime I get close some neat old revolver or something shows up on the EE and there goes the budget.
,,,,,,,,,,,,and I still need an Inglis Hi Power......and a Nazi occupation Hi Power.....and a S&W Hand Ejector 2nd model in .455.....and a Broomhandle....and.....
#toomanygunsnotenoughmoney
I say I keep thinking I should have one but everytime I get close some neat old revolver or something shows up on the EE and there goes the budget.
,,,,,,,,,,,,and I still need an Inglis Hi Power......and a Nazi occupation Hi Power.....and a S&W Hand Ejector 2nd model in .455.....and a Broomhandle....and.....
#toomanygunsnotenoughmoney
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^ Thanks for the info
I say I keep thinking I should have one but everytime I get close some neat old revolver or something shows up on the EE and there goes the budget.
,,,,,,,,,,,and I still need an Inglis Hi Power......and a Nazi occupation Hi Power.....and a S&W Hand Ejector 2nd model in .455.....and a Broomhandle....and.....
#toomanygunsnotenoughmoney
Heck leave the mag release where it is for a lefty. Way faster for a right hand shooter to hit the mag release with his trigger finger. Try it and you won't go back to the left side mag release. Old JMB was left handed and put the mag release on the left side ande everyone else just copied him.
Take Care
Bob
Yep. I've left the mag release where it is on my STI Trojan....works fine (I actually use my middle finger)
