CZ "low bore axis" claim.

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Basically every video on youtube reviewing CZ pistols repeats the claim that CZ's have a lower bore axis specifically because the slide rides inside the frame.
I've not handled a CZ pistol, although I did just buy one and am awaiting the transfer. But I cannot see how this is true.

The slide in isolation appears to have roughly the same "height" as other slides which ride outside the frame. The slide just APPEARS shorter when it's on the pistol. I don't actually think the bore is lower whatsoever if one measures the height of the bore to, say, the web of your thumb/index finger.
 
Compared to the 1911 configuration, the Sig P226's, the SA XD series, an similar others, the remarkable Shadow 1 & 2 indeed have a lower bore axis. There is merit in this concept.
However there is one very popular gun that personifies this concept. The Glock 17. It's bore axis is lower than than even the Shadow 2.
 
What is interesting is the slide hits the slide stop which in turn transmit the recoil back to the shooter. The height of the bore axis has little to do with the amount of recoil felt by the shooter. I ran into an article that dealt with the subject in some detail. Reading the physics involved gave me a bit of a head ache but it was enlightening. Google is your friend...sometimes.

Take Care

Bob
 
The CZ's sit lower in your hand. It is all part of their unbelievable ergonomics. The frame isn't as tall as others either - which is a blessing and a curse.
 
hatman1793 said:
Compared to the 1911 configuration, the Sig P226's, the SA XD series, an similar others, the remarkable Shadow 1 & 2 indeed have a lower bore axis. There is merit in this concept.
However there is one very popular gun that personifies this concept. The Glock 17. It's bore axis is lower than than even the Shadow 2.
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And Strike One bore axis is the lowest
 
Canuck44 said:
What is interesting is the slide hits the slide stop which in turn transmit the recoil back to the shooter. The height of the bore axis has little to do with the amount of recoil felt by the shooter. I ran into an article that dealt with the subject in some detail. Reading the physics involved gave me a bit of a head ache but it was enlightening. Google is your friend...sometimes.

Take Care

Bob
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The concept of High=bad, Low=good bore axis was always explained to me revolving around the concept that a lower bore would not only put the barrel closer to your hand, but more importantly it would also make the slide itself shorter, and in turn lighter, thus generating less muzzle flip.
 
TeaPot2 said:
And Strike One bore axis is the lowest
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these are pretty low too

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rkm456 said:
I believe you're correct. Congrats on the new gun.
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Wrong. CZ most definitely has a lower bore axis than many other handguns. Which makes a difference.

OP. IMHO the CZ Shadow or Shadow 2 is one of the best made value guns for the money on the market! Think yer gonna love it!
 
I love CZs but I gotta be honest and say I've never thought bore axis affected my shooting in the slightest. They look, feel, and shoot great though.
 
CZ does have a low note axis compared to other hammered semi autos. Guns like P226 and hk USP have considerably higher bore axis.
 
Northaways said:
Wrong. CZ most definitely has a lower bore axis than many other handguns. Which makes a difference.

OP. IMHO the CZ Shadow or Shadow 2 is one of the best made value guns for the money on the market! Think yer gonna love it!
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Which strikers is it lower than?
 
When you get it you will notice a urothane snubber on guide rod as well which helps
 
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