CZ SP-01 Tactical

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PrairieDawg

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Just wondering about the SP-01 Tactical.
Does any one know if it makes weight for IDPA?

I am thinking it might be heavier the the SP-01 because of the decocker.
But I am also thinking of buying one and would like to know what you guys think.
 
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Pretty sure you have to swap quite a few parts to make weight. Nice gun, but unless you want to make the swaps it's better suited for IPSC.
 
I have got both my Shadow and SP-01 to make weight for IDPA. The SP-01 only required lighter grips. Google Dennis Marshal. Their grips are made in Hungry and weigh next to nothing. I paid $45.US for my set.

The Shadow was a little more challenging but I got there by:

Replacing the grips with Dennis Marshal grips
Replacing the mainspring with a 15# spring (the spring weighs less)
Replacing the factory mag brake part with a an old style mag brake made for the CZ75B, then narrowing it to reduce it's weight further. One of our shooters windowed his mags to reduce the weight of his Shadow. I believe he has a tenth of an ounce to go to get to the magic 39 oz. He also went to Dennis Marshal grips.

The "Tactical" should make weight with just a change in grips.

Personally I think the Shadow is the better purchase as you get a pretty good trigger pull out of the box, great sights for playing the games and a slightly different frame. The Shadow is cut more under the trigger guard and at the base of the beavertail.

The SP-01 frame was made in 2006 while the Shadow frame is stamped 2008 which may account for the difference in frames noted above. The weight difference between the two maybe the frame difference as well as the SP-01 has a firing pin block and the slide and frame have been cut out for the firing pin parts.

Take Care

Bob
 
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PeterPan

Your Shadow must weigh more than 39 oz does it not?

The Tactical, as it comes out of the box is likely to heavy BUT might make weight with the Dennis Marshal grips. They weigh approximately .4oz. Weigh your gun with an empty mag inserted without grips and add .4oz. If you are under 39 oz then the Marshal grips will get you there. I suspect you will make weight. My SP-01 made it with room to spare. The Shadow did not and required a longer diet.

Take Care

Bob
 
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Thanks for the replies. I did not have much luck finding the Dennis Marshall grips. But will look again. I really like the look and feel of the SP-01 and IDPA is something I might want to try so this just might work. If I had not spent all day farting around with a new kitchen sink I would have been shopping. I know they are in stock at two stores here in Calgary.

By the way Canuck I spent some time in your neck of the woods. I was in Kitimat from '95-'02
 
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