Single action CZ? Or at least lighter pull...

I dont mind constructive criticism at all... ive only been shooting pistols for a few months. I have a LONG way to go before I have any right to deny constructive criticism. However, I also know the value of good equipment. Good equipment cant make a bad shooter great... but it can make a decent shooter a bit better, anyone who argues the improvement is a facade or isnt legitimate isnt someone ill accept criticism from. I intend to practice ALOT more (my range membership just went through and its only 5 minutes from my house). But to say that you shouldnt upgrade so you can work on technique doesnt make sense to me. Id rather practice with the best equipment I can get and equipment I know ill be sticking with for a long time rather than learn on something I dont like and switch down the road.

While I see alot of glocks and M&P's out there, I have to think theres a reason the CZ is so popular. It didnt make me a better shooter, but I shoot better with it. I have to think it will continue to shoot better with it as my skill improves.

I agree with the guy in the video to a point and, im assuming he's got alot of experience which must be respected, but to say "no upgrades, no springs, no mags" is a bit of an elitist attitude IMO. There ARE upgrades that make a gun run better... there ARE upgrades that solve existing problems with stock guns. Some aftermarket mags DO run better. If I followed his rules id have to run the crappy 7 round mags that came with my 1911... they are NOT better than the 8 round mags I have now. But I do see his general point and I do agree with it. In my other hobbies its the same thing. People upgrade to bypass practice or to mask lack of skill. This is only a problem if they dont know or wont admit they are doing it.
 
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if you are shooting idpa you can put a 8.5# mainspring in the gun if you want (makes for a crazy light trigger pull in DA), just make sure you use federal primers
 
Um.... in IDPA the Glocks shoot directly against the CZ's when the CZ is decocked in Stock Service Pistol. For the guns that only have safeties only this means the shooter must lower the hammer with care when loading and making ready.

On the other hand the CZ can easily bump up to ESP by running "cocked and locked" as mentioned. So it's actually a somewhat more versatile IDPA tool than the Glock.

Pavementsurfer, you SHOULD get the 13lb spring. As you say tuning the equipment is very much part of the drill. But to get good with the first round DA shot and transition to SA you still want to practice extensively. With the right technique there's no reason why your DA shot has to be any less accurate than your SA shots.
 
If you are really lucky you can find an 11lb Hammer spring from CZUB (the factory). Failing that, throw in a 13lb, numerous sponsors on here sell them.
As well, a bit of polishing and removing factory burs will help your trigger pull tremendously.
Your reasons for going with the decocker version have actually hampered you, the pull on the Tactical model is more, even with the same springs, than a regular Shadow due to the extra bits installed to make it a decocker. Should have just bought the regular one and learned how to use it.
 
I managed to find an SP-01 Shadowline with all the springs pre-installed and a bit of a tune up already done. Brand new. The Tactical is up for sale and this Shadowline will be a gun I keep for a long time.

Thanks for the help and suggestions.
 
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