IDPA IPSC 3 gun pistol advice

[daniel17319]

Im looking at the CZ shadow for competition. I have been reading some. I will be honest, I haven't spend tons of time reading researching I want to get what I want and keep shooting. Im late for going to the range now. Heres a few of the features I want to have. I want to have suppressor sights with a Aimpoint Arca, on my pistol. I also want a improved trigger if the CZ shadow does not have that I also want a lanyard loop for boating. Im curios as to the best way to do all this. DO I start out with a base gun then send it off to have this done etc. Just curios about the best way to do this. Thanks

[2morechains]

So one gun for all 3 games?

IDPA is the most restrictive on weight as well as overall size of the gun.  That rules out the Shadow 2.

The SP-01 Shadow would fit all three.  It should make weight and size for IDPA even with the Optic (it’s been years since I shot IDPA so not up on the current equipment rules, but back in the day I shot my SP-01 Shadow in SSP division).  For USPSA (IPSC) you would be able to compete with the Aimpoint and extended mags in Carry Optics division, which is ideal for the 9mm.  Same setup will serve you well as a pistol for 3-gun (the optic will put you in Open division). 

If not intending to shoot IDPA, by all means get the Shadow 2.

I’d buy the gun, then send it to somebody for the extra work you want done: trigger job, mill the slide for the optic, and BUIS.  You can buy a mainspring plug that has the lanyard loop for the SP-01 Shadow and Shadow 2 from CZ-USA. 

Another option is the P10C or P10F.  I sent my P10C to Jagerwerks to mill the slide for a Trijicon RMR then I added BUIS and a better trigger shoe. It’s primarily an EDC gun, but I have been known to shoot USPSA and 3-gun with it, even a couple of night matches with a light on the rail.  Not sure if the P10C Optics-ready model comes with a plate for the Aimpoint or if after-market options exist yet. 

[daniel17319]

thanks bud, I do all 3 competitions ill look up what you say sir.

[daniel17319]

I also want to carry this bad boy, I like to train for real world and compete. Is that sp 01 is that a polymer gun. I was hoping for a all metal gun. I also want it to be reliable, I want to carry this and compete with it.

[2morechains]

SP-01 Shadow is all metal. P10, P-07 or P09 are polymer. 

[Kingcor]

I SHOOT SHADOW 2 IN USPSA, IDPA AND 3 GUN. WITH SOME TWEAKING IT CAN BE DONE