Which route would you go? Pros and cons 75 SP01 Shadow Decision

[johnandersonoutdoors]

I was leaning heavily towards base SP01 Shadow and adding the CGW Shadow kit with reach reduction, and doing the work myself.  Though I am a noob to CZ so that would have to be after learning the gun for some period of time.  This is only $51 less than other option, but I will learn the gun and get a lot of experience out of it I think.

Now I am leaning towards starting with the SP01 Shadow Custom, already nice and smooth, and then just adding CGW Shadow reach reduction kit.  I would do that work myself later on.  This option is $51 more but I get to start with a much nicer gun I think.

This will be a comp gun, so I will no doubt add second gun pretty quickly too.  Maybe I could done one each way.  What do you think?

Thanks!

[Raining_Brass]

Neither is a bad choice. I will say that I do prefer CGW?s hammer though.

[johnandersonoutdoors]

Neither is a bad choice. I will say that I do prefer CGW?s hammer though.

Thanks.  Can you tell me what difference it makes for you?  Is it a different feel on pulling the trigger, or change trigger pull weight?

[Stuart]

Just have the shadow custom built with the CZC short DA kit when you order. Pretty easy

[Earl Keese]

I would call both vendors and decide from there. Most of us here have done business with and like both. Regarding hammers, I prefer the feel of the Cajun part as well, but it's too close to notice under the timer at a match.

[PnoyGeek]

Is there any reasons why you are going for the SP-01 Shadow instead of the Shadow 2 if it will be strictly for competition?

[johnandersonoutdoors]

Just have the shadow custom built with the CZC short DA kit when you order. Pretty easy

Thanks Stuart.  I sent you a PM with a question.

Is there any reasons why you are going for the SP-01 Shadow instead of the Shadow 2 if it will be strictly for competition?

PnoyGeek.  The Shadow 2 is too heavy for IDPA, so I am not considering it.

[Raining_Brass]

Neither is a bad choice. I will say that I do prefer CGW?s hammer though.

Thanks.  Can you tell me what difference it makes for you?  Is it a different feel on pulling the trigger, or change trigger pull weight?

IMO the CGW hammer just has a nicer break. Just a matter of opinion. Both are fine hammers.

[alva8193]

Always shoot for the custom, their service is amazing as well

[PnoyGeek]

I would go with the first option just because all the customization will be done by CGW.  Just my preference when having custom jobs done.

[johnandersonoutdoors]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Just for clarity, in both options I would do the work myself.  Either installing the full CGW Shadow kit with reach reduction (if I get the base sp01 Shadow), or the CGW Shadow reach reduction kit (if I start with the sp01 Shadow custom).