I'm thinking about dumping my Shadow 2 for an A01. I also own a TSO for reference.
That said, the Shadow 2 just isn't close enough to the feel of a CZ-75 frame for me. I have always loved the feel of the CZ-75 frame the best, but a lack of real checkering was the deal-breaker. And no, the cast checkering on the SP01 frame doesn't cut it. I'm intrigued by the AO1's design based on the description that it was "the way Angus would have done it". I'm hoping what that means is that Angus wasn't completely happy with the CZ-75 frame (like me) and decided to do something about it. Something the Shadow 2 has failed to do.
For those of you lucky enough to hold an A01, can you elaborate? I'm curious to know if it feels different than the Shadow 2, and whether or not it is closer to the feel of a CZ-75 frame, or the TSO frame.
Thank you