Shadow 2 mag release and spring questions

[Faultline]

Ok, this is going to sound weird but I am wanting to do a couple of things to my Shadow 2 that I just got to make it less of a competition pistol and more of a duty type pistol. I know, I could have gotten an SP01 but the Shadow 2 is the most badass pistol I've ever held in my hands. Is it possible to swap out the mag release for a standard 75b release?

Are the springs on the S2 lighter than an SP01? My P01 hammer hits a lot harder than the S2, or I perceive it that way at least. I realize the pistol is optimized for speed and accuracy but would there be any quantifiable reliability gain by going to a heavier spring set? I realize this might make my trigger a bit heavier but that isn’t a big deal if it’s not drastic. I appreciate any input!

[nonamehavei]

I think you should be fine swapping for a standard mag release, can confirm when I get home if nobody else chimes in. You can probably trade for one here on the forum if needs be, I know I really like the shadow 2 paddle release and would gladly trade a standard one for it. As far as the springs I don’t think you would gain any “reliability” per se in swapping out for heavier springs, although changing out the hammer spring for a heavier one might make you “feel” a little better about the first DA trigger pull being safer for carry, especially considering the shadow 2 does not have the FPB like a standard 75b or variant.

[timmy75]

You can remove only mag release paddle and you will have standard SP-01 mag release.
S2 hammer spring is 14. I think P-01 is 15. you can put 15 in your S2

[Faultline]

I think you should be fine swapping for a standard mag release, can confirm when I get home if nobody else chimes in. You can probably trade for one here on the forum if needs be, I know I really like the shadow 2 paddle release and would gladly trade a standard one for it. As far as the springs I don’t think you would gain any “reliability” per se in swapping out for heavier springs, although changing out the hammer spring for a heavier one might make you “feel” a little better about the first DA trigger pull being safer for carry, especially considering the shadow 2 does not have the FPB like a standard 75b or variant.

I greatly appreciate your input! I plan on keeping the factory mag release but if it was feasible, I would purchase a standard 75b release to use  if it's compatible. I checked on CGW's website for a 75b release and in the drop down box for " does it fit my gun", it didn't show to be compatible with the S2. I have to place an order at CGW anyway so I'll pick up a heavier hammer spring while I'm there.

[Faultline]

You can remove only mag release paddle and you will have standard SP-01 mag release.
S2 hammer spring is 14. I think P-01 is 15. you can put 15 in your S2

I didn't realize the mag release below the enlarged pad was a std 75 style. I'll have to give that a try. Another option I thought of is getting a LOK pad and trimming it to the size of the release body underneath it. Good to know about the springs, Thanks for the info!