anybody ccw his SP-01 Shadow?

[rrpalma]

I'm considering getting a SP-01 Shadow that can be used as a carry gun as well as IPSC. However, am concerned about the lack of a firing pin block -- I carry condition 1 (cocked and locked).  All my other pistols (inc CZ 83, Tanfoglios and 1911s) get carried that way, but they all have a firing pin block. What are your opinions?  Thanks for reading.

[gresini15]

Hey rr. 

I bought my SP-01 tactical for CCW.  I know it's not the most compact CZ but I still chose it as my main CCW.  It's also my first gun.    Plus, I could use it for sport if I decide to pursue competing. 

Hope this helps.

[shooterdude]

I'm considering getting a SP-01 Shadow that can be used as a carry gun as well as IPSC. However, am concerned about the lack of a firing pin block -- I carry condition 1 (cocked and locked).  All my other pistols (inc CZ 83, Tanfoglios and 1911s) get carried that way, but they all have a firing pin block. What are your opinions?  Thanks for reading.

I am just curious why you would want to carry a DA/SA pistol with no FPB that way...do you live in a war zone?

[rrpalma]

thanks for reading, gresini15 and shooterdude.

I am just curious why you would want to carry a DA/SA pistol with no FPB that way...do you live in a war zone?

I've always carried cocked and locked, my CZ 83s, CZ Clones, and the 1911s -- so I guess it's a question of habit. But my concern was/is the Shadow not having a FPB...

[spencer0071]

I am just curious, but what is the difference between carrying a pistol without a firing pin block and a Series 70 1911?

[rrpalma]

I am just curious, but what is the difference between carrying a pistol without a firing pin block and a Series 70 1911?

I might be wrong, but series 70 1911s don't have a FPB.

[spencer0071]

This is kinda my point.  There is no difference between a Series 70 1911 and an SP-01 with no FPB.

[rrpalma]

This is kinda my point.  There is no difference between a Series 70 1911 and an SP-01 with no FPB.

Thanks for replying, Spencer.  But yes, there is a difference: on my 1911s, I get the grip safety -- BTW, I'm just playing devil's advocate here: I'd like to CCW a Shadow in cond 1, and would like to know if anybody's doing the same.

[wellingj]

I carry my shadow on the safety notch.

[rrpalma]

Thanks wellingj for your reply. That's the same as the half-cock notch, right?  So it still requires almost a double action pull? Does the Shadow allow for the safety to be engaged in that position?

[maraf]

If you prefer and comfortable with FPB but same flatform, you will have to consider the plain SPO1 and probably just upgrade the sights and trigger worked out

[DOCMAN]

I do live in a war zone and always carry my Shadow (often both) hammer down on a live chamber.With a good thumb,you can be active pretty quickly.

[wulkyrie]

Just curious, what kind of holsters are you guys using? I can only find Blade-tech thigh holster for the SP-01 and that is a tactical holster, not a CCW one

[wellingj]

I use a Highnoon Tailgunner.

As for the trigger pull, almost a DA but it's a little quicker. I don't use the safety that much unless it's in IDPA in the ESP division. I use DA/SA in USPSA production and thats mostly what I practice for, so the DA trigger pull doesn't bother me.

[mustang400]

Fist Holsters just got their " gun dummy blank  " in for the SP01. Take your choise from their catolog