I'm not sure where this should go. It's a Shadow, so it might need to go in the SP-01 board with the other Shadow topics. It's a CZ-75 non-B, so maybe it should be in the "Classic" section. Heck, I don't know.
Yesterday I took possession of a new CZ 75 Shadow Black that I ordered from czcustoms. I had it shipped to my local FFL with an attached range, so after filling out the paperwork, getting the check done, and paying the transfer fee, I ran out to my truck, stripped the gun, and cleaned it. Re-lubed everything with Break-Free CLP (I'll use CLP on the rails for the first 500 rounds or so, then switch to a grease on the rails), re-assembled, and headed back into the range.
For what it's worth, my test target has a listed SA trigger weight of 3lb, 3oz. Double action is an even 8lb. The SA trigger is not quite a 1911 trigger - there's a bit more creep during the pull. But it's a VERY nice trigger. Far better than the Beretta 92 I also have in the house. The DA trigger is also surprisingly great. It does not stage like a revolver or the Beretta, so the break is very clean. I like the trigger very much.
I had a box of 100 WWB 115gr, and bought a 50 round box of Speer Lawman 147gr flat point FMJ. I did find that I had issues with the safety. Being a new gun, the safety is a bit stiff. There was a point where the red dot on the frame is covered, and the thumb shield is level with the slide - it's a slight hesitation right before you push the safety into the notch. My problem is that the position feels like the "safe on" position on my 1911, and I didn't know how much force you need to apply to move the safety into the detent. The issue is that the hammer will fall if you pull the trigger when the safety's not fully on.
However, as I worked with the gun more, this smoothed out A LOT. At this point, it's difficult for me to get the safety to stop there. Here's a picture of the safety in that position:
I was pretty jittery last night, so I wasn't in a great frame of mind to test accuracy. However, I had enough clarity to be able to tell that when I did my part with tension, breathing, sight picture, and trigger press, the bullets went exactly where aimed. Get it wrong, and I was pulling low, just like I do with my 1911. Future range sessions will no doubt be better.
I had one issue with the WWB - a light primer strike. I reloaded the round into the mag, and it went off the next time. The primer didn't look recessed, it just appeared that the firing pin hadn't hit hard enough. Something I'll watch, but I'm not expecting problems.
I did have some issues with the fiber optic sight. For whatever reason, I was paying more attention to the fiber than the top of the sight. I was bottoming the fiber out in the notch, which was causing me to shoot about 6" low at 10 yards. When I used the fiber to draw my focus, then worked on watching the top of the front sight, everything was back to normal. This is my first gun with a fiber optic front sight, so that will just take some getting used to.
On my way out of the range, I stopped and bought new grips.
I've used Hogue grips for years on my 1911's and the Beretta, and I really love the grips. The plastic grips and smooth front strap had the gun wiggling around on me some during recoil, so I wanted to see if the Hogues would help. I didn't realize how hard you had to stretch them to go on, but they're on now and feel great.
I'll get more range time with it today, after restocking on ammo. I went through almost all the 9mm I had last night. 125 rounds with one light strike, no FTF or FTE. That's a pretty good start in my book. So far I'm very pleased with my new pistol, and I appreciate czcustom getting it to me so darned fast.
