EDITED with Upgrades and Pictures New CZ SP 01 Shadow...ok now what???

[pokerguy005]

Edit with new pictures: i just brought home my new SP 01 Shadow and I am just beaming with pride at this bundle of joy.



I have watched numerous videos on this firearm and it feels so good in my hand. I am using it to shoot USPSA. I couldn't wait around for the Shadow 2 With uncertainty when I could get it. So I realize this gun isn't perfect out of the box. I noticed the DA trigger is smooth yet still heavy. I used my trigger gauge and it was higher than my gauge goes (ends at 8 lbs). The SA was about 4. I am going to get the competition hammer. For you USPSA shadow shooters what other mods would you recommend?



Thanks and I look forward to hearing your advice.

(Edit)

Ok so I got some work done on my Shadow. All from Cajun Gun Works. I got the 12 pound recoil spring, T1 disconnector, reduced power trigger return spring, competition hammer with ultra lite spring kit (13 pound). Also got the s-spacer seat spacer, two hammer pins and the floating trigger pin.

I got the blue aluminum grips from CZ-USA and not pictured I got 6 blue base pads from Springer Precision. (3 for CZ 18 round mags and 3 for 17 round mecgar mags. )



My gunsmith, Randy (from Mechanicsburg Ordnance) also took the averages of 5 trigger pulls in DA and SA and photographed it.



Have a holster on order from Red Hill Tactical to round out my gear (already have a ghost rig from Ben Stoeger Pro shop).


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[huskerlrrp]

Lighter springs, short reset disconnect, extended firing pin, hammer (as you mentioned), heavier safety detent springs, and shoot the holy hell out of it. If you have to choose one of them, choose the last one.

[pokerguy005]

Lighter springs, short reset disconnect, extended firing pin, hammer (as you mentioned), heavier safety detent springs, and shoot the holy hell out of it. If you have to choose one of them, choose the last one.

There is no doubt that the hell will be shot out of it for sure.  Thanks for the info....going to get thinner grips as well.

[rich63]

Congrats on your purchase. Gun looks great. Enjoy it.

rich63

[slikshoes]

I too recently just got my SP-01 Shadow (last week) and put 400 rounds through it so far during my first range visit.  I was expecting to be some sort of idiot savant marksman with it after feeling the difference in trigger pulls vs. my SP-01 Tactical, but for some reason I find that I am more accurate and quick w/ my Tactical -- even w/ the gritty, staging trigger and all.

Perhaps I just need more rounds through the Shadow.  What I have done was ordered the 13lb main spring, 11lb recoil spring and extended firing pin w/ matching spring to have installed for my next range visit.  Regardless of the outcome, I plan on firing the Schei?e out of it before I make a judgment call.

Let me know what you end up modifying if anything.  I'd like to compare notes.

EDIT:  to clarify, I purchased SKU #91154 (factory SP-01 Shadow)

[pokerguy005]

Where did you order this stuff from?

[slikshoes]

Where did you order this stuff from?

Cajun Gunworks.  CZC is also an outstanding option.  CGW just happens to be closer to me w/ faster shipping.

[pokerguy005]

Where did you order this stuff from?

Cajun Gunworks.  CZC is also an outstanding option.  CGW just happens to be closer to me w/ faster shipping.

I was looking at their site...was yours a kit or was it piece meal? would you be able to provide a link?

[copemech]

The #13 mainspring along with extended FP will get you a long way.

The CGW light trigger return spring will knock off another half pound of pull in all modes.

A CGW type 1 disco will reduce the initial take up in SA mode as it does not allow the trigger to go as far forward after reset.

[pokerguy005]

The #13 mainspring along with extended FP will get you a long way.

The CGW light trigger return spring will knock off another half pound of pull in all modes.

A CGW type 1 disco will reduce the initial take up in SA mode as it does not allow the trigger to go as far forward after reset.

Great info. I appreciate it. Will look into picking these up. Thanks.


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[slikshoes]

I was looking at their site...was yours a kit or was it piece meal? would you be able to provide a link?

I decided to go piecemeal and take it one step at a time so that I can tune to my needs:

• https://cajungunworks.com/product/hs-13-blue-13-hammer-spring/
• https://cajungunworks.com/product/11rs-recoil-spring/
• https://cajungunworks.com/product/ext-fp-extended-firing-pin/

I'd love to throw on a reach-reduction kit for the DA, but I plan on using this pistol for IDPA one day.

[pokerguy005]

I was looking at their site...was yours a kit or was it piece meal? would you be able to provide a link?

I decided to go piecemeal and take it one step at a time so that I can tune to my needs:

• https://cajungunworks.com/product/hs-13-blue-13-hammer-spring/
• https://cajungunworks.com/product/11rs-recoil-spring/
• https://cajungunworks.com/product/ext-fp-extended-firing-pin/

I'd love to throw on a reach-reduction kit for the DA, but I plan on using this pistol for IDPA one day.

Thank you very much...very helpful....yeah i hear the RRK is illegal for USPSA.

[slikshoes]

Thank you very much...very helpful....yeah i hear the RRK is illegal for USPSA.

... for Production/SSP at least.

[1SOW]

Great pistol.  My son's is still running smoothly after years of on and off use. I competed with it for a number of matches.
The springs, Ext. FP and short reset disco will make big improvements.  If you do a little polishing of the friction areas,  it's "made ready".
The Comp. Hammer,   will make a small improvement.  The Shadow's stock hammer is much better than the standard hammers on  on stock 75s. 

Depending on your ammo Power Factor,  you may want to increase the recoil spring weight above 11#. 
After the break-in and some polishing,  check how far the cases are being thrown as a guide. A slightly heavier spring will.decrease felt recoil/muzzle flip and strengthen the feed. 

Enjoy

[pokerguy005]

Great pistol.  My son's is still running smoothly after years of on and off use. I competed with it for a number of matches.
The springs, Ext. FP and short reset disco will make big improvements.  If you do a little polishing of the friction areas,  it's "made ready".
The Comp. Hammer,   will make a small improvement.  The Shadow's stock hammer is much better than the standard hammers on  on stock 75s. 

Depending on your ammo Power Factor,  you may want to increase the recoil spring weight above 11#. 
After the break-in and some polishing,  check how far the cases are being thrown as a guide. A slightly heavier spring will.decrease felt recoil/muzzle flip and strengthen the feed. 

Enjoy

Thank you sir....great input...it seems like a good gun and with a few minor modifications could be great.