Ultra Lite + Resuced power TRS for Shadow 2

[M4rc310]

Hi Everyone,

I got both from CGW and had them installed myself - Fairly easy job.  As I had it all open, I also did some polishing and the final result was an amazing under 2lb SA, and about 5lb DA trigger, smooth as smooth can be!  So I couldn't happier with the CGW parts, and their customer service/support is equally great!

I was wondering if there would be a lot of interest if I put together a video of installing it all?  I looked for it before I worked on my gun and couldn't find anything on video about it.  So wondering if it's something worth doing... When I have a break here I can "undo" the installation or the parts and get it done again on video, if y'all believe it would be worth doing it.

Let me know.

Tnks,
Marcelo.

[Mifune326]

For sure Marcelo.  I, for one, am always up for learning new things about the CZ pistols!  I say, go for it.

[Erikaxe]

Hi Everyone,

I got both from CGW and had them installed myself - Fairly easy job.  As I had it all open, I also did some polishing and the final result was an amazing under 2lb SA, and about 5lb DA trigger, smooth as smooth can be!  So I couldn't happier with the CGW parts, and their customer service/support is equally great!

I was wondering if there would be a lot of interest if I put together a video of installing it all?  I looked for it before I worked on my gun and couldn't find anything on video about it.  So wondering if it's something worth doing... When I have a break here I can "undo" the installation or the parts and get it done again on video, if y'all believe it would be worth doing it.

Let me know.

Tnks,
Marcelo.

Absolutely, I always appreciate videos.  They definitely help a rookie tinkerer like myself.

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[M4rc310]

It's what I thought - As soon as I have a break here over the weekend and I will get it done and update this post with it.

[SlvrDragon50]

Wow, those are some insane trigger pulls. What spring weight are you using to get 5 lb DA?

[1SOW]

The 5# DA is definitely do-able.  The problem for me was the SA is too light for my uses.  Getting the SA up close to 3# is much harder to do without losing that great 5# DA.

[M4rc310]

Wow, those are some insane trigger pulls. What spring weight are you using to get 5 lb DA?

The Ultra Lite kit comes with both main springs 8.5# and 11.5#.  I had the 11.5# installed as the reloads I have now are using Winschester primers (not Federal as I would need for the 8.5# spring).   It wasn't just the main spring though - I also changed the TRS to a reduced power one and did some polishing on the trigger bar and frame where both touch each other.

[M4rc310]

The 5# DA is definitely do-able.  The problem for me was the SA is too light for my uses.  Getting the SA up close to 3# is much harder to do without losing that great 5# DA.

True - the SA is almost too light now to be honest, but I've tested in a couple matches and I'm happy with it.   The only thing I have pending to do is to shorten the reset, which I'm waiting CGW to come up with a new model they told me is about to be released, that will be like the one they have that requires some fitting, however already pre-fitted to a Shadow 2, so most likely like a drop-in part...

[1SOW]

I too got used to the light SA pull.  I use the 8# mainspring and at first the lighter trigger spring.  This combo made the feel of the trigger reset pretty light,  so I put the stock trigger spring back in and that improved the "feel" and added a skosh to the SA pull.
  Those in the know say increasing the sear spring weight will also increase the SA pull weight (only) just a skosh more.  Skosh means just a little as all pistols may get different results....maybe 2 ounces?

[M4rc310]

I too got used to the light SA pull.  I use the 8# mainspring and at first the lighter trigger spring. ...

I'm not using the 8# as I'm reloading yet and the ammo I'm buying is loaded with Winchester primers... So just to be safe, I'm with the 11.5# one.  But as soon as I start reloading (which should happen soon, budget permitting to buy a reloading setup) I will work with Federal primers and will surely give it a shot with the 8# one.

[Mccian]

+1 on the video, always great to have references......