CZ Shadow 2 compact

The CZ Shadow 2 Compact is designed for shooters who love the competition dominance of the full-size Shadow 2 but want something easier to carry without sacrificing performance.

Chambered in 9×19mm, the Shadow 2 Compact uses a steel slide on a lightweight aluminium-alloy frame, delivering the solid, planted feel that CZ’s Shadow line is known for, while trimming weight for everyday carry and long training days.

With a 102 mm / 4″ barrel and an overall length of around 191 mm, it strikes a sweet spot between compact dimensions and a generous sight radius. The pistol features a fibre optic front sight paired with a checkered (tactical-style) rear sight, giving a bright, fast sight picture for both competition and defensive shooting.

The trigger system is classic CZ DA/SA, finely tuned for a smooth double-action pull and a crisp, light single-action break with a short reset, which has helped make the Shadow series a favourite on competition circuits worldwide.

In standard form, the CZ Shadow 2 Compact is supplied with 15-round magazines, giving you a 15+1 round capacity in the gun. Some setups are compatible with longer Shadow 2-pattern magazines if you want even more rounds for range or competition.

Ergonomics are one of the pistol’s strongest points. The frame and duralumin grips are shaped for a deep, secure hold, with a higher beavertail and undercut trigger guard that let you get your hand high behind the bore line for excellent recoil control. Aggressive checkering and contouring on the front and backstrap help the pistol stay locked in the hand during fast strings of fire.

Many Shadow 2 Compact models are optics-ready, sharing a mounting interface with Shadow 2 OR pistols, so you can fit a compatible red dot for faster target acquisition (optic and plates sold separately). An accessory rail on the dust cover allows the mounting of a light or laser, which is especially useful for home defence setups.

Safety is handled by a manual thumb safety and safety notch on the hammer, backed up by internal safety mechanisms, giving you a secure DA/SA platform suitable for both range and defensive roles.

Overall, the CZ Shadow 2 Compact offers South African shooters a premium compact 9mm with competition-level accuracy, controllable recoil and a serious 15+1 magazine capacity in a package that works on the range and in the holster.

Key Features:

• Model: CZ Shadow 2 Compact

• Calibre: 9×19mm

• Action: DA/SA with crisp single-action and short reset

• Frame: Aluminium alloy with duralumin grips

• Barrel length: 102 mm / 4″

• Overall length: approx. 191 mm; height approx. 138 mm

• Sights: Fibre optic front sight, checkered rear sight

• Optics-ready on selected models (Shadow 2 OR interface)

• Manual safety and hammer safety notch

• Higher beavertail and undercut trigger guard for improved grip

• Accessory rail for lights/lasers

• Magazine capacity: 15-round magazines (15+1 capacity)

• Ideal for sport shooting, range work, home defence and capable everyday carry with a quality holster

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