CZ Shadow 2 Carry OR 9mm Optics-Ready Compact
Competition-grade compact 9mm with optics-ready slide, ambidextrous decocker, and match-grade ergonomics. Cold hammer-forged 4-inch barrel, 15-round capacity, under 31 ounces. Built for everyday carry with elite performance.
The Shadow 2 Carry: Competition Performance in a Carry Package
The CZ Shadow 2 Carry represents a thoughtful marriage of two seemingly opposing requirements: the refined ergonomics and accuracy of a competition pistol combined with the practical considerations of everyday carry. This is no compromise design—it is a deliberate engineering solution.
Design and Construction
The frame is forged from EN AW-7075 T6 aluminum alloy, a material chosen for its strength-to-weight ratio. The slide features a cold hammer-forged 4-inch barrel that contributes to the pistol's reputation for accuracy. The overall weight of just over 30 ounces unloaded makes it manageable for extended carry without fatigue.
Safety and Handling Features
- Firing pin block for secure carry
- Ambidextrous decocker for both left and right-handed shooters
- Double-action trigger with refined, smooth travel
- Luminescent rear iron sight serves as backup should your optic fail
- Beavertail and Picatinny rail for accessories and confident grip control
Optics Ready
The slide is cut directly for Shield RMSc red dot footprint optics, eliminating the need for adapters. This optics-ready configuration allows you to tailor your sight picture to your preferences while maintaining the proven backup iron sight system.
Ergonomics and Shooting Comfort
The Shadow 2 Carry inherits the fine-tuned ergonomics that made its competition-focused siblings legendary among serious shooters. The grip angle, trigger reach, and overall balance contribute to natural point-of-aim and rapid target reacquisition.
Capacity and Reliability
The 15-round magazine capacity provides adequate ammunition for defensive scenarios while maintaining a compact profile suitable for concealed carry.
Warranty
CZ USA backs the Shadow 2 Carry with a limited lifetime barrel warranty, reflecting confidence in the cold hammer-forged barrel's durability.
Features
- chambered in 9mm
- 15-round magazine capacity
- barrel length: 4-inch cold hammer-forged barrel
- sights: luminescent iron sights
- optics-ready: shield rmsc footprint cut
- frame material: forged aluminum alloy (en aw-7075 t6)
- grip material: duralumin grips
- trigger: double-action/single-action
- trigger pull: sa 4.7 lbs., da 11.9 lbs.
- trigger travel: sa 0.4 in., da 0.6 in.
- trigger reset: sa 0.2–0.3 in.
- weight with empty magazine: 30.4 oz
- overall dimensions: 7.5 x 1.5 x 5.4 in (l x w x h)
- safety: ambidextrous decocker, firing pin block, safety notch on hammer
- rear sight: usable as red dot backup
- mounting rail: for accessories
- warranty: limited lifetime barrel warranty
- design: compact, ergonomically tuned design
- optics cut slide
- accessory rail
- swappable mag release
