CZ TSO vs. Shadow 2 - Page 1

Posted: 1/13/2018 4:25:21 PM EDT

I currently have a TSO which I really enjoy shooting, probably my favorite handgun owned of all time. I'm considering buying a new toy and was wondering if the Shadow 2 is really similar to the TSO besides the fact that one is SAO one is DA/SA. I don't do any competitive shooting and I don't honestly really see myself doing it in the future so it would just be a range toy and possible night stand gun. If the guns shoot/handle pretty similar I may consider something else. I'd be surprised if the production class Shadow 2 is more accurate and easier to shoot than the limited class TSO but you never know.

Posted: 1/13/2018 5:08:38 PM EDT

[#1]

If the TSO were the Z06 the Shadow2 would be the Grand Sport and the Shadow1 would be the Stingray Corvette. It is a bad ass pistol but the TSO is a full comp gun while the Shadow is semi-Custom could be a duty pistol package.

Posted: 1/13/2018 5:14:37 PM EDT

[#2]

the tso is built on a larger frame so they will feel quite differently.

cant say I agree with the statements above they would both be full race cars just made for a different class.

Posted: 1/13/2018 6:22:53 PM EDT

[#3]

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If the TSO were the Z06 the Shadow2 would be the Grand Sport and the Shadow1 would be the Stingray Corvette. It is a bad ass pistol but the TSO is a full comp gun while the Shadow is semi-Custom could be a duty pistol package.

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Thanks, I am a car guy so I can definitely appreciate that. I guess I would be looking for something that's another Z06 or even a ZR1 (Czechmate?) since I don't care about any classing and just want something extremely fun to shoot.

I may diversify and get something oddball like a 5.7 for fun in that case.

Posted: 1/13/2018 7:25:27 PM EDT

[#4]

Something oddball that would be cool is a Desert Eagle in 50AE and get the 44mag kit so you can shoot both. Powerful semi auto pistol sounds fun.

Long barrel revolver, volquartsen 22 pistol, Sig X series, high end Sphinx if you want to stay in high end CZ design, lots of cools stuff if you are looking to indulge....

Posted: 1/13/2018 7:46:08 PM EDT

[#5]

If you want a gun that's a hoot to shoot, try a Tanfoglio Witness Match Xtreme in 10mm.

It's a well made CZ clone made in Italy. And imo, dead sexy.

Posted: 1/13/2018 9:56:32 PM EDT

[#6]

Also consider the plain old Tactical model. I had one in .40 years ago and the trigger is damn close to the TSO (I have one as well). I believe the price is on par with the Shadow I. Looks like the checkering is cast on the frame though. I shot a guys Shadow II and it was a nice gun when shooting SA, DA was quite heavy and long and creepy.

Posted: 1/13/2018 10:21:01 PM EDT

[#7]

P226 X5 would be nice but out of my budget. Thinking maybe a P210 USA, I wonder if they are accurate as the old Swiss models. My P226 Mk25 is lonely as my only remaining sig right now.

Posted: 1/14/2018 12:16:06 AM EDT

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P226 X5 would be nice but out of my budget. Thinking maybe a P210 USA, I wonder if they are accurate as the old Swiss models. My P226 Mk25 is lonely as my only remaining sig right now.

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They are very accurate. My general plinking hand load 115gr JHP out of a P210 USA model.

Posted: 1/15/2018 6:34:37 AM EDT

[#9]

That’s pretty good bench rested I assume

Posted: 1/16/2018 6:41:37 PM EDT

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the tso is built on a larger frame so they will feel quite differently.

cant say I agree with the statements above they would both be full race cars just made for a different class.

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Larger as in longer? Or is it wider as well?

Posted: 1/16/2018 7:08:31 PM EDT

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Larger as in longer? Or is it wider as well?

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Its wider. The Shadow 2 felt wide to me and i loved it until i bought a czechmate which is base on the TSO frame. After shooting the CM alot, the S2 now feels small. The mags for TS series are also proprietary.

Posted: 1/16/2018 7:43:19 PM EDT

[#12]

I’ve owned both for competition purposes, as well a shadow custom. All have excellent SA pulls out of the box. For a pure range toy I’d go with the TSO as I think it’s got slightly better features, though it has no provision for a light (if it’s going to be a bedside gun) and is more expensive.

Posted: 1/18/2018 1:55:25 PM EDT

[#13]

Just get a Shadow 2 and start shooting competetion with it and the TSO

Posted: 1/18/2018 10:22:52 PM EDT

[#14]

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the tso is built on a larger frame so they will feel quite differently.

cant say I agree with the statements above they would both be full race cars just made for a different class.

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Actually, they handle very similarly.

The S2 is a somewhat more practical race gun.

Posted: 1/26/2018 12:04:47 AM EDT

[#15]

Long shot but anyone in the DFW area have a Shadow 2 I could shoot? Happy to let you compare with my TSO.

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