MUCH safer way to decock- take your thumb and jam it in between the face of the hammer and back of the slide. When you pull the trigger, you will feel the hammer release just slightly. BEFORE removing your thumb, release the trigger. Now slowly remove your thumb and let the hammer slowly fall. You will notice with the trigger no longer pulled, the hammer will only fall to the half cock position. CZs with decockers actually dont fully decock- they fall to the half cock position and that is how you are supposed to carry the gun. Point being, super safe way to decock and carry. There are several videos out there that show this technique of decocking the Shadow 2 compact. Amazing gun!
I hear what you’re saying. But for the record per CZ… “A half-cock safety notch is on the hammer so as to prevent it from striking the firing pin when the hammer is manually cocked, and a thumb could slip. When the hammer is on the safety stop, it is not leaning against the firing pin stop, but its position is further back.” The design of that function was not to have another safety option to carry the gun. One other note, I’ve seen 3 instances where people’s hand/thumb slips (usually because it’s either really cold or they’re sweaty) that “half-cock” not catch it and bang 😬
@@TheGentlemanGunnerI’m not sure what point you are making? The manual also literally says half cock is the all around safe way to use and handle the gun
@@jonah8133 my competiton mind took over, it was more of you either start with the safety on or DA… just game rules but not doesn’t necessarily translate to a practical application after re-reading it. I forget there are other ways for regular people to carry so I’ll own this
Talking about modifications, I had United Firearms do their 4 port 'Granade' ports to my SC2. The result was dramatic, it almost shoots like it's big brother, almost.
Great review. I picked this one up last December. Probably my favorite current hammer gun. Not sure it will ever be a carry gun for me but one day maybe. Only issue I ran into was the recoil spring broke after approximately 500 rounds. I’ve seen the same breakage on at least another S2C. Thankfully a cheap fix thanks to CGW.
@@TheGentlemanGunner sweeeeeeet! 😎 I’ve seen the brass ones, but I think they should make some silver ones to keep with the factory look, plus I’m a sucker for black and polished silver guns 😅 Henning flat trigger too?
Great video and nice shootin! Very interested in your mod choices should be cool to see. I'm conflicted if it makes sense to put performance or comp type springs in given I want to carry it. I'm leaning toward grips, optic, and light as it sits now just use shooting to smooth it out no spring upgrades it will be interesting to see your thoughts on that issue. Be well thanks.
I’m currently running it with 11lb recoil and 11.5lb hammer springs. It feels great with “gamer loads” … also have brass grips on it and it doesn’t really do that much other than I like the shape of it (palm swell). I felt the full-size S2 needed brass grips to balance it out (and it does)… but the S2C doesn’t have a ton of weight out front like its big brother.
Fair enough I find the stock springs feel good to me, but bet the trigger is bonkers with the reduced springs! I'm with you the Lok palm swells are fabulous although I like the nose heavy full size S2 so I skipped the brass but they look great! I went full gamer with an SRO hope you enjoy that massive cyelee or something else cool.
Thanks for the video. I like your presentation -> easy and informative. Subscribed at once! Question: I'll be transitioning from .22LR to 9mm for competition (IPSC Netherlands) within a few months. Would you recommend the CZ TS2 or SHadow 2 or other for a starter?
@@nicepojos8766 both are great platforms… I can’t recall all the IPSC ruleset… but typically the S2 is favored if you’re unsure what you want to run in as it’s flexible in what divisions it can run. I believe the TS2 is strictly for Standard (Limited and Limited Optics in USPSA). From a shooting perspective… TS2 will feel softer to shoot and would be the easiest to transition to. If you run a divisions that requires a Double Action which the Shadow 2 is suited for… there will be a considerable learning curve
@@RBGBaldy Unfortunately you’re incorrect… someone else did the research for us… “I Initially thought the same. Then I fact checked: Classic Firearms used this intro first on May 28th, 2023. The Gentleman Gunner has used it since their first video on October 7th, 2021.” Credit and thank you to @mikey899
@@AJ-hn6fp 2011s and 1911s are single action only, and don't typically ride in the holster with the hammer sitting against the firing pin like the Shadow series does (in comp). I don't agree that the S2C is just a range toy, since you can carry with it half cocked, or fully cocked with the safety engaged without too much worry about a drop induced ND.
a gun review this week that wasnt bought, and paid for by SIG! NICE!!!!
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I love my shadow 2 compact ❤
MUCH safer way to decock- take your thumb and jam it in between the face of the hammer and back of the slide. When you pull the trigger, you will feel the hammer release just slightly. BEFORE removing your thumb, release the trigger. Now slowly remove your thumb and let the hammer slowly fall. You will notice with the trigger no longer pulled, the hammer will only fall to the half cock position. CZs with decockers actually dont fully decock- they fall to the half cock position and that is how you are supposed to carry the gun. Point being, super safe way to decock and carry. There are several videos out there that show this technique of decocking the Shadow 2 compact. Amazing gun!
I hear what you’re saying. But for the record per CZ…
“A half-cock safety notch is on the hammer so as to prevent it from striking the firing pin when the hammer is manually cocked, and a thumb could slip. When the hammer is on the safety stop, it is not leaning against the firing pin stop, but its position is further back.”
The design of that function was not to have another safety option to carry the gun.
One other note, I’ve seen 3 instances where people’s hand/thumb slips (usually because it’s either really cold or they’re sweaty) that “half-cock” not catch it and bang 😬
Totally agree. This is how I carry it and decock it as well.
Why not actually use the safety. I put a widened safety on it. It's the perfect upgrade.
@@TheGentlemanGunnerI’m not sure what point you are making? The manual also literally says half cock is the all around safe way to use and handle the gun
@@jonah8133 my competiton mind took over, it was more of you either start with the safety on or DA… just game rules but not doesn’t necessarily translate to a practical application after re-reading it. I forget there are other ways for regular people to carry so I’ll own this
Talking about modifications, I had United Firearms do their 4 port 'Granade' ports to my SC2. The result was dramatic, it almost shoots like it's big brother, almost.
Nice I’m sending mine to them soon for a nasty cerakote and port job as well.
Great review. I picked this one up last December. Probably my favorite current hammer gun. Not sure it will ever be a carry gun for me but one day maybe.
Only issue I ran into was the recoil spring broke after approximately 500 rounds. I’ve seen the same breakage on at least another S2C. Thankfully a cheap fix thanks to CGW.
So glad I found your channel, always a pleasure and a wealth of great information. Thanks
Fantastic carry gun! Fantastic gun overall.
Have one it’s a fast gun love it
The volume of your videos are usually low and I am having to set my speaker to max most of the time. Still appreciate the content though!
I tried new wireless mic setup… and not sure if I’m going to continue with it. But I do appreciate you both saying something and watching!
Agreed. Thanks for mentioning, I noticed this too.
What's the link to the holster you used to carry this work of art.
Silver palmswell LOK Grips and their magwell would look awesome on that badboy 😎
I have the grips and magwell on order! Actually have their brass palm swells on my other one right now
@@TheGentlemanGunner sweeeeeeet! 😎 I’ve seen the brass ones, but I think they should make some silver ones to keep with the factory look, plus I’m a sucker for black and polished silver guns 😅 Henning flat trigger too?
@@Bryan-1980 actually went boring and did an Eeman Ultimate Trigger.
@@TheGentlemanGunner nice 👍🏻 I’ll be looking forward to it when it’s all done in it’s final configuration. Have great weekend brother
Is it a trijicon? If not what brand do you use? Thsnks
🔹GREAT VIDEO🔹
15 SEP 2024
Great video and nice shootin! Very interested in your mod choices should be cool to see. I'm conflicted if it makes sense to put performance or comp type springs in given I want to carry it. I'm leaning toward grips, optic, and light as it sits now just use shooting to smooth it out no spring upgrades it will be interesting to see your thoughts on that issue. Be well thanks.
I’m currently running it with 11lb recoil and 11.5lb hammer springs. It feels great with “gamer loads” … also have brass grips on it and it doesn’t really do that much other than I like the shape of it (palm swell). I felt the full-size S2 needed brass grips to balance it out (and it does)… but the S2C doesn’t have a ton of weight out front like its big brother.
Fair enough I find the stock springs feel good to me, but bet the trigger is bonkers with the reduced springs! I'm with you the Lok palm swells are fabulous although I like the nose heavy full size S2 so I skipped the brass but they look great! I went full gamer with an SRO hope you enjoy that massive cyelee or something else cool.
Thanks for the video. I like your presentation -> easy and informative. Subscribed at once!
Question: I'll be transitioning from .22LR to 9mm for competition (IPSC Netherlands) within a few months. Would you recommend the CZ TS2 or SHadow 2 or other for a starter?
@@nicepojos8766 both are great platforms… I can’t recall all the IPSC ruleset… but typically the S2 is favored if you’re unsure what you want to run in as it’s flexible in what divisions it can run. I believe the TS2 is strictly for Standard (Limited and Limited Optics in USPSA).
From a shooting perspective… TS2 will feel softer to shoot and would be the easiest to transition to. If you run a divisions that requires a Double Action which the Shadow 2 is suited for… there will be a considerable learning curve
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Without a decocker it doesn't seem practical to me...
Then grab a p-01. Similar with a worse trigger and a decocker
@@AJ-hn6fp Will do...😅😅😅😅
@wendellhatcher7011 I'm not sure why a decocker is needed but the po1 is literally the gun you seem to want.
6’2? What tape measures do they use in Texas?!?
Please say you think I’m taller 😂
@@TheGentlemanGunner you’re absolutely taller lol I’m 6’2”!
What optic do you like best for this firearm?
For the Video, I used a Cyelee Ghost. But as a carry, I’d like something smaller. I’d go Holosun 507c or Trijicon RMR
I highly recommend the 5 moa SRO! Bold for carry but it's awesome.
I have the RMR HD with the 3 MOA dot for carrying. Looks and works great!
So you just going to steal "classic firearms" intro music? 😂
@@RBGBaldy Unfortunately you’re incorrect… someone else did the research for us…
“I Initially thought the same. Then I fact checked: Classic Firearms used this intro first on May 28th, 2023. The Gentleman Gunner has used it since their first video on October 7th, 2021.”
Credit and thank you to @mikey899
Carry the CZ P-01 compact it has a firing block , this is a range toy not a carry gun
You are incorrect. Thanks for the opinion tho. By that logic all series 70 1911s and 2011s are range toys. It's easier to say you can't afford it
Only if you're an idiot
No its not its made for carry and comp... its a compact dude. Cant you read ?😂
@@AJ-hn6fp 2011s and 1911s are single action only, and don't typically ride in the holster with the hammer sitting against the firing pin like the Shadow series does (in comp). I don't agree that the S2C is just a range toy, since you can carry with it half cocked, or fully cocked with the safety engaged without too much worry about a drop induced ND.
Overhyped
Please elaborate