Combining practical features with the shooting comfort of a sport pistol, together with the utmost attention to safety. Guns.com First Look at the Shadow 2 Carry. The overwhelming achievements of the CZ SHADOW 2 need no introduction. It is the pistol used by 65% of the top shooters in the IPSC Production and Production Optics divisions. In fact, many of them dominate these divisions with the CZ SHADOW 2 in hand. Nine-time IPSC World Champion and Ambassador for the CZ SHADOW 2 family, Eric Grauffel, is proof that combining high level shooting talent with a well-designed gun is a recipe for success! Sport shooters can choose from several models, which are designed for competing in different shooting disciplines. However, it was the popularity of the CZ SHADOW 2 COMPACT that convinced us the CZ SHADOW 2 is not just about winning medals in shooting competitions. Impressed by the CZ SHADOW 2's performance, many customers chose its smaller, lighter version for self-defense. With the release of the CZ SHADOW 2 CARRY, they now have a choice between a sportier "compact" version or one geared for EDC. The CZ SHADOW 2 CARRY simply raises the bar for EDC pistols. - Firing pin block - Ambidextrous decocker - Direct Optics-Ready cut with Shield RMSc red dot footprint - Cold hammer forged barrel - Limited lifetime barrel warranty - Fine-tuned ergonomics - Exceptional shooting comfort - Compact frame forged from durable EN AW-7075 T6 aluminum alloy - Double-action trigger with smooth travel - The rear iron sight can be used as backup in case of red dot sight failure