The CZ 75 TS 2 Orange is a single-action competition pistol built around a steel frame and chambered in .40 S&W. It ships with a 5.23-inch cold hammer-forged bull barrel, hand-fitted slide-to-frame tolerances, fiber optic front sight, checkered rear sight, and orange anodized aluminum grips. At 50.3 oz it is heavy for a pistol, which is intentional. The weight helps flatten the .40 S&W recoil impulse for faster target-to-target transitions in competition. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: CZ-USA 
• Model: CZ 75 TS 2 Orange 
• Type: Semi-Auto Pistol 
• Action: Single Action 
• Caliber: .40 S&W 
• Capacity: 17+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5.23 inches 
• Overall Length: 8.86 inches 
• Weight: 50.3 oz 
• Frame Material: Steel Frame 
• Grips/Stock Material: Orange Aluminum Grips 
• Finish Type: Black Polycoat 
   

Features 

The cold hammer-forged bull barrel is fitted directly to the frame without a bushing, which contributes to consistent lockup and accuracy. Hand-fitting of the barrel-to-slide and slide-to-frame interfaces brings tolerances tighter than production standards. The ambidextrous safeties are positioned higher than on standard CZ 75 variants for a more positive grip angle. Extra slide serrations at the front allow press-checks without shifting your grip. The fiber optic front sight gives fast acquisition under competition lighting. 
 

Usage 

The TS 2 Orange is built for IPSC and IDPA competition in major power-factor divisions. The .40 S&W chambering makes major power factor more easily than 9mm, and the 17+1 capacity is generous for a competition gun. The 50.3 oz weight is a conscious tradeoff, excellent for absorbing recoil at the bench or in competition but not practical for carry use. Range feedback and target practice are where this pistol shines.

The CZ 75 TS 2 Orange Gen 2 in .40 S&W is well-regarded among IPSC and practical shooting competitors. Accuracy at longer stage distances gets consistent positive marks, and the 5.23-inch barrel with tight hand-fitting is regularly credited for that performance.

The trigger draw is a common topic. Most competition shooters find it clean and consistent, which supports the rapid fire sequences required in timed events. The 17+1 capacity is appreciated, fewer reloads per stage.

Weight at 50.3 oz comes up in nearly every discussion. Shooters who compete with it find the mass works for them during matches; those who try it for range recreation find it tiring over a long session. The orange grip aesthetic is genuinely polarizing. Some like the visual distinctiveness, others find it garish for anything outside a competition context.

Price comparisons come up regularly. It is more expensive than many production-class pistols, and buyers who aren't shooting in organized competition sometimes question whether the competition-oriented features justify the cost for general range use.