The CZ Custom Shadow 2 Compact Custom is a double-action/single-action semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Luger. It is built on a metal frame as a shorter, trimmer variant of the full-size Shadow 2, using a reduced-length slide and a 4-inch barrel. The pistol keeps the competition-oriented ergonomics of the Shadow 2 line while fitting double-stack magazines rated at 15 rounds into a smaller overall package. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: CZ Custom 
• Model: Shadow 2 Compact Custom 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger 
• Action: Semi-Automatic, Double-Action/Single-Action trigger 
• Capacity: 15 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4 inches 
• Color: Black/Green 
   

Detailed Features 

• Compact Shadow 2 pattern slide and frame for a shorter, thinner profile than the standard Shadow 2 
• Metal frame construction paired with double-stack magazines in the reduced-size format 
• Double-action/single-action trigger system carried over from the full-size Shadow 2 
• Competition-style controls and ergonomics suited to practice and range shooting 
• Two-tone Black/Green finish

Owners of the Shadow 2 line generally trust the build quality, and that reputation carries into the Compact Custom variant. The metal frame and double-action/single-action trigger feel familiar to anyone who has shot the full-size Shadow 2, and the fit and finish on the custom shop guns tends to draw praise. A few owners note that a compact, metal-frame pistol still carries real weight compared to polymer options in the same size class.

On ergonomics, the trimmer slide and shorter barrel make the Compact Custom easier to carry and handle than the standard Shadow 2 without giving up the double-stack magazine capacity people expect from the platform. Shooters who prefer a DA/SA trigger over striker-fired designs tend to gravitate toward this pistol for practical and competition use alike.

Aftermarket support for Shadow 2 pattern pistols is well established, so owners can usually find holsters, sights, and spare magazines without much hunting. The main complaint tends to be price relative to striker-fired competitors, since a custom-shop metal-frame pistol costs more than typical polymer options in the same category.