Born from sport, tailored for EDC” is how one could describe the new CZ SHADOW 2 CARRY. It combines practical features with the shooting comfort of a competition pistol—along with an uncompromising focus on safety.
The overwhelming success of the CZ SHADOW 2 speaks for itself. It’s the pistol 65% of 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 pairing top-tier skill with a well-designed firearm is a recipe for success.
Competition shooters can choose from several models built for different shooting disciplines. However, the popularity of the CZ SHADOW 2 COMPACT showed us that the CZ SHADOW 2 platform wasn’t just for winning medals—it also had serious potential for personal defense.
Impressed by its performance, many customers turned to the more compact, lightweight version for concealed carry. Now, with the launch of the CZ SHADOW 2 CARRY, they have a purpose-built option tailored for EDC—without sacrificing the features they love.
The CZ SHADOW 2 CARRY sets a new standard for everyday carry pistols.
Safety First
The CZ SHADOW 2 CARRY features a proven combination of safety elements: a decocker for safely lowering the hammer, a hammer safety notch, and an automatic firing pin block. Plus, the double-action trigger system adds another layer of safety, making everyday carry secure and comfortable.
Competition Comfort in a Carry Package
The CZ SHADOW 2 CARRY delivers exactly what one would expect from a hybrid of competition and defensive pistol design. Its double-action/single-action trigger system offers the signature CZ crispness and smooth travel in both modes. Even with a shorter grip frame, it fits comfortably in most hands.
Ergonomically, it carries forward the legacy of the CZ 75, a platform that redefined handgun comfort with its revolutionary grip shape. Fifty years later, that design still hasn’t been matched—and this newest member of the SHADOW family proves it.
The controls are refined and positioned for easy reach without compromising holster compatibility.
Optics-Ready Without Compromise
Red dot optics are becoming standard, and the CZ SHADOW 2 CARRY is ready. It features a direct-mount Optics-Ready interface—no plates needed—for Shield RMSc and Holosun K footprint red dots.
Unlike many optics-ready pistols, the CZ SHADOW 2 CARRY retains full-height fixed sights that co-witness through the optic window, giving a dependable backup if the dot ever fails. The optic also sits low, closer to the bore axis, for a more natural aiming experience.
Cold Hammer-Forged Barrel with Lifetime Guarantee
Every CZ SHADOW 2 CARRY pistol is equipped with a cold hammer-forged barrel—manufactured using cutting-edge technology for precision and long service life.
In fact, each barrel is backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and loss of accuracy. We stand behind every one we make because we trust the quality.
Forged Alloy Frame Built to Last
The frame is machined from forged 7075-T6 aluminum, a high-strength alloy commonly used in aerospace applications and select-fire rifles. It’s lightweight, durable, and built for the rigors of daily carry—while still offering the refined feel that defines the SHADOW series.
EDC Meets Elite Performance
The CZ SHADOW 2 CARRY blends competition-grade performance with everyday practicality—giving you a firearm that’s safe, capable, and built for real-world defense. It’s the latest evolution in the SHADOW lineup, ready to handle anything you throw at it.
CZ – Highly advanced firearms embodying almost 90 years of experience
Ceska zbrojovka a.s. (CZ) is a premier manufacturer of innovative, precision-engineered small arms that are exported to almost 100 countries around the world. CZ firearms are recognized around the globe for their exceptional shooting comfort and are designed to provide users with intuitive and natural handling. All barrels on CZ firearms come with a lifetime warranty that covers their function and accuracy.
Its factory in the Czech city of Uhersky Brod, founded in 1936, is ISO 9001 certified and utilizes the most advanced manufacturing equipment, technologies and processes, including the strict application of a quality management system that adheres to the most stringent global standards.
Ceska zbrojovka a.s. is one of the main pillars of the international Colt CZ Group SE.
