For more information, visit https://cz-usa.com/.

Overview

CZ has come out this year with some new pistols. First and foremost of these is the P-10 C pistol, a polymer-framed, striker-fired handgun ready for duty or CCW use. Also new are the Shadow and the Shadow 2, which are sure to excite fans of the venerable CZ-75 line. The Shadow has been dominating the production class of USPSA for some time now.

The new P-10 C from CZ-USA is a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol. Image courtesy of CZ-USA.

Specs (P-10 C)

• Chambering: 9mm
• Barrel: 4 inches
• OA Length: 7.3 inches
• Weight: 26 ounces
• Grips: Integral
• Sights: Fixed
• Action: Striker-fired
• Finish: Matte black
• Capacity: 15+1
• MSRP: $499

The Shadow II from CZ-USA is a competition-ready beast of a pistol. Image courtesy of CZ-USA.

Specs (Shadow 2)

• Chambering: 9mm
• Barrel: 4.89 inch
• OA Length: 8.53 inch
• Weight: 46.5 ounces
• Grips: Aluminum
• Sights: adjustable
• Action: Double-action/Single-action
• Finish: black nitride
• Capacity: 17+1

• MSRP: $1,299

Impression

The P-10 C represents a marked shift for CZ-USA, offering a pistol that diverges a good amount from the classic CZ-75. In regards to the Shadow, as much as I hate to admit it, for a race gun, the pistol performs the task much better that the striker-fired fare I usually use. The new model will feature two styles of safety in the box, depending on your taste. The larger one is big enough to function as a thumbshelf, and should be hard to miss coming out of the holster.  The sights are fully adjustable from the factory, which is very nice for tuning to your minor power factor loads. The steel frame on this model is hefty, but from a race perspective, that also mitigates recoil and keeps yours sights on target. Everyday shooters might not notice the time that saves you in splits, but it adds up on the clock looking for 2 A zone hits as fast as possible.

The author had a chance to learn about the new P-10 C pistol while at SHOT Show 2017.

Also new this year, a 28-gauge pump action shotgun. 28 gauge is never one I have gotten into, but people love if for a bird gun. This new one has an MSRP below $500, so you don’t need to drive a Mercedes to the quail hunt to afford it. Another option for the CZ shotgun, a new Swamp Magnum. This is an over under shotgun with 3.5-inch magnum chambers, seated in a synthetic stock.

For more information, visit https://cz-usa.com/.

The new Swamp Magnum from CZ-USA is a .35-inch 12 gauge ready for heavy-duty field use. Image courtesy of CZ-USA.