![CZ Shadow 2 CZ introduced the Shadow 2 and P-07 Kadet semi-automatic pistols at the 2016 IWA expo](https://www.all4shooters.com/en/shooting/pistols/cz-shadow-2-and-p07-kadet-new-semiautomatic-pistols/cz-shadow-2-pistol.jpg?resize=b2f499:250x&cid=myb.4lx)
The CZ – Česká Zbrojovka company showcased two brand new sport-shooting pistols at the 2016 edition of the IWA expo in Nuremberg (Germany).
Developed in collaboration with CZ's élite IPSC shooters team, the CZ Shadow 2 semi-automatic pistol is an upgrade of the now legendary SP-01 Shadow model conceived to significantly contribute to speed and accuracy during competitions.
Using cutting-edge production equipment, the CZ company aimed to develop a handgun that would push the boundaries of IPSC sports shooting even further.
The CZ Shadow 2 is a 9x19mm caliber, SA/DA pistol with CZ's own modified Browning locking system design, feeding through 18-rounds or 19-rounds magazines; it is 157mm long, sports a 12-centimetres barrel, and weighs about 1,33 kilograms. The slide and frame of the CZ Shadow 2 pistol are machined out of stainless steel, while the grip panels are manufactured out of anodized aluminum.
![CZ P-07 Kadet CZ P-07 Kadet](https://www.all4shooters.com/en/shooting/pistols/cz-shadow-2-and-p07-kadet-new-semiautomatic-pistols/cz-p-07-kadet-semiauto-pistol.jpg?resize=18ebee:250x&cid=mya.4lx)
The CZ P-07 Kadet is instead a rimfire variant of CZ's current main service/defense pistol product, and was specifically conceived for target practice, leisure plinking, or training. The CZ P-07 Kadet is built around the same polymer frame used by the 9mm or .40 caliber P-07 variants, and sports a dedicated slide, 103mm-long cold-hammer forged barrel, and 10-rounds single-stack magazine.
The slide-barrel assembly and magazine of the P-07 Kadet are also available as an aftermarket conversion kit for pre-existing P-07 variants, and is compatible with them all – including the early CZ-75 P07 “Duty” pistol.
![CZ Shadow 2 CZ Shadow 2](https://www.all4shooters.com/en/shooting/pistols/cz-shadow-2-and-p07-kadet-new-semiautomatic-pistols/cz-shadow-4.jpg?resize=21fe7b:900x&cid=myc.4lx)
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