So we need to talk about the CZ P-09 Nocturne versus the Shadow 2 Compact. It’s kind of a weird comparison if you think about it, but I keep seeing people cross-shopping them, probably because they are both compact, hammer-fired, and bear the CZ name. But honestly, these are two totally different animals trying to do two different things, and figuring out which one you need comes down to being real with yourself about what you're actually going to do with it. Let’s start with

If you walk up to the registration table at practically any practical shooting competition on the planet, specifically in USPSA or IPSC Production divisions, you’re going to notice a theme. Looking down the line of holsters, you will see an overwhelming number of a specific, distinctively angular pistol. It’s the CZ Shadow 2. While it feels like it has always been the gold standard for out-of-the-box competition guns, the Shadow 2 is actually a relatively recent arrival. Its

If you’ve been trying to keep track of the legal shifting sands this year, you’re not alone. 2025 has been a roller coaster for gun owners, with major shifts coming from every branch of government. From the Supreme Court’s docket to the desk in the Oval Office, the rules of engagement for American gun ownership look significantly different today than they did just a year ago. The headline that’s arguably making the most noise—or perhaps, the least noise, depending on how you

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