CZ Shadow 2 vs Glock 17

2016–Present

1982–Present

~500,000+ estimated

12,000,000+ units (estimated worldwide across all generations and variants)

218 mm (8.58 in)

204 mm (8.03 in)

120 mm (4.72 in)

114 mm (4.49 in)

1.35 kg (2.98 lb) empty

625 g (1.38 lb) empty, 905 g (1.99 lb) loaded

17 rounds standard, 19/20 round options

17 rounds standard; 19, 24, 31, 33, 45 round options available

Short recoil, locked breech, Browning-type cam

Short recoil, locked breech, striker-fired with Safe Action trigger system (trigger safety, firing pin safety, drop safety)

Double-action/single-action (DA/SA) with adjustable trigger stop

Consistent ~2.5 kg (5.5 lb) pull, single‑stage Safe Action trigger

Fiber optic front, adjustable rear (tactical or competition)

Fixed polymer front post, fixed polymer rear notch; optional tritium night sights or aftermarket rail‑mounted optics