Built from scratch at CZ Custom, the A01 is the evolution of the Shadow series as Angus would have done it. The frame is the star of the show and is hammer-forged, CNC-machined and then blued. Very obvious is its massively heavy dustcover which kills both recoil and muzzle rise. With a deep beavertail, undercut trigger guard, raised 25 LPI checkering and an internal magwell, it combines classic CZ 75 ergonomics with purpose-driven features ideal for competition. To ensure that the trigger is up to snuff, both the hammer and the sear are directly pinned in the frame to solidify trigger pull consistency. DA pull weight is from 8-8.5 lbs while SA clocks in at 3-3.5 lbs . The SD features the CZC Ghost Competition hammer, CZC short reset disconnector, CZC 85 gunsmith trigger, CZC extended firing pin, and fiber optic front sight. The short dustcover offers a balance that is more in the hand and offers quick target transitions. The slide is CNCed from 4140 bar stock and features front and rear serrations and the Icing on the cake is a 4.925" Match-grade bull barrel made from 416 stainless steel.