Australian vs US Shadow

[himurax13]

What are the difference between these 2 guns? The slightly longer barrel comes to mind. Would this be legal for IDPA, IPSC, etc?

[Stuart]

it would be legal as its just a Shadow.
longer barrel is the only difference

[Wobbly]

If they come out of the factory right-side-up, then they send them to the US.

When they get one that comes out up-side-down, then they send that one to Australia. 

[Stuart]

If they come out of the factory right-side-up, then they send them to the US.

When they get one that comes out up-side-down, then they send that one to Australia. 

LOL 

[himurax13]

it would be legal as its just a Shadow.
longer barrel is the only difference

Yes, but would a US Shadow with an Australian barrel be legal in those competitions? I hope so because the Austrailian models come stock with them.

6. Internal accuracy may be worked to include replacement of barrel with one of factory configuration and original caliber.

[buckonz]

The longer barreled Shadow's are definately IPSC approved - they are specifically mentioned in the Production Gun List.

[Nimbus]

I have a normal sp-01.  Can I just drop in the Australian barrel without fitting?

[himurax13]

I have a normal sp-01.  Can I just drop in the Australian barrel without fitting?

I hope to find out this weekend. 

[himurax13]

Well this barrel required a bit of fitting. Good thing I watched some 1911 upgrade videos . I would not recommend trying this yourself unless you know what you are doing and have a few hours to kill. I figured since my whole weekend was shot fitting the Australian barrel, I might as well throw on a Dawson Fiber Optic Front Sight, a CZ Shadow Competition rear sight, the thin aluminum grip tape grips, and a 13 lb mainspring. So I guess my franken gun is now a CZ 75 SA SP01 Australian Shadow. So in light of that I will dub thee Anna in honor of Anna Torv.