Carbon8 CZ Shadow 2 CO2 GBB In Depth Review
OptimusPrime
06 Nov 2025
Mach Sakai conducts a technical review of the Carbon8 CZ SHADOW 2 CO2 Gas Blowback airsoft pistol. The pistol's physical specifications are detailed, including its weight and 24-round magazine capacity. The review demonstrates and adjusts features such as the trigger stop, the hop-up system, and the three-stage magazine catch button.
Performance measurements were conducted to assess the pistol's operation. Muzzle velocity was measured using 0.2g BBs, recording a range between 76.95 and 78.27 m/s. An estimation of gas consumption indicates the pistol is capable of approximately 125 shots per single CO2 cartridge. Additionally, the recoil impulse was quantified and visualized, with a maximum value recorded at 7.2.
Practical firing tests were performed in simulated airsoft competition drills, including the Silhouette Stage and Steel Challenge. The reviewer observed a consistent cyclic action and a perceptible recoil effect attributed to the mass of the slide. Mach Sakai focused on the pistol's grip design and the characteristics of the trigger mechanism during repeated use.