CZ Custom A01-LD U.S. Made and Very Rare 

+2S1L3NT oh boy, good catch. The barrel is 4.925 inches. I went back and reviewed my notes and noticed that I simply didn’t type the number “4“. Then, I must’ve read my notes like a parrot. Thanks for catching that and for watching. I appreciate it.

Lol I was like 8 inch overall length and 9.25 inch barrel I was like how ?

They should have watched their own video before putting it on utube. Nice going fellas. What else is out of specs?

@@robertmajcher3061 OMG he made a mistake takes two seconds to confirm the barrel length I have one and the rest of his discussion is good to go.

+Big Johnson Guns and Gear - thanks for watching Brother!

You are most welcome and congratulations. It’s a sweet pistol. Thank you for watching!

It can be awesome but in my experience it has been hit or miss. This video was filmed sometime ago and since there has been quite a few reliability issues. Thank you very much for stopping by.

Congratulations. That was a good buy.

@@MichaelDavitt1 where?

Congratulations. It is outstanding. Thank you for watching!

Congratulations! You got yourself a fantastic firearm. I found that at the beginning it likes heavier ammo like 124 grain or heavier. I did have some problems with 115 grain. Zero issues after shooting about 200 rounds of a heavier ammo. Now it eats everything. Thank you very much for watching!

If you look up that problem you can find info about putting a different pound spring in it to correct the problem. I did it and it has been flawless since. I’m not near my gun and don’t remember what it was or I’d let you know.

It really is wonderful. Have you checked out my other video with the upgrades to it? Thank you for watching!

Congratulations! Please let me know how you like it after you shoot it. Thank you very much for watching.

@@MDpolo I have several CZ and Tanfoglio pistols in either 9mm or 10mm, including the Shadow 2 (amazingly accurate pistol), a TS 2 Racing Green (also an amazingly accurate pistol), and several others (Tanfo Limited Master, Stock 1, 2, and 3). I'm hoping that this A01 LC will impress me, because all of the other CZ and Tanfo pistols I have shoot identical, right exactly where I point them. I do have a question though. With the fixed rear sight, where was the point of impact the first time you shot it and at what distance? Thanks!

@@sand-paper-pistol-grips8248 you need a Phoenix Redback or Drake…

Two awesome pistols for sure. The A01-LD is pretty awesome. Thanks for sharing!

Wow that sounds amazing. I sure wish I could buy that gun here in CA

@@Blackhawk556. I use to live in cali, central valley to be exact, i moved my a$$ out of there when the bullet buttons came into effect, now I know it's gotten even worst, feel bad for all the gun owners there, keep your head up ....

Fue Lee I’m in the valley right now lol. What a coincidence. Do you remember the single shot exemption? Those were the days.

@@Blackhawk556. move to a free state than you can own just about anything your wallet allows you to ...lol

Thank you! I appreciate it very much. Thank you for watching!

+Derek Cooley congrats on your Bull Shadow. That is a really nice pistol. Thanks for watching.

They don't have adjustable because they are less prone to breakage or losing zero and yes they come with an actual test Target not a computer-generated one and as far as accuracy goes it'll shoot one hole at 25 yards it'll shoot one inch at 50 . The CZ Shadow 2 is a very nice gun but it's not a custom gun it is a production gun.

You are welcome.

You couldn’t have gone wrong with either one. Congratulations and thank you very much for watching.

Cool. Thanks for watching!

Nice review! I love them CZ .

It really depends what you feel comfortable carrying weight wise. For me, that’s just too heavy to carry comfortable all day. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment.

+Jeremy Wachter Thank you for watching. I appreciate it.

You are correct. They are a bit heavy on the front but surprisingly they shoot very flat. I have not shot a Tanfoglio, but the Phoenix Redback is perfectly balanced. Thank you for watching!

I noticed that too when I checked out the A01 LD today. Really nose heavy. The TSO is actually better balanced. I was surprised how heavy the A01 Compact version is as well.

@@AllanG1914 Have you seen an A01 LD compact? I'm looking for one. But you say the compact is nose heavy too or just heavy? Not like a P10C that you can feel or rent before you buy... in most cases.

@@WheeledandWellArmed Ted's Shooting Range in Queen Creek, Arizona has the Compact in railed and non railed version. Railed has a $2,270 asking price while the non-railes was $30 less. Also, CZ Custom lists 2 in stock. Its heavy but doesn't feel nose heavy like the full size one does. These guns are for sale so it's not something available to rent.

Phenom - I have not gotten my hands on the Beretta 92x but I’d love to do so. Working on it... Thanks for watching.

+Coach Ron Barbani thank you very much for your kind words and for watching. You can’t go wrong either way. They shoot very similar to me although personally I prefer the A01-LD. It also feels better balanced to me. Personal choice.

Coach Ron The A01-LD all the way

AO1 has forged frame, thicker rails, custom built throughout, a tuned CZ just doesn't compare

Yea it does accept CZ 75 mags and it truly is a very nice pistol. Have you seen my “facelift” video on it? Thanks for watching!

@@MDpolo Accepting CZ75 mags is the best of both worlds. I have a bunch of CZ75 mags, but only 4 P-09 mags and 2 P-07 mags. I love CZ's. I have 10, one .45 and 9 9mm's

@@MDpolo Yes I've seen the Facelift video. Very good video. Do you have any idea what that Hard Chrome cost?

+Richard Escareno it is amazing. It would indeed be awesome in 10mm! Thank you very much for watching. I appreciate it.

Seriously? This will be John’s gun for part 4? Where did you hear this?

@@Blackhawk556. that’s what I want to know too.

Looks like it. Not 100% sure.

Cheaper mags more capacity. Good move

+Justin M - It truly is special. Thanks for watching!

@@MDpolo I really enjoy your channel, the handguns you review are superb. I looked for a review of the Sphinx Duty and couldn't locate it... have you done a complete review of it as of yet?

I have not done a full review on the Sphinx Duty. I have an earlier video showing the custom sights that I had installed on mine. Perhaps I’ll get around to making a full review on it. Thank you so much for your kind words and I really appreciate you watching.

CZC did knock it out of the park with this one. Thanks for watching.

Would the shop happen to be Wrigley's in Fort Wayne?

@@derekcooley9345 CZ Custom's Angus Hobdell.

+3rd Gen Guy yes. It is very nice. Thanks for watching!

It is pretty sweet. Thank you for watching.

Yes, you are correct in that they are in current production. However, most people don’t know about them, most gun shops don’t sell them (or know about their existence) and CZC is not making that many of them every day. Thanks for watching.

The unicorn phrase to a gun refers to the rarity in a fine fine quality handgun this gun is rivaled by very few there not made any better then this particular gun hes reviewing this guns a thing of absolutely outstanding in its design quality looks feel ergonomics performance you name it this blaster has it going on man absolutely fu%@$G outstanding simpley put......... they pulled out all the stops in this guns manufacturing it's what all handguns should be and what others wish they could be most metal cz handguns are just phenomenal but this one in particular stands completely ALONE!!! it is just as he stated the rare and elusive UNICORN! for certain they got this gun completely right every way shape and form. PERIOD.... and the price is high indeed it is but in life like everything handguns included you get what you pay for.... and in this handgun is just not!!! rivaled my many if any at all...... I thought my cz shadow 75 bullseye 9mm was the ~ beez ~ neez man and it's a phenomenal handgun no doubt about it however when I got the opportunity to run one of these unicorn A01 customs like in this review I almost shat myself brother it is ever everything and more this gentleman reviewing it has stated if you're a gun lover as much as I am and you ever ever have a opportunity to close the deal and acquire this handgun I strongly urge you to do so you will never ever regret that decision.. I just seen one pop up on. www. armslist.com last month here in Cincinnati ohio and the add was posted 4 hrs before I inquired about purchasing it and sure enough it had already sold 2400.00 dollars yes it is a hell of a lot of money for a single handgun but I'd still bought it and I'm still looking for another one to come along so you say there somehow not rare and there being mass produced everyday of the week id sure like to know where there all ended up because they sure in hell ain't going to Cincinnati ohio! I know that I because I've been Looking looking and looking for another o e this has been over a year long search for me and I've came across only 1 and recently is the first I've seen hence partially the reason. Behind it being deemed the unicorn yes there rare and I assure you they are definitely not being bass produced in the country anywhere. Hard pistol to find. Very hard dont believe me find o e then. Lol as a matter of fact if you're capa5 of locating me a excellent condition CZA01 / the unicorn. Lol. I'll pay 2800.00 dollors ssd's o if you can get it 2300.00 2500.00 e en 2000.00 you can make several hundred bucks off the sale to me I have no problem with that I'm a man of word and I would lo e to have o e bad so it's worth every penny of 2800.00 to me so. Please maybe you have connections I just do t have and I've hot many good ones but I cant seem to lo ccx ate one I'm not saying cant matter of fact I rely hope you can buddy so please jeep .e in mind abs here my contact cell phone number. Text call whatever @ 513 908 7771. Brian l wilson. Regards

@@brianwilson6202 Check out Wrigley Sales in Fort Wayne, IN. They had a few, last I checked. Recently got an SP-01 Bull Shadow there. They carry just about every CZ. They pre-ordered 2 DWX's (the limit DW has for their pre-orders.) Still waiting for it to be released. Edit:They were2,000+tax.

When you’re looking at spending that kind of money, I would really start considering a Phoenix Redback. As you know, it’s all personal preference, but I own both and if I could only keep one it would be the Redback. Thank you for watching.

@@MDpolo Thank you!

Most welcome.

@@MDpolo Well, I was able to handle one and it is definitely a gorgeous pistol. If I didn't already have a nice stable of quality 9mms I would have brought it home.

A good problem to have for sure!

+Harry's Holsters yea, it’s huge.

Yes, that's what got me as I would like for a in case defense gun, needs a little trimming

@@kaisersozay9700 No. You buy a defensive pistol for that. Not a match / comp pistol and then say it needs dumbing down to defensive features.... Wow. haha

@@sportosp-0158 or you do whatever the hell you want

@@dylancoleman1921 Sure, yes. Do exactly whatever you want. I agree! But, don't complain about it when it doesn't make any actual sense lol

Awesome! Which red-dot are you going to install and why?

Cannot see why it wouldn't come standard.

Yours is a fantastic gone as well. I hope you’re enjoying it. Thank you very much for watching!

+chgofirefighter many congratulations! I hope you like it as much as I do. Thanks for watching.

@@MDpolo Looks absolutely stunning in Hard Chrome, I do believe you have another video of the pistol in hard chrome. Stunningly beautiful, have you had the opportunity to shoot the pistol? If so, care to share your thoughts? I was torn between getting another CZ Shadow S2 for my back up to my other S2 platform that I shoot in USPSA. I almost opted for the Accushadow line but this platform looks to be like a nicer option... Now that USPSA changed the weight to 59 ounces this pistol meets or exceeds the standards. Its barrel is hand fitted, correct? Not accurized from CZ?

chgofirefighter it is all a matter of personal preference, but I prefer this pistol. I own a Shadow 2 (stock) and this shoots a bit better for me. Although if my only choice was a Shadow 2... I’d be a happy man as well.

@@MDpolo I was able to find the A01-LD at my local gun store and I was presently surprised as to how extremely heavy the pistol was. Nice concept but I had to pass on it... Nice trigger though~ I opted instead for a Shadow 2 Orange :) You can't go wrong with "ANY" CZ platform~

chgofirefighter congratulations! The S2 Orange is very nice indeed. Thanks for watching!

+Pierre Kerbage - You are correct about the CZ Tac Orange. I own it and like it quite a bit. What did you miss you ask. Well, if you not held, handled and shot an A01-LD, that’s what you missed. The hand fitting of the pistol, the smoothness of the slide tracking, the feel of the trigger pull. It’s just different and a step above the CZ Tac Orange. However, this is nothing more than my opinion. The Tac Orange is a fantastic pistol as well and If you own that, many congratulations. I recently uploaded a new video on the A01-LD. Thanks for watching.

@@MDpolo I do own the TSO and just added the P10F because of its optics. Your point is valid. Sounds like a well made gun. Just wished it had at least adjustable sights or was optics ready at that price range. Might still consider it though. Perhaps someone will develop at least an adjustable sight. I have astigmatism which means that without some adjustment, I will never hit center. And that's important to me. With my aging eyes, I gravitate around the guns today that have both. Like the SIG sauer Legion P226 RX SAO which has a good red dot cowitnessed with a great night sight and an impeccable trigger. I love both. That's the problem. Lol 😁

Good points and I agree. Keep in mind that this is a CZ Custom shop pistol. So I an adjustable rear sight is important to you, it is very easy to order it that way. You have good taste in pistols sir!

@@MDpolo Thank you

There are other downsides I could see as far as owning this gun long term. This gun is marketed as a high end competition gun. They took away the barrel bushing design from the 75b, SP01, and Shadow series. It's the pinned one and they ended up replacing it with a bull barrel design. Yes I can understand that it is tight, right out of the box. If you put a lot of rounds through this gun, over time that bull barrel near the muzzle is going to loosen up from wear and it will affect accuracy down the road. Who's to say if one can buy a replacement bull barrel. Maybe, maybe not. I've seen CZ Custom come out with several differen't "custom designs" that are no longer around anymore. And if a gun does pop up, it was because they made 10 of those guns that year. They should have at least maybe did the ACCU bushing on this gun. Even then CZ Custom doesn't offer the option to purchase additional ACCU bushings. CZ custom has come out with 2 different types of the ACCU bushing. One that screws in, and latest one that slides in like a 1911 bushing. The other issue I see is how the sights are mounted to the gun. Front and Rear dovetail sights. Say goodbye to aftermarket sights. Unless you're okay with just buying differen't rear sights. That is unless the rear dovetail is a different cut when compared to say the CZ75b, the P-09, or the P10 series. This is pretty much a novelty gun. I am sure it's real nice to shoot, but I also want aftermarket support as far as sights and parts go.

I’m looking at the X6 this week and will be able to spread more intelligently about it after that. Thanks for watching!

@@MDpolo I owned a pre ban cz75, I aquired it a gun show from some usual suspects, that had the air of sf on them ,nice walnut palmswell grips matte finish, 0 importation marks, still kicking my Own ass, traded it for a glock 19 during the craze hadutii some WW+p+ 115 gr hps .could hit prestone jugs at 50+yds not feet something special about that gun one in a million

Congratulations. It is a sweet pistol. Thanks for watching!

They sure do! Thanks for watching!

Yup

I have no idea how they did that but you are absolutely correct.

What about the safety makes it a deal breaker? Shadow 2 also has a safety.

All the pistols that you mention are absolutely fantastic. It boils down to purpose of use and personal preference.

Yes, it was strange that CZ went in that direction, but that’s what they did. Thanks for watching!

MDpolo Gun Channel I think that’s a cool idea. I’m always a fan of magazine compatibility. Good video brother.

I agree! Thank you very much for watching. I do appreciate it!

He was citing the overall length of the gun; not the barrel length. The barrel length is 4.25 inches.

Thank you

+iPANZERSCHRECKu - sort of. Stay tuned for the next video. The A01-LD got a facelift....

@@MDpolo Looking forward to see what it looks like and that single action trigger sounds naughty...to me it's just a bit sad that it seems you can't change out the beaver tail for a more sculpted out one when there seems to be room under the small hammer. I guess when the beaver tail is not part of a 1911 style grip safety then it's permanent. I really like a higher purchase on a gun and to creep as for up on the grip as possible to get a lower bore axis - why I have the Steyer M9. Sadly Steyer refuses to make high capacity mags for competition and the after market ones are pure garbage. I was hoping this $2K gun was a $5K STI bargain - but no... still looks tempting though.. Imagine if they put that trigger in the 97B and made it double stack 45 with an extended mag for competition...

The A01-LD as it sits is not very customizable as far as the frame is concerned. However, CZC can customize it to your taste and needs when you order one. Regarding the Steyr pistol, have you seen the new A2-MF? It is amazing. I’m waiting for the M size to come out. I currently own the L1 and M1 and totally love them. I hear you regarding the higher capacity mags for them. May I suggest that you reach out to a gun channel by TN Steyr. He’s an expert on Steyr weapons and a very good guy. His channel link is: ru-vid.com/show-UCxYZhApxTJLjMkCNEYyVS0Q please let him know that I sent you. This A01-LD is an amazing pistol but it is not at the level of a $5k pistol. Have you seen the competition pistol that QVO Tactical put together? Check it out. The owner of QVO Tactical is Roger (another good guy). For under $2k he put together an amazing competition pistol. He also makes amazing holsters. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. The facelift video uploads tomorrow evening.

@@MDpolo Yes I've seen the MF online and I really like the modular concept. With that being said I think that most modular guns will only have one configuration in use. Same goes for the SIG P320. Not many MFs out there, they're not on gunbroker and believe there's only one or two in private hands outside Steyr as of now. My problem with the A2 is that it's the large frame L9 size and there's not yet any modular frames available like different sizes. I've tried contacting my local FFL some time ago and there were no actual guns available. Steyr didn't have an answer when other frames were coming or what if any frames or configurations would be available. I think Steyr is either having real trouble in manufacturing or having real trouble with the ATF over the trigger pack being the gun itself. Apparently Steyr had some real issues with the early M9/L9 guns but I've never had any issue with my later gen one.

@@MDpolo Actually I have already "spoken" to TN Steyr and his response was to go into direct defensive mode as if he's a democrat politician having his son exposed being involved in Ukrainian corruption scandal. I commented that I wished Steyr would make large capacity mags so we can use the M9 effectively in competition. I've tried one after market one and it failed spectacularly. Maybe he got real offended and defensive because he recommends and I think sells after market mags. Didn't buy my one from him though. He replied that "isn't 17 enough?" and implied that it was ludicrous and unthinkable that anyone would need a larger mag than 17...well I've tried using the M9 in a local competition and matches that's being designed around a large capacity mag is an automatic loss. I can't see why Steyr can't produce large capacity mags when Glock is able to do so. I understand that there's some import ATF restrictions for gun companies with large mags but somehow other manufacturers manage to do so. I don't think it's preposterous to imagine a larger capacity than 17 but I totally get that you can't sell large capacity mags in all states so Steyr is having trouble dealing with all the legal issues and liabilities.

Thank you very much for watching. It’s good to see you on my channel. You are correct about them being rare in a gun shop. My local shop currently has one and it has been sitting there for a while. I can only assume that their clientele hasn’t noticed it or doesn’t know what it is.

@@absilver4061 Still it's a custom order pistol. It use to be on CZ Custom's website but it is no longer listed. Your shop could have ordered them or got a great close out deal on some CZ Custom made planning to discontinue the pistol? Buy one if you don't own one from what I can tell they are no longer listed.

@@absilver4061 CZ Custom no longer list this on their sight but I did find this which is an older ad cz-usa.com/product/czc-a01-ld/

@@absilver4061 At least you get to handle one! Most have never even seen one!

I would love that! Thanks for watching.

CZ Custom has them available. Converted CZ97.

@@SEAKPhotog to rich for my blood, picked up a legion P220 10mm for almost half and will be better use for my application.

Why are they wrong? It’s been a while since I filmed this video but as I recall, I took them straight from CZ Custom.

I’m looking forward to getting my hands on a DWX. It certainly looks interesting. Thanks for watching.

It is pretty outstanding. Thanks for watching!

That’s actually pretty funny. Thank you very much for watching.

+No you can’t go wrong with either. My choice? The CZC A01-LD.

I know people that carry more expensive pistols than this. Their philosophy is that it is the pistol they shoot the best is what they are going to carry to defend their lives. Whatever works for each person right? Thank you for watching!

I carry guns more expensive that this. And, if I get in a self defense shooting, a $4,000 gun is the least of my problems.