CZ TS 2 9MM Pistol 10RD Black Frame Blue Aluminum Grips
Pros & cons
What works
- Steel frame soaks up recoil for flat, fast follow-up shots
- Hand-fitted slide-to-frame tolerances from the factory
- Crisp single-action trigger favored by competitive shooters
- 10rd magazine included for compliance-capacity states
Trade-offs
- Heavy and large for everyday concealed carry
- Higher price point than polymer competitors
- Manual thumb safety adds a step over striker-fired guns
Specs at a glance
About this product
The CZ TS 2 is Czech gunmaker CZ's flagship steel-frame competition pistol, built for practical shooting sports like USPSA and IPSC where a soft-shooting, mechanically accurate 9mm is the whole point of the exercise. This listing is the black-frame version dressed up with blue aluminum grips and fitted with a 10-round magazine, which is the compliance-capacity configuration required for buyers in states like California that cap standard-capacity magazines. Under the color and the mag swap, it is the same steel-framed, single-action pistol that has spent years on podiums in club and national-level competition.
What makes the CZ TS 2 different from a striker-fired carry gun?
Where most modern polymer pistols use a striker system tuned for a reasonably light, reasonably crisp trigger, the TS 2 is a hammer-fired, single-action design built on CZ's steel-frame heritage. The barrel is cold hammer forged, the slide-to-frame fit is hand tuned at the factory, and the trigger is built to break clean and reset short — the kind of trigger that competitive shooters notice on the first magazine. A fiber optic front sight paired with a checkered rear sight gives a fast, high-contrast sight picture for rapid strings of fire, and a manual thumb safety plus a hammer safety notch cover the carry-and-storage side of things.
How heavy is the CZ TS 2, and does that matter?
At roughly 1.35 kg (about 48 ounces) empty, the TS 2 is noticeably heavier than a typical polymer-framed 9mm. That extra steel is not dead weight — it is what soaks up recoil and muzzle flip, so the gun tracks flatter and comes back on target faster between shots. Shooters coming from a lightweight carry pistol should expect a very different feel: more weight up front, less felt recoil, and a gun that rewards a hard, aggressive grip. The trade-off is that it is not a gun most people carry daily; it is a range and competition tool, and the blue aluminum grips on this model are there for looks and hand fit, not concealment.
Why does this listing specify a 10-round magazine?
The base TS 2 ships with a magazine that holds considerably more than 10 rounds, since it is designed around competition divisions that reward capacity. The 10-round magazine on this particular listing exists because some states, including California, restrict magazines to 10 rounds regardless of what the manufacturer's standard configuration allows. If that describes where you live, this compliance-capacity version lets you buy the same pistol without needing to source a separate magazine afterward. Buyers should still confirm current California handgun roster and magazine-capacity rules with their FFL before finalizing an order, since firearm compliance requirements can and do change.
Who is this pistol built for?
The TS 2 is aimed at shooters who already know they want a dedicated competition gun — USPSA Production and Limited shooters, IPSC competitors, or steel-challenge shooters who want CZ's reputation for soft-shooting steel guns without stepping up to a full race gun. It is less suited to someone shopping for a first handgun or an everyday carry piece; the size, weight, and single-action manual-safety operation reward experienced shooters who already have trigger discipline and holster habits established.
As with any firearm on this site, this pistol does not ship to a home address. Once your order clears, it is transferred to a licensed FFL dealer near you, where you will complete the required paperwork and background check before taking possession in person.
What accessories or holsters work with the TS 2?
Because the TS 2 shares its general dimensions and rail with other CZ 75-pattern pistols, many holsters built for the CZ 75 SP-01 or Shadow 2 family will fit reasonably well, though a purpose-fit competition holster is worth the investment if you're shooting matches regularly. The accessory rail under the dust cover accepts a weapon light for home-defense use, even though most owners of this pistol are buying it for the range rather than a nightstand gun. Spare magazines and grip panels are both readily available from CZ and third-party makers, which makes it easy to build out a full competition setup around this frame over time.
FFL transfer required
This item is a firearm and ships only to a licensed FFL dealer, never to a home address. At checkout, enter your preferred dealer as the shipping address, or leave it blank and we will assign a licensed dealer near you at no extra cost. You complete the background check and paperwork with the dealer when you pick up.
California buyers: handguns must be on the California roster for delivery to a California FFL, a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) and DROS are handled at the dealer, and the 10-day waiting period applies. Out-of-state buyers receive the firearm through their own local FFL under their state's rules.
Key attributes
| Transfer | Ships to your FFL dealer |
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Barrel Length | 5.28 in |
| Action | Single Action |
| Finish | Black frame, blue aluminum grips |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the CZ TS 2 ship directly to my house?
- No. As a firearm, it must ship to a licensed FFL dealer, where you complete the transfer and required background check in person.
- Is this the same gun as the standard TS 2, just with a smaller magazine?
- Yes — this is the same black-frame, blue-grip TS 2, fitted with a 10-round magazine instead of the standard higher-capacity magazine, for buyers in compliance-capacity states.
- Is the CZ TS 2 a good choice for concealed carry?
- Not really. Its steel frame and competition-oriented size make it heavy and large for daily carry; it's built for range and match use.
- Can I use this pistol in USPSA or IPSC competition in California?
- The pistol itself is competition-legal in the sense that it's a standard CZ TS 2; confirm current California handgun roster and capacity rules with your FFL before ordering, since state requirements can change.
- What kind of sights does it come with?
- A fiber optic front sight paired with a checkered rear sight, tuned for fast acquisition in competition strings of fire.