Our first Technical Tuesday in a while, we’re taking a look at a customer’s gun that was damaged by a squib load. We’ll first talk about what a squib load is and how to identify it when you’re shooting and then we will take a look at how the gun held up to being blown […]
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Optic ready pistols come with the cover plate pre-installed and torqued at the factory. We use medium strength blue Locktite on the screws, but they can be removed with hand pressure and a typical hand tool. Screws require a torx T-10 driver and should be torqued to approximately 10 inch pounds. If you do not […]
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Your Shadow Systems pistol features the NPOA (natural point of aim) interchangeable backstrap system. Each backstrap is designed to alter how the pistol points to allow you to tune it to your natural sense of where the muzzle is oriented. This speeds up sight alignment as the pistol is presented to the target and can help […]
Continue readingFrequency of Maintenance You should follow a regularly scheduled maintenance program to ensure the reliable functioning of your Shadow Systems pistol. Your pistol should be properly cleaned and lubricated to prevent corrosion and to remove accumulated debris that could affect the functioning of your Shadow Systems pistol. Your Shadow Systems pistol should be field stripped, […]
Continue readingSafety: SAFETY ITEMS BELOW ARE BASED ON COMMON CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS. PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING ANY FIREARM. First, the Four Rules of Firearms Safety have been keeping people safe for a long time. You and everyone you shoot with needs to know them and apply them. This will prevent the vast majority of serious gun […]
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We realize that not every customer is an experienced shooter with access or budget for training. We always recommend seeking professional instruction, and it is likely that your local range can help you find an instructor. With that said, we thought it might be helpful to provide a very basic overview of pistol marksmanship. By the way, some […]
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