As with most trends, things often come full circle, and this clearly applied to compensated pistols. However, the most recent iteration we’re seeing – compensated subcompacts or micro pistols – is a relatively new one. Compensators themselves are not new. Their history extends back almost a century to the likes of John Dillinger running a […]
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Shadow Systems XR920 Elite 9mm Optic-Ready Pistols: Review
Built with true innovation, the Shadow Systems XR920 Elite handguns are feature-packed for self-defense and everyday carry. I first heard of Shadow Systems in 2018 and was hugely impressed by their pistol that I tested (the now-discontinued SS9F). They were doing things that no one else was, and that were a substantive functional improvement to […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday: EOTech EFLX Mounting
We are now producing a mounting kit (screws and dedicated spacers) for the EOTech EFLX mini red dot sight. In this video, we shoot it along side the Holosun 507C and compare the two.
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We rarely comment on current events. Our focus is on building the best products we can and we tend to avoid the public debate on firearms ownership. At the same time, while every American has the right to choose what they agree or disagree with, what they love or hate, we think it’s important to […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday: How and why did the .40 die?
Hey guys, thanks for checking out this video on ammunition. Here we cover considerations related to standard pressure, +P, and the new M1152 ammo. Trevor gives an overview of the FBI testing protocol and what it means for your defense ammo selection. Enjoy!
Continue readingShadow Systems Showdown! DR920L vs DR920P
How do you choose between a Shadow Systems DR920L and a DR920P? Better yet, what’s the difference and does a compensator on a pistol trump a long slide pistol. Which shoots flatter? Which one do we prefer? Which one makes a better duty pistol?
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Shadow Systems MR920 Review: Not Just Another Glock 19
Shadow Systems MR920 Review: Not Just Another Glock 19 My first experience with the Shadow Systems MR920 was at SHOT Show 2023 Range Day. My initial impression, another cooled-up Glock 19. However, after sending a few rounds downrange, my second thought was this gun is no Glock, and it shoots incredibly flat. Shadow Systems started […]
Continue readingShadow Systems DR920 Review: Shining A Light On This Solid 9mm
Shadow Systems DR920 Review: Shining A Light On This Solid 9mm When I first started showing my Shadow Systems DR920 around, lots of folks would respond with, “nice Glock sir, but this is a Wendy’s”. I know it looks like a Glock, and surely shares a lot with them, but I was determined to see […]
Continue readingShadows Systems Foundation Series of Optics-Ready Pistols
The Shadow Systems Foundation Series of optics-ready pistols aren’t just another line of striker-fired 9mm handguns. They’re feature-packed and priced to move. March 29, 2023 • By Brad Fitzpatrick There’s no more cramped segment of the firearms market than striker-fired 9mm pistols. It seems every gun manufacturer has launched one, and sorting through the varied […]
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