Going behind the scenes of Shot Show 2020 starts here–we’re coming to you from Media Range Day. Today, we are introducing the media and the public to our newest pistol, the MR920. There are lots of great new features on the MR920, but the one we are most excited to show you today is the […]
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MR920 Manual
Some of you have asked for a digital copy of the MR920 Manual. Here is a downloadable version of your manual. MR920 Manual – web friendly Please note, the Optic Spacer and Screws chart on Page 15 has been updated since the printing of this manual to include additional tested optics. Please use the […]
Continue readingShadow Systems Releases New Compact Multi-Role MR920 9mm Pistol
Plano, TX (January, 2020) – American-based pistol manufacturer Shadow Systems will release a new compact-sized production pistol, the MR920, at this year’s SHOT Show. Following the overwhelming success of the MR918, launched in January 2019, Shadow Systems has decided to iterate faster than the competition and launch new improvements now. Like the previous product line, […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday: MR918 vs Squib Load
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 […]
Continue readingHow to Mount your Optic (Optic Ready Slides ONLY)
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 […]
Continue readingMR918 Backstrap and Magwell Features
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 readingMaintaining, Cleaning, and Lubricating your Pistol
Frequency 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 readingBeyond the Basics of Firearm Safety
Safety: 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 […]
Continue readingIntroduction to Pistol Marksmanship
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 […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday: Low Bore Axis
This week, we are looking at the bore axis of different polymer frames as it compares to the MR918 frame. One of the main pieces of feedback we are hearing from customers who have purchased the MR918 is how flat it shoots–what that means is there is not a lot of muzzle flip during firing. […]
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