Have you heard about the Foundation Series? We recently released new versions of our MR, DR, and XR pistols that are more affordable than our other models. These new guns are still 100% Shadow Systems made in the good ole’ USA, but we took out some of the more nuanced features that are costly to […]
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Shadow Systems Launches Full-Feature, Low-Price Option in FOUNDATION SERIES
Plano, TX (September, 2022) – Nothing great can be built without a solid foundation. The FOUNDATION SERIES by Shadow Systems developed out of conversations between old-school gun guys, the type who aren’t fussy about aesthetics and want only the essential features. Built on the same frames as all Shadow Systems pistols, the FOUNDATION SERIES touts […]
Continue readingIntroducing the FOUNDATION SERIES by Shadow Systems
Some may say he’s a madman, but he believes that nothing great can be built without a strong FOUNDATION. After many late nights in his laboratory, Dr. Roe has finally achieved his goal. Watch the FOUNDATION SERIES come ALIVE. Learn more about the FOUNDATION SERIES by Shadow Systems at shadowsystemscorp.com/foundation
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Topping Off Your Pistol
Do you drop a round in the chamber and let the slide slam forward to load? We have discovered over time that this is a pretty common practice and it comes with some potential drawbacks. Here we demonstrate the right way and the wrong way to top off your pistol.
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – 20 Questions with Trevor
Watch us barge in on Trevor and ask him 20 questions!
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Zeroing Your Red Dot Before Firing
Here’s a quick technique to get your red dot very close to zeroed before firing a round! Think of this as a technique similar to boresighting a rifle–however, there is one confusing twist that is easy to manage if you are ready for it. Happy shooting!
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – What Do You Want???
Hey everyone! We want your feedback. What direction do you think we should go when developing our next product? We cover a few candidates here and talk use cases for each one (sort of). Let us know what you think!
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Comparing the CR920 to Other Subcompacts
Hey guys! This is a look at the world through our eyes. Here we do a comparison of the CR920 versus several popular subcompacts on the market. There are some good guns out there, so this is not a video about bashing our competitors! We look at the sizes of each and shoot them side-by-side. […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – CR920 Magazines
The CR920 comes with 2 magazines, a flush-fit 10-round magazine and an extended 13-round magazine. With the 10-round mag installed, the CR920 is roughly the size of the older G43. With the 13-round mag installed, you get a nice textured pinky rest. Today, we are talking about the patent-pending +3 round basepad for that extended […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Muzzle Energy
Hey everyone! Ever wonder what muzzle energy or power factor really mean? When someone says a new cartridge can do the same things that an older cartridge does, what measures might they use to take that position? The math is easier than you might think. Let’s jump in!
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