How does the Shadow Systems backstrap actually change the point of aim? How do I select the right backstrap? Here we talk through the system and why it works. We also lay out the process for selecting the right backstrap for you. If you’re looking for products featured in this video, you can find them […]
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Technical Tuesday – How to Break Your Gun
Cody joins Trevor for a quick discussion of the top three most common “oops” customer service calls as of February 2023. Avoiding these mistakes will help keep your gun in your hands and out of our shop. Stay safe everyone! If you have a question for our Technical Support team that we didn’t answer […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – DR920P vs DR920L vs DR920 with Compensator
Now that the DR920L and the Thread-On Compensator have joined our product line, you have lots of long top end, low recoil options. Here we compare the option of putting a thread on comp on a DR920, to a complete DR920L or DR920P pistol. There are a several considerations regarding recoil control, muzzle blast, versatility, […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – SHOT Show 2023!
Hey everyone! We can’t wait to show you some of our new products next week at Shot Show. Please tune into YouTube and Instagram for all the coverage of our new releases. If you are headed to Vegas make sure to visit us at Booth 41522. You can catch all of our live coverage from […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Holosun EPS/EPSC/K-Model Spacer and Trevor’s Hand
At last! We now offer a Holosun EPS/EPSC/K-model spacer for our MR/DR/XR platforms. The kit includes two screws used for installation and the spacer. It provides a nice lower 1/3 co-witness and a slick, seamless appearance. Be sure to follow mounting instructions and pick up some Loctite 243 from our website for proper installation. Link […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Range Day with a “New Shooter”
Our sales team spends a lot of time out in the world at ranges and events where new shooters try out our guns. There are several very common new shooter mistakes that we have seen during live fire. This short video will show you some examples so you can be safe and be range ready!
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Outdoor Range Standards
Hey guys, here’s a quick one on how to behave at an outdoor range. The safety standards are different and it’s worth a quick review. We also talk about safe unloading.
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – CR920 Optic Mounting Tip
Hey everyone! We’ve heard that some of the Holosun 407K/507K optics have been a little tight on the CR slides. Our assessment is that the optic bodies have been varying a little in length, resulting in a tighter condition. This is not necessarily a bad thing at all—it actually makes for a rock solid fit. […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Ejection Pattern
Ejection pattern is sometimes brought up when discussing the performance of a firearm. There are some designs where much can be learned from ejection pattern, but in many cases, you are learning more about the ammunition you are shooting. Here we do an overview of ejection pattern in Shadow Systems pistols and discuss one interesting […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Man vs. Ransom Rest
The Ransom Rest is the standard for accuracy and reliability testing. It removes the human element while still “braking” the gun during recoil similar to a human hand. Here we take a look at the Ransom Rest compared to a human shooting off a rest. Enjoy!
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