We know it’s Technically Twednesday, but here we are! Here is a look at a few of Trevor’s favorite things! Favorite Pistol: MR920L (https://shadowsystemscorp.com/mr920l/) Favorite Ammo: Whatever is cheap. Favorite Holster: Comp-Tac MTAC (https://www.comp-tac.com/mtac-holster) Choose G19 or G17 for our pistols; Gen 4 will give best fit. Favorite Multitool: Leatherman Skeletool (https://www.leatherman.com/skeletool) Favorite Pen: Fountain […]
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Technical Tuesday – How We Name Our Guns
Ever wondered what the names mean for Shadow Systems products and which ones are the best for you? It comes down to what your requirements are for how you will incorporate the pistol(s) into your personal battery. Here we discuss the naming convention for our products and Trevor gives his opinion on the best application […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Proof Load Testing
Today, we are back out on the range for Technical Tuesday. This week, we are taking you behind the scenes for one of the tests we do for every new firearm, the Proof Load test. Here, we are testing proof loads in the new CR920. Proof load testing has been around since the days […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Oops…I took out the wrong pin!
Hey folks! Every now and then, someone takes out their trigger housing pin instead of the backstrap pin when changing out their backstraps. It is an easy fix, but there is something really important to check after you put things back together. Here we discuss the remedy to this situation and how to inspect your […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Compensators and Compromises
Hey folks! Here we talk a little about pistol compensator design and some of the considerations that companies make when designing one. We pose a question…maximum compensation or maximum reliability? Let us know what you think! Trevor
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Incorporating a gun into your family and lifestyle
I thought it was worth sharing the approach I have developed over many years for incorporating a gun(s) into my family and lifestyle. Here are some practical, and maybe unexpected, tips for balancing readiness and safety. We talk about some simple gear to consider adding to the plan. Enjoy! Trevor
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Trigger systems and the Timney design
Hey everyone! We’ve had some questions about the Timney trigger in our guns. We can’t warrant function or safety of our guns with any aftermarket components. With that said, we thought it would be worthwhile to walk through some differences between how various striker fired pistols actually operate and how that relates to the Timney […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday: Do you need this gun? The XR920 Acro Cut with a Steiner MPS
We have done limited production runs of the Acro Cut XR920 for Law Enforcement. Now we want to know if this is something that you want? You tell us!
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday: All About Squib Loads
We still have a lot of reports of squib loads and guns coming in that were damaged by squibs. One of our LE customers reported 3 squibs in the same 1,000 round case of ammunition, and those folks don’t shoot the cheap stuff. We realized we didn’t show you how to clear one and identify […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday: Lessons Learned Shooting Steel
Hey y’all, on today’s Technical Tuesday we draw some interesting conclusions about shooting steel and whether you really need sights to put lead on steel? Watch to see what we know about shots on steel, learn how distance plays a role in the answer to the “sights – yes or no” question, and just enjoy […]
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