We have discovered that shooter technique and ammunition are more variable than we realized. We have started including a 15 lbs. (lighter) spring with every gun to give the owner the owner some options if they are having short-stroking issues. In this video, we walk through evaluating the type of malfunction and changing the […]
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Technical Tuesday – Shooter Induced Malfunctions
Hey everyone! Our customer service team occasionally encounters shooter induced malfunctions. We see this enough that we thought it might be helpful to know how to diagnose and address these cases yourself. As always, reach out if you need any help– support@shadowsystemscorp.com
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – DR920P Attachment Method Deep Dive
Hey everyone! Check out our latest video on the DR920P attachment method. This patent-pending system uses an unthreaded barrel and specialized components to create a rock-solid fit that is easy to break down for cleaning. No more set screws or misaligned comps. Check it out!
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Accuracy and Group Shooting
Hey everyone! We occasionally get a customer call related to accuracy—in some cases, those customers feel that their pistol was not sufficiently accurate. However, we have found that those guns rarely have any issues in a Ransom rest and that the accuracy problem stemmed from shooter abilities, ammunition selection, or simple technique for how the […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – DR920P Range Domination
Check out the flat shooting, reliable, easy to maintain DR920P. Trevor has a blast shooting steel with it and demonstrates the rock solid QD mounting system.
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Maximize practice at the indoor range
Many of us are limited to indoor ranges for live fire practice. Understandably, many of those ranges have restrictions on things like holster use, rapid fire, etc. However, there are some creative ways to push your limits and practice more advanced techniques in spite of these limitations. Here we talk about some of those options […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Different Slide Options
Hey everyone! Here is a walk through of the different slide options available on our pistols. We talk in detail about the “why” behind certain aspects of the design as well as approximate market price points for each. Let us know your experience with Shadow Systems slides in the comments!
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Blacked Out Rear Sight
Hey everyone! Here we explain the reasoning behind a blacked out rear sight versus something more conventional with bars, dots, etc. I realize there are many opinions out there for what constitutes the “best” sight setup. We feel that we have the optimal set up for a majority of the scenarios you will likely encounter […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Trevor’s Favorites
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 […]
Continue readingTechnical 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 […]
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