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 […]
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Technical 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 […]
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 […]
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