I have had this gun for just over a year and have put over 5k rounds and I can tell you the trigger gets only marginally better. But like so many things if you shoot something enough you get good with it and I am shooting .19 splits. The reset helps with that a lot. Have not had one issue the whole time and customer service is second to none. I have only called for advice and general questions and they are always happy to help. Flawless performance
@@ThePandaboi9 Funny that you mention that as I had forgotten that I sure did about 3k or so into ownership. It is those PMags. I only use factory Glock mags now and the problem has disappeared.
@@ThePandaboi9I’ve got a pmag with over 5,000 rounds through it. Never been cleaned. Runs like a champ. I own 5 SS guns with plenty of rounds through all of them. I only use pmags…zero issues. The mag falling out thing was an issue in early run guns. Change the mag release, problem solved. It’s well documented. It’s not a pmag problem.
I am a huge Glock guy and a Glock 19 was the first pistol i ever owned. I love how easy it is to disassemble and customize. First thing i do when i get any glock is replace the sighs and trigger. I like yellow front night sights and a blacked out u notch rear. I also like overwatch falx trigger. When i saw the MR920 Elite i had to see it. Soon as i picked it up i was hooked and had to have one. It comes with a great set of night sights, good trigger, very cool slide work, fluted barrel, and their optics models are totally different. Most optics models you have to use a plate but Shadow System is different. They use these spacers , so you don t have to use plates ( that make your dot sit highter and make u use higher co witness sights ). It shoots flatter than a glock 19 and is just so much more comfortable to shoot. There is a break in period so you might have a malfunction or 2 during the first 100 rds ( i never had any issues with mine though ). Again, I am a Glock fan boy and love glocks ,but this MR920 Elite took my Glock 19 s place. Now i rotate the Shadow Systems MR920 Elite and my Glock 43x mos. If your looking at a MR920 I would recommend getting the one without the threaded barrel ( unless you intend to shoot supressed ) bcause it just easier to conceal carry. There are several different models and I would recommend the MR920 Elite. It is the same size as a Glock 19 and if you figure all the extras you get stock it isn t a bad deal. You add up a good trigger, some slide work, night sights you ll put on a Glock 19 and your closer in price than you think. Dang this is longer than i thought but if you like Glock 19 s , do yourself a favor and go to you Local Gun Shop and hold one ( you ll see what i mean about how awesome it feels ).
This I'd exactly how I feel. G19 gen 4 was my everyday carry. As soon as I picked up the mr920 I was in love. I've had none of the problems these guys have talked about with the trigger or magazines. It's far more comfortable to shoot than the G19. I bought 2 of them brand new at a local FFL that buys in bulk and has flash sales on Friday hot sheet... $600 each brand new. I'll take that all day over the Glock.
They are a great company and some FINE pistols. I have their MR920L model for 3 months. Love it. Those men&women over at shadow systems are doing the platform. 👌. 💪 Texas Strong 💪
The MR920 looks sleek and well-designed, and it's great to see it in action. Hickok’s insights on iys features and ergonomics are valuable for those considering a new firearm. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your expertise with us!
He is rt about the trigger even though I like it better than the Glock 43X. I like the frame much better than Glock and with an optic it shoots lights out.
I've had my MR920 for a year now and haven't had a single problem with it. Thanks for doing this video Hickok! Your insights are invaluable and your shooting is beyond compare!
MY DR920 WARPOET WITH AFTERMARKET SHADOW SYSTEMS THREADED COMP IS AMAZING. OVER 5K RDS NOT ONE ISSUE B4 OR AFTER INSTALLING COMP! IT'S THE FLATEST SHOOTING BEST FEELING PISTOL I OWN!!!!!
I have owned an XR920 Combat(Glock 45 clone) for 8 months. Yes, the trigger isn't great. Yes, they cost about $200 more than a Glock. This is why it was worth it to me. The straight grip insert for the grip on the XR makes a significant difference in removing the hump, the grip profile is similar to a Sig 320. It has iron night sights, I have replaced the plastic sights on every Glock I own immediately after I buy them. The factory sights are 1/3 co-witness and work perfectly with the Holosun 507c that I put on it. The gun comes milled for a red dot. The grip stippling is excellent. I put Talon grips on every Glock I have ever purchased and it wasn't necessary with this gun. The XR has an extended beaver tail without adding the thickness of a grip add on. The front slide serrations are excellent. The frame is flared and stippled where the thumb on your support hand rests. It comes with a mag well from the factory. It's 2.5 ounces lighter than a Glock, which isn't great for a competition gun but is noticeable when you carry. The trigger well is larger and doesn't pinch my finger like every Glock I've ever owned. The trigger guard is undercut from the factory. I've been shooting this gun in IDPA matches for 7 months and have had no reliability issues. In summary, by the time you add co-witness iron night sights, grip stippling and an undercut trigger guard on an optics ready gun you will spend the extra $200 on a Glock MOS. Throw in the magwell and the fact that the straight grip insert can give you a grip angle that you can't get with a Glock and it's worth the cost to me. Shadow Systems has made a Glock with all of the upgrades and changes that many competitive shooters and concealed carriers make to their Glocks.
I EDC my Shadow Systems MR920 Elite with a Holosun EPS MRS a TLR7A and a Johnny Glock flat trigger and absolutely LOVE it. 2K rds and flawless even through the breakin period. Great video! Made up the street in Plano Tx USA 🇺🇸
I got so lucky with mine. The trigger feels phenomenal in my mr920. Crisp smooth short pull to the wall, and a very clean break. Havent even broke it in yet. Thanks for yet another amazing video!
So does mine!!! Perfect. I have the warrior poet edition. Shadows system rep told me they just updated the trigger on latest models so you probably have the updated. Bought mine yesterday. Love it!!
I have had my MR920 elite for about a year. 1000+ rds no malfunctions. Has been a great shooter. I am doing bullseyes at 25 yds which i do with no other gun in my collection. Mine is equipped with a holosun 507c optic and the SS has a unique and great no plate mounting system. My trigger is not what he describes, maybe that is the elite model? Super lightweight. One of my favorites for sure. Honest review as always.
Still carrying my Gen 3 19. All stock except for the sights. Love the finger groves! No slide cuts or stippling. I guess I’m just weird, but I haven’t had a need to get all that stuff on it.
There’s nothing wrong with that yea you don’t need all the other stuff just like I don’t need a trd off-road Tacoma, an sr5 would do just fine but I like the trd off-road with the 6ft bed
Got a 19 Gen 5, all stock but the sights. Love it. Amazing how many folks buy a stock glock and then replace nearly everything on it and end up spending perhaps a $1,000 in extras. The Shadow Systems does much of that and still saves some folks $200-$300 versus the upgrades on the stock Glocks.
@@Mike-kh9gj I agree that there is nothing wrong with all the extras. I’ve even considered jumping on the red dot game. I do think a lot of people try to buy better shooting skills though.
I have the MR920 and have put 3000 plus rounds through it. During the break in period I did have some failure to feed malfunctions, but since then it has not hickuped at all. Recently added the Shadow Systems compensator and it has helped my follow up shots, didn't even need to change the spring. I ran it through multiple different ammo and I trust it as my EDC.
Bought one last week, around 200 rounds thru so far. Flawless and I got used to the trigger quickly. It’s in my lock box ready to go. Thanks for the video!
@@Logjammer69 yeah, I’ve got 4 Shadow Systems guns. Starting out, minus the aluminum shoe, they felt like they were somewhere between a stock Glock trigger and a CZ P10C trigger. I’ve got over 1000 rounds through each gun, and the triggers are excellent!😎✌️
This is the first firearm I bought in 2021!! So cool to see a video of it I really like it. After that I picked up a Remington 870 tactical to add to the collection.
I literally just bought this gun today as a birthday gift to myself before I saw this video and now I'm seeing you shoot it before I get to take it out. This video makes me excited.
My first semi auto is a combat mr920. No optic, threaded barrel, or slide cuts. 2k rounds stock then installed a Timney competition trigger and the radian ramjet & afterburner, another 2k rounds later 0 malfunctions.
The real benefit of the mr 920. is not just that it's a fancy Glock clone but instead that shadow systems redesigned the slide internals and extractor so that trijicon and halosun optics can direct mount with full length screws and no adapter plates making the connection much stronger and also allowing the optics set lower.
I have multiple, too. Now that they have the Foundation series these honestly zero need to buy a glock. Now the optics cut can't take the some of the newer enclosed optics. I have to run a plate for the MPS and Acro or you can get a dedicated slide from them(I have one on my 19).
@Richard Cutshall I think the 507c x2 is the same one my friend has on his 2011. I tried it the other day and loved how easily the green circle with dot picked up. Thank you for the name! I didn't ask when I tried it 🙃💚
@@2ATranA it's really preference. The 4 I am now trying are the SRO, MPS, EPS and Acro. I have had the 507, 407, 509ACSS, 509T and multiple RMRs through the years. Most have quit by 6 months and all by 1 year. All were fixed by the manufacturer, but I've moved them to rifles as I can't trust them. Now with that said I've seen all of these hold up for others. I may be jinxed. But I've not seen those 4 break yet(I'm constantly at a large range with constant classes).
"It is horrendously ridiculous..." I have been looking at this man's videos since 2009. Now, I've heard him "meh" on some triggers and then go into an implicit explanation on the particular subject trigger from time to time over the years but, I have never heard him describe his distaste for a trigger to the degree I have here just now. "Spongy, rough, spongy, rough, finally breaks, reset, and then it even sounds cheap or something, I don't know..." Wow. I love this guy as much today as I ever did.
Ive had that exact model almost a yr now and ive ran several different brands of ammo thru it from federal all the way to r.i.p rounds and those liberty ultra lights....not a single issue and the gun stock shoots like a dream....the trigger really doesnt bother me because the reset is super nice.i got mine for $600 used.solid buy even tho my edc is a custom bersa thunder 380
I have a mr920 elite, trigger actually feels better than my gen 3 19. It's my edc, I shoot it very often and I do very much enjoy it. I could be wrong, but I believe the older models if the mr920 had a horrible trigger and within the last year or so, they improved the trigger.
Just bought one the other day. My Wilson combat 45 commander was getting heavy and bulky to cc as I get older and heavier. Planning on getting it broken in next week. Got the war poet version. Very crisp pull and reset. Upgraded from this one.
I got a foundation series mr920, and it did need a couple boxes of ammo through it before it would feed and go into battery reliably. Nice replacement for my old as the hills gen 1 G19.
@@thefrogking481 I've always been a Beretta guy, grew up on the DA-SA operation but now as a more experienced shooter trying to hone my pistol shooting skills it's the 1911 that I'm drawn to, saving my pennies for a Dan Wesson Pointman 45😎
The best thing I did to improve my trigger on my model 45 gen.5 was install the Glock $25 double diamond connector link slightly less take up, DEFINED CRISP CLEAN BRAKE, and slightly quicker reset . Very smooth all the way through, it's a 3.5 lb. Connector but used with all stock springs makes it a 4.5 lb.trigger (best $25 mod I've done). Lenny show's the install on video very eazy to do . About the Shadow Systems , don't care for the look myself all cut up edges everywhere.
As someone who has a couple Shadow systems the triggers get better after about 500 rounds. My mr920 beats any Glock trigger I've ever shot and I have two Glocks. And have had the opportunity to shoot many students Glocks. Maybe I just got a deal on my mr920 but by the time I would have had the site changed and a few other mods I wanted it would have been way over the price of a Glock. Again don't get me wrong I love Glocks their sewing machines they just run and run. I just think the Shadow Systems is American made and it's what a Glock should be practically from the box
Thanks for this one! I’ve been in the market to upgrade my edc from a subcompact and have finally decided on this one. I’ve seen vidyas of this baby shooting like a laser with a compensator on it. I can’t wait to get it and start the tinkerin’ process of dialing in the comfort and accuracy.
The triggers on my CR Nd DR 920elite pistols S have EXCELLENT TRIGGERS. After your 200 break in, The triggers improve drastically. I had a Timney in my DR, and took it out and reinstalled vibe original !
MR920 Combat owner here. For anyone interested, this is literally the best handgun I have ever owned. Better than my vp9, 365 sc, and all the rest. (There are many). It has a 200 rd break in and it’s legit. Mine hung up about 6 times in that period with duty ammo. After 200 rounds, flawless, more accurate than a regular 19, slightly better trigger. I don’t know what he is talking about, my trigger is standard glock. I suspect the gun needs some rounds through it. These ARE tighter than a regular glock. A few clarifications or more detail. It has adjustable back straps to emulate the grip angles of 1911, sig or glock. The optics cut doesnt require a mounting plate and will fit almost any red dot. RMR, Holosun, Delta point etc and because it doesnt use a plate for the dot the excellent factory sights are high enough to clear the dot for backups lower 1/3 witness.
I have the same pistol. The trigger connector can be replaced. That along with a good Dremel tool polish I got mine down to about 4 lbs. Love mine and the direct Optic attachment is better than MOS by spades!
Great video, we'll be staying with GLOCK. These companies have a lot of selling hype. It's nice for those that are interested in such Thanks again for sharing your video. 👌🙏👌
I've had the elite for about two years now got a good price on a used one at cabelas. Hasn't had a single issue the trigger on the elite is great compared to my stock gen 4 G19
I have two mr920 one a combat. The other combat elite with a threaded barrel. Ive got well over a thousand rounds on both of mine and both triggers are better than my gen 5 G19. Ive never had an issue with either. I also have a zev Oz9 hypercomp now thats the glock of gucci glocks. And its great.
Really enjoy watching your video's. I have a DR920P elite and an MR920 elite. Haven't had a single failure with either one. The trigger, A person can get use to it to know where it brakes but they are still like a piece of crap. My Daisey bb gun has as good or better trigger than either one of the shadows. Hopefully they will come out with an upgrade. More money. Keep your head down and your powder dry.
I have the 17 version and it had a rough break in period and after I would get occasional failures to go into battery during mag changes. I sent it back and they put in a new barrel but still had the issue. Popped in a Glock gen 4 recoil spring and been 100% reliable since then. It’s a nice shooting gun and I like the aggressive texture they do but you are right about the trigger. Mine is very heavy and should be better given the gucci Glock price!
Brother picked one up for $625 at a show yesterday, not my cup of tea, I’m not a polymer gun type of guy but it felt good in my hands. Gonna put it to the test this upcoming weekend. Had my eyes on a colt 80 series but they didn’t have it in 38 super which is what I wanna gift to my dad.
They sell a replacement Glock OEM trigger if you want to spend extra on that. Feels pretty close to a gen 5 Glock in my opinion, but that’s just my 2 cents, im not an expert on it
I put a replacement trigger in mine, a two pin glock trigger dropped in with a little sanding. I can't remember what brand it was at this time but damn is it an improvement.
My trigger is phenomenal. I have the War Poet edition and it breaks at 4.5 pounds. I’ve been carrying this for the last seven months and I won’t carry any other brand ever again!!!! Cr920 is on the way!
Yes this is the one I carry and if God forbid you ever have to use it in self defense they will replace your shadow system after the cops take your protection away. The upper models have better triggers but I put apex in all of mine.
Here are some potential reasons why someone might choose to purchase a Shadow Systems MR920 over a Glock: Ergonomics - The MR920 frame design has more stippling and undercuts than a standard Glock, which provides increased grip and may improve control for some shooters. Customization - The MR920 comes with removable magwells, adjustable backstraps, and optics mounting plates as standard. For a Glock, these are additional aftermarket upgrades. Accuracy - Shadow Systems promotes the MR920 as having tighter manufacturing tolerances and an improved trigger over factory Glock triggers, potentially increasing out-of-box accuracy. Aesthetics - The MR920 has an attractive slide cut and distressed bronzed finish not available on factory Glocks. This may appeal more to some buyers. Exclusivity - The MR920 is a less common pistol than mass-produced Glocks, which some shooters may value. Parts support - Since it is based on the Glock platform, the MR920 shares many parts and has aftermarket support. This may appeal to tinkerers. Value - The MR920 costs a bit more than comparable Glock models, but some buyers may feel the upgrades and custom features justify the extra expense. Potential downsides compared to a Glock include less ubiquitous availability, unproven long-term reliability track record, and the risks that come with a smaller company. Overall, the choice comes down to shooter preference and whether the MR920's features and design improvements warrant the higher cost over a base Glock platform. Note they tend to cost more...
You have just described the trigger on my Sig Sauer P365. It's like dragging a stick thru a trough of mud with some gravel and rocks thrown in. Absolutely the WORST trigger of any firearm I've ever shot.
I love the 1911 style grip, how the Polymer frame is alot stronger than the Glock frame, how the slide rails are stronger and a bit longer. And how the triger housing has a higher undercut for better grip. Thats a Glock in a Suit. I prefer the P80 PFC9 though, my tigger is almost perfection.
He was there in the mist of triple darkness. In the mind of the originator right after he brought this universe into existence. He witnessed prophets predict instances that would happen in the distance.
bless this dude, the only reviewer left on youtube that isnt trying to sell something after fearmongering. jsut reviewing and shooting
Vereiw and 45 in the future
What’s wrong with selling something? Are you a communist?
hickok is the goat
Apparently you don't watch many guntubers
@@chrisduncan440 Baseball Card Exchange
You’re gonna go down as one of the greatest target shooters of all time
I Just Bought One After Testing It Out At The Range. I Love This Gun. 10/10
It's my carry. I can definitely recommend the radian ramjet for it. It's expensive, but works pretty damn well
My go to pistol these days
Same
It's been my favorite pistol out of my collection. I love the way it feels in my hand above the rest.
anyone would be blessed to have this man as a grandpa
god bless your soul hickok
I have had this gun for just over a year and have put over 5k rounds and I can tell you the trigger gets only marginally better. But like so many things if you shoot something enough you get good with it and I am shooting .19 splits. The reset helps with that a lot. Have not had one issue the whole time and customer service is second to none. I have only called for advice and general questions and they are always happy to help. Flawless performance
Have you had any issues with mag falling out?
@@ThePandaboi9 Funny that you mention that as I had forgotten that I sure did about 3k or so into ownership. It is those PMags. I only use factory Glock mags now and the problem has disappeared.
@@hankjackson7312 Thank you I'm actually in the air with trading in my vp9 for the ss m920L or building a glock
@@ThePandaboi9I’ve got a pmag with over 5,000 rounds through it. Never been cleaned. Runs like a champ. I own 5 SS guns with plenty of rounds through all of them. I only use pmags…zero issues. The mag falling out thing was an issue in early run guns. Change the mag release, problem solved. It’s well documented. It’s not a pmag problem.
@@ThePandaboi9 Stick with the VP9. Vastly superior gun.
I am a huge Glock guy and a Glock 19 was the first pistol i ever owned. I love how easy it is to disassemble and customize. First thing i do when i get any glock is replace the sighs and trigger. I like yellow front night sights and a blacked out u notch rear. I also like overwatch falx trigger. When i saw the MR920 Elite i had to see it. Soon as i picked it up i was hooked and had to have one. It comes with a great set of night sights, good trigger, very cool slide work, fluted barrel, and their optics models are totally different. Most optics models you have to use a plate but Shadow System is different. They use these spacers , so you don t have to use plates ( that make your dot sit highter and make u use higher co witness sights ). It shoots flatter than a glock 19 and is just so much more comfortable to shoot. There is a break in period so you might have a malfunction or 2 during the first 100 rds ( i never had any issues with mine though ). Again, I am a Glock fan boy and love glocks ,but this MR920 Elite took my Glock 19 s place. Now i rotate the Shadow Systems MR920 Elite and my Glock 43x mos. If your looking at a MR920 I would recommend getting the one without the threaded barrel ( unless you intend to shoot supressed ) bcause it just easier to conceal carry. There are several different models and I would recommend the MR920 Elite. It is the same size as a Glock 19 and if you figure all the extras you get stock it isn t a bad deal. You add up a good trigger, some slide work, night sights you ll put on a Glock 19 and your closer in price than you think. Dang this is longer than i thought but if you like Glock 19 s , do yourself a favor and go to you Local Gun Shop and hold one ( you ll see what i mean about how awesome it feels ).
This I'd exactly how I feel. G19 gen 4 was my everyday carry. As soon as I picked up the mr920 I was in love. I've had none of the problems these guys have talked about with the trigger or magazines. It's far more comfortable to shoot than the G19. I bought 2 of them brand new at a local FFL that buys in bulk and has flash sales on Friday hot sheet... $600 each brand new. I'll take that all day over the Glock.
The Shadow Systems guns are what Glocks should be.....
They are a great company and some FINE pistols. I have their MR920L model for 3 months. Love it. Those men&women over at shadow systems are doing the platform. 👌. 💪 Texas Strong 💪
The MR920 looks sleek and well-designed, and it's great to see it in action. Hickok’s insights on iys features and ergonomics are valuable for those considering a new firearm. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your expertise with us!
He is rt about the trigger even though I like it better than the Glock 43X. I like the frame much better than Glock and with an optic it shoots lights out.
They must not be that great, my LGS is full of them in the used section. Overpriced Gucci Glock with even worse triggers than the original.
It's awesome!
I've had my MR920 for a year now and haven't had a single problem with it. Thanks for doing this video Hickok! Your insights are invaluable and your shooting is beyond compare!
MY DR920 WARPOET WITH AFTERMARKET SHADOW SYSTEMS THREADED COMP IS AMAZING. OVER 5K RDS NOT ONE ISSUE B4 OR AFTER INSTALLING COMP! IT'S THE FLATEST SHOOTING BEST FEELING PISTOL I OWN!!!!!
@@YELLTELL AMEN BROTHER. Now I gotta get one for myself.
"That's one negative: it has to have a round in the chamber in order for it to fire."
Classic
"What you see, is what you see" :-)
He is really the greatest….. I laughed so hard when he said that
Yeah 😂 his comments are sweet!
„I can handle ugly!”
😂😂😂
"If it were really innovative it wouldn't require that"
He's a machine not a robot
This has been my everyday carry for about a year. Great firearm.
How's it feel to carry an imposter?
@@cjohnson9211 tell us how it feels caring that much
Rubs my stomach to much and sticks to my shirt
Same
@@cjohnson9211 imposter lol, plenty for glock like weapons that are better than glock but you can be snobbish all you want
I have owned an XR920 Combat(Glock 45 clone) for 8 months. Yes, the trigger isn't great. Yes, they cost about $200 more than a Glock. This is why it was worth it to me. The straight grip insert for the grip on the XR makes a significant difference in removing the hump, the grip profile is similar to a Sig 320. It has iron night sights, I have replaced the plastic sights on every Glock I own immediately after I buy them. The factory sights are 1/3 co-witness and work perfectly with the Holosun 507c that I put on it. The gun comes milled for a red dot. The grip stippling is excellent. I put Talon grips on every Glock I have ever purchased and it wasn't necessary with this gun. The XR has an extended beaver tail without adding the thickness of a grip add on. The front slide serrations are excellent. The frame is flared and stippled where the thumb on your support hand rests. It comes with a mag well from the factory. It's 2.5 ounces lighter than a Glock, which isn't great for a competition gun but is noticeable when you carry. The trigger well is larger and doesn't pinch my finger like every Glock I've ever owned. The trigger guard is undercut from the factory. I've been shooting this gun in IDPA matches for 7 months and have had no reliability issues. In summary, by the time you add co-witness iron night sights, grip stippling and an undercut trigger guard on an optics ready gun you will spend the extra $200 on a Glock MOS. Throw in the magwell and the fact that the straight grip insert can give you a grip angle that you can't get with a Glock and it's worth the cost to me. Shadow Systems has made a Glock with all of the upgrades and changes that many competitive shooters and concealed carriers make to their Glocks.
I EDC my Shadow Systems MR920 Elite with a Holosun EPS MRS a TLR7A and a Johnny Glock flat trigger and absolutely LOVE it. 2K rds and flawless even through the breakin period. Great video! Made up the street in Plano Tx USA 🇺🇸
I got so lucky with mine. The trigger feels phenomenal in my mr920. Crisp smooth short pull to the wall, and a very clean break. Havent even broke it in yet. Thanks for yet another amazing video!
So does mine!!! Perfect. I have the warrior poet edition. Shadows system rep told me they just updated the trigger on latest models so you probably have the updated. Bought mine yesterday. Love it!!
Hickok, I noticed a slight flinch when you forgot to rack a round. You are human, after all, but you are still my hero!
I really like shadow systems. Got a MR920 in the fall. Liked it so much i got a CR920 a month ago for summer carry.
I have had my MR920 elite for about a year. 1000+ rds no malfunctions. Has been a great shooter. I am doing bullseyes at 25 yds which i do with no other gun in my collection. Mine is equipped with a holosun 507c optic and the SS has a unique and great no plate mounting system. My trigger is not what he describes, maybe that is the elite model? Super lightweight. One of my favorites for sure. Honest review as always.
The trigger in all of them are horrible. It's the reason I refuse to buy one.
Still carrying my Gen 3 19. All stock except for the sights. Love the finger groves! No slide cuts or stippling. I guess I’m just weird, but I haven’t had a need to get all that stuff on it.
I got two of them...All this other stuff is nonsense...
There’s nothing wrong with that yea you don’t need all the other stuff just like I don’t need a trd off-road Tacoma, an sr5 would do just fine but I like the trd off-road with the 6ft bed
Got a 19 Gen 5, all stock but the sights. Love it. Amazing how many folks buy a stock glock and then replace nearly everything on it and end up spending perhaps a $1,000 in extras. The Shadow Systems does much of that and still saves some folks $200-$300 versus the upgrades on the stock Glocks.
@@Mike-kh9gj I agree that there is nothing wrong with all the extras. I’ve even considered jumping on the red dot game. I do think a lot of people try to buy better shooting skills though.
@@howler5000 I agree, 100% doesn’t matter what you have if you don’t train training comes before caliber and weapon choice in my opinion
I’ve had my MR920 for a few years and absolutely love it. I did change the trigger to a Johnny glocks trigger which is amazing.
Has that trigger change made it malfunction more?
I have the MR920 and have put 3000 plus rounds through it. During the break in period I did have some failure to feed malfunctions, but since then it has not hickuped at all. Recently added the Shadow Systems compensator and it has helped my follow up shots, didn't even need to change the spring. I ran it through multiple different ammo and I trust it as my EDC.
Mag failure
Pmag fail to feed
An ramp-speed of spring for pmag
Get Glock mags
Bought one last week, around 200 rounds thru so far. Flawless and I got used to the trigger quickly. It’s in my lock box ready to go. Thanks for the video!
Switched over to Shadow Systems guns a year ago, after being on the Glock platform since ‘99. No regrets! 😎✌️
@@Logjammer69 yeah, I’ve got 4 Shadow Systems guns. Starting out, minus the aluminum shoe, they felt like they were somewhere between a stock Glock trigger and a CZ P10C trigger. I’ve got over 1000 rounds through each gun, and the triggers are excellent!😎✌️
This is the first firearm I bought in 2021!! So cool to see a video of it I really like it. After that I picked up a Remington 870 tactical to add to the collection.
I literally just bought this gun today as a birthday gift to myself before I saw this video and now I'm seeing you shoot it before I get to take it out. This video makes me excited.
I absolutely love my MR920 elite. One of my finest firearms
My first semi auto is a combat mr920. No optic, threaded barrel, or slide cuts. 2k rounds stock then installed a Timney competition trigger and the radian ramjet & afterburner, another 2k rounds later 0 malfunctions.
The real benefit of the mr 920. is not just that it's a fancy Glock clone but instead that shadow systems redesigned the slide internals and extractor so that trijicon and halosun optics can direct mount with full length screws and no adapter plates making the connection much stronger and also allowing the optics set lower.
Perfect timing! I've been looking into the MR920, and you always have the best information 👌😌❤
I have multiple, too. Now that they have the Foundation series these honestly zero need to buy a glock. Now the optics cut can't take the some of the newer enclosed optics. I have to run a plate for the MPS and Acro or you can get a dedicated slide from them(I have one on my 19).
@@TheRichardc88 What are your thoughts on the trigger? ❤️
@@eriklambert3809 What red dot would you recommend to run? 🤔
@Richard Cutshall I think the 507c x2 is the same one my friend has on his 2011. I tried it the other day and loved how easily the green circle with dot picked up. Thank you for the name! I didn't ask when I tried it 🙃💚
@@2ATranA it's really preference. The 4 I am now trying are the SRO, MPS, EPS and Acro. I have had the 507, 407, 509ACSS, 509T and multiple RMRs through the years. Most have quit by 6 months and all by 1 year. All were fixed by the manufacturer, but I've moved them to rifles as I can't trust them. Now with that said I've seen all of these hold up for others. I may be jinxed. But I've not seen those 4 break yet(I'm constantly at a large range with constant classes).
"It is horrendously ridiculous..." I have been looking at this man's videos since 2009. Now, I've heard him "meh" on some triggers and then go into an implicit explanation on the particular subject trigger from time to time over the years but, I have never heard him describe his distaste for a trigger to the degree I have here just now. "Spongy, rough, spongy, rough, finally breaks, reset, and then it even sounds cheap or something, I don't know..." Wow.
I love this guy as much today as I ever did.
Nothing would make me happier than shooting my shadow system MR 920 with this guy on an overcast day.
Just bought an MR920 combat and put 115 rounds thru it today. Trigger is better than any Glock I've had, shoots soft, great ergos
I had to tap in the first round in four of my first five mags during break in of my Foundation Series. Flawless and accurate ever since. Love it!
Just got one, actually really like it.
Ive had that exact model almost a yr now and ive ran several different brands of ammo thru it from federal all the way to r.i.p rounds and those liberty ultra lights....not a single issue and the gun stock shoots like a dream....the trigger really doesnt bother me because the reset is super nice.i got mine for $600 used.solid buy even tho my edc is a custom bersa thunder 380
My edc is a XR920 elite. I love it!
I have a mr920 elite, trigger actually feels better than my gen 3 19.
It's my edc, I shoot it very often and I do very much enjoy it.
I could be wrong, but I believe the older models if the mr920 had a horrible trigger and within the last year or so, they improved the trigger.
Just bought one the other day. My Wilson combat 45 commander was getting heavy and bulky to cc as I get older and heavier. Planning on getting it broken in next week. Got the war poet version. Very crisp pull and reset. Upgraded from this one.
Still carrying my Gen2 19
I bought one last year. I love it. Very accurate with optic mounted. Became a favorite
I got a foundation series mr920, and it did need a couple boxes of ammo through it before it would feed and go into battery reliably. Nice replacement for my old as the hills gen 1 G19.
I'm on my third Shadow Systems handgun. They are great, well made weapons. Eat everything I feed them. I trust my life to my first MR every day.
With factory sights Ive seen this man man shot almost every gun with perfection I got to be consistent at the range.
The trigger is a deal killer.
Have a 920L and has been flawless from start
This man has arms of steel. The lack of visible muzzle flip when he shoots is wild.
He's like 6'9" or something.
Some of that is the gun itself, Shadows are known for flat shooting.
Just in time, was looking for a nice overview of this
Not really a stikerfire kinda guy but I'm always oogling at the Shadow Systems guns at my LGS, going to have to pick one up one day.
I'm with you, I'm a 1911 guy and my EDC was a Staccato C2, but I often carry my shadow MR920 Elite.
@@thefrogking481 I've always been a Beretta guy, grew up on the DA-SA operation but now as a more experienced shooter trying to hone my pistol shooting skills it's the 1911 that I'm drawn to, saving my pennies for a Dan Wesson Pointman 45😎
The best thing I did to improve my trigger on my model 45 gen.5 was install the Glock $25 double diamond connector link slightly less take up, DEFINED CRISP CLEAN BRAKE, and slightly quicker reset . Very smooth all the way through, it's a 3.5 lb. Connector but used with all stock springs makes it a 4.5 lb.trigger (best $25 mod I've done). Lenny show's the install on video very eazy to do . About the Shadow Systems , don't care for the look myself all cut up edges everywhere.
The grandfather I wish I had. Love your videos.
Hickok would be a great Grandpa to me in a perfect world.
As someone who has a couple Shadow systems the triggers get better after about 500 rounds. My mr920 beats any Glock trigger I've ever shot and I have two Glocks. And have had the opportunity to shoot many students Glocks. Maybe I just got a deal on my mr920 but by the time I would have had the site changed and a few other mods I wanted it would have been way over the price of a Glock. Again don't get me wrong I love Glocks their sewing machines they just run and run. I just think the Shadow Systems is American made and it's what a Glock should be practically from the box
Mine took awhile to break in but it’s all goon now. Love it!
“Man I hate that trigger”
~Hickok45
Talk about good timing. I just bought a foundations model MR920 yesterday. Traded in my 19x towards it
You did what....
@@The-Homecook-0000 traded in 2 glocks actually, towards a shadow systems mr920
@@aleffel9668 ..wow..God bless ya...
Thanks for this one! I’ve been in the market to upgrade my edc from a subcompact and have finally decided on this one. I’ve seen vidyas of this baby shooting like a laser with a compensator on it. I can’t wait to get it and start the tinkerin’ process of dialing in the comfort and accuracy.
I just bought a MR920 Elite the trigger is very good for a carry gun. Very little stacking and crisp break with a 4LB pull.
Have the 920P excellent performer. One of my favorites
I have the MR920 Elite and the DR920 Combat and I love both of them.
BOM COMEÇO DE SEMANA AMÉRICA AMADA❤️ 🇺🇸🇧🇷
We just three of these at the store I work at in Kentucky. I never heard of them, so I gave them a good look over. Seem like pretty good pieces.
I like the adjustable backstraps to adjust the grip angle.
This is going to be my next purchase.
The triggers on my CR Nd DR 920elite pistols
S have EXCELLENT TRIGGERS. After your 200 break in, The triggers improve drastically. I had a Timney in my DR, and took it out and reinstalled vibe original !
MR920 Combat owner here. For anyone interested, this is literally the best handgun I have ever owned. Better than my vp9, 365 sc, and all the rest. (There are many). It has a 200 rd break in and it’s legit. Mine hung up about 6 times in that period with duty ammo. After 200 rounds, flawless, more accurate than a regular 19, slightly better trigger. I don’t know what he is talking about, my trigger is standard glock. I suspect the gun needs some rounds through it. These ARE tighter than a regular glock. A few clarifications or more detail. It has adjustable back straps to emulate the grip angles of 1911, sig or glock. The optics cut doesnt require a mounting plate and will fit almost any red dot. RMR, Holosun, Delta point etc and because it doesnt use a plate for the dot the excellent factory sights are high enough to clear the dot for backups lower 1/3 witness.
I have the same pistol. The trigger connector can be replaced. That along with a good Dremel tool polish I got mine down to about 4 lbs. Love mine and the direct Optic attachment is better than MOS by spades!
ive got 2 MR920s and a CR920. All of them shoot great
I love these weapon, I’m glad I got my hands on one last year. Pretty awesome gun
Great video, we'll be staying with GLOCK. These companies have a lot of selling hype.
It's nice for those that are interested in such
Thanks again for sharing your video. 👌🙏👌
These are better than a Hi Point
I've had the elite for about two years now got a good price on a used one at cabelas. Hasn't had a single issue the trigger on the elite is great compared to my stock gen 4 G19
I have two mr920 one a combat. The other combat elite with a threaded barrel. Ive got well over a thousand rounds on both of mine and both triggers are better than my gen 5 G19. Ive never had an issue with either. I also have a zev Oz9 hypercomp now thats the glock of gucci glocks. And its great.
Really enjoy watching your video's. I have a DR920P elite and an MR920 elite. Haven't had a single failure with either one. The trigger, A person can get use to it to know where it brakes but they are still like a piece of crap. My Daisey bb gun has as good or better trigger than either one of the shadows. Hopefully they will come out with an upgrade. More money. Keep your head down and your powder dry.
I have the 17 version and it had a rough break in period and after I would get occasional failures to go into battery during mag changes. I sent it back and they put in a new barrel but still had the issue. Popped in a Glock gen 4 recoil spring and been 100% reliable since then. It’s a nice shooting gun and I like the aggressive texture they do but you are right about the trigger. Mine is very heavy and should be better given the gucci Glock price!
It’s silly to put a Glock spring in a Shadow Systems. But if it works, then it works.
It ain't gucci gun price they mac out ayyy only 1200 with an optic
Nice gun there thanks for sharing Hickok45
These triggers will lighten up with use
Brother picked one up for $625 at a show yesterday, not my cup of tea, I’m not a polymer gun type of guy but it felt good in my hands. Gonna put it to the test this upcoming weekend. Had my eyes on a colt 80 series but they didn’t have it in 38 super which is what I wanna gift to my dad.
Thank you! Finally, someone who feels the same. The trigger is my biggest negative with the Shadow Systems. I can't get over it to want to own one.
They sell a replacement Glock OEM trigger if you want to spend extra on that. Feels pretty close to a gen 5 Glock in my opinion, but that’s just my 2 cents, im not an expert on it
I put a replacement trigger in mine, a two pin glock trigger dropped in with a little sanding. I can't remember what brand it was at this time but damn is it an improvement.
Agreed, the Zev trigger feels so much better. The new Glock Performance trigger for Gen 5 Glocks is not bad either.
My trigger is phenomenal. I have the War Poet edition and it breaks at 4.5 pounds. I’ve been carrying this for the last seven months and I won’t carry any other brand ever again!!!! Cr920 is on the way!
love you Hickok
Yes this is the one I carry and if God forbid you ever have to use it in self defense they will replace your shadow system after the cops take your protection away. The upper models have better triggers but I put apex in all of mine.
God damn, that thing is crisp!
Yup . Only thing i don't like it from my mr920l.. is trigger
I’ve literally been waiting on your review before purchasing this lol
hickok keeping the pumpkin industry in business year round
love mine too. Got the WarPoet one with the optics. Runs great, surprising accuracy, changeable grip angle..all good! (and not tooo 'gucci'!)
What's a warpoet?
Looks like a mucked up glock lol i love the super clean, simple look and feel of the glocks.
Congratulations on growing a pumpkin that big already!
I love my MR920
Here are some potential reasons why someone might choose to purchase a Shadow Systems MR920 over a Glock:
Ergonomics - The MR920 frame design has more stippling and undercuts than a standard Glock, which provides increased grip and may improve control for some shooters.
Customization - The MR920 comes with removable magwells, adjustable backstraps, and optics mounting plates as standard. For a Glock, these are additional aftermarket upgrades.
Accuracy - Shadow Systems promotes the MR920 as having tighter manufacturing tolerances and an improved trigger over factory Glock triggers, potentially increasing out-of-box accuracy.
Aesthetics - The MR920 has an attractive slide cut and distressed bronzed finish not available on factory Glocks. This may appeal more to some buyers.
Exclusivity - The MR920 is a less common pistol than mass-produced Glocks, which some shooters may value.
Parts support - Since it is based on the Glock platform, the MR920 shares many parts and has aftermarket support. This may appeal to tinkerers.
Value - The MR920 costs a bit more than comparable Glock models, but some buyers may feel the upgrades and custom features justify the extra expense.
Potential downsides compared to a Glock include less ubiquitous availability, unproven long-term reliability track record, and the risks that come with a smaller company. Overall, the choice comes down to shooter preference and whether the MR920's features and design improvements warrant the higher cost over a base Glock platform.
Note they tend to cost more...
Gotta love when you said the one downside is it needs a round in the chamber to function lol
You have just described the trigger on my Sig Sauer P365. It's like dragging a stick thru a trough of mud with some gravel and rocks thrown in. Absolutely the WORST trigger of any firearm I've ever shot.
I have an XR920 and the trigger is just fine. Not the best, nonetheless, not as bad as you describe. I love shooting it.
I actually have the Shadow system slide that is exclusive compatible for the Glock 19 Gen 3 and it’s amazing substitute for State Complaint fellows
I have the elite version without the threaded barrel. It’s pretty dope.
I love the 1911 style grip, how the Polymer frame is alot stronger than the Glock frame, how the slide rails are stronger and a bit longer. And how the triger housing has a higher undercut for better grip. Thats a Glock in a Suit. I prefer the P80 PFC9 though, my tigger is almost perfection.
If you want a better grip angle just buy a m&p and throw in an apex trigger kit.
I have a g19 and a mr920 and the mr920 is better in every way!
PLZ DO A VIDEO ON THE FK BRNO FIELD PISTOL 7,5 MM
I like the trigger. The profile is better, no dingus sticking out and such.
Hickok is a time traveler?
He was there in the mist of triple darkness. In the mind of the originator right after he brought this universe into existence. He witnessed prophets predict instances that would happen in the distance.
He says he was a gun fighter from the old west. You believe that