Shadow Systems MR920 Elite Review | Shadow Systems EDC 2021

Published on March 25, 2021
Duration: 14:31

The Shadow Systems MR920 Elite offers significant upgrades over a stock Glock 19 for around $900, including an improved grip angle, aggressive stippling, and a unique recoil-mitigating thumb ledge. Its optics mounting system is highly secure, and it comes with valuable accessories like Magpul magazines and a magwell. While the trigger and ergonomics are superior to factory Glock, the slide lock is exceptionally stiff.

Quick Summary

The Shadow Systems MR920 Elite offers significant upgrades over a stock Glock 19 for around $900, featuring an improved grip angle, aggressive stippling, a recoil-mitigating thumb ledge, a superior trigger with a short reset, and a highly secure, plate-less optics mounting system.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Shadow Systems MR920 Elite Overview
  2. 01:42Ergonomics & Grip: 1911 Angle & Thumb Ledge
  3. 02:09Sights & Optics: Ameriglo & Plate-less System
  4. 03:08Included Accessories & Value Proposition
  5. 03:58Barrel Specs & Break-in Period
  6. 06:29Trigger Performance: Take-up, Break & Reset
  7. 08:13Range Performance & Stiff Slide Lock Critique
  8. 10:16Market Comparison: Best Glock Value?

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Shadow Systems MR920 Elite an upgrade over a standard Glock 19?

The MR920 Elite offers features typically found in custom builds out-of-the-box, such as an improved grip angle, aggressive stippling, a recoil-mitigating thumb ledge, a threaded barrel, and a superior trigger with a short reset, all for around $900.

How does the Shadow Systems optic mounting system compare to others?

It features deep milling and uses long screws to directly wedge optics into the slide without adapter plates, providing a very secure fit for various footprints like RMR and DeltaPoint, which is highly praised.

What are the main ergonomic features of the MR920 Elite?

It has a grip angle closer to a 1911 for natural pointing, interchangeable backstraps, aggressive frame stippling, and a unique thumb ledge designed to help mitigate recoil.

What is the recommended break-in period for the Shadow Systems MR920 Elite?

Due to tight tolerances in the chamber and breech, Shadow Systems recommends a break-in period of 200 rounds to ensure optimal reliability and performance.

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