Shadow Systems MR920 War Poet: First Shots & Impressions

Published on January 27, 2021
Duration: 17:20

The Shadow Systems MR920 War Poet offers a heavily modified Glock 19 platform with enhanced ergonomics, including a 1911-style grip angle and integrated thumb rests. It features a direct-milled slide for optics like the Holosun 507C, a 4.5-inch threaded barrel, and proved 100% reliable over 200 rounds, though some users might find the magwell cramped and the trigger reset long.

Quick Summary

The Shadow Systems MR920 War Poet is a modified Glock 19 with a 1911-style grip angle, integrated thumb rests, and a direct-milled slide for optics like the Holosun 507C. It features a 4.5-inch threaded barrel and proved 100% reliable in testing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: MR920 War Poet
  2. 01:00Frame and Ergonomics
  3. 02:02Optics and Sights Setup
  4. 03:03Barrel and Internals
  5. 05:36Initial Range Performance (80 Yards)
  6. 09:15Grip and Magwell Critiques
  7. 11:09Ejection Pattern Observations
  8. 15:22Final Impressions & Reliability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Shadow Systems MR920 War Poet?

The Shadow Systems MR920 War Poet is a heavily modified Glock 19 platform featuring a 1911-style grip angle, integrated thumb rests, a direct-milled slide for optics like the Holosun 507C, and a 4.5-inch threaded barrel, designed for high performance out of the box.

How does the MR920 War Poet's ergonomics compare to a Glock 19?

The MR920 War Poet features a more 1911-like grip angle, an undercut trigger guard, and 'gas pedals' for enhanced thumb support, offering a different feel and potentially improved control compared to a standard Glock 19.

What are the key features of the MR920 War Poet's slide and optics integration?

The slide is milled directly for optics, allowing red dots like the Holosun 507C to sit lower. This facilitates easier co-witnessing with included Ameriglo iron sights, improving the overall sight picture.

What was the reliability and accuracy performance of the MR920 War Poet?

During testing with approximately 200 rounds, the MR920 War Poet proved 100% reliable. It demonstrated high accuracy, hitting targets at 80 yards, with slightly perceived lighter recoil than a standard Glock 19.

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