Shadow Systems CR920 vs Glock 43X | BEST CCW GUN

[@HydeTactical]

For the mag release on the 43X with the S15 mags, wrap the mags in 2 layers of blue painters tape, put the mag in the gun, and take a blow dryer on hot for about 5 minutes, then take the tape off and the mags will drop easily

[@HydeTactical]

I did it with mine and it fixed the issue, and didn’t cause any feeding issues either

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

@@HydeTactical That's a big brian mod. I'd try it if it were my gun haha

[@misterchuck6866]

nice. this allows you to use the polymer release without chewing it up with the metal Shield mags?

[@rogue-analyst]

Dude! Most quality gun channel I’ve found in awhile. Cant believe you’re not bigger!

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

Thank you man!! Trying my best to:))

[@SolarJim2]

He is huge in Japan!

[@TYMGhosT]

I’ve had both. I currently have a 920P that I have chosen for my “slim” edc. The reason I went with it over Glock 43 or 43x is that I don’t have comfort issues concealing a Glock 19, I do print wearing a t shirt. With the 920p I don’t print at all. The 43x grip is basically a 19 length so it’s still printing on the last bit of the grip. I love Glock but sticking with plastic mags on their slim lines really gave everyone else a leg up and Glock still sold TONS of their slim guns. Both are pretty good and the p920p trigger that I ended up with isn’t that bad. It definitely is a step down from Walther but it’s still good enough. Best thing I can say is that these days there’s way more good guns than bad. It wasn’t always that way.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

solid man! Thanks for sharing your experience

[@801guitar3]

When I first got my DR920 the trigger felt gritty. I am past the break in period and although it isn't any lighter or shorter, it feels much better and smoother. If you haven't gotten to that point yet, you probably will with more rounds through it. When I first got the gun I thought I wanted a new trigger but I am fine with it now.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

That's comforting to know! I should be coming up passing the break in point next week.

[@bobcole5233]

Bought a MR920 new. Was aware that they suggested 250 rd breakin. From round 1 - 500 to this point no stoppages at all. Trigger is really good.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

Sweet man! Glad you been liking yours. I loved my MR920 and really miss having it lowkey

[@scotteger6271]

With my wife having a Glock 42 and previously having a 43, 43x and 43x MOS (not all at the same time) the biggest offender with Glock’s trigger is that they use a full size (like from a 19) striker spring. There’s only so much room in there so when you pull the trigger it gets to a point where it can’t really compress the spring much more before the trigger breaks, thus making it very heavy. I changed the striker springs to shorter ones and man what an improvement. Might be worth popping the striker plate off and seeing what’s in there. If it’s a Glock spring and not proprietary, put a shorter on in from Wolf.

[@sd91499]

I have both the CR920 and the 43x. I love the fact that the CR920 is basically a 43 with metal mags. Being able to put the small mag in and have 11 rounds in an extremely tiny and comfortable pistol is amazing. Even with the extended mag it prints less than a 43x. I don't like the trigger at all. It has too much squishiness after the wall, but after a couple of mags and a lot of dry firing I am still extremely accurate with the pistol. I can shoot a head sized piece of steel at 50 yards with irons even with the shit trigger. I also like that I can put in 43x mags and they work as well, since I have a bunch. The PSA micro dagger 15rd mags also fit in the cr920, a little weirdly but I have shot it and they do work. For some reason the s15 mag did not work in the cr920, mine at least. As for the 43x, it has become my designated truck gun. I bought the s15 5rd extension which means that whenever I'm in my truck I have 21 rounds in my 43x. 43x is overall a great pistol. Also the slides are completely interchangeable which is nice. When I carry I carry the cr920 with the flush mag and normally either the 13rd mag or the PSA 15rd mag. But overall the cr920 having 11 rounds in an incredibly small format that even I can wear (6" 155lbs) without printing is amazing. I forget I'm even wearing it sometimes it can be so comfortable.

[@kentoncarter1103]

I have the ultimate CR920 with a pmm comp and Johnny Glock trigger but the cr920 is better because of the coating and the red dot slide cut stays zeroed if you use the shims.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

Good pointers! I’ll bet the pmm makes a noticeable difference

[@adamgargir5750]

Did u get the combo with barrel and comp? Which model the 43x or 48? Tysm for your time

[@joeflowers9084]

I love my CR920, but I did put a JG Trigger in it (it's good, but still not as good as a JG on a 43X for some reason--of course, for the price, you can just put in an Agency or Overwatch trigger and a fitted Ghost connector for like 40% of the cost, and get 80% of the benefit). I also have a 43X, but the CR920 just points more naturally for me, and seems to shoot softer--I assume it's that the thicker grip has more surface area to absorb the recoil. I carry the CR920 with an EPS Carry (and sometimes an LCP MAX ELITE with mcarbo springs and galloway trigger), but the 43X is more for HD. NOTE: I got my CR920 (same as yours for $619+20 shipping+15 FFL = $664) and my 43X MOS ($434). But I've spent a lot to fix them up.

[@joeflowers9084]

I'm sure you can grab a Night Fision Orange sight for the CR, and front sights are super easy to switch out. I DO want to know if you run into a "slide-lock-open" issue. I haven't, but several YTers I've seen, including one I know, have had it happen so much they got rid of their CRs (and it doesn't make sense because it doesn't happen without any other gun).

[@davelpz3340]

This whole points more natural, balances better is just utter nonsense.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

@@joeflowers9084 It happened once to me on like the 10th round I shot but never since. I've put about 200 rounds down range so far.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

Nice man sounds like you're wayy down the rabbit hole that's super awesome!

[@joeflowers9084]

Basically, when I pull a CR920 up with my eyes closed, when I open them, the dot is on target. But when I pull other guns up, I don’t always see the dot-and sometimes have to shift my wrist up or down. I know I could work with that one gun over and over and fix it. I think it just fits my weird hands better (large palms and stubby fingers). I spent a year putting a G43X against a P365X-both had optics and backup sights. They were so close, I went with the smaller 365X. However, I then got a CR920 to try, and it beat the 365X from the very first range visit. I can’t explain it. For example, I do a drill where I draw and shoot “through the backplate” at 5Y, and the CR put all rounds in 3.5-4” group with .20 splits. Other guns shot at that cadence will open up to 5-7”. Who knows.

[@leehitsslots9133]

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[@TheKoreanMarksman]

Thank you so much man I really hope we can get there!!

[@michaelpiliero9755]

Doing a trigger polish job takes gritty feel away….also putting high round count through firearm smooths trigger feel out too

[@BradAytes]

Swapped my cr trigger with a oem np3'd trigger bar, oem np3 trigger plunger, and minus connector all from overwatch precision and picked up a ranger proof vex f3 shoe. made a HUGE difference.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

Oh that's a super helpful tip actually. Might have to try that out...

[@BradAytes]

@@TheKoreanMarksman it’s a cheaper route with the same outcome then going with the Johnny Glock trigger, it was so much better I did the exact same thing in my MR 920. I’ll be doing it on any of my Glock/Glock clones going forward

[@richardw2801]

The freakinstang trigger job!

[@BradAytes]

@@richardw2801 the one and ONLY

[@leoy5314]

I've only changed out sights on any of my guns (i.e., Glocks stock plastic to night sights). If you're into competition, customize your gun until you're happy with it. For a carry gun for self defense, I'd leave it stock except for sight (or optic). My thinking is any modifications will give a prosecutor or an attorney of the person you defended yourself against fuel that you're looking for a fight. I would venture to say many lawyers and potential jurists are not gun knowledgeable; so modifications have a negative impression if you find yourself in that situation of legally having to defend yourself in court (whether criminally or civilly). That goes for color schemes, or "Punisher" type engravings on your back plate, slide, mag base plate, holster, etc. Just my 2 cents.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

Good thoughts. I agree man

[@ratagris21]

Nice preview and presentation. It seems like youreore towards the Glock over the Shadow Sytems. Looking from outside in it appears that Shadow systems is the new kids with issues warranty is good or bad from the comments. I would say over the Glock is better with a few mods youre good to keep youre reliability. Shadow Systems may look great with a lots of features, but may run into issues like with SIGs beat testing on the consumer as well as over hyping the marketing. The hest one is the one that meets your needs.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

very well said

[@jdm5762]

Great video. I rock the 43x non mos. I went for non mos for the smooth lines. I then tried to edc my mr920 elite. Have gone back to the 43x. I too am a small boi, and i think the 43x is perfect. Not a fan of the red dots especially on edc. Only mods on the 43x are talon grips (used them for years with o complaints) and ameriglo idots. I absolutely love that little thing!

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

Nice man! I'm Glad you've been able to settle on a build that works for you. It always feels great to land where you need to be especially after experimenting with other platforms

[@kalanipitmon7817]

No optic AND talon grips? 😂 fudd

[@GHicks-lu5tu]

A faster better trigger , can make the difference on whether you go home at night (as the victor ir victim). The only trigger I refuse to upgrade is the G43 6 rd gun. Awesome factory OEM Glock triggers.

[@justawolf752]

😂😂😂my man's said if you're a small boi like me😂😂😂😂😂 you got my sub brother keep it up😂😂😂😂

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

hahaha thanks brotherr

[@920WASHBURN]

I thought all shadows have the optic cut.

[@SpankyMedic7]

I think that this was a bit of an unfair comparison, as the Glock had 1000 rounds through it, and the Shadow Systems was still in its break in period (I'm assuming). Perhaps the Shadow Systems may have handled differently if it had more rounds through it at the time of the review. Just my $0.02. I do; however, like that you mentioned that modifying a gun takes you further away from reliability, which is very true. Your point on needing to mod a gun straight away vs having a decent gun out of the box was spot on. Nice job.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

Thanks for sharing man. Fair enough.

[@zeroUnitygain]

Ready for the cr920x? I want it, might sell my cr920

[@irishdefense77]

After your 200 round break in period-and after more rounds through it than that-the 920 will become less gritty.The trigger will be better,and if that doesn’t do it,a Ghost connector will solve it.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

copy that! thanks for the tip

[@johnhoward1935]

Your Katana doesn't sit well because of the stippling. you can't even have a grip under. it needs to be flat. then your Katana will be perfect and your S15 eject much faster.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

*taking out the dremel as we speak

[@scottubz]

Love the ss have a ss and canik but i think the canik mete mc9 is up there with the ss

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

i’ll have to run that one on the channel someday!

[@ambitiouslawn1678]

Such a big price difference between the two. You think canik up there with the cr920? I have a canik and such a great shooter, next purchase I am considering the cr920p, you think mc9 just as solid?

[@GucciKraken]

Awesome. I just back from visiting the DMZ. Thanks bro. Just bought the CR920P …

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

Oh nice man. Welcome back! Nice choice. Have you compared shooting the P to the non comped model?

[@300apes]

Got my first handgun yesterday went with the MR920 Elite hopefully it holds up. Minnesota repppin💯

[@kenjihiten4865]

I know you posted this a long while ago..im curious ....cause my CR920 smoothed out alot with useage around 800 rounds now. Its become a roll through kind of trigger (still all stock). I've tried my friend's brand new 43x and it has a more glass break type of trigger. Im wondering if yours has done the same and which type of trigger you prefer.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

I prefer the 43x trigger. It starts off pretty bad but it breaks in a little bit sooner in my opinion

[@francislee559]

Which one a bigger grip?

[@markallen4001]

Changing OEM triggers can get you in legal trouble if used in a self defense situation.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

I'm not offering any legal advice on this channel.

[@njczbt]

That bear logo hat what brand is that? I love it

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

Glock is #1. Why people buy one gun, then sell it for another is silly thee days. Buy guns and collect them. Never sell your guns. Soon, you won’t be able to get guns as easy as the old days.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

appreciate you putting your opinion out there!☺️👍🏻

[@mmafanatic-tz5or]

You must be rich. Not everyone has that type of money.

[@sexytopramen]

Don't sell your cars either then. Dumb take.

[@TYMGhosT]

I sold so many Glocks and sigs and SKS and etc etc during the pandemic that I now have an HKmr762 and an sr-15 and cash left over to re buy the stuff I sold today if I wanted to. I basically traded gen 4 Glocks for gen 5 and ended up with a 10k rifle. Yeah I’ll do me, you keep collecting your way lol

[@Dukenukem777]

I’ve sort of adopted the following rule: if you buy a Glock, leave it stick. Any other Glock clone, go ahead and mess with it. Not being able to eject mags from the 43x, the wobbly mag well, I wouldn’t trust that configuration to carry. My carry has to primarily function, secondarily, shoot nicely.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

That’s very fair. I’m interested in the micro dagger from psa

[@michaelhales5695]

They don't put it under the trigger guard because it will irritate/rub your index finger on your support hand, and the middle finger of your shooting hand. Really counter intuitive to have an undercut on a polymer frame pistol just to add stippling in the same place. You avoid the "Glock Knuckle" with the undercut, but then you rub the shit out of your fingers from the grippy texture. FYI great video. Just found your channel.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

Haha fair point. I’ve got a callous there and dialed in the depth that I’ve stippled so it’s not aggressive but just aids. It’s probably good they don’t include texture their from factory so that it’s more friendly towards those who’ve got more sensitive skin don’t

[@ryancornelius1007]

Man i just got a cr920 and i thought something was wrong my with trigger. I will say though the plunger has a bur and the finish is peeling off the plunger as well. Nothing beets my canik triggers. Love my hellcat too.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

sorry to hear that dang

[@GHicks-lu5tu]

Got mine on sale @ Palmetto State Armory $499 without barrel view slide cuts.

[@chgofirefighter]

Best CCW is whatever you can afford and use more proficiently... Any firearm will work for its intended purpose. I have both, and I switch between the two but I prefer the SS CR but that's just me...

[@JoseGonzalez-jz1le]

Damn man. I feel the same way about the trigger but for me it’s on the 43x. The trigger is way to stiff to the point I keep bracing and dipping down anticipating the shot.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

How many rounds do you have through it?

[@JoseGonzalez-jz1le]

@@TheKoreanMarksman about 200 rounds so far. Still haven’t broken it in yet so I’m hoping the trigger smooths out. Ima try and polish the trigger too.

[@zhechen1342]

Cr920 frame with arc division slide enough said

[@VividVisual]

but this isn't the P model how come?

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

Wasn’t able to get my hands on the ported version

[@SnD340]

My dr920 trigger is Better than a stock Glock but nothing amazing. Upgraded it to Timney competition trigger. Cr920 stock trigger is ass. Can live with it but very underwhelming.

[@CamHuntt]

So the glock was done up to basically the same build as the factory SS.. and the SS is a glock "clone".. yeah I'd just go with the Cr so you don't have to stipple, undercut, and change sights. Ez choice unless you seriously just want the glock

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

Fair enough! Especially with the cr920x now

[@billtaylor1656]

I like both my cr920 and 43x

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

Wish I could have both again😭

[@billtaylor1656]

@@TheKoreanMarksman you can if you want to. Lol

[@carlosfernandez1]

It's a priority issue. I do change my cars but I don't sell my guns.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

Nice

[@charles17508]

Glock 15 rounds flush fit mags

[@inurfaceson9722]

The shadow systems smokes the 43 hands down!!!

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

100% I'm still conflicted about how it compares to the 43x..

[@beasmode18]

Imo stock Glock. The Shadow Systems out of the box is not that good

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

Yuuuuup. Glock #1

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

hey man, can’t fault you for that👊🏻

[@themandalorian9009]

The Shadow Systems is the gun Glock wishes it was....

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

that’s fair😂

[@iKnollex]

Meh, if it ain't broke don't fix it imo

[@danswindowtinting2387]

Shadow system is garbage company won’t stand behind its pistols

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

oof i’m sorry that’s been your experience man

[@danswindowtinting2387]

@@TheKoreanMarksman had a dead trigger on my cr920 and shadowsystem didn’t want to fix nothing so I went with a RAMM Tactical trigger it’s been flawless since. I’ll never buy another shadow system again.

[@danswindowtinting2387]

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[@danswindowtinting2387]

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[@nexthubbins]

🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤🧢🧤🙈🙉🙊🦢🦩. I was wondering if you ever shot a P-365 and if it was better with your hand size.?????? That’s the direction I went. Competed with 92fs and Glock 19. But now p365 xl and x. Pocketing the Glock 42 with underwood 380 +p extreme defense.

[@TheKoreanMarksman]

I like the 365 and xl. if my 365 wilson combat grip wasn’t compensated, i’d probably like the shadow systems shooting experience better

[@300apes]

Broo Minnesota? Hell yeah brother easy sub