{"id":1308,"date":"2024-09-17T00:19:38","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T00:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=1308"},"modified":"2024-09-17T00:19:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T00:19:38","slug":"shadow-systems-cr920x-vs-cr920xp-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=1308","title":{"rendered":"Shadow Systems CR920X Vs CR920XP Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div> <!-- image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"> <noscript><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-4-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Shadow Systems CR920X Vs CR920XP Review: To Comp Or Not To Comp?\" title=\"Shadow Systems CR920X Vs CR920XP Review: To Comp Or Not To Comp?\"\/><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-we-tested-cr920x-vs-cr920xp-to-see-which-compact-shadow-systems-came-out-on-top-the-compensated-xp-or-non-compensated-x\"><strong>We tested CR920X vs CR920XP to see which compact Shadow Systems came out on top\u2013the compensated XP or non-compensated X.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In general, I\u2019m a fan of Shadow Systems and what they\u2019re doing. It\u2019s innovating, it\u2019s putting out new products that meet market demand quickly. It\u2019s dropped 4 new pistols in less than a year. Three of them have integrally compensated barrels that fit into readily available holsters.<\/p>\n<p>Most recently the company released the CR920X, its most requested pistol, akin to a Glock 43x or Glock 48. I say \u201cakin\u201d because it\u2019s cross-compatible with Glock holsters and has the slim profile of a single stack. However, it boasts a 15+1 metal magazine in addition to all the trimmings we expect from Shadow Systems: stippled frame, optics ready, cross-compatibility and accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>Then last month, they released an integrally compensated CR920XP. While it boasts many of the same features of the X, it has a slightly longer dust cover and most importantly an integral compensator machined from steel with a tool-less novel locking mechanism. This last feature makes it quite a different animal.<\/p>\n<p>We will examine both of these offerings and compare and contrast them.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cr920x-overview\"><strong>CR920X Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"CR920X Vs CR920XP 6\" class=\"wp-image-295532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-6-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-6-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-6-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-6-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-6-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-6-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ECR920X vs CR920XP, it doesn&#8217;t matter, either case you get a pistol with an attractive spiral-fluted barrel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>CR920X Specs<\/strong><br \/><strong>Caliber:<\/strong> 9MM<br \/><strong>Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 15 rounds<br \/><strong>Barrel Length:<\/strong> 3.41-inches<br \/><strong>Overall Length:<\/strong> 6.5-inches<br \/><strong>Height:<\/strong> 5.18-inches<br \/><strong>Weight Empty:<\/strong> 19.1 ounces<br \/><strong>Finish:<\/strong> Nitride<br \/><strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $940<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal\">\n<div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extremely compact design<\/li>\n<li>Zero malfunctions, even during break-in<\/li>\n<li>15+1 capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Snappy recoil<\/li>\n<li>Proprietary magazines<\/li>\n<li>Expensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The CR920X is a slimline, single-stack width 9mm pistol, but it contains a double-stack steel magazine that holds 15+1 or 18+1 with a plus 3 extension. The magazine has an enhanced spring to ensure proper feeding and all the trimmings we expect from Shadow Systems.<br \/>Ergs<\/p>\n<p>The ergonomics on this pistol are second to none in the sub-compact space in the writer\u2019s opinion. My natural point of aim and indexing of this pistol allows me to line up the sights quickly and effectively which is mission critical with a carry pistol, in addition to the additional grip of real estate making it controllable. I own and have shot the standard CR920 and CR920P quite a bit (these are the true subcompact offerings\u2014think Glock 43 size). While it\u2019s definitely a less-snappy sub-compact, with a flush-fit magazine it\u2019s near impossible to get all 4 fingers on the grip.<\/p>\n<p>The grip also has a nice magazine well, with some sloping and geometry that makes magazine changes a breeze. From a capacity and dimensions standpoint, it\u2019s a double-stack Glock 48 with more ammo onboard. Since it\u2019s a subcompact, it will only fit a handful of lights, like the TLR7sub.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cr920x-reliability\"><strong>CR920X Reliability<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"CR920X Vs CR920XP 5\" class=\"wp-image-295537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"CR920X Vs CR920XP 5\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-295537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-5.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In the CR920X vs CR920XP the non-compensated model wins in the size department. Seen from above, the CR920X (bottom) most definitely offers a more compact package.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As mentioned, unlike my other Shadow Systems pistols that require a break-in period to function reliably. The manual recommends 500 rounds\u2014and I urge this to pressure check any pistol\u2014before it\u2019s broken in. I\u2019ve even had some front-end malfs with other Shadow Systems pistols. That said, I had zero failures from shot one with the CR920X. It has been 100 percent reliable with various ammunitions and incredibly accurate despite its 3.4-inch barrel.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cr920x-fit-amp-finish\"><strong>CR920X Fit &amp; Finish<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The machining on the pistol is yet again what I expect from the company\u2019s guns\u2014flawless. The pistol has ample serrations, as well as lightening cuts in the slide to reduce the \u201ccoupled mass\u201d of the slide as it cycles.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cr920xp-overview\"><strong>CR920XP Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"cr920x standalone\" class=\"wp-image-295567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"cr920x standalone\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-295567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920x-standalone.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>CR920XP Specs<\/strong><br \/><strong>Caliber:<\/strong> 9mm<br \/><strong>Magazine Capacity:<\/strong> 15<br \/><strong>Barrel Length:<\/strong> 3.4 inches<br \/><strong>Overall Length:<\/strong> 7.18 inches<br \/><strong>Height:<\/strong> 5.18 inches<br \/><strong>Weight Empty:<\/strong> 21.2 ounces<br \/><strong>Finish:<\/strong> Nitride<br \/><strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $1,046<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal\">\n<div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very controllable shot-to-shot<\/li>\n<li>More balanced than uncompensated model<\/li>\n<li>Accurate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Had some malfunction during break-in<\/li>\n<li>Slightly heavier than the CR920x<\/li>\n<li>Not compatible with some holsters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The CR920XP is built on almost the exact frame as the CR920X. As I mentioned, it has a longer dust cover, but this keeps the compensator hidden. For those familiar with Shadow Systems, it\u2019s similar to how the XR920P (their integrally compensated crossover that\u2019s roughly the size of a Glock 17) is set up.<\/p>\n<p>This design, I think gives the pistol a more refined aesthetic. Though from a size point of view, it does make the gun more a compact and less of a sub-compact. The CR920XP in this respect is essentially the same size, albeit slimmer, as the MR920 or Glock 19 but it\u2019s compensated and has the same capacity (15+1).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cr920xp-ergonomics\"><strong>CR920XP Ergonomics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"CR920X Vs CR920XP 2\" class=\"wp-image-295534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"CR920X Vs CR920XP 2\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-295534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920X-Vs-CR920XP-2.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CR920X vs CR920XP is a draw in ergonomics. Both models have excellent grip texturing, plenty of grip real estate and flared mag well for fast reloads.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To the quick, the grip frame is the same as the 920X and it points similarly, but the compensator makes the pistol\u2019s balance different. The device adds a touch of weight to the front of the gun. This adds balance to the gun you feel when you point it initially and also under recoil. Not that I don\u2019t like the way the CR920X points, but the XP\u2019s heft in the front, in addition to the downward force from the compensator, helps you get on target and stay on target.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cr920xp-reliability\"><strong>CR920XP Reliability <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Typically I\u2019m leery of compensated guns because I\u2019ve experienced reliability issues with some models, especially in the beginning. And I did have some issues with CR920XP, but nothing that raised red flags. The pistol suffered a failure to extract and failure to battery in my first 10 rounds shooting my 125-grain handloads. However, after switching to 147-grain factory ammo I had no issues\u2014including with my handloads when I went back to them.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cr920xp-shootability\"><strong>CR920XP Shootability<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"cr920xp standalone\" class=\"wp-image-295568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"cr920xp standalone\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-295568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cr920xp-standalone.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019ll admit, I didn\u2019t expect there to be as stark of a difference between the pistols from a recoil mitigation perspective. I find 9mm to be incredibly controllable and never felt like it needed to be compensated. Then I shot the CR920X next to the 920XP. The difference in both perceived recoil and muzzle flip between the pistols is not only palpable but significant.<\/p>\n<p>Do I have a problem controlling the CR920X? Not in the slightest, it\u2019s pleasant to shoot for as light as it is at 19 ounces. The CR920XP however is more controllable, flatter, and faster, with minimal muzzle rise and is only 2 ounces heavier with the steel compensator.<\/p>\n<p>Point shooting with the 920XP is a breeze and the rounds land in basically the same hole with minimal effort at high speed. As with most comped guns, if your grip isn\u2019t strong, you can get some feeding issues, but if you hold it like you mean it, this problem disappears.<\/p>\n<p>I ran both of them on a plate rack, and the XP shoots flatter ergo faster, but not by an insane margin. My fastest clean run of a 6\u201dx6\u201d plate rack at 15 yards with the 920X was 3.63 seconds, with the 920XP posting a 3.31-second time. I\u2019m not winning the match with these, but I\u2019m putting accurate fire on multiple targets quickly\u2014a big need with a carry gun.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cr920x-vs-cr920xp-accuracy-test\"><strong>CR920X Vs CR920XP Accuracy Test<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ammunition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Pistol<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Average Group Size In Inches<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>147gr Winchester<\/td>\n<td>CR920X<\/td>\n<td>0.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>147gr PMC<\/td>\n<td>CR920X<\/td>\n<td>1.61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>125gr RN Reloads<\/td>\n<td>CR920X<\/td>\n<td>1.87<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>147gr Winchester<\/td>\n<td>CR920XP<\/td>\n<td>1.09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>147gr PMC<\/td>\n<td>CR920XP<\/td>\n<td>1.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>125gr RN Reloads<\/td>\n<td>CR920XP<\/td>\n<td>1.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The average is taken from four groups of five shots from a rest at 10 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-parting-shots-on-the-cr920x-vs-cr920xp\"><strong>Parting Shots On The CR920X Vs CR920XP<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"822\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920x-vs-CR920xp.jpg\" alt=\"CR920x vs CR920xp\" class=\"wp-image-295569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920x-vs-CR920xp.jpg 822w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920x-vs-CR920xp-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920x-vs-CR920xp-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920x-vs-CR920xp-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920x-vs-CR920xp-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920x-vs-CR920xp-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920x-vs-CR920xp-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"822\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920x-vs-CR920xp.jpg\" alt=\"CR920x vs CR920xp\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-295569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920x-vs-CR920xp.jpg 822w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920x-vs-CR920xp-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920x-vs-CR920xp-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920x-vs-CR920xp-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920x-vs-CR920xp-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920x-vs-CR920xp-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CR920x-vs-CR920xp-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The CR920XP proved a very controlable and accurate pistol\u2013especially for one tailored for concealed carry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Both of these guns are home runs in my book\u2014from a size-to-feature ratio, value for the money ($800-900 MSRP), innovation, and cross-compatibility with Glock holsters. Naysayers will ding them for the proprietary mags, but they\u2019re $30 or less and made of steel with reliability in mind. Furthermore, the ergonomics are amazing, and these guns point naturally where your natural point of aim will indeed be your point of impact: a critical function of a carry gun.<\/p>\n<p>From a holster point of view, that\u2019s one area where I personally need to get a new holster; this gun needs a Glock 48 holster. My T-Rex Arms Sidecar for a 43x MOS that fits all my other CR920s could not accommodate the CR920XP, as the compensator is much blockier than the CR920P.<\/p>\n<p>The pistols are modular and accurate\u2014especially for a 3.4-inch barrel\u2014and Shadow Systems\u2019 customer service is top-notch. What\u2019s more, in the event you use your gun in self-defense, the company replaces it. Oh, and they\u2019re made right here, stateside, in Plano, TX.<\/p>\n<h3>More On Shadow Systems:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We tested CR920X vs CR920XP to see which compact Shadow Systems came out on top\u2013the compensated XP or non-compensated X. In general, I\u2019m a fan of Shadow Systems and what they\u2019re doing. It\u2019s innovating, it\u2019s putting out new products that meet market demand quickly. It\u2019s dropped 4 new pistols in less than a year. 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