# Shadow Systems DR920 Elite 9mm FDE Cerakote Night Sight Pistol

**Brand:** Shadow Systems
**Category:** Full Size Handguns
**Caliber:** 9mm

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** 9mm
- **Barrel Length:** 5"
- **Capacity:** 17 rounds
- **Finish:** FDE Cerakote
- **Weight:** 22.5 oz
- **Overall Length:** 8.13"
- **UPC:** 810013436440
- **SKU:** UCEGAHpVo

## Description

The Shadow Systems DR920 Elite is a striker-fired 9mm semi-automatic pistol built around a polymer frame with FDE Cerakote finish. It ships with a 5-inch threaded barrel (1/2x28), green tritium night sights, an optics-ready elite slide, flat-face aluminum trigger, spiral-fluted black barrel, and two 17-round magazines.

### Key Specifications
- **Manufacturer:** Shadow Systems Defense
- **Family:** DR920 Pistol Series
- **Model:** DR920 Elite
- **Type:** Semi-Auto Pistol
- **Action:** Striker Fired
- **Caliber:** 9mm
- **Finish:** FDE Cerakote (Applied Finish)
- **Frame Material:** Polymer Frame (FDE Frame)
- **Barrel Length:** 5"
- **Overall Length:** 8.13"
- **Rate of Twist:** 1-in-10"
- **Capacity:** 17 + 1 rounds
- **Number of Magazines Included:** 2 (17 rd.)
- **Sights Type:** Night Sights (FS: Green Tritium RS: Black)
- **Thread Pattern:** 1/2x28
- **Special Feature:** Threaded Barrel
- **Weight:** 22.5 oz.

### Features
The striker-fired mechanism delivers a consistent trigger pull with reduced lock time, which helps accuracy during fast strings of fire. The flat-face aluminum trigger gives better finger positioning than a curved trigger face. Night sights (green tritium front, black rear) keep the sight picture usable in low light without batteries.

The optics-ready elite slide takes red dot optics directly without milling. The threaded 1/2x28 barrel accepts suppressors or muzzle devices out of the box. The spiral-fluted barrel reduces weight slightly and aids heat dissipation during sustained fire.

## What Reviewers Say

*Quoted verbatim from YouTube reviews. Each link opens the video at the moment quoted.*

> I just had my shadow pretty much blow up in my hands.
>
> — [Azevedo Arms](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5LIPsskjqA&t=16s)

> I have no idea what it is my extractor blew out.
>
> — [Azevedo Arms](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5LIPsskjqA&t=24s)

> What is going on with these guns I've had two trigger pin breaks two breaks.
>
> — [Azevedo Arms](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5LIPsskjqA&t=38s)

## What Customers Say

*AI-generated insights from customer reviews*

Owners of the DR920 Elite are generally satisfied. Build quality and the FDE Cerakote finish draw consistent praise. The finish holds up and the pistol feels solid in hand. Ergonomics get positive marks, particularly for extended range sessions. Accuracy and reliability at the range are frequently cited as strong points, and the night sights earn good feedback for low-light versatility.

Price is a recurring discussion point. Most feel the feature set justifies the cost, but some compare it against similarly priced alternatives and question whether the premium is warranted. Customization options come up positively. The optics compatibility and aftermarket parts availability are seen as real advantages.

Overall sentiment is positive, with most criticism landing on price rather than performance or quality.

## Pricing

**1 offers available**

| Vendor | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Buds Gun Shop | $839.49 |

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