The Shadow Systems CR920 CSO Bronze is a subcompact, striker-fired 9mm pistol built for concealed carry with a Combat Slide Optic cut for red dot mounting. It has a 3.41-inch spiral fluted, unthreaded bronze barrel, a black polymer frame and Combat Slide, and a 5.94-inch overall length. Capacity is 13+1, and green tritium night sights come fitted as part of the Patriot and Protector Program configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Shadow Systems 
• Model: CR920 CSO Bronze 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 13+1 
• Barrel Length: 3.41 inches 
• Finish: Black frame and slide, bronze barrel 
   

Detailed Features 

• Combat Slide Optic (CSO) cut accepts a compatible micro red dot sight 
• Green tritium night sights aid aiming in low light 
• Spiral fluted barrel is unthreaded from the factory 
• Integrated trigger safety is the only manual safety; there is no separate manual or grip safety 
• Slim subcompact profile is sized for concealed carry 

Owners of the Shadow Systems CR920 tend to talk about fit and finish first, since the brand built its name on tighter tolerances than typical polymer-frame carry guns. Reliability reports are generally positive once the pistol is broken in, though a compact 9mm running a shorter barrel and lighter slide can be more ammo-sensitive than a full-size gun.

For carry use, the slim subcompact profile and factory optics cut are the main selling points. Shooters who run a red dot on a carry gun like that the CSO cut comes ready from the factory rather than needing a separate milling job, and the tritium night sights are appreciated as a backup when the dot is not co-witnessed. Some owners with larger hands find the short grip leaves little room for a full firing grip without an extended magazine.

Value opinions vary: buyers coming from mainstream striker-fired brands sometimes balk at the price relative to a base Glock or Smith and Wesson, but most feel the machining quality and included night sights justify the premium. Aftermarket holster support has grown alongside the platform's popularity, though it still trails the largest-selling compact 9mm lines.