Shadow Systems CR920XP Elite 9mm Subcompact, Compensated 3.75 in Bronze Match Barrel, Vortex Defender-CCW Red Dot, 4x 15-Round Mags
This Shadow Systems CR920XP Elite is a subcompact-size 9mm built with premium features and a compact footprint. It pairs a factory-compensated, spiral-fluted bronze match barrel with a black-nitride slide that has directional serrations, top serrations, and lightening windows. A Vortex Defender-CCW 3 MOA red dot is installed, and the package includes four 15-round magazines, factory packaging, and useful accessories. Identified by its CR920XP slide roll mark and SS-5211 factory label, this example is in excellent overall condition and made in the USA.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and small blemishes are present on exterior surfaces upon close inspection.
What’s Included
- Shadow Systems factory box (SKU SS-5211 label)
- Shadow Systems zippered soft pistol case
- Vortex Defender-CCW 3 MOA micro red dot (installed)
- Mounting screws for Vortex Defender-CCW
- Picatinny adapter for optic
- Vortex Defender-CCW OEM box
- 4x 15-round magazines (stainless steel bodies with witness holes)
- DeSantis OWB leather belt holster
- Shadow Systems CR920 series instruction manual
- Lock
The CR920XP Elite is the compensated variant of Shadow Systems' subcompact 9mm, confirmed by the factory case label reading "CR920XP Elite Compensated" (SKU SS-5211) and the slide roll mark. Its compensated tri-lug, tool-less system nests into the extended dustcover for a compact integrated profile.
The match-grade 3.75 in barrel features spiral fluting and a durable bronze finish. The slide wears a black nitride finish with front and rear directional serrations, top serrations, and lightening windows. A direct-mount, multi-footprint optic cut is machined into the slide, and this pistol comes with a Vortex Defender-CCW 3 MOA red dot already installed.
Sighting is fast and clear with a green tritium Night Fision front post paired to a plain black rear notch. Internally, a stainless guide rod is present. The striker-fired system uses a flat-faced trigger with a safety blade, with a factory-listed pull of approximately 4.5–5.0 lb, and a trigger safety is the primary safety feature.
The polymer frame has a wrap-around grip texture and includes an accessory rail. Despite its subcompact size, the pistol offers a 15+1 capacity. Dimensions are OAL 7.18 in, height 5.18 in, width 1.05 in, with an unloaded weight of 21.2 oz. Manufactured in the USA, this SS-5211 configuration includes four 15-round magazines and the original packaging.

