Great Lakes Striker 9mm Zombie Splatter – Rugged Lime Green Compact 4in 15+1

Description

The Great Lakes Striker 9mm Zombie Splatter wears the classic zombie-target color scheme: a lime green frame streaked with red, under a ported black slide. It is a novelty look on a serious compact pistol with an optic cut and 15+1 capacity.

Great Lakes Striker 9mm Zombie Splatter Overview

Great Lakes lists this version as GL19SZOM; distributor titles sometimes spell it splater zombie. The lime and red finish is hand applied, so every frame shows a different pattern. Under the color it is a standard Striker: 4 inch black nitride barrel, steel slide with front and rear serrations, windows and ports, an RMR pattern optic pocket, and a polymer frame with an accessory rail and ambidextrous magazine release. It is a natural fit for fun range days and for owners who like their guns to match the reactive zombie targets on the line.

The Zombie Color Scheme

Bright green with red splatter is loud by design, and it makes the pistol easy to spot on a bench or in a bag. The Cerakote coating is durable and solvent resistant, but bright colors show carbon and holster wear sooner than black. Expect the red streaks on your frame to be placed differently from the photos.

How the Ported Slide Behaves

Great Lakes cuts ports and windows into the top of a steel slide finished in black Cerakote, then adds serrations at both ends for press checks and racking. Ports redirect a little gas upward, which some shooters feel as a flatter, quicker return to target. They also make the pistol louder beside you, throw more flash in low light, and need a brush after every range trip. An optic cut on the RMR pattern accepts a wide range of compact red dots directly.

The factory sights are simple fixed units, so check whether they show through the window of the dot you choose.

Controls and Ergonomics

The frame is a compact polymer design with a textured grip, an ambidextrous magazine release, and a short accessory rail. The aluminum trigger has a flat face, and retailers list its pull at about 5.5 pounds. Without a manual safety, the pistol depends on its trigger blade safety and on you, so a rigid holster that covers the trigger guard is a must. Retailers say the gun takes many Gen3 pattern parts; treat that as a starting point and verify any upgrade before you buy it.

Honest Caveats

Great Lakes Firearms and Ammunition is a younger Michigan maker, so this pistol lacks the decades of torture testing and resale value that legacy brands enjoy. Holster makers rarely list it by name; many owners use molds for the compact Gen3 pattern, but the ported slide and any optic must clear the shell, so try before you carry. Great Lakes lists the weight at 30 ounces, though at least one retailer quotes about 22 ounces, so treat published figures with caution. Cerakote is tough but can wear at contact points with holster use.

Fun Gun, Real Capability

This finish is about fun, but the gun accepts a compact red dot and a weapon light just like the other Strikers, and it carries full 15 round magazines. It is a good match for informal steel shooting, plinking and training days with friends. If you ever press it into home defense, spend the time to confirm reliability with quality defensive ammunition first.

State Laws and Ownership

The novelty finish does not change how this handgun is regulated. The pistol ships with two 15 round magazines. That capacity is illegal to sell or possess in some states and localities, including California, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Washington and Illinois, and some states also restrict new handgun models through a roster or require a permit to purchase. Pennsylvania has no magazine capacity limit or roster, but a handgun purchase still goes through a background check at the dealer. Confirm your own state and local rules before ordering.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Great Lakes Firearms and Ammunition (Sparta, Michigan)
• Model: Striker, GL19SZOM
• UPC: 638457790672
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Action: Striker-fired semi-automatic
• Barrel: 4 in. black nitride steel
• Capacity: 15+1, two magazines included
• Slide: Steel, black Cerakote, ported, front and rear serrations, RMR pattern optic cut
• Frame: Polymer, Zombie Splatter Cerakote
• Sights: Fixed
• Trigger: Aluminum, flat-faced
• Weight: 30 oz (manufacturer)
• Safety: Trigger safety, no manual safety

Before You Buy

Federal law requires handgun buyers to be 21 or older and to pass a background check at a licensed dealer, so this pistol ships only to an FFL. Bring valid ID when you pick it up.

Who It Is For

The Great Lakes Striker 9mm Zombie Splatter is a great fit for shooters who want a playful zombie-themed compact 9mm that still runs a red dot.

Buy the Great Lakes Striker 9mm Zombie Splatter at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Great Lakes Striker 9mm Zombie Splatter online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit Great Lakes Firearms and Ammunition.