Description
The Great Lakes Striker 9mm Bull Shark Gray takes the Striker compact and dresses the frame in a cool, light gray Cerakote. It is the understated choice in the line: different enough from black to stand out, quiet enough for a serious working gun.
Great Lakes Striker 9mm Bull Shark Gray Overview
Great Lakes lists this version as GL19SRK. Bull Shark is a Cerakote color with a light, slightly blue-tinged gray tone that pairs well with black or gray gear. Under the finish it is the same compact Striker with a 4 inch black nitride barrel, 15+1 capacity, a ported and serrated steel slide, and an optic cut for RMR pattern dots. Shooters who want a subdued gray pistol that still accepts a modern red dot will find it a solid value option, provided they accept the trade-offs of a newer maker.
Bull Shark Gray Finish
The gray frame is coated in Cerakote, which handles solvents, sweat and humidity well. Light gray shows dirt and carbon a bit more than black, so expect to wipe it down after range trips. The tone contrasts nicely with the black slide and makes the trigger, magazine release and slide stop easy to see. Real-world shade may differ slightly from photos.
Slide, Porting and Optic Cut
The black Cerakote steel slide carries front and rear cocking serrations, lightening windows and ports cut over the barrel. Porting vents some gas upward at the muzzle, which helps the sights settle between shots. The trade-off is real: expect more muzzle flash, a sharper report at an indoor range, and carbon on the slide and any optic lens after a long session. The slide is milled for Trijicon RMR pattern optics, so a Holosun 507C or similar dot mounts without an adapter plate.
The fixed sights are basic and may not co-witness through every dot, so test your setup before relying on it.
Grip Texture, Rail and Trigger
Grip texture on the polymer frame is aggressive enough for wet or sweaty hands without chewing up skin on a short range day. A dust-cover rail accepts weapon lights, and the magazine release can be swapped for left-hand use. The flat-faced aluminum trigger breaks around 5.5 pounds according to retailer specs, with the usual striker-fired take-up before a defined wall. There is no thumb safety, so carry it only in a holster that fully covers the trigger guard. Gen3 pattern parts compatibility is claimed, but check each part individually.
Real-World Trade-Offs
Buying a Great Lakes pistol means trading brand history for features and finish at a modest price. Aftermarket support is thinner than for the biggest names, and resale value is lower. Check holster fit carefully with the ported slide and any optic. The maker lists 30 ounces, while one retailer quotes far less, so trust the maker figure. Cerakote holds up well, yet edges and the grip can show wear with daily holster use. Run a solid break-in before relying on it for defense.
Building It Out
Most owners add three things: a compact red dot, a weapon light on the rail, and a holster cut for both. A 6 MOA or 3.5 MOA dot is a good match for a compact pistol. If you plan to shoot after dark, remember that the factory sights are not tritium, so a low-light setup should lean on a quality light and the optic. Confirm optic screw length before tightening anything into the slide.
State Laws and Ownership
A gray frame does not alter 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, GL19SRK
- UPC: 638457790610
- 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, Bull Shark Gray 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 Bull Shark Gray is a great fit for shooters who want a quiet gray optic-ready compact 9mm at a reasonable price.
Buy the Great Lakes Striker 9mm Bull Shark Gray at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Great Lakes Striker 9mm Bull Shark Gray 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.
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