Great Lakes Striker 9mm Splatter Black – Superb Multicolor Compact 4in 15+1

Description

The Great Lakes Striker 9mm Splatter Black is the loud one: a black frame streaked with neon pink, yellow, blue and green Cerakote, topped with a ported black slide. Underneath the art it is a full-featured compact 9mm with an optic cut and 15+1 capacity.

Great Lakes Striker 9mm Splatter Black Overview

Great Lakes lists this version as GL19SBLK. Splatter finishes are applied by hand, so no two frames match exactly; the streaks on your pistol will be in different places from the photos, which is part of the appeal. The mechanical package is the same as other Strikers: a 4 inch black nitride barrel, a serrated steel slide with windows and ports, an RMR pattern optic pocket, and a polymer frame with an accessory rail. It makes a fun range gun and an obvious conversation piece at the bench.

One-of-a-Kind Splatter Finish

The base coat is black with layered splatter in several bright colors. Because it is hand applied, density and color placement vary from frame to frame. The coating is real Cerakote, so it handles cleaning solvents and holster friction better than paint, though high-contact areas can soften over time. If you need a pistol to match a specific photo exactly, a solid color is a better choice.

Optic-Ready Steel Slide

Up top is a steel slide in black Cerakote with deep serrations front and rear and a milled pocket for RMR pattern red dots. Windows and ports over the 4 inch barrel lighten the slide and vent gas upward. Expect a crisper recovery in rapid strings, but also more blast, more visible flash, and a dirtier optic window than an unported gun. Plan on wiping the lens and brushing the ports as part of normal cleaning. The fixed factory sights are serviceable for close work; whether they co-witness depends on the height of the dot you mount.

Frame, Grip and Controls

The polymer frame follows the familiar compact double-stack layout with a textured grip, an accessory rail for a light or laser, and an ambidextrous magazine release that suits left-handed shooters. There is no manual safety; like most striker-fired pistols it relies on a trigger safety and careful holster discipline. The trigger is a flat-faced aluminum shoe, and retail listings put the pull at roughly 5.5 pounds. Retailers describe the design as compatible with Gen3 pattern parts, which opens up triggers and sights, but confirm fit before ordering anything.

What to Know Before You Commit

This is a value-priced pistol from a smaller maker, not a long-proven service sidearm, and resale will reflect that. Shoot a few hundred rounds of the ammunition you intend to carry before trusting it. Holster fit needs attention: a compact Gen3 pattern mold is the usual starting point, but confirm clearance for the ported slide and your optic. Great Lakes lists it at 30 ounces, in line with other polymer compacts. Coated finishes can show holster wear over time.

Range Fun With Real Features

This finish is clearly about personality, but the pistol still accepts a red dot, a light and full 15 round magazines. That makes it a good choice for steel matches, casual competition and training days where you want something different on the line. For concealed carry, the bright colors only matter if the gun prints, so the same holster advice applies as with any compact.

State Laws and Ownership

A colorful frame is cosmetic only and 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, GL19SBLK
• UPC: 638457790658
• 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, Splatter Black 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 Splatter Black is a great fit for shooters who want a one-off looking compact 9mm with real optic-ready features.

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

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Great Lakes Striker 9mm Splatter Black 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.