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The company has not announced pricing or a firm launch date. Even so, the feature set signals a serious push into the high-end clip-on thermal market.

Citoris range in price from $2,000 to over $9,000.

However, the CIMA Pro moves into Bergara’s Premier line and adds higher-end manufacturing processes.

Based in Salt Lake City, Foundation has spent more than a decade in the freeze-dried industry as a large-scale co-manufacturer.

Black Rain’s Freedom Fighter AK keeps the soul of the platform and bolts on the upgrades shooters actually want, from a milled receiver to a folding stock that still runs, plus factory suppressor readiness.

International Barrels Inc., now operating as IBI Precision, built the Deuce 2.0 to compete. The result is a rimfire action aimed squarely at competitive shooters who want flexibility without custom-gun headaches.

The S98 has been teased for over a year, and SHOT Show 2026 marks its official public debut.

The stock features classic cut checkering, a schnabel forend, and a slim profile that complements the Featherweight’s balance. Over time, the inevitable nicks and scratches don’t detract from the rifle—they become touchstones tied to each hunt it goes on.

Smith & Wesson trims the fat and tunes what matters. Better sights, a cleaner trigger, and the same pocketable J-frame footprint make this a smart carry refresh.