Springfield Armory built the 10‑8 Performance Master Class as a collaborative project with Hilton Yam of 10‑8 Performance, a retired FBI Special Agent and longtime SWAT firearms instructor.
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Springfield Armory 1911 10‑8 Performance Master Class: The Space Between Production and Custom — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 27, 2026 { 4 comments }Budget-Friendly Suppressors: Diamondback Ventra Line — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 27, 2026 { 4 comments }The new Ventra suppressor line includes three models designed to cover rimfire, 5.56, and .30 caliber rifles. All three are shipping now and aim to balance durability and sound reduction.
Smith & Wesson M&P 10mm Carry Comp — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 27, 2026 { 1 comment }Smith & Wesson continues expanding its Carry Comp lineup with a full‑size 10mm built around control rather than outright concealability.
Maztech’s Affordable X4-LRF IR Illuminator — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 27, 2026 { 0 comments }The new Maztech Illuminator mounts directly to the X4 LRF and leans hard into flexibility.
Third Echelon Makes A Suppressed Derringer? — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 27, 2026 { 25 comments }Third Echelon has taken a bold leap in attempting to make a dual bore suppressor for Bond’s 9mm derringer.
Laugo Arms Alien Remus Pistol: Now for Lefties — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 27, 2026 { 3 comments }The Laugo Arms Alien Remus compresses the Alien platform’s competition‑focused engineering into a package intended for concealed carry, without abandoning precision or durability.
UltiClip Enduo Universal: Perfect Mag Clip for Pocket Carry — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 27, 2026 { 0 comments }Doug from UltiClip outlined how the system works and where each option fits within the company’s broader catalog.
PTR 9SDM: Integrally Suppressed MP5s — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 27, 2026 { 1 comment }It blends the company’s legacy 9mm platforms with newer suppressor technology. PTR showed the rifles at SHOT Show with production already underway.
Palmetto State Armory’s AXR PDW: Ready for Anything — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 26, 2026 { 1 comment }Palmetto State Armory used SHOT Show 2026 to release the AXR PDW, a compact 9mm platform within its broader AXR series.
Tango Innovations’ Fire Control System: Totally Integrated Ballistics — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 26, 2026 { 0 comments }The FCS, or Fire Control System, targets shooters who want speed, data, and simplicity without stacking multiple devices. Instead of bridging accessories, everything lives inside a single housing.
2K11 Comp Pistols: Ported Performance on the 2K11 Line — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 26, 2026 { 0 comments }The Kimber 2K11 Comp pistols pair a ported bull barrel, carbon-fiber grip module, and optics-ready slide to deliver flatter shooting in a 2011-style platform.
A Barrett for Your Backpack: Meet the MRAD Covert — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 26, 2026 { 4 comments }The Barrett MRAD Covert is a modular bolt-action rifle that breaks down in minutes to fit inside an Eberlestock backpack without sacrificing accuracy.
Zermatt Arms’ Waltz 9 Pistol: Best Trigger Ever! — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 26, 2026 { 2 comments }It leans heavily on tight tolerances, modular options, and a trigger system that immediately stands out. The company plans to open orders in the second quarter, with shipping expected in the third.
Totally Revamped! Savage Model 110 Lineup — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 26, 2026 { 1 comment }The headline update is the new Savage M110 AccuFit V2, which rolls stock changes, action updates, and trigger improvements into the broader Model 110 lineup.
SIG P211 GTO: New Colorways and Barrel Block — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 26, 2026 { 0 comments }SIG Sauer expands the P211 GTO lineup with new factory colorways and offers a barrel block that lets shooters remove the compensator for a cleaner profile.
Thunder Beast Arms Spiro: Low Back Pressure 5.56 Suppressor — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 26, 2026 { 0 comments }Thunder Beast Arms’ new Spiro suppressor targets gas guns with a compact 5.56 design that cuts back pressure while keeping sound levels in check.
ZEV FDP: Briefcase Gun Finally Launches! — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 24, 2026 { 5 comments }At SHOT Show 2026, the project finally enters production, with initial shipments now commencing. MSRP is set at $1,699.
Savage AC30 ‘BOB’ Suppressor — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 24, 2026 { 0 comments }Roughly half of the suppressor extends rearward over the barrel instead of forward past the muzzle.
Arken TL3000: A $600 Weapon Mounted Rangefinder — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 24, 2026 { 2 comments }Arken positions the TL3000 as a practical solution for shooters who want ranging, inclination correction, and ballistic data in a single unit without breaking the bank.
The Bounty Hunter Series: Stocks and Braces for Revolvers — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 24, 2026 { 1 comment }Midwest Industries’ Bounty Hunter series adds modular stocks, arm braces, and shell holders to large-frame revolvers, aiming to improve control and field versatility.
S&W Metal HD & Competitor HD — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 23, 2026 { 0 comments }Smith & Wesson includes two 17-round magazines with the Metal HD. MSRP is set at $1,149. The pistol balances weight and control without pushing fully into race-gun territory.
EOTech 4-12×36 Vudu: Compact FFP Scope — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 23, 2026 { 0 comments }EOTech expands the Vudu lineup with the 4-12×36, a compact first focal plane optic that blends LPVO flexibility with precision capabilities.
Taurus TX9 Pistols: Three New Sizes — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 23, 2026 { 1 comment }Taurus launches the TX9 pistols, a modular, optics-ready 9mm lineup that includes full-size, compact, and subcompact options. At Shot Show 2026, we investigated what they were all about.
Springfield Armory SA‑35 Polished Blued: A Classic Hi‑Power Refined — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 22, 2026 { 9 comments }Capacity receives a quiet improvement. The included flush‑fit magazine holds 15 rounds, up from the original’s typical 13‑round standard.
RCBS Matchmaster Precision Case Trimmer — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 22, 2026 { 1 comment }RCBS rolls out the Matchmaster Precision Case Trimmer, a powered bench trimmer that trims, chamfers, and deburrs rifle brass in one pass.
KelTec PR-3AT: The Mag-less Stripper — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 22, 2026 { 5 comments }The KelTec PR-3AT is a magazine-less .380 carry pistol that uses stripper clips and a rotating barrel to stay thin, light, and simple. Instead of a detachable magazine, it loads from the top directly into the grip.
Jacob Grey Hex Pro Ported Steel 2011 — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 22, 2026 { 1 comment }Jacob Grey positions the Hex Pro as a refined evolution rather than a ground-up redesign. The goal is better control, durability, and shootability in a premium handgun.
FN 309 MRD: FN’s First Budget-Focused Pistol —SHOT 2026
Published: January 22, 2026 { 3 comments }The FN 309 MRD is a budget-focused, optics-ready 9mm pistol designed to be easy to shoot, easy to own, and easier on the wallet.
Detroit Gun Works DGW Mini-R: Modular Bolt Action — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 22, 2026 { 2 comments }Detroit Gun Works’ DGW Mini-R is a modular bolt-action rifle that runs AR calibers, uses AR magazines, and folds into a compact chassis.
Pedersoli 1805 Baker Rifle: A Faithful Reproduction of a Military First — SHOT Show 2026
Published: January 22, 2026 { 3 comments }The Pedersoli 1805 Baker Rifle faithfully recreates Britain’s first standard‑issue military rifle, blending historical accuracy with modern Italian craftsmanship.





























