SHOT Show Archives

The DS Warrior uses the Tac Precision optics plate system for RMR-compatible optics, allowing direct mounting of compatible red‑dot optics without aftermarket slide machining.

SHOT Show 2026 brought a first look at Palmetto State Armory’s AXR SSP (Short Stroke Piston) series. PSA reps report that the AXR SSP platform is being developed based on user feedback from the Jackal 2.0.

Instead of leaning on a traditional turn-bolt layout, Bushmaster built the BA30 around familiar AR ergonomics while keeping it legally classified as a bolt-action rifle.

The bobbed hammer SDR targets concealed carry and snag-free draws. Diamondback offers it in multiple finishes, including glass bead stainless and black nitride.

Thril’s new 6 ARC and .338 ARC magazines use caliber-specific geometry and stainless steel bodies to improve feeding in AR platforms. This is a solution to a problem that many people have been unaware of.

The Flux Defense Raider 365 Ultralight converts a SIG P365 into a lightweight PDW-style platform with a fast-deploy brace and onboard spare magazine. This chassis even comes with a free holster so that you can easily carry it concealed on your body.

The newly released CZ 75 Legend recreates the original CZ 75 almost part for part, bringing back the pistol that reshaped the service‑handgun market in the 1970s.

TAO50 on the firing line, shooting out to 937 yards.

The trigger feels amazing. It has a defined wall and clean break. Reset feels short and positive. Shooters familiar with single-action only guns should know what to expect before even getting to test it out.

Franklin Armory’s Prevail rifle debuts a Total Round Control bolt action that blends Push Feed speed with Controlled Round Feed reliability.

That cooling effect changes how the suppressor behaves during rapid fire. After a mag dump, the exterior stays far cooler than traditional designs.

At first glance, the rifle looks traditionally finished. In person, the polymer furniture is realistic enough that it initially appears to be walnut. Only closer inspection reveals the material choice.

The XRAY7-CO connects directly to the SIG Kilo WARP laser rangefinders. With the 905 LRF, it links via Bluetooth. With the WARP 1550, wired connections are available.

The FLOW 45 is designed for shooters who want fewer parts, fewer tools, and less hassle when running a pistol can.

Springfield Armory unveils the new Echelon 4.0FC at SHOT Show 2026, blending a compact 4-inch slide with full-size grip and 20-round capacity.

Spohr’s new 8-shot revolver is a remarkably fine firearm. This one has been fired a bajillion times in a row at the SHOT Show Range Day.

The goal is simple: higher capacity without oversized mags or awkward handling. Mimic says the design maintains reliability while improving efficiency.

Over the last 60 years, the M16 has evolved to the current versions of the M4; it’ll be cool to see how the M7 continues to improve over the next few decades.

The core uses 3D-printed Inconel 718, a nickel-based superalloy built for high heat and stress. Ridgeline chose Inconel for reliability, not trend chasing.

At SIG Sauer’s Defense Range Day during SHOT Show 2026, the company provided a closer look at the newest additions to its double-stack 2011-style lineup: the P211 GT4 and GT5.

Garmin used SHOT Show 2026 to roll out the Xero C2 chronograph, an update to its compact velocity-measuring lineup. The pocket-sized unit builds on the earlier Xero C1 with faster sampling, broader device integration, and a higher price tag.

According to Burris, the new Veracity has been more than a decade in development, replacing a long-standing model that played a major role in the company’s scope lineup.

At SIG Sauer’s Defense Range Day during SHOT Show 2026, the P365 DH3 stood out as a thoughtful evolution of the P365 platform.

With a non-compensated slide, low-profile magwell, and balanced steel frame make it easier to conceal than SIG’s competition-focused P211s.

FN rebooted the SCAR 16S 17S 20S for 2026 with a hydraulic buffer, extended receiver, and true suppressor focus. We shot them side by side and the improvement is instant.

1791 Industries has recently introduced a groundbreaking line of AR-15 accessories made from Magnite, a magnesium-based ceramic nanocomposite.

In this article, we will cover the specs and features of all four of Holosun’s new IRIS lasers starting with the IRIS-1 and working our way to the full-featured IRIS-4. 

At SHOT Show 2025, Vantac introduced the Direct Access to Defense (DAD) System, a buffer tube replacement designed for rifles equipped with mil-spec buffer tubes.

The TTM-18 is being touted as a multifunctional thermal device. The version on display is the mill/gov model, but a civilian version, the Odin XMFT, will hit shelves in about six months.