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Kimber DS Warrior: Double‑Stack 10mm 1911 — SHOT Show 2026

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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.

Bushmaster BA30: Straight-Pull Bolt Action — SHOT Show 2026

Bushmaster BA30: Straight-Pull Bolt Action — SHOT Show 2026

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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.

A silver colored revolver lays in a man's open hand.

Diamondback Expands SDR Revolver Line — SHOT Show 2026

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

There are three tan rifle magazines laying on a white marble table.

Thril Debuts New ARC Mags — SHOT Show 2026

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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.

A PDW with a folded stock lays on a brown and white tabletop.

Raider 365 Ultralight: Flux Defense Has a Polymer PDW — SHOT Show 2026

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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.

Best Concealed Carry Holsters (2026): IWB, OWB, Ankle & Off-Body

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There are a ton of different holster materials to choose from ranging from leather to Kydex to hybrids to nylon. What do you need to know before investing anywhere from twenty bucks to a couple of hundred dollars into what amounts to belt real estate for your handgun? Turns out there’s more than you might think to choosing a holster.

Integrally Suppressed .50 BMG: Auto-Ordnance’s $16,000 TAO50 — SHOT Show 2026

Integrally Suppressed .50 BMG: Auto-Ordnance’s $16K TAO50 — SHOT Show 2026

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

There are three pistols on a blue tabletop. the top one is silver with orange grips, the middle one is silver with black accents, and the bottom one is black.

5 New Hybrid Pistols from Steyr Arms — SHOT Show 2026

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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 Prevail Rifle: A Bolt Action Re-Imagined — SHOT Show 2026

Franklin Armory ‘Prevail’: A Bolt Action Re-Imagined — SHOT Show 2026

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

Closeup view of the Ambient Arms Exo Mini muzzle.

Ambient Arms Is Hot With Their Cold Suppressors — SHOT Show 2026

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