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.
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.
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.
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.
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.









