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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.