Palmetto State Armory used SHOT Show 2026 to release the AXR PDW, a compact 9mm platform within its broader AXR series.
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Palmetto State Armory’s AXR PDW: Ready for Anything — SHOT Show 2026
BY Garrett Negen Published: January 26, 2026 { 1 comment }Tango Innovations’ Fire Control System: Totally Integrated Ballistics — SHOT Show 2026
BY Mitchell Graf 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.
Zermatt Arms’ Waltz 9 Pistol: Best Trigger Ever! — SHOT Show 2026
BY Mitchell Graf 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
BY Riley Baxter 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.
ZEV FDP: Briefcase Gun Finally Launches! — SHOT Show 2026
BY Mitchell Graf 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
BY Garrett Negen 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
BY Garrett Negen 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.
S&W Metal HD & Competitor HD — SHOT Show 2026
BY Mitchell Graf 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
BY Riley Baxter 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
BY Riley Baxter 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.









