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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.

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.

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.

The whole tommy gun on a table pointing to the left, left side up.

Kahr’s .22 Tommy Gun Will Surprise You! — SHOT Show 2026

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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.

SIG XRAY7-CO Red Dot: Display-Driven Combat Optic — SHOT 2026

SIG XRAY7-CO Red Dot: Display-Driven Combat Optic — SHOT Show 2026

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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 Ridgeline Suppressors Hush, brake, endcap tool, and brake timing tool are all arranged in view on a tabletop.

Ridgeline Suppressors’ Hush Doesn’t Need A Cover — SHOT Show 2026

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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.

A green chronograph is staged on a black backdrop.

Pocket Sized Garmin Xero C2 Chronograph — SHOT Show 2026

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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.

Seekins SIC: SF-Bred Modular Precision Rifle

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Born from a special operations requirement, the Seekins Precision SIC is a true interchangeable caliber rifle that stays sub-MOA, shrugs off heat, and drives recoil straight back so you can spot your own hits.