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Where things get more interesting is how HK handled the ergonomics.

This thing is basically a bolt-action .308 stuffed into a compact, modular chassis, and it definitely leans more “mini precision rifle” than anything you’d associate with a traditional handgun.

Right off the bat, the size-to-capacity ratio is what grabs you. You’re looking at a compact 5.7 pistol that can run 50 rounds standard, and if you throw on the jungle mag setup, you’re suddenly sitting on 100 rounds onboard.

Running from April 17 through July 25, 2026, the campaign is the largest suppressor giveaway ever staged in the United States, with a total prize value exceeding $200,000.

At a glance, the RPC checks a lot of familiar boxes for this space.

IWI US is officially bringing the ARAD 5 to the American market and doing it from a new home base in Tennessee.

Offered in .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .30-30 Winchester, and .45-70 Government, the Bear’s Leg Pistol is purpose-built for versatility, customization, and hard use.

We’re now seeing it show up across three lanes at once, civilian products, garage-level innovation, and even early military deployment.

You still get the same general layout, including ambidextrous controls, the paddle mag release, and HK’s typical approach to ergonomics.