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Rideout Arsenal just dropped a pistol that begs a double-take. The Dragon looks like a competition gun and shoots like one. It targets faster follow-up shots by attacking the real problem: muzzle flip.
Most handguns put the bore axis above the shooter’s hand. That geometry creates a twisting torque during recoil. Shooters then fight muzzle rise to re-acquire their sight picture. The Dragon moves the bore inline with the web of the hand. That change slashes muzzle rise and keeps shots flat.
Instead of ports or compensators, the Dragon uses a patent-pending forward-mounted lever delayed blowback system. The lever delays the bolt’s rearward travel long enough for chamber pressures to drop. Then the bolt cycles smoothly. The result feels controlled and gentle. You get fast, predictable follow-ups without gimmicks.
Rideout designed the Dragon around modularity. The chassis accepts quick, tool-less swaps. You can change the N-ROC, grip module, backstrap, mag funnel, and nose fast. The serialized Fire Control Group sits in the trigger guard as a self-contained module. That layout keeps upgrades and repairs simple.
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The N-ROC — the non-reciprocating optics carrier — deserves special mention. It mounts RMR-footprint optics solidly to the chassis. The carrier locks into place with an auto-detent, holding your sight picture steady shot after shot. You can still charge the bolt with the optic in place. That design lets shooters transition from slide-mounted optics without retraining.
Ergonomics and controls look competition-ready. The Dragon puts controls where they belong for both hands. It ships with dual sighting options for rapid acquisition. The trigger feel aims to be crisp and usable straight out of the box.
Here’s the financial moment: MSRP sits at $5,200. That price puts the Dragon in a premium niche. You pay for engineering, unique operating mechanics, and modular flexibility. For some shooters, the value will land. For others, the MSRP will raise eyebrows.
Rideout launched the Dragon in July 2025. Early owners and reviewers praise its flat recoil impulse and fast follow-ups. Whether the Dragon becomes a must-have depends on how many shooters value its specific innovations. Learn more HERE.
Would you drop $5,200 on a Dragon for the fastest follow-up shots you can buy?
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It is interesting, I’ll give you that….but does the world really need a $5000+ pistol? I will take a little more recoil for 80% less price and be very happy!