Geissele SHOT Show 2026: GFW, GFR Mod 1, MRGG Mark 1 & Bolt-Action Expansion

The GFW (Geissele Firearms Weapon) represents Geissele's answer to compact defense platforms. Featuring an 8-inch barrel in 5.56 or .300 Blackout, it delivers Super Duty performance in a package designed for confined spaces and vehicle storage.

The standout feature is the dual telescoping stock, which collapses in two stages while maintaining full cheek weld when deployed. Even in the fully stowed configuration, the weapon remains fireable with unimpeded access to safety controls.

The phased array gas system handles the demanding task of running both subsonic and supersonic .300 Blackout, suppressed or unsuppressed, without an adjustable gas block. This is achieved through a custom-length buffer tube, proprietary Super 42 spring, and BCG with integrated monolithic buffer.

For those preferring pistol configurations, the GDP (Geissele Defense Pistol) replaces the buttstock with a brace while retaining identical controls and internals. Both models accept Huxwrx suppressors, with an exclusive "Hav Glass V" finish (the silky gray coating used on F-16 aircraft) available through Euro Optic.

The GFR (Geissele Freedom Rifle) Mod 1 is built from the ground up around the 6mm ARC cartridge. While it maintains AR-15 compatibility, nearly every component has been optimized for the longer 6mm projectile and the cartridge's specific feeding requirements.

Key technical improvements include an extended barrel extension for reliable 6mm feeding, stress-proof bolt forged from Carpenter 158+ steel, and a steel-riveted cam race in the upper for extended service life. The triport phased array gas system delivers noticeably smoother recoil, allowing shooters to trace their own rounds.

Ambidextrous controls mirror the MRGG platform: dust cover with bolt hold-open capability, left-side magazine release below the ambi bolt catch, and Super Charging Handle for optic clearance.

Finding reliable magazines for 6mm ARC (and related cartridges like 6.5 Grendel and .22 ARC) has been a persistent challenge. The cartridge's geometry doesn't fit standard AR-15 magazine curves, leading to feeding issues with modified 5.56 magazines.

Geissele's ICM (Improved Cartridge Magazine) addresses this with a purpose-designed curve, durable steel construction, and laser- welded seams instead of spot welds. The result is a magazine built specifically for intermediate cartridges that actually fits standard AR-15 lowers.

Responding to demand for the ambidextrous controls found on the MRGG and GFR, Geissele is bringing the same control scheme to their flagship Super Duty platform. The Mod 1 Alpha designation indicates full ambidextrous capability while maintaining Super Duty reliability.

This gives left-handed shooters and those who train ambidextrously access to Geissele's proven Super Duty platform without aftermarket modifications.

Building on the King Hunter introduced last year (initially in Federal's 7mm Backcountry), Geissele expands their bolt-action offerings with additional calibers and an entirely new Tactical & Competition chassis system.

The significant technical shift: all new bolt-action rifles will use cold hammer forged (CHF) barrels instead of cut rifling. Geissele claims their testing shows equal or better accuracy from CHF while maintaining the durability advantages inherent to the process.

The Tactical & Competition chassis features an in-line bridge for night vision and thermal optic mounting, with 20 MOA cant built into the scope base. All bolt-actions ship with the Super 700 trigger—a two-stage, drop-safe design that Geissele refers to internally as "the smile maker."

The MRGG (Mid-Range Gas Gun) Mark 1 was officially adopted by USSOCOM in 2023 as the Mark 1 Mod 0 (NSN 1005-01-710-5129). It represents Geissele's answer to the question: can a gas gun match bolt-action precision at extended ranges?

The triport phased array gas system breaks down gas across three separate ports as it returns to the carrier, resulting in dramatically smoother recoil. This allows shooters to stay in the glass, trace their rounds, spot impacts, and make real-time corrections—capabilities typically reserved for bolt actions.

The billet receiver set features a steel-reinforced cam race for longevity and fully ambidextrous controls including dust cover, actuated bolt catch, and rearward release button. Commercial 20-inch models include the Mk8 rail with integrated ARCA rail along the bottom for tripod and bipod mounting.

Accompanying the MRGG, Geissele introduces steel magazines for .308, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 6.8 calibers. Like the ICM magazines, these feature nitride coating and laser seam welding instead of spot welds for improved durability. Available in 20, 25, and 30-round capacities.