SIG's strongest Day 1 move is an AR-15 that arrives configured the way most buyers would build it anyway. The M400 Forge ships with a TriggerTech two-stage trigger, a Breek Arms Warhammer charging handle, and a Romeo MSR Gen II red dot, all for $999 MSRP. The cold hammer forged barrel runs on the same machines that produce MCX barrels.

Three configurations cover the tax-stamp spectrum: 16-inch rifle, 11.5-inch pistol, and 11.5-inch SBR. With the $0 NFA tax stamp still in effect, the 11.5-inch SBR is the interesting buy. Read the full SIG M400 Forge breakdown for configuration details.

The Heatseeker is the most regulatory-creative launch of Day 1. Springfield built a 12-inch barreled .308 bolt-action, dropped it into a Sharps Bros chassis with no stock, and classified it as a pistol: 22.5 inches overall, TriggerTech trigger, AICS magazine compatibility, and a 5/8x24 threaded muzzle ready for a suppressor.

At $1,999 MSRP it targets the same buyer who would have pursued a bolt-action SBR through the Form 4 process, but without the ATF paperwork or wait time. Combined with the tax-free suppressor market, a suppressed 12-inch .308 precision platform is now a same-day purchase. Full specs in the Heatseeker launch article.

Springfield keeps steady pressure on the sub-$1,000 1911 segment. The Garrison Target adds a fully adjustable rear sight, a 5-inch match-grade forged stainless barrel, and hot salt blued forged steel frame and slide construction, all at $999 MSRP. Two chamberings: .45 ACP (7+1) and 9mm (9+1). Available April 17, 2026.

The checkered thinline wood grips and hot salt blued finish telegraph a classic 1911 aesthetic, but the match barrel and adjustable sights signal bullseye and range duty rather than carry. For carry-optimized 1911s, the Springfield SA-35 4-Inch covers that corner of the lineup. See the Garrison Target launch for the full spec sheet.

Stoeger used NRAAM 2026 Booth #2813 for the hands-on debut of its 2026 lineup. The headline is the STR-45 Combat at $649: a 16+1 capacity .45 ACP with a threaded barrel and suppressor-height sights. The STR-9 Thinline+ goes after the P365-XMACRO with a 19+1 full-size magazine in a thinline frame.

On the shotgun side, the V7000 over/under lands at $949-$999 and the M3000 Sporting is a 30-inch ported semi-auto for clays. None of these compete on ceiling performance, but the pricing matters: a $649 threaded, optics-friendly .45 is a credible carry option without the Performance Center tax. Full breakdown in the Stoeger NRAAM 2026 coverage.

Beretta's 80X Cheetah Tactical Launch Edition is the weirdest entry on the list and easily one of the most appealing. It's a factory-comped .380 with a 4.4-inch threaded barrel, a single-port compensator, a Vertec grip profile, optic cut with Holosun and Shield plate kits, bronze anodized frame, and blacked-out slide. Three 15-round magazines ship in the box.

.380 ACP doesn't need a compensator, but Beretta built one anyway because this is a premium range/trainer platform designed to flex. At $1,049 MSRP it competes with the SIG P365-FUSE COMP and S&W Equalizer Carry Comp as a comped compact carry gun. Deep dive in the 80X Cheetah Tactical launch article.

Magpul extends its Enhanced Handgun Grip (EHG) line down from the RXM 9mm to the Ruger LCP MAX .380. The EHG RG380 replaces the factory frame with TSP texture, an extended beavertail, and Vertec-style grip geometry. Installation requires no gunsmithing.

This is the sneaky important product of Day 1. The LCP MAX is one of the best-selling pocket pistols in the country, and the factory grip is the weakest link in the platform. A drop-in Magpul grip turns a $400 pocket gun into a legitimately shootable defensive tool. Details in the EHG RG380 announcement.

Unity built a flip-to-center magnifier mount specifically for Holosun's HM3X and HM3XT. The FAST FTC Holosun uses a 2.26-inch optical centerline to match a FAST Micro red dot mount, a force-to-overcome detent instead of a press button, and 7075-T6 aluminum construction. $293 MSRP in Black or FDE.

Holosun magnifiers have always needed aftermarket mounts because the HM3X doesn't match the Aimpoint 3X-C geometry that most FTC mounts were designed for. Unity is the first major mount maker to build for the HM3X from scratch instead of shimming an existing product. If you built your rifle around Holosun optics, this is the mount. See the FAST FTC Holosun launch for fitment details.