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Pistol news and reviews: new handgun launches, carry and competition models, pistol red dots, and magazines. Newest first.
Osight XR Red Dot Review: Enclosed RMR Footprint Tested
Hands-on with the Osight XR mounted on a Ruger RXM. Enclosed emitter, RMR footprint, switchable 2/6 MOA reticle, magnetic charging cover, and a $299 street price that undercuts the Holosun 509T by $250. 1,000 rounds across training and competition, no loss of zero.
Cascade Range Systems P226X Magwell and Basepad: 23-Round Mags
Cascade Range Systems launched an aluminum P226X Comp Magwell and a matching Comp Basepad for the US-made SIG P226 X-Five family. The basepad takes a Mec-Gar 18-round tube to a reloadable 23 rounds, and the magwell fits frames the Armory Craft Mastershop reproduction does not.
Shield Arms S20: 20-Round Glock 43X and 48 Magazine
Shield Arms added the S20, a 20-round single-piece steel magazine for the Glock 43X and 48. It uses the same staggered feed geometry as the S15, adds stamped over-insertion tabs, extends below the grip, and still requires the steel magazine catch.
SIG P365-AXG Equinox: Custom Works Comp Carry Pistol
SIG put the Custom Works Equinox treatment on the metal-frame P365-AXG: polished slide, two-port chamber, SIG-LOC optic-ready, three 12-round mags. PN 365AXG-9-COMP-EQ.
Rost Martin RM1X: Three RM1CX 9mm Pistols With 17+1
Rost Martin announced the RM1X series on September 2, 2026: a base RM1CX, a Comp with an integrated compensator, and a Tactical with a 1/2x28 threaded barrel. All three put the full-size RM1F grip under a compact slide, so the flush magazine holds 17.
CZ TS3 Orange: U.S. Release, Price & Optics Fit (2026)
CZ has released the TS 3 Orange in the United States. The hand-fitted competition pistol pairs a 1.3 lb SAO trigger with direct-mount RMR, RMSc, DeltaPoint Pro, and Holosun-K optic support.
DOE Plans Staccato HD C3.6 + RMR Executive-Protection System
DOE's August 13 sole-source notice names the Staccato HD C3.6 Preferred Package and a Trijicon RMR mounting kit for executive-protection personnel. The anticipated award date is September 18, 2026, but no contract has been awarded.
Osight SE MOS Review: Glock 47 Install and Range Sight Picture
Hands-on Osight SE MOS review on a Glock 47: plate-free install, factory-sight co-witness, 200-round range test, zero retention, and SCS-MOS comparison.
Micro Roni for Gen 6 Glock: Tool-Free G17, G19, G45 Chassis
Roni Corporation released a Micro Roni chassis cut for the Gen 6 Glock G17, G19, and G45. The base conversion kit installs without tools or permanent modification and ships in black and Flat Dark Earth through master distributor 1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group.
Colt Anaconda Red Dot Plates: C&H Adds Three Footprints
C&H Precision announced RMR, Holosun K, and ACRO adapter plates for the Colt Anaconda and Kodiak, opening footprints the factory RMSc plate never covered. All three mount in the rear sight cut, which is also what they cost you.
Beretta APX A1 Ported: First Factory-Ported APX Pistol
Beretta cut one angled port into the APX A1's barrel and seven into the slide above it, the first factory porting in a line that has run since 2017. Two grip-module colours, three magazines in the box, and a suppressor path traded away for flatter tracking.
Apex Evo 6 Trigger Kit: Gen 6 Glock Drop-In, 3.8-4.8 lb
Apex Tactical's Evo 6 kit replaces the Gen 6 Glock trigger, bar, and connector in one drop-in package for the G17, G19, and G45. Pull lands between 3.8 and 4.8 lb depending on striker spring, the break is a linear roll with no wall, and the shoe comes in Classic or Type 3 styling.
Gideon Valor Mini Gen 6: Direct-Mount Glock ORS Red Dot
Gideon Optics is launching a direct-mount enclosed 3 MOA red dot for Glock 17, 19, and 45 Gen 6 ORS pistols on September 4, 2026. It skips the factory polymer adapter plate and sits on a 3.2mm deck.
SIG P385: SIG Sauer’s Next Duty Pistol Is Starting to Take Shape
SIG has actively pursued the P385 trademark in the United States and overseas. The emerging picture is a new duty-size handgun that combines P365-style architecture with the established P320 magazine ecosystem.
CZ 75 B, BD, and Compact Discontinued: What to Buy
CZ is ending production of the CZ 75 B, CZ 75 BD, and CZ 75 Compact in 2026, three steel-framed DA/SA 9mm classics. Here is how the trio differs, which CZ 75 models continue the platform, and what to buy for the same all-steel handling.
EAA Witness2311 XXX: 16+1 Compact 2011s From $599
EAA's Witness2311 XXX series is two 3.4-inch double-stack 1911s in 9mm with a grip module about 25 percent smaller than the standard Witness2311, holding 16+1 on a slim Check-Mate magazine developed for the series. The SC9 XXX lists at $599 and the optic-cut CMX XXX at $899.
Springfield Prodigy 3.5 AOS: Full Grip, 18+1, $1,582
Springfield put the short 3.5-inch Prodigy slide on the full-length grip module. The 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5" AOS (PH9114AOS) holds 18+1 in 9mm at 29.3 oz and 5.5 inches tall, for the same $1,582 MSRP as the 15-round Prodigy 3.5" Compact AOS.
Holosun 509T X2 Gold Review: 1,000 Rounds on a Glock 47 MOS
The gold-reticle 509T X2 ran 1,000+ rounds on a Glock 47 MOS through training and competition without a failure or a shift in zero, and the gold dot is a genuine daylight upgrade over red. The adapter-plate mounting stack is the one real drawback.
California Glock Ban: Injunction Hearing Set for September 4
SAF, the NRA, FPC and San Diego County dealers moved on August 4, 2026 to preliminarily enjoin California's AB 1127 Glock ban. Judge Dana M. Sabraw hears the motion September 4 in Renna v. Bonta, after a separate judge denied the Justice Department a temporary restraining order against the same law in July.
DOJ Settles LASD CCW Lawsuit: 4 Years of Public Wait Reports
The Justice Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department settled the DOJ's first affirmative lawsuit in support of gun owners on August 13, 2026. LASD must publish its CCW processing times for four years, file a compliance declaration, and stay within California's 90-day statutory deadline under federal court jurisdiction.
DOJ: Concealed Carry Legal in Post Offices Under 18 U.S.C. 930
The DOJ Office of Legal Counsel concluded on August 12, 2026 that the lawful purposes exception in 18 U.S.C. 930(d)(3) protects self-defense carry in post offices open to the public, and that neither the statute nor the USPS carry regulation may be enforced against law-abiding carriers at roughly 31,000 retail locations.
Taurus GX4 Carry .380 Auto: 15+1 Optics-Ready, $340.99 MSRP
Taurus chambers the GX4 Carry in .380 Auto with 15+1 capacity, a 3.70-inch barrel, a T.O.R.O. optic cut for Holosun K-series dots, and a MIL-STD-1913 rail at $340.99 MSRP. Item 1-GX4CRP38031 reaches dealers August 13, 2026.
SIG P211-GTO Review: 500 Rounds and Which Variant to Buy
Roughly 500 rounds through a SIG P211-GTO, including USPSA-style club matches. The balance, recoil, and trigger are the real thing. Which GTO trim to buy, why the factory dot window is the weak point, and the one division rule that decides the whole purchase.
Virginia Assault Weapons Ban: Signed, Then Blocked Before July 1
Virginia's HB 217/SB 749 was signed May 14, 2026, then blocked: a June 25 preliminary injunction in Crump v. Katz voided the July 1 effective date. The law bans future sale, manufacture, import, purchase, and transfer of covered semi-automatic rifles, pistols, shotguns, and magazines over 15 rounds. What the ban covers, the feature test, and the five lawsuits that stopped it.
What to Stock Up on Before Prices Spike: A Supply Chain Preparedness Checklist
Oil infrastructure attacks, AI-driven semiconductor demand, and geopolitical instability are creating supply chain pressure on ammunition, optics, and emergency gear. Prioritized buying checklist: ammunition, magazines, optics, spare parts, and general emergency preparedness.
Magpul SHOT Show 2026: New Colors, P365 Mags, Hunter Lite & ZEV FDP
Magpul unveils ODG/MCT/MCB PMAG colors, AMAG P365 magazines, RXM Sub-Compact grip frames, Hunter Lite bolt-action stocks, DAKA GRID organizer, and the ZEV x Magpul FDP folding defensive platform.
CANiK Prime Radian: Radian RAMJET Comp Factory-Installed
CANiK ships the Prime Radian with the Radian RAMJET barrel, AFTERBURNER compensator, and BACKSTRAP+MAGWELL installed from the factory. 9mm, 17+1, 3.83-inch barrel, Night Fision tritium sights, Shield RMSc optic cut. $899.99 MSRP.
Beretta B22 Jaguar Tac Metal & Metal Competition: $749/$969
Beretta launched two aluminum-chassis .22 LR pistols: the $749 B22 Jaguar Tac Metal, shipping now with a fixed 5.25-inch barrel in threaded and non-threaded catalog numbers, a full-length 1913 rail, and two 15-round magazines, and the $969 B22 Jaguar Metal Competition, built with the Scholastic Action Shooting Program and TANDEMKROSS for Steel Challenge.
Osight SE DPP: Enclosed Red Dot for DeltaPoint Pro Cuts
Osight put an enclosed emitter on the DeltaPoint Pro footprint, a pattern open-emitter optics have dominated since Leupold created it. The SE DPP runs a 0.91 x 0.71 inch window, a switchable 2 MOA dot and 32 MOA circle, and a side-loading CR1620 rated at 75,000 hours in a 1.34 oz 7075-T6 housing, at $239.99. We have a unit in testing.
Suppressed FN Five-seveN: Inside the Twin Falls Carry Setup
A civilian who returned fire during the August 1 Twin Falls In-N-Out attack carried a suppressed FN Five-seveN. What his own published training footage confirms about the setup, why the M10x1.0 thread dictates the suppressor choice, and what suppressed carry costs now that the federal transfer tax is $0.
Steiner MPS 2.0: Enclosed ACRO Red Dot, 90,000-Hour Battery
Steiner's MPS 2.0 keeps the 3.3 MOA dot and ACRO footprint of the original but swaps the CR1632 for a CR2032, taking rated runtime from 13,000 to 90,000 hours. MSRP holds at $631.99 with a reinforced housing, oversized buttons, and a magnetic battery cover.
Gideon Pebble E: Enclosed Red Dot for the S&W Bodyguard 2.0
Gideon Optics released the Pebble E, an enclosed emitter 3 MOA micro red dot that mounts to the S&W Bodyguard 2.0 rear sight dovetail with no adapter plate and no milling. It lists at $299.99, weighs 1.16 oz, and shares the open emitter Pebble's 7.5mm deck height.
Sightmark G-Shot: The $250 No-Mill Glock Red Dot to Skip
Sightmark's $249.97 G-Shot clamps a 3 MOA reflex sight onto an unmilled Gen 3/4/5 Glock slide. Its own manual says fitment is not guaranteed and that a gunsmith should do any needed modification, brightness is automatic with no manual override, and the turrets do not click. Here is what the spec sheet says and what to buy instead.
DOJ Drops Post Office Carry Appeal, Ruling Now Permanent
The Justice Department filed an unopposed motion on July 16, 2026 to voluntarily dismiss its Fifth Circuit appeal in Firearms Policy Coalition v. Blanche. Once the Fifth Circuit enters the dismissal, Judge Reed O'Connor's September 30, 2025 permanent injunction stands as the final word for FPC and SAF members carrying at ordinary U.S. Post Offices.
Holosun SCS Carry vs EPS Carry: 1,500-Round Owner Review
Roughly 1,500 rounds and two years of daily carry across both Holosun enclosed-emitter dots. The SCS Carry has the bigger window and lighter body, the EPS Carry has the replaceable battery and a red option, and about $70 decides it.
ZEV Z43 & Z48 Duty Slides: RMSc Cut for Glock 43X and 48
ZEV added RMSc-cut Duty slides for the Glock 43/43X and Glock 48. Both are 17-4 stainless with a black nitride finish, list at $299, and ship stripped. Full optic compatibility list and what the build still needs.
Modlite PL350 G3: Switch Stop Screw, Metal Lug, 1600mAh Cell
Modlite's PL350 G3 adds a switch stop screw that locks out travel on either side, an all-metal 1913 rail lug for metal-frame pistols, and a 1600mAh 18350 cell. Packages ship with the PLHv3 or OKW v2 head.
KelTec SUB-SDP Nub Sub: 9mm Folding Braced Pistol, $599
KelTec's SUB-SDP is the first pistol version of the SUB2000: a 9mm braced folder with a 6-inch 1/2x28 threaded barrel that closes to 10 inches. $599 Standard, $799 Defender with a Vortex Crossfire, compensator and two 27-round PMAGs.
Virginia AR-15 & Magazine Sales Resume After Statewide Injunction
Virginia gun shops resumed selling AR-15s and magazines over 15 rounds on July 21, 2026, after Washington County Judge Jeffrey L. Campbell clarified that his injunction in Santolla v. Katz pauses the assault weapons ban statewide. PSA and Virginia dealers are shipping and transferring again; AG Jay Jones has appealed with no hearing scheduled.
T.REX Titan Holster: $135 Level II Active Retention
T.REX ARMS launched the Titan on July 15, 2026 at $135: a Level II fail-open active retention holster pairing a thumb-actuated hood with passive friction retention. It ships with 300+ pistol and light combinations across Glock, SIG, Staccato, and eight other makes, survived 500,000 cycles and 72 hours at -60F, and held a pistol past a 532 lb yield test.
XS Sights R3D 2.0 Now Fits the PSA Dagger Micro
XS Sights launches a dedicated R3D 2.0 tritium night sight set for the PSA Dagger Micro at $128.12. Swiss-made tritium front lamp inside a green or orange photoluminescent Glow Dot ring, dual tritium serrated rear, CNC steel bar stock, black nitride finish. First-party Dagger Micro dovetail cut instead of a Glock 43X/48 workaround.
Osight K Green: Sub-$170 6 MOA RMSc Green Dot Sight
Osight adds a 6 MOA green dot version of its open-emitter RMSc K, a slim carry-pistol optic at $169.99 MSRP with a July 13-17 launch promo, a side-loading CR1620 battery, and motion sensor activation on the Shield RMSc footprint.
Magnum Research DE50THR: Threaded .50 AE Desert Eagle
Magnum Research launches the DE50THR: the first factory suppressor-ready Desert Eagle. Mark XIX chassis, 6-inch threaded .50 AE barrel at 49/64"-20, purpose-built L5 piston for suppressed dwell time, $2,041 MSRP. Existing Mark XIX owners can retrofit with the $618 BAR506THR barrel-and-piston kit.
Trijicon SRO Green Dot: New 2.5 MOA Pistol Reflex Optic
Trijicon adds a 2.5 MOA green-reticle version of the SRO in black and coyote brown anodized finishes. Same RMR footprint, top-loading CR2032 battery, 7075-T6 forged aluminum housing, manual and automatic LED brightness modes. Built for competition and target shooting.
Glock G44 15-Round Magazine: OEM .22 LR, In Stock 2026
The Glock G44 15-round magazine is in stock now, selling for $27.99 at Primary Arms after shipping to dealers in May 2026. The new polymer double-stack magazine brings rimfire capacity to parity with the G19 for the first time since the G44 launched in 2020.
Glock 43X 15-Round Magazine: OEM GL79269, In Stock 2026
The Glock factory 15-round magazine (GL79269) for the G43X and G48 is in stock now, $32.73 MSRP and selling around $28, runs on the stock polymer mag catch, and fits every slimline variant. Where to buy it, whether it runs reliably for carry, and how it compares to the Shield Arms S15 and PSA Dagger Micro.
S&W Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1: Factory Green Dot at $599
Smith & Wesson now ships the Bodyguard 2.0 with the Viridian RFX1 green dot installed at the factory. The NTS, TS, and broader-compliance SKUs all list at $599 MSRP and keep the same micro .380 frame, magazines, and 2.75-inch barrel.
Staccato HD P4X: 18+1 Steel-Frame Comp 2011 From $3,599
Staccato launches the HD P4X: a full-size, steel-frame 2011 with 18+1 capacity, a one-piece 4-inch compensated barrel, and Glock-pattern magazines. Starts at $3,599; ships to dealers July 13, 2026.
DOJ Sues Virginia Over AR-15 Ban, California Over Glock Ban
The Justice Department filed separate federal lawsuits against Virginia and California on July 1, 2026, arguing SB 749's AR-15 sales ban and AB 1127's Glock sales ban both violate the Second Amendment. The suits land a day after the Supreme Court agreed to hear Viramontes v. Cook County and ask judges to block enforcement now.
Virginia Assault Weapons Ban Blocked: Crump v. Katz Injunction
Lancaster County Circuit Judge John Martin granted a preliminary injunction in Crump v. Katz on June 25, 2026, blocking enforcement of Virginia's assault firearms and magazine ban (HB 217 / SB 749) through at least December 31, 2026. Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, and VCDL secured the order, voiding the July 1 effective date. Attorney General Jay Jones announced an appeal to the Virginia Court of Appeals on June 26. Updated July 1: the DOJ filed its own federal lawsuit against the ban.
CZ P-10 C Ported COA: Factory Aimpoint Red Dot with A-CUT Mechanical Lock
CZ pairs the P-10 C Ported with the Aimpoint COA red dot via the mechanically locked A-CUT interface. Now available at $1,179 MSRP with factory ported barrel, three magazines (15/17/19 rounds), and Nocturne-style sights.
HK SP7: The Civilian MP7 Specs, Price, and US Availability
Germany's BKA confirms the HK SP7 cannot be converted to full-auto and is not a war weapon. The Bundesanzeiger determination, published March 13, 2026, classifies the SP7 as a pistol and the PCC7 as a carbine. HK USA CEO gives 8/10 odds on US import.
Colt Optics MRS-1, CSQ-1 Red Dots & C3X-1 Magnifier Launch
Colt Optics enters the red dot market with the MRS-1 enclosed-emitter pistol sight, CSQ-1 full-size square red dot, and C3X-1 3x magnifier, all designed, engineered, and assembled in Michigan.
Dan Wesson DWX Review: 1911 Trigger, 19+1 Capacity
The Dan Wesson DWX grafts a 1911 single-action trigger onto a double-stack CZ-pattern steel frame, delivering 19+1 capacity and a 3.5 lb break for around $1,520, well under a base Staccato.
Glock 43X 15-Round Magazines (2026): OEM vs Shield Arms S15 vs PSA Dagger Micro
Three 15-round magazines for the Glock 43X compared: the OEM GL79269 ($32.73), PSA Dagger Micro ($25), and Shield Arms S15 Gen 3 ($45.89). Reliability, flush fit, mag catch requirements, and carry vs range recommendations.
Liberty SPIKE 2.0: Brass-Cased 380 and 9mm at 1,500 fps
Liberty Ammunition launched SPIKE 2.0 on June 11, 2026, with a one-piece brass case that fixes the original SPIKE's feeding problems in pocket pistols with unsupported chambers. 55-grain copper hollow point, 1,500 fps, 275 ft-lbs, and now usable in the LCP Max, Bodyguard 2.0, Glock 42, and Sig P238. $45.99 per 20-round box.
PHLster Enigma Micro: Beltless Pocket-Pistol Carry, June 23
PHLster announced the Enigma Micro, a beltless concealment chassis purpose-built for micro pistols. It ships June 23, 2026, with fitment for the Ruger LCP, LCP 2, and LCP Max, the Glock 42, and the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0.
Wilson Combat Project 1 Final Edition: 500 Units, Then Vault
Wilson Combat published the closing configuration of its Division 77 Project 1 on June 12, 2026: a 500-unit Final Edition with Black Armor-Tuff slide, black anodized aluminum frame, polished stainless 5-inch ported bull barrel with black flutes, Project 1 Pin optic system (RMR/RMSC/DeltaPoint Pro), 18+1 capacity, and a 42% felt-recoil reduction over a standard EDC X9. After this run, Project 1 retires to the Wilson Combat Vault.
SIG SAUER M17: Army 250th Anniversary Commemorative Edition
SIG SAUER presented the United States Army 250th Anniversary Commemorative Edition M17 to Army leadership at the Pentagon. High-polish DLC slide, gold controls, Est. 1775 engraving, and a strictly limited production run. The civilian P320-M17 starts at $599.
HK CC9 Review: 500 Rounds, Quality Questions at $699
A 500-round owner review of the HK CC9, HK's first US-made micro-compact. Live-fire reliability was reasonable, but a trigger that needed a break-in to reset, a backstrap that would not seat flush, and a magazine follower that dislodges in the dirt raise real quality questions for a $699 HK that does not clearly out-shoot a cheaper P365 or Glock 43X.
FN 309 MRD Review: FN's $549 Easy-Rack Budget Carry 9mm
FN's first budget pistol, the $549 309 MRD, brings an easy-rack slide that racks 25% easier than the 509, reduced-force magazines, and a no-plate optic cut for Shield RMSc and DeltaPoint Pro footprints. We break down the specs and how it stacks up against the Shield Plus, MAX-9, Glock 43X, and P365.
Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Review: Fun Range Toy, Risky Carry
Hands-on with the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 .380. Soft recoil and 10+1/12+1 capacity make it a fantastic range gun, but a very light trigger, a stiff manual safety, and a shaky early-production QC reputation keep it off my carry rotation.
XS Sights +5 Magazine Extension: M&P 2.0 and PDP, $40
XS Sights launched a $40 aluminum +5 magazine extension that turns a 15-round M&P 2.0 or Walther PDP mag into a 20-rounder, and an 18-round PDP mag into a 23-rounder. Black Nitride finish, factory spring compatible, no tool install. Here is how it stacks up against the XTech MTX +5 and what it does to grip length on a duty or competition gun.
Osight XE AMRS and SE 6 MOA: New Enclosed Pistol Red Dots
Osight launched the XE AMRS, its first five-reticle enclosed red dot on the RMR footprint with a 105,000-hour side-loading CR1632 battery and a collapsible backup rear sight, alongside a 6 MOA red version of the SE for slim carry guns. Here is how the XE compares to the rechargeable XR and where each optic fits.
Glock Gen 6 Review: New Grip, Worse Trigger, Flawed Optic Cut
Five months in, the Glock Gen 6's RTF6 grip is the only real upgrade. The trigger regressed from Gen 5, the factory sights still break, and the plate-mount optic system loses zero. A Springfield Echelon or Ruger RXM is the better buy.
Connecticut Pistol Ban 2026: Glock Sales End Oct. 1
Connecticut Public Act 26-41 bans the sale of Glock-style striker-fired pistols with cruciform trigger bars starting October 1, 2026. Hammer-fired pistols remain fully legal. NSSF has announced a Second Amendment lawsuit to challenge the law.
GForce Jawbone 45 ACP: 26+1 Glock-Mag PDW for $599
GForce Arms expands the Jawbone 45 ACP line with a 5-inch and 7-inch braced pistol, both feeding from Glock 21/30 magazines for 26+1 capacity, full-length Picatinny, ambi controls, 5/8-24 threads, and an Ace of Brace paddle brace. $599 MSRP, shipping nationwide.
Bersa BP9 FS: Full-Size 17+1 Striker Pistol Lands at $450
Bersa USA launches the BP9 FS, a ground-up full-size striker-fired 9mm with 17+1 capacity, a 4.25 inch barrel, RMSc-footprint optic cut, 3.7 lb trigger, reversible mag release, and slide profile that fits most Glock 17 holsters. $450 MSRP with two magazines in the box.
SIG P226-XFIVE Extreme & Nightmare: Optic-Ready 9mm Pistols
SIG expands the P226-XFIVE line with two optic-ready full-size 9mm competition pistols. The Extreme runs a curved skeletonized AX3 trigger and XRAY3 sights; the Nightmare adds a flat trigger, E-Nickel controls, and a fiber optic front. Both share the Nitron XSeries SIG-LOC slide and 5-inch bull barrel.
Glock G45 Gen6 COA: Factory Aimpoint, $1,053 MSRP
Glock Gen6 G45 ships with the Aimpoint COA factory-installed via the A-CUT direct slide mount. 9mm, 17+1, 4.02-inch barrel, RTF6 texture, 3 magazines. $1,053 at retail. Halifax Regional Police adopted the platform as their new duty pistol in 2026.
Beretta 94X Performance: Specs, Price, and 20-Round 9mm (2026)
Beretta launches the 94X Performance for its 500th anniversary: a new Vertec Pro-framed, optic-ready 9mm built for IPSC and USPSA, with 20-round flush magazines, the Xtreme-S trigger, a 3mm-lower RDO slide cut, and a DLC Launch Edition with acid-green accents.
Nano Roni: Compact Glock Conversion Kit at $199 MSRP
Roni Corporation introduces the Nano Roni, its smallest pistol-to-carbine conversion kit yet. Tool-free Glock install, $199 base MSRP, black/OD/FDE colors, and a full accessory line. Initial fitment covers Glock 17/19/22/23/31/32/45 with G43/48, SIG, Taurus, and Canik variants coming soon. Made in the USA.
Modlite PLH v3: 1,500 Lumens, 60k Candela Weapon Light
Modlite launches the PLH v3 with 1,500 lumens and 60,000 candela in the same modular head footprint. Black and FDE, single- and multi-mode variants are launch options; 18650 rifle packages list from $279 while live stock can change.
Ruger ReadyDot for the LCP MAX: $129.95 Battery-Free Optic
Ruger brings its battery-free ReadyDot micro reflex sight to the LCP MAX. The standalone optic (SKU 90990) lists at $129.95, ships May 28, 2026, and includes a holster that covers the trigger guard with the dot installed. It will not fit LCP MAX pistols with a loaded chamber indicator. A factory LCP MAX (model 13758) ships with the optic pre-installed.
Illinois HB4471 Glock Ban: What It Does and Pistol Alternatives
Illinois HB4471, the Responsible Gun Manufacturing Act, cleared the House Gun Violence Prevention Committee 9-5 on May 20, 2026. The bill bans the sale, manufacture, import, and transfer of any semiautomatic pistol with a cruciform trigger bar. Glock is the only major brand affected. Sig P320, S&W M&P, HK VP9, Walther PDP, Springfield Hellcat, and Sig P365 fall outside the definition and remain legal to sell.
Maryland Bans Glock-Style Pistols: NRA, FPC, SAF Sue
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed SB 334 on May 26, 2026, banning the future sale and transfer of semiautomatic pistols with cruciform trigger bars starting January 1, 2027. NRA, FPC, and SAF filed a federal lawsuit challenging the law within hours of the signing.
Springfield Prodigy, Operator & TRP COA: Factory Aimpoint A-CUT
Springfield Armory extends the Aimpoint COA program to its 1911 lineup. The 1911 DS Prodigy 4.25" COA ($1,955), 1911 Operator COA ($1,623), and 1911 TRP COA ($2,424) all ship factory-milled with the A-CUT interface and Aimpoint COA red dot pre-installed.
Beretta 92G Elite Combat LTT: $1,299 Threaded, Comped 92
Beretta and Langdon Tactical introduce the 92G Elite Combat LTT, a factory-built 92G that ships with a Toni System single-port compensator, threaded 5.1" barrel, LTT G10 grips, Toni System flared magwell, DLC-coated sear and hammer, fiber optic front sight, and three 22-round magazines. Starting from $1,299; dealer stock can change.
Springfield Echelon Alpha 4.0C: $599 Modular 9mm Carry Pistol
Springfield drops the price of entry to the Echelon ecosystem with the new Alpha 4.0C 9mm at $599 MSRP. Same serialized Central Operating Group chassis, Variable Interface System for direct-mount optics, 15+1 capacity, ambidextrous controls, and full parts compatibility with the original Echelon.
Primary Arms CLx Optics: 4 New Budget Sights for June 2026
Primary Arms expands the CLx line with four new optics shipping mid-June 2026: the RD-23 push-button red dot ($149.99), Enclosed Reflex Sight with AutoLive ($179.99), 1x Prism with Circle Dot reticle ($199.99), and 3x Prism with 5.56 Cross Dot reticle ($219.99). All carry the lifetime warranty.
Canik METE MC9 Prime NC: 17-Round Optic-Ready Micro 9mm
Canik launches the METE MC9 Prime NC, a non-compensated take on the Prime micro-compact. $649.99 MSRP, 17+1 capacity, 3.63" barrel, Night Fision tritium sights, optic-ready slide, and the aluminum 90-degree flat-face trigger from the Prime line.
Ruger RXM Review: 1,500 Rounds With the Magpul Glock 19 Clone
Hands-on with the Magpul-designed Glock 19 clone. Past 1,500 rounds across range work and local club matches, zero malfunctions, no break-in (which is more than my Gen 5 Glocks managed). Multi-footprint optic cut, suppressor-height co-witness sights, PMAGs in the box, and a Strike Industries chassis that turns it into a PDW.
New Taurus Judge 2026: Refreshed .45 Colt/.410 in 3" and 6.5"
Twenty years after the Judge created the .45 Colt/.410 revolver category, Taurus refreshes the entire lineup for 2026: new 3" and 6.5" barrels in matte black or stainless/black duo tone, fiber optic front sights, JUDGE-engraved barrel shrouds, and updated ergonomic grips. MSRP $699.99 (black) and $719.99 (duo tone).
CMC Gen 6 Glock Trigger Ships: Flat Drop-In for G17, G19, G45
CMC Triggers ships the first Gen 6-specific aftermarket Glock trigger: the 76001-NH flat shoe + bar that drops into the factory Gen 6 housing, fits G17, G19, and G45, builds from 8620 alloy and S7 tool steel, and lands at $150. Beats Timney and Overwatch Precision to market by a year.
Strike SMC Bravo for Ruger RXM: 1913 Brace Chassis Pre-Order
Strike Industries opens pre-orders on the SMC Bravo chassis for the Ruger RXM: a polymer grip module with an integrated 1913 Picatinny rear rail for stock or brace, double-undercut trigger guard, and compact grip geometry. $69.95 MSRP, drops the RXM's serialized fire control unit into a PDW-ready platform.
SIG P365-FLUX TACKIT Review: $1,720 Pocket-PDW Tested
Hands-on with the SIG P365-FLUX TACKIT factory package. Snappy, unpleasant to shoot, brace jabs you in the cheek, slide reciprocates close to your face. None of that matters. The dot does not move off target, you get rifle-class hits from a holster-sized footprint, and SIG ships it complete with a ROMEO-X Compact, FOXTROT 1X light, four mags, and a Flux holster for ~$1,720.
SIG ROMEO-MDC and ROMEO8T-AMR Shroud: Two New Red Dots
SIG Sauer ships two new red dots: the $249.99 ROMEO-MDC mini reflex with RMSc footprint for compact carry pistols, and the $799.99 ROMEO8T-AMR SHROUD, the AMR duty optic wrapped in a precision-machined titanium shroud for hard use.
Wilson Combat BULWARK: $1,899 Hammer-Fired 9mm Pistol
Wilson Combat introduces the BULWARK, a $1,899 double-stack 9mm with an enclosed internal hammer, 1911-style trigger breaking around 3.25 lbs, optics-ready slide, 15+1 capacity, 4-inch match barrel, and Glock 19 holster compatibility. Built in Berryville, Arkansas.
Magpul EHG RG380 Grip for Ruger LCP MAX: $39.95, Ships May 2026
Magpul officially launched the EHG RG380 grip (MAG1539, $39.95) for the Ruger LCP MAX Manual Safety, shipping May 2026 in Black, FDE, ODG, and Stealth Gray. The kit includes a 13-round color-matching grip extension, reversible enlarged mag release, undercut trigger guard, 3/4 scale TSP texture, higher beavertail, and longer trigger reach. Compatible with all 10-, 12-, and 13-round LCP MAX magazines. Already pre-installed on the Ruger LCP MAX 380 Magpul Edition.
Langdon Tactical CZ P-09 Nocturne: LTT Custom Pistol From $815
Langdon Tactical extends its custom-shop trigger work to the CZ P-09 platform with the P-09 C and P-09 F Nocturne. Level I and Level II trigger jobs (Cajun Gun Works internals), DeltaPoint Pro optic cut conversion, shorter backup sights, and black nitride slide refinish. Starting at $815 MAP.
NRAAM 2026 Day 1 Roundup: 7 New Product Launches from Houston
NRAAM 2026 Day 1 in Houston delivered seven major launches: SIG M400 Forge at $999, Springfield Heatseeker .308 pistol, Beretta 80X Cheetah Tactical, Stoeger STR-45 Combat, Springfield 1911 Garrison Target, Magpul EHG RG380, and Unity FAST FTC Holosun.
Stoeger at NRAAM 2026: $649 STR-45 Combat .45 ACP, STR-9 Thinline+, V7000 Over/Under, and M3000 Sporting
Stoeger uses NRAAM 2026 Booth #2813 as the hands-on debut for its 2026 lineup first shown at SHOT Show: the $649 STR-45 Combat .45 ACP (16+1, threaded barrel, suppressor-height sights), the STR-9 Thinline+ with a 19+1 full-size mag taking on the P365-XMACRO, the $949-$999 V7000 over/under, and the M3000 Sporting 30-inch ported semi-auto.
Beretta 80X Cheetah Tactical Launch Edition: Threaded, Comped .380 Cheetah Reboot at NRAAM 2026
Beretta debuts the 80X Cheetah Tactical Launch Edition at NRAAM 2026: bronze anodized frame, blacked-out slide, factory-installed single-port compensator on a 4.4 inch threaded barrel, optic-ready slide with Holosun and Shield plate kits, Vertec grip profile, and three 15-round magazines. Starting at $1,049 MSRP.
Springfield Model 2020 Heatseeker .308 Pistol: 12-Inch Bolt-Action Precision Without the NFA Paperwork
Springfield drops a 12-inch barreled, 22.5-inch overall .308 bolt-action into the Model 2020 line. Classified as a pistol because there's no stock, but mechanically a short-barreled precision rifle: Sharps Bros chassis, TriggerTech trigger, AICS magazines, 5/8x24 muzzle threads. $1,999 MSRP.
Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison Target: Adjustable Sights, Match Barrel, and a $999 MSRP in .45 ACP and 9mm
Springfield adds a target-grade 1911 Garrison with fully adjustable rear sights, a 5-inch match-grade forged stainless barrel, hot salt blued forged steel frame and slide, and checkered thinline wood grips. Available April 17, 2026 in .45 ACP (7+1) and 9mm (9+1) at $999 MSRP.
Hi-Point Hush-Point Multi-Caliber Suppressor: 7-Inch Flow-Through Can Covers Everything from .17 HMR to .30-06
Hi-Point debuts a multi-caliber flow-through suppressor at NRAAM 2026. Additive-manufactured Titanium 64 (10.5 oz) or Inconel 718 (14.5 oz, full-auto rated), 7 inches long, 1.75 inch diameter, rated from .17 HMR through .30-06, 7mm Mag, and .308. Direct thread or HUB/QD mount with two stainless adapters included and a lifetime warranty.
Henry Bear's Leg Pistol: Modernized Mare's Leg in .30-30, .45-70, .357, and .44 Mag for 2026
Henry Repeating Arms modernizes the Mare's Leg with a 13.8-inch factory-threaded barrel (5/8x24), M-LOK polymer handguard, blued steel receiver, black synthetic pistol grip stock, fiber optic sights, and a large loop lever. Four calibers (H9 .30-30, H10 .45-70, H12 .357 Mag, H12 .44 Mag) at $1,129 MSRP, with a legal path to SBR conversion.
Taurus GX2 T.O.R.O.: $300 Optics-Ready Compact 9mm with RMSc Cut
Taurus launches the GX2 T.O.R.O., an optics-ready version of its $300 compact 9mm. Direct-mount RMSc-footprint slide cut, 13+1 capacity, 3.38-inch barrel, Glock-pattern iron sight dovetails, and a stainless steel chassis at $299.99 MSRP. Four color combinations available.
Springfield SAINT Victor 5.5" 9mm PDW: $1,399 Direct Blowback with HBPDW Brace
Springfield Armory launches the SAINT Victor 5.5" 9mm PDW at $1,399. Direct blowback 9mm AR pistol with a 5.5-inch Melonite barrel, SB Tactical HBPDW brace, 32-round Colt-pattern magazine, free-float M-LOK handguard, and Tungsten Gray Cerakote finish.
FN PUREVIEW: The First Holographic Micro Red Dot Sight
FN Herstal unveils the PUREVIEW, the world's first holographic micro red dot sight. Features ImageGuide waveguide technology, IP68 rating to 35 meters, 14 brightness settings with auto-adjust, and tested across 25,000+ rounds. Designed as an integrated FN system component.
Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Revolver: Ambidextrous .38 Special at 14 oz
Smith & Wesson launches the Bodyguard 2.0 Revolver: a 5-shot .38 Special +P with ambidextrous top-mounted cylinder release, upgraded orange dot front sight, forged aluminum frame, and polymer grip module. Budget-friendly entry-level snub-nose at approximately 14 oz.
Ruger RXM COA Lipsey's Exclusive: Factory Aimpoint Red Dot Package with A-CUT Mount
Lipsey's introduces the Ruger RXM COA Edition, combining the modular RXM pistol with Aimpoint's COA red dot. Available in 15-round and 17-round configurations with three frame colors: Black, Gray, and OD Green. A-CUT direct mount, Glock 19 pattern mags, and closed-emitter durability.
Springfield Armory SA-35 4-Inch: Compact Hi-Power for Concealed Carry at $799
Springfield Armory shortens the SA-35 Hi-Power to a 4-inch barrel for concealed carry. Forged carbon steel frame and slide, factory-tuned trigger with no magazine disconnect, recontoured hammer, 15-round capacity, and $799 MSRP.
HK VP9cc: $1,049 Micro-Compact 9mm Specs & Optic Fit
HK Germany shrinks the VP9 into a 6.02-inch, 17.64 oz micro-compact with a serialized chassis, Vortex Defender-CCW factory optic, dual optic plate support (RMSc + RMR-CC), and the same paddle release and trigger feel as the full-size VP9. $1,049 OR, $1,399 OE. Four SKUs, full specs, and CC9/P365 comparison.
Springfield Armory XD Mod.4 OSP: Optic-Ready 9mm at $399
Springfield Armory launches the fourth-generation XD with a factory-milled optic-ready slide, flat-face trigger, aggressive frame texturing, passive grip safety, and 16+1 capacity. The XD Mod.4 OSP 9mm ships at $399.
Springfield Armory Echelon COA: Factory Aimpoint Red Dot with A-CUT Wedge Lock at $1,119
Springfield Armory equips three Echelon pistols with the Aimpoint COA closed-emitter red dot via the A-CUT wedge-locking interface. The 4.0C compact, 4.0FC full-grip compact, and 4.5F full-size models all ship at $1,119.
Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Performance Center: Two TALO-Exclusive Compensated Pistols
Smith & Wesson Performance Center drops two TALO-exclusive M&P9 M2.0 pistols with factory Strike Industries compensators, fluted barrels, tritium night sights, and four magazines. Copper PVD polymer at $899, Metal Gold PVD at $1,149.
Smith & Wesson Equalizer Carry Comp: Performance Center Ported CCW with EZ Slide Technology
Smith & Wesson launches the Performance Center Equalizer Carry Comp, combining the easy-rack EZ slide with Shield Plus capacity. Features Power Port compensation, Shield RMSc optic cut, Ameriglo night sights, grip and thumb safeties, and ships with 10/13/15-round magazines.
Walther P14: German Special Forces Duty Pistol with Factory Compensator at Enforce Tac 2026
Walther debuts the P14 and P14K at Enforce Tac 2026, purpose-built for KSK and KSM with integrated compensator, Aimpoint ACRO P-2 direct mount, B&T Impuls-XM suppressor, and extreme environment certification. 3,200 P14 and 3,300 P14K units on order.
KMR Precision Arms: CNC-Machined Competition Pistols Enter the US Market at IWA 2026
Czech manufacturer KMR Precision Arms debuts at IWA 2026 with a full lineup of CNC-machined, CZ-75 derived competition pistols. The Spectra, Orca, and S-02 feature a proprietary BRS barrel stabilization system, and KMR Trade LLC in Nevada signals US market entry.
SIG Sauer P226: Complete History from XM9 Trials to Legion X5
The P226 beat the Beretta in the 1984 XM9 trials, became the Navy SEAL sidearm for 26 years, and evolved into the Legion and XFIVE competition platforms. The complete history for 226 Day.
Bundeswehr CZ P13: P-10 C Adopted as German Service Pistol
CZ wins an open international tender to supply the Bundeswehr's P13, based on the CZ P-10 C OR in Flat Dark Earth. CZ is showcasing the P13 at Enforce Tac 2026, marking one of the largest military pistol wins in CZ's 90-year history.
SIG Sauer P365-FUSE COMP: Slide-Integrated Compensator Meets Enclosed Red Dot
SIG Sauer introduces the P365-FUSE COMP with a slide-integrated expansion chamber, ROMEO-X SIG-LOC Compact enclosed optic, 3.7-inch barrel, and 21-round capacity in a 7.2-inch package.
KelTec KP50 2026: Specs, Pricing, and How It Differs From the P50
KelTec unveils the KP50 with a redesigned bottom-insert, drop-free magazine system, 50-round standard capacity, and multiple launch variants ranging from $899 to $1,399 MSRP.
Radian Ramjet Glock 43X Review: 500-Round Test
Hands-on review of the Radian Ramjet + Afterburner compensated barrel for the Glock 43X MOS. Recoil reduction, accuracy, flash, concussion, holster fit, and whether it belongs on a carry gun.
HK VP9A1-X and VP9A1-X Tactical: Compact Slide, Full-Size Grip, Suppressor-Ready
Heckler & Koch introduces the VP9A1-X crossover and VP9A1-X Tactical with threaded barrel. Compact slide, full-size grip, optics-ready from $1,049.
PSA X9 Returns: Customer Feedback Brings Back Delayed Blowback Pistol
Palmetto State Armory confirms the X9 delayed-blowback handgun platform is returning to development after overwhelming customer demand. Design changes are coming following operating system modifications.
SHOT Show 2026: Complete Coverage & New Releases
Everything that matters from SHOT Show 2026: computational optics from Maztech and Revic, the suppressor boom, rifles from Geissele and Noveske, PSA's modular AXR ecosystem, and 30+ product announcements.
SIG P365-DH3: Daniel Horner Signature Series at SHOT Show 2026
SIG Sauer teams up with world champion shooter Daniel Horner for the P365-DH3 series: competition-inspired carry pistols featuring slide-integrated expansion chamber, 3.7" barrel, and polymer or AXG alloy grip options.
Budget Finds at SHOT Show 2026: Quality Gear Under $800
SHOT Show 2026 delivered quality firearms and gear under $800: Ruger American Gen II, Lyman Sonicore suppressors starting at $199, Kimber CDS9 Classic, Diamondback SDR-A, and digital night vision at $500.
Best New Concealed Carry Pistols of SHOT Show 2026
SHOT Show 2026 marks a watershed for concealed carry: compensated pistols go mainstream, optic cuts become universal, and the iron-sights-only naked pistol is officially dead. From Staccato HD C4X to Taurus TX9.
Flux Raider 365 Ultralight: Polymer Micro-PDW at SHOT Show 2026
Flux Defense debuts the Raider 365 Ultralight polymer chassis at $499 MSRP. SIG now sells complete P365-FLUX packages directly: base at $1,569.99 and TACKIT at $1,719.99 with light, magazines, and holster.
SIG P211 GT4 & GT5: Carry and Competition 2011s at SHOT Show 2026
SIG Sauer expands the P211 lineup with the GT4 carry model and GT5 competition pistol. Both feature P320 magazine compatibility, direct-mount optics, and a $2,100 street price that undercuts traditional 2011 platforms.
Kel-Tec SHOT Show 2026: KS7 Gen 2, SUB CQB & PR-3AT
Kel-Tec showcases the KS7 Gen 2 shotgun, integrally suppressed SUB CQB carbine, and the innovative PR-3AT top-loading rotary barrel pistol at SHOT Show 2026. Plus: KelTec Direct enables factory-to-consumer sales.
SureFire XC3 Sub, M640T Turbo & SOCOM6-MINI4 at SHOT Show 2026
SureFire announces three new products at SHOT Show 2026: the XC3 Sub subcompact handgun light with 1,000 lumens, M640T Turbo Scout Light Pro with 70,000 candela, and SOCOM6-MINI4 suppressor for 6mm ARC.
Shield Arms DS20 & DS18: High-Capacity Flush-Fit Glock Magazines at SHOT Show 2026
Shield Arms debuts the DS20 and DS18 at SHOT Show 2026: flush-fit magazines delivering 20 rounds for Glock 17 and 18 rounds for Glock 19, with extended 24-round versions staying USPSA compliant.
PSA AXR Series at SHOT Show 2026: Specs, Pricing, Configurations
Palmetto State Armory unveils the AXR Series: a modular ecosystem spanning handguns, rifles, shotguns, and PDWs built around a single serialized Modular Fire Control unit.
Staccato HD C4X: Tactical Handgun vs ZEV, Sig Legion, P211 GTO
Staccato unveils the HD C4X at SHOT Show 2026 starting at $3,499. That's nearly double a ZEV OZ9 and $1,100 more than Sig's P211 GTO—excessive even for tactical pistols.
EOTech EXPS3 HD & EFLX CE at SHOT Show 2026
EOTech unveils the EXPS3 HD holographic and EFLX CE enclosed pistol optic. The EXPS3 HD finally adds shake-awake; the EFLX CE delivers 25,000 hour battery and enclosed emitter.