SHOT is the biggest event of the gun world. It’s where companies announce new products to dealers, retailers, media and, in essence, consumers. It is one big guns and gear show. GunBroker is here and will be your eyes on the ground seeing all the new products, as well as possibly some older ones we haven’t seen before. This thing is huge; you can’t see it all. And throughout SHOT Show 2026, we will be posting constant updates on the latest guns and gear. Be sure to check back often.

Jan. 21 — SHOT Show 2026

Day two has started, pretty early in fact. This year, instead of setting meeting after meeting, I’m just walking the aisles looking for things that catch my eye. Some I might not have seen any other way.

Coast BRKR

It is hard to defend a home, if you can’t see. To that matter, Coast has brought out the BRKR gun light. This light comes in three sizes, with the largest running on $149. It comes with the ability to go from flood to spot, via the company’s Snap Focus function. It even comes with a lifetime warranty, which is nice since gun lights receive quite a bit of abuse.

Cimmarron 1887 Terminator

Walking by the Cimmarron booth a lever-action shotgun caught my eye. The company has made a shotgun for Arnold himself. The company even named it the 1887 Terminator. This new lever gun has some great action, and one even has screw-in chokes.

It is not exactly what I think I want to use in the field, but it would be quite fun in cowboy action shooting. It would be especially fun to turn it into a SBS, now that is doesn’t cost an extra $200.

Iver Johnson (Blonde)

I’ve never stepped into the Iver Johnson booth before, so I was quite surprised by the wood on some of the shotguns from Turkey. In fact, the company has a new blonde wood shotgun that looks really nice. Now, I’m not sure that this wood would look near as good as some time in my hands but the guns would look great on the skeet or trap range.

Bushnell RX Series

Over the last few years, there have been rumors that Bushnell kind of wanted out of the shooting sports. Golf and observation was the goal. I didn’t know if it was true, but I had lost my contact there. Today, I learned that is not the case. Bushnell has brought out a few new products this year, and while its A1 series of binoculars is observation, the company also brought out a new riflescope line and a red dot pistol optic.

The A1 binoculars come in three sizes with the smallest running on $129. There is also a new line of R7 binos and scopes that look really nice, but the RX Series with a green dot is what I’m interested in trying out.

SilencerCo

Right now, SilencerCo is just trying to keep up with demand. So, they’re not really doing anything new. However, I stopped by to just get their take on all the changes. I mean it’s not like some law got passed changing how suppressors are bought or anything.

To start, we talked about muzzle brakes on suppressors. And while I can see the point on big stuff, I keep seeing it on 30 caliber cans. He explained it, I still don’t really get it, but each to their own. That’s when I asked about the cheap cans. Are they going to make a difference? Will they hurt business? And he had a great answer. Basically, since almost nobody has a can on every gun, there is plenty of room for competition.

Either say, SilencerCo makes some great suppressors and are working hard on making them easier to buy.

Jan. 20 — SHOT Show 2026

And so it begins. Exhibitors are finishing up last minute details for their booths and attendees are waiting outside the doors for the event to start. First day excitement is here and we’re ready to start covering the latest guns and gear for you.

Smith & Wesson Range Event

Got to go to a range event held by Smith & Wesson at The Range 702. This place is an indoor shooting range in Las Vegas.

It was nice, and they had a few guns that we got to try out. They didn’t, unfortunately, have the Bodyguard 2.0, which I really wanted to try out. They did have the new Metal Frame M&P pistols, and I’ve got to say they shoot nice. I also fired the 432 in .32 H&R Magnum.

That revolver shot nice. I could tell it had stopping power, but the recoil was nice. I’m thinking that might be a good self-defense gun for many power for which .38 is just a little to much.

Nemo Arms Mongoose

A couple of years ago, Nemo brought out the Mongoose. This 9mm braced pistol was one of the coolest things I saw that year, particularly for fun and home defense. Well, this year the company brought one out in 10mm.

The new Mongoose uses the same short-recoil operating system and it about the same size as the original. It also has the same feel, which is very similar to an AR; shooters will have no problem adjusting to these guns. And having it in 10mm just ups the game with speed and power. There is, of course, nothing wrong with staying with the Mongoose 9mm.

Nexbelt

I’ve been using Nexbelt for a while. I like them enough that I ordered two a few years ago. While the basic design hasn’t changed, the company has started bringing out ratchet belts in a wide variety of colors and styles.

In fact, they have updated its original rip stop belts (the ones I own) to make them smoother to touch and more durable. These belts are great, providing quarter-inch adjustments for a perfect fit in any situation. They are also extremely easy to release, once you understand the lever.

Sightron Binoculars

Shooters need binoculars for many reasons outside of hunting. Sightron has brought out a couple of new ones in different sizes. The SV 8×42 ED SWA and the SV 10×42 ED SWA.

Both retail for less than a grand, with the 10X running about $50 more. They feel quite rugged and the glass is very clear. They are also easy to adjust and use. These things are nice.

Riton Optics

I learned something at the Riton Optics booth today, beyond that they have a really nice green dot pistol optic in the 3 TACTIX MPRD XL. All of Riton’s red dots have the company lifetime warranty. Think about that next time you look for an optic for your pistol.

The MPRD XL is also pretty nice. It comes with a green dot, which was easier to see and it has three dot options. I liked the big open circle, as I think that would fast in a situation. It is easy to mount and use and I might be ordering one myself soon.

The company has also brought out a new riflescope in the 5 Primal 3-18. This is a crossover first focal plane scope that has an illuminated reticle that would work for competition but would really shine for hunting. And it is less than a grand in price.

MagStorage Solutions

Not everything is guns, thought that is what we love. We also need to be able to store our guns and gear in a manner so we can find stuff. Magazines can really be an issue, as those items pile up fast. Walking around SHOT I happened to look over and see MagStorage Solutions. This company makes storage items for guns and gear. It is that simple.

These include handgun racks, rifle racks and magazine holders. I especially liked the AR magazine holder. With this thing, I might not have a bunch of magazines bouncing around in drawers, but I still might.

Bersa BP9FS Optics Ready

Yes, I know, it’s Bersa. I walked into the booth for giggles, not really expecting much other than the Thunder .380, which is not really a gun folks brag about buying. However, I turned and saw something that actually caught my eye. I didn’t know that Bersa made a striker-fired clone pistol, and the company now has an optics ready version of the BP9FS, with a just over $400 street price. What I also learned is that Bersa now makes most of its firearms in the U.S. of A.

The BP9FS Optics Ready pistol looks nice, and we just might review in before too long. The company also have a new competition 2011 coming soon, and it had one of the nicest triggers I’ve felt in a while. All in all, Bersa may have hired someone.

Visit to Ruger Booth

I’ve long been a fan of Ruger, as a Vaquero was actually my first handgun. I already knew about the new Red Label and have already handled the RXM threaded barrel. However, I hadn’t heard that Ruger now has a full-size RXM. I’m not going to say the name of the company the RXM is a take-off of, but it’s the same as the capacity of the full size, 17 rounds. Shooters can choose between a 4-inch and a 4.5-inch barrel.

I also got to handle the new 20-gauge Red Label. The wood on this shotgun is beyond nice, and it handled, in the booth, like a dream. We might be having to review this gun just because I want to shoot it. However, what I liked best was that Ruger just right on the short-barrel wagon with two 10/22 SBRs. Can we all scream, yes? One is even a Takedown model.

Thunder Beast 556 Spiro

I’ll be honest, the name of the company caught my eye, though the suppressors looked pretty cool, too. Thunder Beast actually makes a suppressor that also has a muzzle brake on the end. That could have some benefits on larger calibers, such as .338 Lapua and .50 BMG.

The company’s newest product is the 556 Spiro. This AR suppressor is a low back pressure can that is short and stumpy (I’ve always wanted to use that line in a story) and should work well.

Dead Down Wind Hygiene Kit

Hunters need to stay scentless, as much as possible, which requires quite a bit of work. Walking around I say Dead Down Wind and stopped to chat. They have a lot of good products, but what caught my eye was the new Hygiene Kit. It is so new I couldn’t find it on the website.

This new kits comes with boot powder, odor elimination, toothpaste, deodorant and a bag to put your clothes. It is something to consider, if you really enjoy chasing whitetails.

Armasight Pro Series

I decided this year, I wasn’t going to run back and forth across the show for meetings. Instead, I was going to walk the aisles looking for interesting products, mostly new but some being only new to me. I did, however, schedule a few meetings, my first of which was with Armasight.

Armasight is a thermal and night vision optic company. I actually reviewed a couple of the company’s products last year but will admit I felt out of my depth when trying to understand thermal optics. So, I wanted to talk to the folks at Armasight.

Learned a few things, the most important of which is that the technology just keeps getting better, along with the prices. Thermals are somewhat affordable now. Armasight is now up to its 4th generation, using better processors, sensors and artificial intelligence in its Pro Series. It’s all about A.I. now, but I’m still interested.

Franchi Momentum Mule Rifle

If you haven’t seen the Mule from Franchi, you need to check out this Momentum line expansion. The Mule is Franchi’s idea of a do-everything rifle.

It comes in .308 and .223 with a 16.25-inch suppressor ready barrel. It uses Franchi’s proven Evolved Ergonom-X stock in VEIL TAC Black Camo. The metal components come in Graphite Black Cerakote. It also features a three-lug fluted bolt with a 60-degree throw, Franchi’s adjustable single-stage Relia trigger and the TSA recoil pad. What’s really crazy is that the magazine holds eight round, even in .308.

Dead Air Silencers RXD910Ti

Dead Air has continued its partnership with Ruger by introducing the RXD910Ti suppressor. The Ti stands for titanium while the 910 means it is optimized for 9mm but it can also run 10mm, as well as a few others.

This is another item that I was able to obtain early for a review. I ran it on a threaded barrel RXM pistol and a Springfield Kuna. This suppressor worked great, knocking sound down, as it should, particularly with subsonic. It goes right along with the RXD30Ti and the RXD22Ti.

Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC

Overnight, Springfield announced a new Echelon, called the 4.0FC. This 9mm pistol is basically full-size frame with a 4-inch slide. We actually got our hands on this early, and have already posted a review.

The new Echelon provides shooters with more options, with this providing a shorter and lighter gun with higher capacity. The extended magazine holds 20 rounds. This gun shot well and we had some fun with it at the range.

Jan. 19 — Beretta Range Day

Beretta B22 Jaguar

We first caught a glimpse of an early version of this pistol at last year’s range event, and it was clear even then that Beretta was on to something. Fast forward a year, and the production B22 Jaguar Metal Competition pistols we ran this week were lights out. Beretta clearly took the time to refine the details that matter, smoothing out the balance, dialing in the controls and delivering a rimfire competition pistol that feels finished, intentional and ready for the clock.

This is Beretta leaning hard into its competition heritage. The B22 Jaguar Metal Competition is not a casual .22 dressed up for looks. It is a purpose built steel target platform that stays flat through recoil and transitions quickly between targets. The Steam Demon compensator does its job, and the pistol tracks cleanly shot to shot. The adjustable, semi-flat-faced trigger offers a crisp, predictable break, and the multiple grip size options let shooters quickly find a fit that inspires confidence under pressure.

Tikka T1X Ace Target

We were live on the range with Tikka and Sako when we put serious time behind the Tikka T1x Ace Target. This rifle wasted absolutely no time making its point. Paired with a Burris XTR P5, the setup felt almost unfair. From the first few rounds, it was clear this was a rifle optic combination dialed for precision, and before long we were cutting what was essentially one ragged hole at 100 yards. This was not a slow walk into accuracy. It was immediate, repeatable and almost boring in how easy it made tight groups.

The T1x Ace Target feels like Tikka applying its centerfire precision playbook directly to rimfire. The chassis is rock solid, the adjustable stock makes it easy to build a consistent position and the bolt runs smoothly with that familiar short, confident throw. Everything about the rifle encourages disciplined shooting without getting in the way of the shooter. On the line, it never felt finicky or temperamental. It simply did what it was supposed to do every time the trigger broke.

Up top, the Burris XTR P5 proved to be an ideal match for the rifle. The glass was crisp, the controls were intuitive and dialing for fine adjustments at distance felt natural rather than fussy. Together, the rifle and optic formed a system that let us focus on fundamentals instead of fighting equipment. In the middle of a busy range event, with shooters rotating in and out, this combo stood out for one simple reason. It made precision rimfire shooting feel effortless, and that is saying something.

Jan. 18 — Two Days From SHOT

Rock River Arms .17 HMR Rifle

ARs are quite popular, but how about an AR chambered in .17 HMR. Rock River Arms has introduced one of these rimfire rifles built for accuracy and reliability. It features an 18-inch precision barrel, delayed blowback system, Ultra Match two-stage trigger and lightweight free-float handguard. This thing would be a varmint eliminator or a long range plinker with style.

Holosun 407COMP

Holosun has brought out a red dot using a shooter-first approach to visual performance. This optic comes with a wide 1.1 × 0.87-inch window and a clean 6 MOA dot for easily finding the target in a quick situation. It’s housed in a 7075-T6 aluminum frame for long term use behind lots of rounds.

A side-mounted CR1632 battery provides up to 50,000 hours of runtime. This allows users to go a long time between changes. It even comes with with eight daylight settings and two night-vision settings for use in any light.

Jan. 17 — Three Days From SHOT

CrossBreed Armor Holster

CrossBreed is bringing out a new holster called the Armor. Designed to be ambidextrous, the Armor can be worn inside the waistband or outside the waistband. This lets you adapt it to your carry style. Constructed from rugged .093 Kydex, this holster is engineered to withstand the daily wear and tear that comes with serious firearm carry.

It has a slim profile to prevent printing. This also enhances comfort during use. The ARMOR is compatible with micro red dot optics and suppressor-height sights. It also features adjustable retention for a secure, personalized fit. 

Savage Arms: Next Generation of the Model 110

Savage has announced the next generation of the Model 110 with 16 purpose-built models. The new rifles feature the new AccuFit V2, powered by the Quick Set Dial (QSD) system for making quick adjustments. The toolless design lets shooters fine-tune length of pull and comb height at any time. Some models will also offer users the option to change their pistol grip size.

Manufacturing advancements include a “vertical cut” process in the receiver’s bolt travel, resulting in a smoother bolt action. The bolt head also features an improved extractor claw for better case contact, complemented by a dual ejector system to ensure reliable ejection.

They even come with new synthetic magazine, compatible with older 110 models. The second-generation AccuTrigger has been refined to prevent lock-up on the AccuRelease blade if the trigger weight is set too light, while retaining its ease of adjustment and crisp break.

Jan. 16 — SHOT Show 2026

Even though SHOT is still a few days away, companies are already announcing new products, trying to get a jump. There have been a few interesting products that we’ve already seen. Dead Air Silencers had introduced a new suppressor, while both Federal Ammunition and Remington Ammunition have both announced numerous new lines.

Federal Subsonic Rifle Ammunition

Federal has come out with a new subsonic rifle ammo line. It’s designed for noise reduction and low-velocity expansion through suppressors.

It’s loaded with specially modified Fusion and Fusion Tipped bullets designed to perform at low velocities and loaded to approximately 1,050 feet per second. These loads remain below the sound barrier but still provide good accuracy and terminal effectiveness.

Federal is bringing them out in Fusion 30-30 Win. 170-grain, Fusion 45-70 Govt. 300-grain, Fusion Tipped 308 Win. 190-grain and 300 Blackout 190-grain.

FN Next Generation SCAR Rifle

FN America had brought out the next generation of the SCAR featuring numerous upgrades. However, it kept its iconic silhouette, core performance and current price position. The new SCAR features upgraded triggers and better suppressor integration.

The new rifle features an extended receiver with more barrel coverage and gas block, plus an integrated rail system with M-LOK attachment slots at the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions. This provides shooters with the easy ability to accessorize, along with better reach and stability.

Other adaptability features include true AR pistol grip compatibility, three customizable selector levers with 16 possible combinations, multiple stock options, user-changeable barrels, improved sling mounts and Torx head fasteners.

Smith & Wesson M&P Metal HD Series

Smith & Wesson had brought out two new steel-frame M&P pistols. Available in two models, users have their choice of purpose-based designs right out of the box.

They’re built on a rugged stainless steel Armornite coated frame with a 5-inch barrel. Both come with an aggressive grip texture design and updated slide serration pattern allow for enhanced control even in wet conditions. They also come with Night Fision tritium sights and C.O.R.E. optics-ready package, as well as a M2.0 flat-faced trigger.

Remington Ammunition

With suppressor sales skyrocketing, Remington has jumped into subsonic with new loads in .360 Buckhammer, .308 Win. and .45-70. These new loads are designed to provide consistent performance with subsonic muzzle velocities.

Remington is also bringing out new Core-Lokt PSP loads in .300 BLK, 6.5 PRC and 7mm PRC, as well as some dangerous game loads for handguns. Hunters can now opt for hard cast bullets for penetration when using 10mm, .44 Rem. Mag, .356 Mag. and 9mm.

Most interesting, though, is that the company is now loading 7mm BC ammunition, using the proprietary Peak Alloy case technology to obtain higher velocities in shorter barrels. The three new loads include Core-Lokt 175-grain, Core-Lokt Tipped 175-grain and Premier Long Range Speer Impact 175-grain.

Dead Air Silencers & Ruger

One of first new products announced was the RXD910Ti from the Ruger/Dead Air Silencers partnership. This suppressor is optimized for 9mm, but handles multiple calibers, such as 10mm, .300 BLK and .400 Legend. This 7.7-inch suppressor weighs a mere 11.4 ounces and comes with a piston for running straight out of the box. Find out how it ran in our full review.

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