Custom & Collectable Firearms Introduces Heckler & Koch Mark 23 Bellum .45 ACP

Custom & Collectable Firearms is proud to introduce the Heckler & Koch Mark 23 Bellum .45 ACP, an exclusive, limited-edition package developed for discerning firearm collectors. Built around the Heckler & Koch Mark 23, the Bellum pairs the commanding profile of a full-size .45 ACP platform with a distinct custom finish and premium collector presentation. The Mark 23’s combat-proven design and unmistakable silhouette provide the foundation for this highly limited release. Each Bellum package features custom diamond-pattern engraving across the slide, finished in OD Green Cerakote and paired with an FDE Cerakote frame. The pistol is equipped with an Aimpoint ACRO red-dot sight and a SilencerCo Osprey suppressor, which is engraved with the firearm’s matching production number. The Mark 23 Bellum is chambered in .45 ACP and features a 5-inch barrel. Each complete package is presented in a custom-cut Pelican Vault hard case and includes an exclusive Custom & Collectable Firearms challenge coin and a certificate of authenticity signed by the owner of Custom & Collectable Firearms. Production is limited to just 50 individually numbered packages, reinforcing the rarity and collector appeal of the series.

To learn more about the Heckler & Koch Mark 23 Bellum .45 ACP, visit www.cncfirearms.com. Follow Custom & Collectable Firearms on Instagram or join the company’s email community to be among the first to learn about upcoming releases.

Smith & Wesson Expands M&P15 Line with New AXE Pistol in .300 Blackout

MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces the launch of the new M&P15 AXE Pistol, the latest addition to its M&P15 platform.

Designed with suppressed shooting in mind, the M&P15 AXE Pistol leverages Gemtech’s GVAC® direct impingement gas system. This purpose-built technology streamlines gas flow through the platform, helping reduce excess gas exposure and delivering a more premium shooting experience to the user.

Chambered in .300 Blackout, the M&P15 AXE Pistol ships with a 30-round magazine and features an Armornite®-finished 8-inch 5R-rifled barrel with a 1:7.5-inch twist rate. Other key features include a 5/8×24 threaded barrel, a 7-inch Midwest Industries Combat M-LOK® free-float handguard, and an enhanced bolt carrier group. The pistol also utilizes a Radian® Raptor™ ambidextrous charging handle, is equipped with ambidextrous controls, features an M&P pistol grip, and comes fitted with a Magpul® BTR arm brace.

Built on the proven M&P15 platform, the M&P15 AXE Pistol is designed for reliable performance across a wide range of applications and is backed by Smith & Wesson’s Limited Lifetime Service Policy. For more information, visit www.smith-wesson.com.

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Smith & Wesson Introduces M&P15 AXE SBR in 300 Blackout

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces the addition of the new M&P15 AXE SBR to its popular M&P15 rifle lineup.

Built on Smith & Wesson’s proven M&P15 platform, the M&P15 AXE SBR features Gemtech’s GVAC® direct impingement gas system. Gemtech’s GVAC system is a suppressor-optimized gas-management technology engineered to help reduce gas blowback during suppressed operation. By managing gas flow more efficiently, the GVAC system enhances user comfort while helping maintain reliable, consistent performance.

Chambered in .300 Blackout, the M&P15 AXE SBR ships with a 30-round magazine, comes equipped with an 8-inch 5R-rifled barrel with a 1:7.5-inch twist rate and Armornite® finish, a 5/8×24 threaded muzzle, and a 7-inch Midwest Industries Combat M-LOK® free-float handguard. The rifle includes an enhanced bolt carrier group and features a Magpul® CTR® adjustable stock, a Radian® Raptor™ ambidextrous charging handle, Williams™ folding adjustable sights, ambidextrous controls, and an M&P pistol grip.

Designed to perform in a variety of conditions and optimized for suppressor use, this SBR embodies the best combination of function and form. The M&P15 AXE SBR is backed by Smith & Wesson’s Limited Lifetime Service Policy. For more information, visit www.smith-wesson.com.

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Silencer Central Announces Two-Week “Dead Air Central” Site Takeover

Silencer Central, America’s leader in silencer sales with delivered to your door service, can effectively be called “Dead Air Central” for the next two weeks. Starting July 20, 2026, ad running until August 2, 2026, you can grab a $150 Rebate and triple reward points on select Dead Air Suppressors.

Customers who purchase a qualifying Dead Air suppressor will receive a $150 rebate coupon, delivered by email after their suppressor ships. Read more

Custom & Collectable Firearms Introduces New Magnum Research Desert Eagle Ember Reaper .50 AE

Custom & Collectable Firearms proudly presents the Magnum Research Desert Eagle “Ember Reaper,” a limited-edition pistol created for collectors who appreciate bold design, commanding presence, and iconic performance. Produced in an exclusive run of only 300 consecutively-numbered units and chambered in the formidable .50 AE, the “Ember Reaper” transforms the legendary Desert Eagle platform into a striking collectible built to stand apart. The “Ember Reaper” series elevates the proven Mark XIX platform with a polished rose-gold camo plating, delivering a dramatic, high-end finish that blends luxury styling with an unmistakably aggressive edge. Its steel black camo grips add contrast, depth, and a refined tactical-inspired look to enhance the pistol’s distinctive visual character. Built around one of the most recognizable pistols in the world, this exclusive edition embodies prestige, rarity, and the unmistakable creativity expected from Magnum Research and Custom & Collectable Firearms.

Now shipping to respective authorized CNC Firearms dealers and distributor partners. Learn more about this series at www.cncfirearms.com. Follow us on Instagram or join our email community to be the first to know about our latest releases.