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

July 22, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

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

July 22, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

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

July 22, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

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

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

July 22, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

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.

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Tippmann Arms and Rare Breed Announce New FRT Rimfire Firearm Lineup

July 20, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

Purpose-Built .22LR Platforms Engineered for Maximum Performance with the Rare Breed FRT-15L3™ Trigger System

Tippmann Arms and Rare Breed Firearms are proud to announce a strategic collaboration to introduce a new line of dedicated FRT-equipped rimfire firearms built specifically around the patented Rare Breed Triggers FRT-15L3™ Forced Reset Trigger System and the renowned Tippmann Arms M4-22 platform.

The new product lineup includes:

- Tippmann Arms M4-22 ELITE Rifle FRT
- Tippmann Arms M4-22 ELITE Pistol FRT
- Tippmann Arms M4-22 Micro ELITE Pistol FRT

These new models represent the first purpose-engineered rimfire firearm systems specifically optimized for the performance characteristics of the Rare Breed FRT-15L3™ trigger technology. Dealers will be able to purchase the new FRT models directly through both Tippmann Arms and Rare Breed Firearms.

As part of the collaboration, Tippmann Arms and Rare Breed Firearms worked closely with Rare Breed Triggers to develop, manufacture, and supply a specialized variant of the FRT-15L3™ trigger system specifically for the Tippmann Arms FRT platform and this collaborative project. Read more

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Manurhin Commemorates America’s 250th Anniversary with the Limited-Edition MR73 Liberty Revolver

July 20, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

Beretta USA proudly announces the launch of the Manurhin MR73 Liberty, a limited-edition revolver created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The MR73 Liberty celebrates the enduring pursuit of liberty and the historic alliance between France and the United States that helped secure American independence.

Built on the legendary MR73 platform, each MR73 Liberty is meticulously hand-crafted in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, France, where generations of skilled artisans continue Manurhin’s tradition of uncompromising precision and craftsmanship. Designed as both a collector’s piece and a high-performance revolver, the Liberty edition introduces exclusive features never before offered on the MR73. The MR73 Liberty also pays tribute to the French craftsmen whose work helped secure American independence. During the Revolutionary War, the majority of the small arms used by the Continental Army were manufactured in France, with many produced just miles from present-day Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, where Manurhin revolvers are hand-crafted today. The engraved coat of arms of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château represents the historic mark that would have identified arms originating from the town in the 1770s, creating a direct connection between the French firearms that equipped American Patriots and the craftsmanship that continues there today.

Created specifically for this anniversary edition, the MR73 Liberty features the platform’s first-ever 4-inch heavy-profile cold hammer-forged barrel, delivering enhanced balance, stability, and recoil control. An unfluted cylinder provides increased rotational mass for a smoother recoil impulse and a distinctive appearance. A classic Partridge front sight paired with an adjustable LPA rear sight provides the precise sight picture expected from the MR73’s legendary match-grade performance. Commemorative details include a “Liberty” barrel engraving inspired by the Declaration of Independence’s enduring phrase, “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness,” and the historic coat of arms of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, the birthplace of Manurhin craftsmanship. Used in the region since the 1500s, the emblem honors the French arms-making heritage that helped support America’s fight for independence, creating a symbolic connection between the two nations and the enduring pursuit of liberty.

MR73 Liberty Features:

Limited edition of only 100 revolvers worldwide
New 4-inch heavy-profile cold hammer-forged barrel
Unfluted cylinder for enhanced strength and smoother recoil impulse
“Liberty” barrel engraving commemorating America’s 250th anniversary
Saint-Bonnet-le-Château coat of arms engraving
Partridge front sight with adjustable LPA rear sight
Hand-crafted in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, France

“The MR73 Liberty is more than a commemorative firearm, it is a tribute to the shared history between France and the United States and the craftsmen whose legacy continues more than two centuries later,” said Ben Grundwerg, Beretta USA Product Manager for Pistols and ProShop. “By combining the renowned performance of the MR73 with exclusive design elements inspired by America’s founding, we’ve created a revolver worthy of this historic milestone.”

Limited to only 100 revolvers worldwide, the MR73 Liberty represents a rare opportunity for collectors and shooting enthusiasts to own a firearm that blends historic significance with one of the world’s finest revolver platforms. Contact an authorized Beretta dealer or visit Beretta.com for more information.

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About Beretta: Established in 1526, Beretta is the world’s longest-standing industrial dynasty, with a legacy spanning 16 generations of continuous family ownership. For 500 years, firearms bearing the Beretta name have been trusted and used around the world. Beretta USA Corp. was established in 1977 and quickly became the provider of the most widely deployed sidearm in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta USA is part of Beretta Holding Group, which includes over 50 global subsidiaries and 20 renowned brands. Beretta manufactures, distributes, and markets a complete range of firearms, accessories, and apparel. The company also owns and operates six Beretta Gallery retail stores worldwide.

For more information, visit www.Beretta.com.

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Julius Caesar Announced as Latest Installment of SK Guns’ Conquerors Series

July 14, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

SK Guns®, the Nation’s only series-driven, limited-edition manufacturer of custom firearms, is proud to announce the third production in its popular Conquerors Series: Julius Caesar. As a limited-production release, only 200 Colt 1911 pistols chambered in .38 Super will be available to collectors and enthusiasts.

“Caesar was a Roman general, politician and writer whose conquests changed the history of the ancient world. He moved his armies quickly, built bridges, forts and siege works, and used discipline to defeat larger forces,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Guns. “His conquest made him legendary, but it also helped bring the Roman Republic to an end and reshaped Europe for centuries after.”

Details on the right side of the guns slide exhibit Caesar crossing the Rubicon in January 49 BC, an act of treason also known as the point of no return that sparked the Great Roman Civil War. This legendary river in northeastern Italy served as the legal northern boundary of the Roman province of Italy proper, separating it from Cisalpine Gaul. Read more

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Charter Arms Introduces the New Walker Revolver Series

July 14, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

Ultra-Compact Rimfire Revolver

Shelton, CT. – Charter Arms®, manufacturers of affordable, 100% American-made revolvers for more than 60 years, is proud to announce the introduction of the new Walker Series of revolvers. The Walker is an ultra-compact, rimfire revolver designed for concealed carry. It is available with either a .22 LR or .22 WMR chambering; both have eight-round capacities.

“We couldn’t be happier to offer this .22 caliber revolver series,” said Nick Ecker, Owner, President and CEO of Charter Arms. “Customers have praised its concealability, accuracy, and design. This new series offers the ultimate in dependable performance.”

The new .22 Walker Series from Charter Arms delivers lightweight confidence in a sleek, modern concealed-carry platform built for everyday reliability. Designed for shooters who value simplicity, comfort, and dependable performance, the Walker combines an ultra-compact profile with eight-shot capacity in either .22 LR or .22 WMR. Featuring a snag-free concealed hammer design, smooth double-action trigger, lightweight aluminum frame, and durable steel components, the Walker is purpose-built for discreet carry and comfortable shooting. Whether carried as a personal protection revolver, trail companion, or easy-to-shoot everyday option, the Walker is built to be dependable when it matters most. Read more

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Today’s 100 Days of Silence Giveaway $3,100+ Prize Package

July 10, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Silencer Central invites you to get in on the biggest suppressor giveaway in history, the 100 Days of Silence. Today, July 10, 2026, is Day 85 of the 100 Days of Silence promotion, and one lucky winner will receive over $3,100 in prizes. This giveaway is available just for today, so enter now. The lucky winner could be you.

Today’s prize package includes:

CZ P-09 Nocturne SR 9mm
BANISH PSTL 45 Ti Suppressor (Formerly known as the BANISH 45)
Steiner Optics MPS-C Pistol Sight
Winchester Ammunition Supper Suppressed Ammo
Shooting Targets USA Target
One-year Armorer membership

Today’s huge prize package is part of the 100 Days of Silence promotion; the largest giveaway of firearms and suppressors ever attempted. Each day a new prize package is up for grabs, but there are only 15 more chances to win, so enter now. Keep in mind, you must register for the giveaway every day. Enter and find complete eligibility details and official rules are available at www.PopularSuppressors.com/100-Days-of-Silence/. Read more

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Wilson Combat Unveils the America 250th Limited Edition 1911 Series

July 8, 2026 Glen Wunderlich Leave a comment

Wilson Combat is proud to introduce the America 250th Limited Edition 1911 Series, a special commemorative lineup of custom 1911 pistols created to honor the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Built on a full custom Wilson Combat 1911 platform, the America 250th series combines the iconic American fighting pistol with exclusive engraving created specifically for the United States Semiquincentennial. Each pistol is built in all domestically sourced stainless steel and finished with a unique serialized frame, deluxe satin-polished flats, glass-beaded rounds, gold-bead front sight, hand-checkered rear slide, magwell, ambidextrous safety, fluted chamber, carry cuts, and other premium custom features.

The series is offered in two distinct engraving treatments. Read more

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