MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces today the release of the M&P Shield X series.

This exciting new sub-compact platform is the next iteration of the Shield series and is built around versatility. The Shield X is an ideal concealed carry pistol, chambered in 9mm, with capacities of 13+1 and 15+1 for standard models, and 10+1 for a compliant variant. It boasts an improved ergonomic frame design, including a lengthened grip, undercut trigger guard, and extended beaver tail that provides a better fit and feel no matter your hand size. Upgraded features include aggressive front and rear serration coverage for easier manipulation, a 3.6-inch stainless-steel barrel, and an Ameriglo® Trooper LumiGreen front night sight and blacked-out serrated u-notch rear sight. An integrated front rail and squared-off trigger guard allows users to mount a variety of light and laser accessories and an RMSc/K optics ready footprint provides direct-mount red dot capabilities. When utilizing an optic on the Shield X, Smith & Wesson’s ClearSight™ Cut is designed to divert gasses away from the red dot glass, preserving an unobstructed view.

“When designing the Shield X, a key focus was enhancing ergonomics to deliver a superior fit and feel across all hand sizes. Drawing inspiration from the Bodyguard 2.0, we introduced several refinements to the frame including undercutting the trigger guard, adding a slight beaver tail, and slimming specific areas at the back of the frame. Read more

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SIG SAUER Responds

Late yesterday, SIG SAUER addressed the growing online discussion, as well as consumer concern, surrounding the recent news about the P320 pistol and what is being called uncommanded discharge, noting “We understand you may have questions. We want to address your concerns and provide you with full, complete, and accurate information.”

The full text of SIG SAUER’s email is published here for your review.

P320 Information

P320 Safety Information

Recently, there have been a number of reports and claims regarding the safety of the P320 pistol and its use by the U.S. Military and law enforcement agencies. We understand you may have questions. We want to address your concerns and provide you with full, complete, and accurate information.

SIG SAUER has ALWAYS and will continue to put the safety and security of the U.S. Military, the law enforcement community, our consumers, and the public first. To this end, we want to be sure concerned citizens have access to complete facts.

The P320 pistol is one of the safest, most advanced pistols in the world -meeting and exceeding all industry safety standards. Its design has been thoroughly tested and validated by the U.S. Military and law enforcement agencies at the federal, state and local levels. In addition, the P320 has been rigorously tested, and is currently in use by militaries and law enforcement agencies around the world.

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Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the 1911 Operator® AOS Threaded in .45 ACP. Available in Cerakote Coyote Brown, OD Green, Tungsten Gray or black, the new suppressor-ready pistols deliver the duty-grade features serious shooters demand.

The Operator family of pistols combines the timeless appeal of the proven single-stack 1911 pistol with the modern enhancements today’s shooters demand. These include a Picatinny accessory rail on the dustcover, tritium front sight, ambidextrous safety, base pad-equipped magazines and much more.

Featuring a forged carbon steel slide and frame for rugged durability, the newest Operator pistols employ forged 5.75” threaded stainless steel barrels with a low-profile black diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating. These extended barrels feature .578×28 threading for ease of mounting accessories, and come with a knurled thread protector.

In addition to the threaded barrel, Read more

With various target loads or shooting sports, an over/under shotgun is a welcome sight. Announced for SHOT Show 2025, Escort’s Optima Shotguns fit the bill perfectly. Now, the long wait is over as the Optima is available today.

With many over/under shotguns currently being produced in Japan, Escort aims to be a better, more affordable option with multiple caliber choices for the discerning user. The Optima O/U shotguns are available in 3 possible gauge choices: 28, 20, and 12. The 28 Gauge is available in a 26-inch barrel, while the 20 and 12 are available in 28-inch barrels. A key innovation of the Optima O/U is its “Easy Adjust” Action System. This system allows users to adjust the force required to open the action and eject spent shells, making reloading faster and easier, especially during high-paced shooting sessions. The system enhances both efficiency and comfort, ensuring a smoother experience with every shot. This improves safety and functionality with no significant work or modifications.

Construction of the Optima O/U receiver lineup is aluminum paired with a steel receiver option for the 12-gauge only. 28, 12, and 20-Gauge models are in aluminum and have an excellent black finish to prevent oxidation and damage. Read more

DALLAS, Texas – Rost Martin, maker of high-performance striker-fired handguns, is pleased to announce the launch of their RM1C Compact bundled with a Crimson Trace CTS 1500 red-dot open reflex sight, and available exclusively through Davidson’s.

“We’re proud to offer dealers this exclusive package alongside our valued partner,” stated company CEO, Chris Toomer, “Our mission includes supporting the safety and security of our customers, and adding a robust but affordable red-dot to the RM1C facilitates improved accuracy and faster sight acquisition, while making it easy and affordable for shooters to get out on the range”.

Rost Martin RM1C Compact: Built to give American shooters a high-performance, feature-rich pistol at a fair price, the RM1C Compact is a precision-engineered, optic-ready, striker-fired pistol with a 4-inch match barrel, Responsive Grip Texture™, a flat face trigger with an extra-short reset, ambidextrous controls, and several other performance-enhancing features. Read more

At Italian Firearms Group, our mission is to bring the finest examples of Italian firearms craftsmanship to American shooters and enthusiasts, and the Defiant Tactical Pro by Tanfoglio is a shining example of that standard.

This full-sized, optics-ready pistol is designed to perform in the most demanding environments—tactical response scenarios, training, or personal defense. Backed by over 30 years of competitive shooting expertise and designed in collaboration with elite military and law enforcement instructors, the Defiant Tactical Pro is the next evolution of performance, power, and precision. Read more