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

Accokeek, MD – Beretta USA is expanding its popular tactical shotgun lineup with the release of the A300 Ultima Patrol Chisel Stock, a purpose-built evolution of the trusted A300 platform now equipped with a precision adjustable stock system for superior control and shooter customization.

The Chisel Stock variant delivers the reliability, control and modularity users expect from the A300 Ultima Patrol, now upgraded with a fully adjustable rear stock system featuring:

·Integrated Optic Mount RMR Footprint

·Adjustable Cheek Piece

·KICK-EEZ® Recoil Pad

·Adjustable Length of Pull

·2x QD Sling Points

·Magpul MOE® Grip Read more

B&T USA is proud to announce the addition of Phoenix’s Redback and Drake pistols to its Import Line, bringing Swiss precision and competition-ready performance to American shooters. Forged from the legendary Sphinx lineage, these hand-built pistols are crafted in Interlaken, Switzerland, to exacting boutique tolerances, delivering unmatched accuracy and durability.

The Phoenix Redback, a 4.5-inch CZ75 inspired platform, features a cold-hammer-forged polygonal barrel, zero-play slide-to-frame interface, and tri-angled trigger geometry for a smooth double-action pull and crisp single-action break. With a quick-change optic plate system, modular G10 grips, and fully ambidextrous controls, the Redback transitions effortlessly between Production, Carry Optics and 3-Gun divisions. Read more

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces today the release of the M&P FPC 22LR and M&P22X pistol.

Chambered in .22 Long Rifle, the optics-ready FPC has an overall length of 30.375 inches and a compact folded length of 16.375 inches. It features a 16.25-inch threaded barrel, comes with a handguard that includes an upper Picatinny rail and M-LOK® slots for accessory mounting capabilities, three 20-round magazines, and a fixed 14.5-inch LOP stock with magazine storage. The horizontal folding mechanism of the FPC provides a locking latch to enable secured transport and prevents interference with most top-mounted optics or accessories. Inspired by M&P handguns, its compact grip ships with four interchangeable palmswell inserts allowing users to adjust for comfort, and the familiar flat-face trigger design offers a crisp break and reset.

The new M&P22X, also chambered in .22 Long Rifle, serves as the perfect sidearm to the FPC 22LR. Designed with superior ergonomics in mind, it offers a slim grip, low recoil, and a crisp, hammer-fired trigger for a premium shooting experience. The optics-ready M&P22X is built on a full-size frame, includes a 4.1-inch barrel and a Picatinny-style rail, and is packaged with two 20-round magazines that are compatible with the FPC 22LR. In addition to the installed fiber Hi-Viz® LiteWave H3® front sight and black serrated square-notch rear sight, this pistol includes a replacement tool along with additional red, white, and green fiber optics, enabling users to customize their preference. The M&P22X is also suppressor capable and comes with ½ x 28 thread adaptor and wrench out of the box. Both the FPC 22LR and M&P22X are available in 10-round compliant models for applicable states. Read more