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Accokeek, MD – For years, Stoeger has offered hunters and shotgun fans many affordable options in the side-by-side and over-under categories. For 2026, Stoeger is introducing an all-new O/U shotgun series that delivers elevated quality and features while maintaining an optimal performance-to-price balance.

Meet the Stoeger V7000.

An excellent choice for a do-it-all upland or small game hunting shotgun, the V7000 is a fresh over/under platform that combines the traditional feel and heritage of a fine double-barrel with an unafraid, “let’s go!” attitude that you won’t hesitate to run through the brush.

The V7000 is offered in the 2 3/4 and 3-inch 12-gauge chamber or the mild-mannered 20-gauge, also chambered for 2 3/4- and 3-inch shotshells. Both the 12-gauge and 20-gauge V7000 models are available with either black or silver aluminum alloy receivers.

All variations feature classically-finished 28-inch blue barrels fronted by a red-bar fiber-optic sight. Leading the V7000 barrel are factory-supplied chokes in IC, M, and F. Read more

Designed as a go-anywhere, do-anything rifle for hunters and property owners alike.

Accokeek, MD – Every camp has that one rifle everyone reaches for—the one that’s always riding along, always ready, and never complains about the job. For 2026, Franchi adds that kind of rifle to the Momentum family with the all-new Momentum Utility Lite Elite, better known simply as the MULE.

Built to earn its keep, the MULE is Franchi’s idea of a true do-everything carbine. It’s the rifle that lives in the truck or UTV and leans at the ready by the back door. Designed as a dual-purpose hunting and defense long arm, the MULE delivers scout-rifle versatility with the kind of reliability you trust to protect the homestead.

For 2026, the MULE will be available in .308 Win and .223 Rem., featuring a suppressor-ready 16.25-inch threaded barrel. Franchi’s proven Evolved Ergonom-X stock is finished in VEIL TAC Black Camo and is paired with an attractive, durable Graphite Black Cerakote on all metal components keeping this rifle tough, understated, and ready for anything the day or night may bring.

At just over 7 pounds and measuring 38.25 inches overall Read more

Heckler & Koch USA is excited to announce yet another expansion of the growing VP9 A1 pistol line. The six new “Tactical” models come with threaded barrels, suppressor-height sights and all the A1 updates of the VP9 A1 launched in 2025.

The new models include: VP9 A1 “K” Kompact – optics-ready, VP9 A1 “K” – optics-equipped with Vortex CCW enclosed emitter, VP9 A1 “F” Full size – optics ready, VP9 A1 “F” – optics-equipped with Vortex CCW enclosed emitter, VP9 A1 “X” Crossover – optics-ready and VP9 A1 “X” optics-equipped with Vortex CCW enclosed emitter.

“The VP9A1 Tactical models expand upon the best polymer pistol on the market. The factory-threaded barrel facilitates the mounting of suppressors, muzzle devices, and other accessories, said Nathan Schueth, Director of Sales & Business Development. “Further, the new Tactical sizes of the K, X, and F allow for a customer to optimize their pistol platform for their intended usage.”

For reference, The “K” model features 4.7-inch threaded barrel and a compact 15-round frame. The “F” model features a 5.2-inch threaded barrel and a full-size 17-round frame. The “X” is a crossover of the two, with the shorter 4.7-inch barrel of the “K” and the full-size 17-round frame of the “F”. Read more

Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the 10-8 Performance Master Class 1911 pistol in .45 ACP and 9mm, a Lipsey’s distributor exclusive. Developed in partnership with Hilton Yam, founder of 10-8 Performance as well as a retired FBI Special Agent and SWAT firearms instructor, the 10-8 Performance Master Class 1911 reflects decades of professional end-user experience.

Hilton Yam is a retired FBI Special Agent with more than two decades on duty in the Miami Field Office, including 19 years on its SWAT team as well as the Principal Firearms Instructor for the division. His in-depth experience building duty-grade 1911’s and components through 10-8 Performance — as well as his extensive time in teaching the platform’s use — makes him the ideal partner for this Lipsey’s Exclusive Master Class 1911.

Built on the solid foundation of hand-selected Springfield Armory forged carbon steel frames and slides along with forged stainless steel bull barrels, each full-size 5″-barreled pistol is precisely fit and blended. Outfitted with select 10-8 Performance parts such as a reverse recoil spring plug, extended magazine catch, flat trigger, specialized slide stop and 10-8 grips in G-10 by VZ Grips, this pistol and its squared trigger guard is as capable as it is eye-catching. Rounding out the package is aggressive 20 line-per-inch frontstrap checkering, a two-piece extended magwell and three magazines packed in with each pistol.

Both Master Class pistols feature the Agency Optic System (AOS), developed in collaboration with Agency Arms. Read more

Advanced Impact barrels and modern materials elevate Benelli’s most progressive over/under.

Accokeek, MD — For 2026, Benelli redefines the upper edge of the 828U over/under platform with the introduction of three all-new 828U SuperSport A.I. models—shaped by modern Italian engineering tradition and driven by an uncompromising pursuit of performance where expectations are highest.

Developed as the ultimate over/under clay-crusher, the 828U SuperSport A.I. is built around Benelli’s Advanced Impact (A.I.) barrel technology— a decisive advancement that delivered tighter shot strings and patterns with up to 50 percent deeper penetration and increased velocity compared to conventional shotgun barrels. The result is unmistakable authority, even as targets stretch distance, speed, and difficulty.

This evolution of the 828U platform marks the first appearance of Benelli’s signature “SuperSport” configuration in the Over/Under series, pairing modern materials with unmistakable Italian refinement. A brushed nickel-plated steel receiver, carbon-fiber wrapped stock and forend, gloss blue barrel finish, and nickel-accented trigger create a restrained yet commanding aesthetic; while Benelli’s ComforTech 3 and Combtech recoil-reduction systems are seamlessly integrated to maintain composure through long sessions and punishing conditions. Read more