Loadout Magazine

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Tex Ordnance Announces Closure After 12 Years in Business

Big Tex Ordnance, a well-known firearms retailer, shooting range, and online retailer based in Conroe, Texas, is closing its doors after 12 years of operation. The firearms industry has faced increasing economic pressures in recent years, including rising costs, shifting consumer demand, and increased competition. While Big Tex’s shutdown marks the end of an era for the company, it reflects broader challenges within the retail and shooting sports market.

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Challenging The Standard: A Look at Ambient Arms’ EXO 5.56 Suppressor

Ambient Arms’ EXO 5.56 suppressor caught my attention not because of marketing hype, but because it challenges long-standing assumptions about suppressor design. Its patent-pending Intake System, combined with a flow-through architecture, represents a thoughtful attempt to rethink how heat, gas, and sound are managed as a complete system. Whether the EXO ultimately lives up to its claims or not, the engineering intent alone signals a meaningful step forward—and the kind of innovation the suppressor industry needs.

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PSA Unveils Sabre Suppressor, Set for New Year’s Eve Release

Palmetto State Armory and B&T USA have unveiled the Sabre Suppressor, a low‑back pressure 5.56 design built using 3D‑printed Inconel 718. With a helical baffle system, internal and external dimpling, and a Plan B HUB mount included, the Sabre is aimed at reducing gas blowback and system disruption. Pricing hasn’t been announced, and real‑world performance remains to be seen.

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Cadre Holdings, Parent Company of Safariland, to Acquire TYR Tactical for $175 Million

Cadre Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Safariland, Break Free, and HighCom Armor, has announced the acquisition of TYR Tactical in a deal valued at $175 million. Known for its high-quality tactical gear used by military and law enforcement professionals, TYR Tactical’s addition further expands Cadre’s footprint within the defense and public safety equipment market.