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Smith & Wesson expands its concealed carry lineup with the Bodyguard 38 2.0, a lightweight .38 Special +P revolver featuring a 1.875” barrel, five-shot capacity, and double-action-only operation. Designed for personal defense, it includes ambidextrous controls, enhanced sights, and an optional Crimson Trace integrated laser.
Springfield Armory introduces the 4” SA-35, a compact Hi-Power-inspired 9mm pistol featuring forged steel construction, improved ergonomics, and modern reliability upgrades.
Radian Weapons releases its Gen 6 Afterburner + Ramjet system for Glock 19 and G45, delivering improved recoil control, reduced muzzle rise, and dedicated compatibility for the new platform.
Heckler & Koch introduces the VP9CC, a micro-compact 9mm pistol featuring interchangeable backstraps, a proprietary low-profile optics system, and full ambidextrous controls.
SIG Sauer expands its P211 lineup with the GT4 and GT5, offering full-size and compact double-stack 1911 pistols featuring optics-ready slides, bull barrels, and P320 magazine compatibility.
Wilson Combat has released the eXperior Elite Commander, a double-stack 9mm pistol built on the X9 platform featuring a match-grade barrel, optics-ready slide, and 18-round capacity.
Smith & Wesson and Davidson’s have released exclusive Performance Center M&P Shield X pistols featuring threaded barrels, optics-ready slides, and optional compensator configurations. Available now, pricing starts at $699 MSRP and goes up to $749 MSRP depending on the model.
Springfield Armory, in partnership with Aimpoint, has introduced a new lineup of Echelon pistols featuring the A-CUT interface and factory-mounted COA enclosed red dot. Available in 4.5F, 4.0FC, and 4.0C models, the system is designed to improve durability and zero retention by transferring recoil forces into a full-length dovetail. The new Echelon COA models carry an MSRP of $1,119.
SIG SAUER has introduced the P211-GTO Spectre Comp, a premium DS1911-style pistol built through SIG Custom Works. The 9mm handgun features a 4.4-inch match-grade bull barrel, MACH3D compensator, optics-ready slide, and LOK GridLOK brass grips for added control and balance. The P211-GTO Spectre Comp is currently listed on Gunbroker.
Smith & Wesson and TALO Distributors have partnered to release two limited-edition Performance Center M&P 2.0 pistols. The collaboration introduces a Copper polymer-frame model and a Gold metal-frame variant, both featuring fluted match-grade barrels, compensators from Strike Industries, optics-ready slides, night sights, and flat-face triggers. Both pistols are available now through TALO distributors.
