SIG SAUER Adds the P365 FUSE Comp to Its Growing Micro-Compact Ecosystem
SIG SAUER is proud announced their latest addition to its popular P365 family with the new P365 FUSE Comp. The FUSE Comp focuses on recoil mitigation,...
What If FN or Ruger Made Their 5.7 Pistols in a Compact Form Factor?
Welcome to the What If series. You may be asking yourself, What is the What If series? This new series tackles the random questions and ideas I come up with when discussing firearms. Now, I’m here to explore those ideas with you and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Consider this an open-ended exploration of possibilities…welcome to What If.
SIG SAUER Expands the P365 Lineup With the New P365 FUSE TACOPS
SIG SAUER expands the P365 lineup with the new FUSE TACOPS, a performance-focused variant featuring a 4.9-inch threaded barrel, factory-installed ROMEO-X optic, and TACOPS enhancements designed to deliver full-size shootability in a slim platform.
Flux Defense Introduces the Raider P365 Ultralight: Performance Without the Weight Penalty
Flux Defense continues to evolve its hybrid pistol-to-PDW concept with the new Raider P365 Ultralight. By transitioning to a polymer chassis, the platform significantly reduces weight while retaining the core features that made the original Raider popular enhanced control, increased capacity, and modular adaptability. Designed for concealed carry in multiple configurations, the Ultralight represents Flux’s latest step toward making PDW-style capability more practical for everyday users.
Watchtower Introduces the Apache Commander: A Compact, Duty-Focused Addition to the Apache Line
At Shot Show, Watchtower Defense announced the newest addition to its growing Apache lineup: the Apache Commander. Designed as a compact, duty-focused double-stack 1911, the Commander brings the company’s performance-driven philosophy into a more carry-friendly footprint without sacrificing quality and attention to detail.
Watchtower Defense Unveils the Apache MK II at Shot Show
Unveiled at SHOT Show, the Watchtower Defense Apache MK. II represents a deliberate refinement of the company’s original double-stack platform. Built from stainless steel and enhanced with a low-friction Graphene coating, the MK. II focuses on smoother operation, controlled recoil, and modern optics compatibility. In a crowded 2011 market, Watchtower’s latest iteration positions itself not as a redesign but as a calculated evolution.
Jacob Grey Hex Pro: Performance, Refined Through Evolution
Unveiled at SHOT Show 2026, the Jacob Grey Hex Pro represents a deliberate evolution of the original Hex, refined through engineering, material choices, and thoughtful execution. Built on an already strong foundation, the Hex Pro pushes further into performance-driven design, offering a pistol that prioritizes precision, fitment, and shootability for discerning shooters.
Nighthawk Custom Introduces the Thunder Ranch Combat Special
Developed in partnership with Thunder Ranch, Nighthawk Custom’s Thunder Ranch Combat Special is a hard-use 1911 designed around real-world experience, reliability, and craftsmanship, offered in multiple configurations to suit a range of shooters.
Nighthawk Custom Revisits the Roots of the 1911 with the GI Plus
The GI Plus isn’t about pushing the 1911 forward, it’s about understanding where it came from. Nighthawk Custom’s latest release reflects a rare commitment to restraint and historical respect.
Shadow Systems Enters New Territory with the AXIO Pistol Platform
At Shot Show 2026, Shadow Systems pulled the curtain back on an entirely new striker-fired pistol platform: the AXIO. Rather than iterating on an existing design, the company positioned the AXIO as a clean-sheet effort. One intended to challenge preconceived limits of what a striker-fired handgun can be.
