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CZ unveiled the new TS3 Orange at IWA OutdoorClassics 2026, introducing the next evolution of its competition-focused TS platform. Designed for IPSC and USPSA Limited Optics divisions, the TS3 Orange features a redesigned optics-ready slide, enhanced ergonomics, a hand-fitted cold hammer–forged barrel, and an optimized single-action competition trigger.
Shadow Systems has been acquired by Roe Strategic Capital LLC in a management-led buyout led by CEO Trevor Roe. The deal transfers ownership from Catalyst Holdings, the investment group that founded the company in 2016 and helped grow it into one of the largest producers of 9mm pistols in the United States. While the company says operations will remain unchanged, the move signals potential long-term expansion into new firearm platforms, including the upcoming U526 and E526 rifles.
Smith & Wesson continues to expand its user-friendly defensive pistol lineup with the introduction of the Equalizer Carry Comp in 9mm. The newest addition to the Equalizer family seeks to expand on the platform’s reputation for accessibility and control in a subcompact form factor.
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,...
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
