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Icon Defense has released its Billet Monolithic Collection, a lineup of one-piece upper receivers machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and offered in A2, Quad Rail, and M-LOK configurations. With the expiration of Lewis Machine & Tool’s MRP patent, Icon Defense enters the market with premium monolithic designs priced at $946 MSRP.
One Hundred Concepts has released its Righty and Lefty AR-15 pistol grips, designed with a focus on ergonomics, natural wrist positioning, and improved control. The grips feature a redesigned beavertail, integrated safety shelf, and strategic texture placement, with the Lefty currently available in Black for $45 MSRP.
Langdon Tactical Technology has partnered with RifleGear to release the LTT 1301 SBS, a short-barreled version of the Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2 featuring a 15-inch barrel, BLINK gas system, and Langdon Tactical upgrades. Available now, pricing starts at $2,685 MSRP and goes up to $2,839 MSRP depending on configuration.
B&T AG has terminated its licensing agreement with B&T USA following a prolonged dispute over unpaid fees. The decision immediately revokes B&T USA’s rights to use trademarks, distribute products, and operate under the B&T brand in the United States.
Next Level Armament has acquired Ursa Designs, bringing design and engineering capabilities in-house to create a fully integrated development pipeline. The move is expected to accelerate product innovation, improve quality control, and streamline the path from concept to market.
Ghost Mountain Group has introduced the G.M.C.S. chassis system for the Ruger American Gen II, offering a lightweight, rigid, and modular upgrade with AR component compatibility and a fully enclosed M-LOK forend. Available now in Black and FDE, the chassis retails for $650 MSRP.
Radian Weapons has introduced the VERTEX drop-in single-stage trigger, developed in collaboration with TriggerTech. Featuring a 3.5 lb pull weight, Zero Creep technology, and enhanced ergonomics, the VERTEX is designed to deliver a consistent and precise trigger break for AR-15 platforms. MSRP is set at $239.95.
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.
Vortex Optics has introduced the Strike Eagle 1-10×24 FFP LPVO, bringing first focal plane performance, an illuminated EBR-8 reticle, and motion-activated illumination to a more accessible price point. With an MSRP of $999 and current retail pricing around $699, the new Strike Eagle positions itself as a strong value option in the growing 1-10x LPVO market.
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.
