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When suppressing an AR-15, one of the things end users have to contend with is the gases being pushed back into their faces while shooting suppressed. As time has passed, adjustable gas blocks and gas-busting charging handles were designed to help mitigate the gases the end user is exposed to. Gemtech has taken it further and introduced their new GVAC upper receivers.
Gemtech is well-known within the industry for making robust and innovative suppressor systems. That desire for innovation has led to their newest .30 caliber suppressor, the Neutron 7.62. The Neutron was designed to strike the perfect balance between size, strength, and weight. This suppressor can be used on a short-barreled rifle, designated marksman rifle, or hunting rifle.
Leupold is well-known for making well-built, rugged, well-designed optics and red dots. One of Leupold’s most popular lineups is the Mark 5 series of riflescopes, which offers shooters various optics to fit their shooting disciplines. At Shot Show 2023, Leupold introduced the Mark 5HD 2-10×30 riflescope.
Gemtech is well-known for making innovative, robust, and rugged suppressors. Their desire for innovation has led to their newest suppressor, the Abyss. The Abyss is a dedicated 5.56 suppressor that can reliably run .223 REM, 5.56 NATO, 6mm ARC, and 5.7x28mm. Gemtech designed the Abyss to be a hard-use suppressor that can be used on various barrel lengths. The Abyss is made of stainless steel and titanium and finished with a high-temperature Cerakote.
At Shot Show, Midwest Industries released the second generation of Alpha series accessories for the AK Platform. The 2nd generation includes top covers, handguards, stocks, and optic mounts for the AK platform.
Last year, Aero Precision teased their new bolt action that was designed, engineered, and built in-house by the former aerospace company. Fast forward a year, and Aero Precision is ready to unveil its bolt action to the shooting community. Aero is proud to announce the SOLUS bolt action rifle system. The SOLUS aims to give hunters, shooters, and competitors a custom shooting experience where the end user can build the rifle to dictate their needs.
Over the years, Holosun has proven to be a viable alternative to the more prominent optic companies by providing well-constructed and reliable products at a reasonable price. Also, Holosun hasn’t been scared to innovate with products like Solar Charging Sight or SCS for short. That features a 20,000-hour battery and uses ambient light to keep the battery charged. Now, Holosun has unveiled its most significant endeavor so far to meet the Digitial Reflex Sights. The new optics feature integrated night vision or thermal capabilities with a traditional red dot.
Cadex Defense is proud to announce the CDX-SS Seven S.T.A.R.S. Covert chambered in 300BLK, 223 Remington, 308 Winchester, or 6.5 CM. The .300 Blackout and .223 are available in 11.5” barrels with longer suppressors.
Last year Rifle Dynamics released the popular Quickhatch pistol in 7.62×39 only. The company recently announced that the Quickhatch pistol is now available in 5.45×39. The new 5.45 Quickhatch from Rifle Dynamics features a 9” nitride barrel with RD tunable gas block, custom handguards designed by Occam Defense Solutions, and a Picatinny rail section on the rear trunnion for attaching braces or stocks.
Over the past few years, Arizona-based Blackout Defense has emerged as a firearm manufacturer striving for innovation and refinement of the AR platform. The company has taken its aerospace manufacturing roots to improve and refine components within the platform.
In the firearms community, it is difficult to navigate through the plethora of choices when it comes down to rifles, optics, and accessories. This abundance of choice leads to the consumer adopting a trial-and-error method when it comes down to buying firearms or firearm-related products. This trial-and-error method leads to time wasted, frustration, and money wasted by the end consumer.
Back in 2017, FN announced the SCAR-SC (Subcompact Carbine) to the military and Law Enforcement market. Ever since its release, the civilian market has been clamoring for a civilian variant of the subcompact SCAR. Today, FN is proud to announce that the FN SCAR 15P has just been released to the civilian market.
Noveske is a well-known rifle manufacturer within the firearms industry. It carries a legacy of building premium, rugged, and reliable ARs for the end user. To have a premium rifle experience that Noveske provides comes at a hefty price tag. With its newest rifle series, the company seeks to change that. Noveske is proud to introduce a new budget-friendly version of their rifles, meet the Chainsaw.
Q, LLC has recently released an integrally suppressed version of the popular Mini Fix bolt action pistol called the Mini Fix SD. The new Mini Fix SD is offered in SBR format only with an 8” barrel and stock, making it a two-stamp firearm. Let’s take a closer look at what the Q Mini Fix SD brings to the table.
Anderson Manufacturing is proud to announce three new additions to their A4 series of rifles. Building upon their successful A4 series, Anderson’s new rifles will include a 10.5” pistol, 16” carbine, and a 20” rifle variant. All new A4 series rifles will be fitted with quad rails.
Recently, Brownells announced their new HK416 upper receiver clone kit with the new BRN-4. The new BRN-4 upper receiver from Brownells is compatible with standard AR-15 lowers.