Firearms x Culture
ZEV Technologies partners with Field Ethos to release the Santeria Hypercomp, a premium 9mm pistol built on the OZ9 V2 platform. Featuring an integrated ported barrel, steel receiver, RMR-cut slide, and titanium nitride finish, this limited collaboration blends performance engineering with cultural design. MSRP is $2,300.
JL Billet introduces the RXM Reaper chassis, a billet aluminum system designed to convert RXM fire control insert pistols into compact personal defense platforms. Featuring a deployable brace, dual magazine system, and compatibility with Glock 19 and 17 components, the Reaper enhances control, stability, and capacity in a streamlined package.
Beretta introduces the 80X Cheetah Tactical Bronze, a modernized .380 ACP pistol featuring a factory-installed compensator, optics-ready slide, and adjustable X-treme S trigger. Built on the classic Cheetah platform, this updated model delivers enhanced recoil control, improved ergonomics, and modern performance for concealed carry and defensive use.
Sig Sauer introduces the M400-FORGE series, including an 11.5-inch pistol and 16-inch rifle. Featuring cold hammer forged barrels, TriggerTech two-stage triggers, M-LOK handguards, Magpul furniture, and a ROMEO-MSR Gen II red dot, the FORGE lineup delivers a complete, duty-ready AR platform straight out of the box.
EAA Corp expands its Witness 2311 lineup with the new CMX and CMXX pistols. Featuring optics-ready slides, 4.25-inch barrels, and tuned 4.5 lb triggers, the CMX offers modular 1911 compatibility while the CMXX delivers an integrated compensator for reduced recoil and enhanced control in a carry-ready platform.
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.
Driven Arms Co. has introduced a new variant of its popular Utility Compact Grip (ULCG) lineup with the release of the ULCG NT (No Tail), a...
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.
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.
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