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SIG Sauer expands the P365 lineup with the P365-XF DH3, a collaboration with competitive shooter Daniel Horner. Featuring a 3.7-inch barrel, slide-integrated expansion chamber, optics-ready SIG-LOC footprint, and competition-inspired ergonomics, the new pistol blends full-size performance with the lightweight versatility of the P365 platform.
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.
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,...
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.
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.
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.
