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Kinetic Development Group is well-known for making firearm components and accessories for the AR-15, FN SCAR, and HK 416/417. Recently, Kinetic Development released a series of accessories for budget-friendly PCC, the Grand Power Stribog.
Big Daddy Unlimited (BDU) is an online retailer of firearms and firearm-related products. The online retailer uses a subscription-based model with some of the best prices locked behind a paywall. Recently, Big Daddy Unlimited started making firearm-related products in-house. Now, BDU is proud to announce the pre-order for their new G-Flex trigger for Glock gen 3-5.
Backup Tactical is a small company that makes quality barrels and accessories for the Glock and SIG P320 platforms. The company has many new products hitting the market in 2023. The first new product from Backup Tactical is the new SIG P320 Perfect Fit PROComp.
Heckler & Koch (H&K) takes a very Apple approach to new products. Apple won’t release new features on the iPhone until Apple feels like they have a purpose grasp of the technology and know how to implement it properly into its ecosystem. Heckler & Koch seems to approach their firearms in the same way. At, EnforceTac 2023, H&K unveiled the new H&K SFP9CC, the first micro-compact in the H&K VP9 series.
Last week, Anderson announced the new Kiger-9c Pro. The Pro model features a fluted and crowned barrel, lightning window cuts and rear cocking serrations, suppressor height sights, and optic ready.
SIG SAUER P365 platform has been very successful for the company, with multiple iterations since its original release. Now, SIG looks to continue to grow the lineup with the P365 XMARCO TACOPS. The new pistol from SIG features a P365XL slide and 3.7” barrel, an XMARCO grip module with flared magwell, an enhanced slide catch lever, and optics ready.
Over the years, Pistol Caliber Carbines have gained popularity as a versatile firearm’s platform. A PCC can be used for a fun day at the range, a competition, or for self-defense. Now, Smith & Wesson has entered the PCC market with the M&P FPC or Folding Pistol Carbine. The new folder from S&W comes optics-ready, features a unique folding mechanism, and uses M&P magazines.
High Speed Gear is known for making quality firearms accessories, and gear trusted by the military, law enforcement, and prepared civilians. The company is known for its popular Taco magazine pouches. Now, High Speed Gear is proud to introduce the Polymer Taco V2. The Taco V2 has been overhauled and modernized to give the end user maximum versatility with their new magazine pouches.
A few weeks back, the ATF submitted the pistol brace ruling to Federal Registry. In that ruling, the ATF decided that firearms with pistol braces are now viewed as SBRs and fall under the jurisdiction of the NFA. With that ruling, pistol brace owners have been seeking ways to keep their legally owned AKs without registering them.
Last year, Strike Industries(SI) released its Strike Modular Chassis(SMC) system for the SIG P320. This system allows users to drop their SIG FCU into this chassis, allowing the end user to turn their firearm into a PCC setup. When released, Strike advised accessories for the SMC would be released in the near future. Recently SI announced the Comp for the SMC system.
G-Code makes excellent holsters, belts, chest rigs, and mag carriers. Military, law enforcement, and civilians worldwide use G-Code products. The company has had great success with its Eclipse and Phenom holsters designed for concealed carry. G-code is proud to introduce its newest IWB holster, the Syncron.
Yesterday, FRAC, SB Tactical, B&T USA, Rick Cicero, and 25 states are suing the ATF, AG Garland, and Steven Dettelbach, the Director of the ATF. The lawsuit was filed less than two weeks after the pistol brace rule was submitted to the Federal Registry. This new ruling considers ARs with pistol braces short barrel rifles, thus making them an NFA item regulated by the ATF.
The Raging Hunter lineup by Taurus is one of the most successful product lines by the company. In 2019, The Raging Hunter won the American Hunter Handgun of the Year Golden Bullseye award. Taurus has been able to do big-bore revolvers right. Taurus proudly announces the newest addition to its big-bore revolver lineup—the Raging Hunter 500.
BladeTech is known for making premium Kydex holsters and mag pouches. Recently, BladeTech unveiled an innovative new quick-connect mounting system called the Tek-Mount. The Tek-Mount is two part quick connect system consisting of a receiver and a 360 insert disk.
Canik has built a reputation for providing a well-built, reliable, and accurate pistol at a great price point. Canik recently announced the newest addition to their lineup with the Mete MC9. The new micro-compact is the first micro-compact apart of the Mete series of pistols.
Shield Sights is well-known for making solid and rugged red dot sights geared toward compact, subcompact, and micro-compact handguns. The company has found great success with its popular RMS and RMSc red dot sights design for the G48, SIG P365, and Springfield Hellcat. At Shot Show 2023, Shield announced four new optics coming to market, the AMS, the RMSd, the SIS2, and the CQS.