Trijicon Wins Army Contract for an M2 .50 Cal Optic
Trijicon won a U.S. Army contract for a dedicated optic on the M2 .50 cal “Ma Deuce,” now spotted in the field. Here’s what’s known so far.
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Springfield Echelon Alpha: A Lighter Echelon Arrives
Springfield introduced the Echelon Alpha, a lighter Echelon. Our honest early look at what’s confirmed and what specs are still missing.
One Horse Express Rifle: First Production AR-15 With a Factory FRS
One Horse and Atrius launch the Express Rifle, billed as the first production AR-15 with a factory-installed Forced Reset Selector. Specs and legal notes.
Hawke Vantage HD 30 Riflescopes: New 30mm Line for 2026
Hawke’s reimagined Vantage HD 30 line lands on 30mm tubes in three configs (1-8×24, 2.5-10×50, 3-12×56), all illuminated, from $389 to $469.
Beretta A400 L Field: A Dressed-Up A400 at $3,619
Beretta’s new A400 L Field adds a nickel engraved receiver and Grade 2.5+ walnut to the proven A400 platform. MSRP $3,619 for the 28-inch. Here’s what’s new.
Osight Launches Two Enclosed-Emitter Red Dots at $249.99 and $179.99
Osight launches two enclosed-emitter pistol red dots: the multi-reticle XE AMRS at $249.99 and the compact RMSc-footprint SE at $179.99, both out now.
Banish VRMT 223K Ti: 8-Ounce Titanium .224 Suppressor
Banish’s new VRMT 223K Ti is a 4.7-inch, 8-ounce titanium suppressor for .224 bolt guns with 25.9+ dB reduction. $599 Ti / $499 stainless.
Liberty SPIKE 2.0: A Brass-Cased Defensive Round for .380 and 9mm
Liberty’s SPIKE 2.0 adds a brass case for .380 ACP and 9mm pistols with unsupported chambers. A 55-gr load at ~1,500 fps. Here’s the plain rundown.
SIG M17 Commemorative Edition Marks the Army’s 250th
SIG’s limited M17 Commemorative Edition marks the Army’s 250th with a 9mm P320-platform pistol, polished DLC slide and gold controls. Specs and buyer notes.