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Friday, May 22, 2026

Zanders, a national distributor based in Sparta, Illinois, is now stocking the Henry H023 Lever Action Supreme Rifle chambered in .450 Bushmaster caliber. Built by Henry Repeating Arms with premium craftsmanship, the rifle features a blued barrel, walnut stock, ambidextrous safety, and match-grade trigger for hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts.

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Friday, May 22, 2026

PROOF Research launched PXT (PROOF Exponential Twist), a groundbreaking rifling technology that improves barrel durability, accuracy, and shootability. The innovation uses a progressively changing twist profile to reduce bullet stress while maintaining rotational stability, delivering 30-100% increased barrel life and 20-50% improvements in consistency and accuracy. PXT barrels are available in multiple chamberings with the Elevation FDX starting at $3,499 and Elevation MTR FDX at $3,799.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Kinsey's, a leading outdoor and shooting sports distributor, is now distributing smokeless powder from Hodgdon Powder Company. The partnership expands Kinsey's reloading category and strengthens support for independent retailers with this trusted, industry-leading brand.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Magpul released three new M-LOK products: an Index Stop, Thumb Shelf, and SVG Grip designed to improve firearm control and mitigate recoil. All accessories are ambidextrous, available in multiple colors, and constructed from durable polymer with mil-spec hardware included.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Springfield Armory launched the Echelon Alpha 4.0C 9mm pistol with an MSRP of $599, featuring a modular design with a serialized Central Operating Group chassis and Variable Interface System for direct-mount optics compatibility. The compact 15+1 capacity pistol expands accessibility to the Echelon ecosystem with interchangeable backstraps and Melonite-finished slide.

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Friday, May 15, 2026

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announced the Marlin Mad Pig Customs Model 1894, a premium lever-action rifle developed with Mad Pig Customs and Midwest Industries. Chambered in 357 Magnum, it features Cerakote finishing and factory-installed custom upgrades for enhanced durability and ergonomics.

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Friday, May 15, 2026

Canik unveiled the METE MC9 Prime NC, a non-compensated version of its award-winning METE MC9 PRIME concealed carry handgun. The new model maintains the same ergonomics, trigger, and optics-ready capability while featuring a traditional slide and barrel profile for shooters preferring non-ported designs.

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