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Special coverageSHOT Show 2027 new releases
  1. New ReleaseWarne Scope Mounts

    Warne Universal Receiver Red Dot Mount for Shotguns and 10/22s

    Warne's new Universal Receiver Red Dot Mount puts a reflex-style red dot low on the drilled-and-tapped receiver of many shotguns and rimfire rifles. Warne says it fits common footprints such as RMR, Docter, RMS-C and DeltaPoint, and it also suits select rimfires like the Ruger 10/22. It attaches through two existing receiver holes spaced anywhere from .475" to 1.61" apart (one mounting hole is slotted for that range), and several screw sizes come included. Before ordering, Warne recommends confirming your receiver's hole spacing, thread size and your optic's footprint.

    Official source:Warne Scope Mounts blog(opens warnescopemounts.com in a new tab)
  2. New ReleaseSightmark

    Sightmark Wraith 2 Thermal Scopes Get a Built-In Rangefinder

    The new Sightmark Wraith 2 thermal riflescopes add a built-in laser rangefinder, so night hunters can spot a heat signature and range it in one optic. Sightmark lists two models: the Wraith 2 384 LRF (SM17006) with a 384x288 sensor, 35mm objective and 3x base magnification, and the Wraith 2 640 LRF (SM17013) with a 640x512 sensor, 40mm objective and 2x base magnification. Both range from 5 to 1,000 yards, refresh at 60fps, run on an 18650 battery and carry an IPX6 water rating. Sightmark's post doesn't list a price.

    Official source:Sightmark blog(opens sightmark.com in a new tab)
  3. AnnouncementSmith & Wesson, Savage Arms

    Smith & Wesson Buys Savage Arms: What We Know

    Smith & Wesson buys Savage Arms: the deal closed October 21, 2026, bringing the Westfield, Massachusetts, maker of the 110, AXIS and Model 334 rifles under S&W. S&W put Savage's value at $160 million, paid with about 9 million S&W shares plus cash, and sees Savage's hunting rifles and shotguns filling out its handgun-heavy lineup. Neither company has announced changes to Savage models, the Westfield operation, jobs, warranty service or the Stevens and Fox names yet. We'll update this as they share more.

    Official source:Smith & Wesson Brands investor relations (press release)(opens ir.smith-wesson.com in a new tab)
  4. New ReleaseBerger Bullets

    Berger 6.8 Western Elite Hunter Ammo Is Available Now

    Berger 6.8 Western Elite Hunter ammo is out now with a 170-grain Elite Hunter bullet at a listed 2,900 fps for long-range hunters using this short-action round. Berger lists a 0.339 G7 ballistic coefficient (a measure of how well a long, sleek bullet holds its speed and fights wind drift). Winchester and Browning created the 6.8 Western around long, heavy .277-caliber bullets. Berger's announcement doesn't include a price.

    Official source:Berger Bullets newsroom(opens bergerbullets.com in a new tab)
  5. New ReleaseSpringfield Armory

    Springfield Echelon Pro Comp 9mm Launches at $899 MSRP

    The Springfield Echelon Pro Comp adds a compensated slide, steel flared magwell, tritium front sight and three extended magazines, at $899 MSRP in three sizes. The sizes are 4.0C, 4.0FC and 4.5F, with 18-round magazines for the compact and 20-round magazines for the other two, and every version gets a laser-textured grip. The modular Echelon chassis underneath is unchanged, so grip-module and optic swaps still work.

    Official source:Springfield Armory press releases(opens springfield-armory.com in a new tab)
  6. New ReleaseSavage Arms

    Savage REVEL Tactical Lever-Action Rimfire Rifle Announced

    The Savage REVEL Tactical joins the REVEL lever-action family in 22 LR ($629 MSRP) and 22 WMR or 17 HMR ($659 MSRP each), with an 18-inch threaded barrel. It adds an MDT stock with a clip-on cheek riser, a Picatinny rail for optics, M-LOK slots and adjustable iron sights, the barrel is threaded 1/2x28, and the rifle takes down for cleaning and transport. Rimfire lever guns are a fun, approachable choice for range days.

    Official source:Savage Arms newsroom(opens savagearms.com in a new tab)
  7. AnnouncementAero Precision

    Aero Precision Is Shipping Again: M4E1 PRO Lowers Hit Dealers

    Aero Precision is shipping again: its first batch of M4E1-PRO stripped lower receivers has reached dealers and distributors, and Aero says more ships daily. Now under new ownership after a court-supervised receivership, Aero says it's working through outstanding orders, which matters to customers who say earlier orders went unfilled. Still no ETA on M5 (.308-size) parts, standard M4E1 lowers, EPC-9 (9mm carbine) uppers, Stag uppers, the Solus or camo builder sets. Your local dealer is the best place to check stock.

    Official source:Aero Precision on Instagram (official account)(opens instagram.com in a new tab)
  8. New ReleaseCZ

    CZ DUTY Pistol: CZ's New Modular Striker-Fired 9mm Family

    The CZ DUTY is a new polymer-frame, striker-fired 9mm family built around a serialized chassis, so you can swap grip modules instead of buying a whole new gun. The grip modules change size and magazine capacity. It's ready for a red dot, mounting several popular footprints straight to the slide, and comes with or without a manual safety. For new buyers, that means one pistol with lots of ways to fit your hand.

    Official source:CZ on X (official account)(opens x.com/CZ_Firearms in a new tab)
  9. New ReleaseSpringfield Armory

    Springfield SA-35 4-Inch Polished Blued Hi-Power Announced

    Springfield's SA-35, a modern take on the classic Browning P-35 (the Hi-Power), now comes in a shorter 4-inch version with a polished blued finish at $799 MSRP. It has checkered walnut grips and holds 15 rounds in a flush-fit magazine. It's aimed at shoppers who want a carry pistol with classic, old-school good looks.

    Official source:Springfield Armory press releases(opens springfield-armory.com in a new tab)
  10. AnnouncementGlock

    Glock Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Connecticut Law

    Glock says a federal court in Connecticut granted its request for a preliminary injunction, so for now Connecticut businesses can keep selling Glock pistols. That includes importing, advertising and selling Glock pistols made on or after October 1, 2026. Glock filed the case on September 21. A preliminary injunction is a temporary order while the case continues, not a final ruling, and all other gun laws still apply. If you're shopping in Connecticut, your dealer can tell you what's available.

    Official source:Glock on X (official account)(opens x.com/GLOCKInc in a new tab)
  11. New ReleaseSIG Sauer

    SIG P211 Carry and P211 Full: Lighter Aluminum-Frame Models

    SIG Sauer's P211 Carry and P211 Full pair aluminum frames with lightweight polymer grip modules and target-crowned barrels. Per SIG's product pages (still Coming soon): Carry is 33.1 oz with magazine and a 4.2" bull barrel; Full is 35.5 oz with magazine and a 5" bull barrel. SIG's site does not list a price yet.

    Official source:SIG Sauer on X (official account)(opens x.com/sigsauerinc in a new tab)
  12. New ReleaseRuger

    Ruger 22 Charger Upgrades: BX-Trigger and Rear Cleaning Port

    The Ruger 22 Charger rimfire pistol now comes with Ruger's BX-Trigger, a match bolt release and a receiver with a built-in rear cleaning port. That port lets you clean the barrel from the back (the breech end), as is generally recommended. Ruger's announcement didn't list prices or model numbers, so check Ruger's site for the current lineup before you shop.

    Official source:Ruger on X (official account)(opens x.com/Ruger_Firearms in a new tab)
  13. DiscontinuedCZ

    CZ 75 B, BD and Compact Discontinued: 2026 Is the Final Year

    CZ is discontinuing the CZ 75 B, the CZ 75 BD (the decocker version) and the CZ 75 Compact, and says 2026 is the final production year for all three. If you've been hoping to own one of these classics, now is a good time to start looking, since new ones will likely be gone once store stock sells out. The CZ 75 name will continue, though: CZ says the SP-01, SP-01 Tactical, P-01 and D PCR carry it forward.

    Official source:CZ official site (CZ 75 series page)(opens czfirearms.com in a new tab)

Every item summarizes a manufacturer's own press release, newsroom post, recall notice or official social account, in our words, and links to it. For recalls, the manufacturer's official recall page always wins. Brand names are trademarks of their owners; Firearms Almanac isn't affiliated with them.