This SHOT Show recap from GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner covers industry trends, including a surge in budget suppressors and the 'invasion' of Chinese optics. Hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington discuss the evolving firearms market, the continued popularity of revolvers and .22 LR rifles, and the importance of industry fellowship.
Ben Stoeger provides a critical review of SHOT Show 2026, noting a 'Trump slump' and less innovation. He discusses high-end and novel pistols like the Rytard Arsenal Dragon and Zermatt Arms Waltz, analyzes Kimber's entry into the budget 2011 market with the 2K11, and expresses skepticism about Shadow Systems' premium offerings. Stoeger also touches on new optics like the O-Sight, the Glock Gen 6's improved recoil, and the value of the M&P Steel Frame.
This discussion from GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner explores whether modern shooters are more skilled than in the past. Experts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington argue that despite fewer participants, today's shooters are generally more skilled due to higher motivation, increased costs, advanced technology, and unprecedented access to information online. They conclude we are in a 'Golden Age' for shooters.
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