Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical provides an expert review of the Nighthawk Alpha Hawk at SHOT Show 2026. He highlights its single-stack 1911 platform, true barrel porting for compensation, and innovative integrated magwell. Barrera praises the firearm's exceptional fit and finish, attributing it to Nighthawk's 'one gun, one gunsmith' philosophy and estimates a crisp 2.5-3 pound trigger pull.
The Ruger RXM, a collaboration with Magpul, is presented as a highly competitive Glock 19 Gen 3-style pistol. It features an FCU-type design for modularity, suppressor-height tritium sights, an optics-ready slide compatible with multiple footprints, and a superior flat-face trigger. The integrated magwell and aggressive grip texturing enhance handling and reloads. Range tests indicate excellent performance, accuracy comparable to a Glock 19 Gen 5, and minimal recoil, making it a strong contender in the sub-$400 market.
Taran Butler of Taran Tactical Innovations provides an expert assessment of the Glock 17 Gen 5, highlighting significant custom modifications. These include a 'Grand Master grip job' with a flattened back and undercut front, frame blending for a cleaner profile, and an accelerator cut for improved thumb placement. Butler emphasizes the effectiveness of the integrated magwell and praises the drop-in trigger's performance, deeming the Gen 5 a substantial improvement over the Gen 4 and highly suitable for competition and self-defense.
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