Program Updates To SDI | SHOT Show 2026

Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical introduces the Bul Armory Link Trigger system at SHOT Show 2026. This innovative system allows for extensive customization of trigger configurations on double-stack 1911 pistols. With 12 different trigger shoe options and a quick swap time of under 60 seconds after initial gunsmithing, it offers significant personalization potential. The system will become standard on Bul Armory's 2026 SAS II models.

SHORTSHOT TONY demonstrates a custom AK-47 (PSA GF3) featuring a 3-position Forced Reset Trigger (FRT), a modification many believed impossible for the platform. The video showcases the transition from semi-automatic to rapid-fire modes. Tony credits Kilo Guns, LLC in Arizona for the gunsmithing work and promotes the Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI) for gunsmithing education.

Corbin from Titus Arms showcases their popular 3D-printed VZ-61 Skorpion receivers at SHOT Show 2026. These kits, priced at $595, include a hard case, magazines, and a cleaning kit, and feature a rate reducer and a dovetail for folding stocks. A prototype .380 ACP conversion is also presented, highlighting Titus Arms' innovative approach to firearm manufacturing.

This video introduces the FRT90, a new three-position Forced Reset Trigger designed for the FN PS90 by FN Specialties. The system allows for standard semi-automatic operation or rapid fire capability in its third selector position. The trigger is constructed from durable, heat-treated stainless steel and is compatible with SBR configurations and suppressors.

Hickok45 demonstrates a practical modification to a Smith & Wesson Model 65 revolver by bobbing the hammer spur for improved concealed carry. He proves the modification doesn't hinder performance, showcasing its effectiveness in double-action shooting at various distances. The video also compares the Model 65 to the Model 13 and highlights other concealed hammer revolvers as examples of defensive firearm design.

This guide details the installation of a Timney trigger onto a Savage Stevens 334 rifle, a process that significantly reduces trigger pull weight from 5.5-6 lbs to a crisp 2.1-2.7 lbs. The installation requires basic Allen wrenches and involves transferring the factory safety components. This upgrade enhances the rifle's value, making it a more accurate and enjoyable platform for hunting or general use.

This video features a former Navy SEAL, Jeff Gonzales, providing expert feedback on a home defense AR-15 build. He critiques the rifle's accessories, particularly the sling, and emphasizes the importance of reliable optics and the benefits of a suppressor for indoor use. The discussion highlights practical considerations for effective home defense firearms.

The Beretta ARX-160, showcased at SHOT Show 2011, is a modular, piston-driven rifle featuring ambidextrous controls and tool-less disassembly. Its design emphasizes adaptability with multiple sling points, interchangeable magazine releases, and a quick-change barrel system. While currently limited to military/defense use, future law enforcement and civilian variants are planned.

Fostech unveiled a 20-round .50 BMG drum magazine for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, constructed from billet machined aluminum. They also introduced the Fostech Rader, a lightweight .308 rifle featuring a proprietary magnesium aluminum alloy and ambidextrous controls. The drum mag is priced at $1599 with a Q3/Q4 availability, while the Rader rifle is expected around $3000 with a Q4 release.

Testing a Remington 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum load from a 16-inch Rossi M92 reveals impressive performance, achieving 1709.6 fps. The round exhibited significant fragmentation and penetration of 20.1 inches in ballistic gel, behaving more like a rifle cartridge due to its velocity. This challenges typical handgun round terminal ballistics expectations.