New Staccato HD C4X | Shot Show 2026

The Staccato C4X is presented as an elite concealed carry firearm, developed in collaboration with an elite surveillance unit. It reportedly offers superior shooting performance, feeling softer than expected for its class. The video also provides a comparative overview with other Staccato models and a modified Glock 19.

This review of the Derya DY9 Island 9mm pistol highlights its unique 'island barrel' design and factory RMR cut slide. The presenter, RGG, emphasizes independent testing, finding the pistol to be highly reliable across various ammunition types and compatible with Glock magazines. While the price point is noted as slightly high, the overall performance, features, and reliability earn it an 'above average' rating.

This review of the Nighthawk DS9, presented by an experienced firearms instructor, highlights its aesthetic appeal, accuracy potential, and tactical features. While praising its trigger quality and balanced feel, the instructor notes a preference for a larger safety lever. The DS9 is deemed a viable contender against other high-end custom pistols like the Atlas, offering a more tactical-friendly package with its Picatinny rail.

This expert review by Ben Stoeger delves into the Staccato HD 4 and 4.5 inch pistols, highlighting their 2011 platform with Glock magazine compatibility and unique sight block features. Stoeger, with extensive personal experience and over 10,000 rounds fired, discusses the guns' performance, design choices, and potential issues, offering a nuanced perspective on their value and functionality for serious shooters.

This comprehensive review ranks 12 major firearm brands from worst to best, based on an experienced instructor's assessment of reliability, historical issues, and current performance. The analysis covers budget-friendly options, duty-grade pistols, and iconic firearms, highlighting specific models and common problems. Brands like Glock, Smith & Wesson, and Sig Sauer are discussed in detail, with emphasis on their track records and market adoption.

This 'Gun of the Week' review highlights the Ruger RXM, a 9mm striker-fired pistol that leverages Glock Gen 3 architecture. It features a Magpul-made polymer frame, a chassis-style fire control group for modularity, and an optics-ready slide. The RXM is presented as a strong contender in the concealed carry market, offering customization options and compatibility with Glock magazines.

This video traces the AR-15 platform's evolution from the M16/M16A1 through various carbine iterations like the Dissipator, Colt Commando, and Colt 727, culminating in the modern M4 and its specialized variants like the CQBR and Daniel Defense's M4A1 Block II and MK18 Mod 1. It highlights how barrel length and gas system configurations were adapted to meet evolving military and special unit requirements for compactness and modularity.

This video details the creation of the GTFO Marker, a self-defense tool disguised as a Sharpie. The process involves gutting a standard marker, preparing a 4mm carbon fiber rod, and reinforcing the housing with epoxy for structural integrity. The goal is to create a functional, concealed stabbing implement that maintains the appearance of an everyday writing tool.

This video provides an in-depth look at the internal components of the Maxim 22 suppressor, explaining how its baffle system reduces gunshot noise by expanding and dissipating gases. It showcases the suppressor mounted on a Sig Sauer P322 pistol and highlights the availability of the P322 at Shark Coast Tactical.

This POV video showcases the Daniel Defense MK18 rifle, focusing on accessory integration and firearm manipulation. It highlights the attachment of a SureFire SOCOM suppressor and demonstrates the use of an EOTech holographic sight with a G33 magnifier. The presenter emphasizes the tactile feedback of the rifle's controls in an ASMR style, indicating a professional familiarity with the platform.