Our first impression with Type-A’s new 2011 at SHOTShow 2026

SHOT Show 2026 showcased new firearm products from Sarsilmaz, Rost Martin, and FAB Defense. Sarsilmaz introduced the SAR 724 series, an all-steel DA/SA handgun line under $1,000. Rost Martin presented the recoil-reducing RM1S Comp and the tactical RM1F. FAB Defense debuted the AMP SL Glock conversion kit and the Ultimag SL magazine.

This comprehensive review covers the SHOT Show 2026, highlighting new firearm releases and accessories. Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical, with 19 years of SHOT Show experience, provides expert insights on innovations like the Mimic Speed 9 PCC, high-capacity 1911 variants from Kimber and PSA, and advanced optics from Holosun and EOTech. The review also touches on the evolving dynamic of the show, with an increased focus on range days and social events.

This review covers the upcoming PSA Sabre-11 P, a 9mm pistol featuring a Wilson Combat barrel and trigger system. The 'P' denotes ported barrels, with a ported version to be released after the initial unported model. The pistol boasts an FDE finish, ambidextrous safety, and is optic-ready with multiple plate options. Instructor notes the excellent trigger feel and reset.

This review covers the Mossberg 990 SPX Magpul Edition, a new NFA-compliant platform introduced at SHOT Show 2026. It highlights the 14-inch barrel, Magpul stock, oversized controls, and suppressor-ready threaded barrel. The shotgun also features an optics-ready receiver with compatibility for various red dot sights and an integrated ghost ring sight.

This review highlights the PSA Sabre 25, a new iteration of their Sabre line, showcased at SHOT Show 2026. Key features include a fully ambidextrous receiver set, a 20-inch cold hammer-forged .308 barrel, and a significant development in suppressor compatibility with a factory-supported gas block and muzzle device designed for gate-lock suppressors from brands like Griffin Armament and Knights Armament. This addresses a common user modification for previous Sabre models.

This video reviews the Israeli Weapons Industry (IWI) MAFTEAH 12-gauge shotgun as an ideal firearm purchase under $1000. The instructor highlights its suitability for home defense, its compact size, and its technical features like M-Lok slots and optic-ready capability. The MAFTEAH is presented as a practical and effective tool for various defensive scenarios.

Never draw your concealed firearm inside a gun store, even to compare it. Employees are trained to immediately secure any weapon presented unsafely. This video highlights a critical safety violation where a customer drew a live round, emphasizing the importance of following store protocols and prioritizing safety above all else.

This humorous short depicts a common retail scenario where a customer arrives just as a firearms store is closing. Despite the late hour, the employee engages with the customer, showcasing the store's inventory and highlighting a specific high-end rifle. The interaction humorously captures the challenges of customer service in the retail industry.

This video highlights critical gun store etiquette by showcasing a customer's inappropriate behavior of going behind the counter. It emphasizes that customers should not handle firearms or parts without staff supervision. The content serves as a cautionary tale for both customers and store owners regarding safety protocols and customer conduct.

This comedy skit features a customer in full tactical gear entering a gun store, humorously interacting with staff about firearms. The skit highlights stereotypes of 'tacticool' behavior and military jargon, while showcasing a Sig Sauer M18 and a tan AR-15. The customer's negotiation for a discount on the AR-15 leads to him leaving without a purchase.