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

This video provides an in-depth review of the Taran Tactical Pit Viper, a highly anticipated pistol inspired by John Wick 4. The reviewer, Chris, highlights its performance, accuracy, and features, comparing it to other high-end 2011 platforms. The review emphasizes the gun's reliability, fast handling, and exceptional trigger, making it a top-tier choice for competitive shooters and enthusiasts.

Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical provides an in-depth look at the new Kimber 2K11 Comp pistol series from SHOT Show 2026. The review highlights the integrated compensator, slide serrations, magwell, and barrel options, including a 4.25-inch barrel on the Pro model. Barrera showcases both all-black and two-tone stainless variants, noting the $2,345 MSRP for the Stainless Comp model.

This review of the PSA Sabre 11P highlights its 2011-style platform, featuring an Icarus Precision aluminum grip and a unique, user-adjustable trigger shoe. Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical demonstrates the ease of swapping trigger shoes via set screws, a feature typically found on higher-end custom builds. The pistol is presented as a strong contender for the popular 2011 market, emphasizing its modularity and performance potential.

This review provides first impressions of the new Staccato C4X from SHOT Show 2026, delivered with high authority by Alyssa Seymour. The firearm is presented as a compensated 2011 aiming for XC-level performance in a concealable package. Key features include an aluminum frame, Glock magazine compatibility, an island barrel with an integrated compensator, and a focus on shootability for duty or competition. The analysis critically examines its premium price point relative to its performance benefits.

This review focuses on the Girsan 2311 CMXX, presented as a budget-friendly alternative to high-priced 2011 pistols. The speaker, an experienced firearm enthusiast, highlights its 17+1 capacity, optic-ready slide, and comfortable ergonomics, while noting cost-saving measures like a polymer trigger. It's positioned as a reliable option for those looking to enter the 2011 market without a significant financial investment.

This video reviews the Kimber 1911 DS Warrior, highlighting it as an affordable, American-made entry into the double-stack 1911 market. The review covers both 9mm and 10mm variants, detailing their capacities, features like optic readiness, and pricing. The speaker, identified as a Firearms Reviewer/Influencer, notes the platform's compatibility with other double-stack 1911 parts for customization.

This video from Louisiana Firearms, presented by an expert instructor, demonstrates a critical safety protocol for gun stores. It highlights the severe safety violation of a customer drawing their own concealed firearm while browsing. The expert instructor immediately intervenes, secures the weapon, and educates the customer on proper conduct, emphasizing that such actions are unacceptable and dangerous in a retail environment.

This video from Louisiana Firearms humorously illustrates a critical rule for gun store etiquette: customers should never go behind the counter. The content highlights inappropriate customer behavior and the store's response, emphasizing that browsing should occur in designated customer areas. It serves as a cautionary tale about respecting store policies and staff boundaries.

This video presents a satirical look at a customer entering a gun store in full tactical gear, parodying "boot" military behavior. It humorously depicts firearm inspection, negotiation, and departure, while subtly showcasing popular firearms like the Sig Sauer M17/M18 and a custom AR-15. The skit highlights common stereotypes in a comedic fashion.

This video from Louisiana Firearms provides crucial safety advice for gun stores and introduces a theoretical defensive technique called 'Pop, Lock, and Drop' for disarming an assailant. The instructor, a professional retailer, emphasizes the paramount importance of never drawing a firearm inside a store, even for holster comparisons, to maintain safety. The content serves as a cautionary tale against reckless behavior in potentially dangerous environments.