The Best Firearms of Shot Show 2026

This review of the Kel-Tec PR-380 highlights its status as the smallest and lightest 11-round .380 ACP pistol available, even surpassing the Ruger LCP Max. The unique internal, double-stack, double-feed magazine, loaded via stripper clips or by hand, allows for its compact size. While the loading method is unconventional, the reviewer notes its potential benefits for deep concealment and backup roles, despite a learning curve and potential for user-induced malfunctions.

This video reviews eleven micro-compact pistols, highlighting their suitability for concealed carry and everyday use. It details features like tip-up barrels, magazine capacities, and materials, offering insights into their performance and handling for various shooters, from new users to experienced enthusiasts. The presenter emphasizes the importance of choosing a reliable and discreet firearm for personal preparedness.

This video provides a side-by-side comparison of the Ruger LCP and LCP Max, focusing on accuracy at 40 feet. The reviewer notes the LCP's reliability and a comfortable trigger break, despite low sights. The LCP Max, while having better sights, is perceived to have a less satisfying trigger pull, impacting the reviewer's accuracy with it. Both pistols were tested with various ammunition types, including Winchester White Box, New Republic, Remington UMC hollowpoints, and Silver Tip.

This video reviews six new firearm releases for 2025, focusing on their performance, ergonomics, and value. The speaker, SPN Firearms, emphasizes practical considerations over marketing hype, highlighting affordable options and personal favorites. Key takeaways include the Springfield Armory Hellcat 380's suitability for carry, the Springfield Echelon's modern duty pistol features, the Ruger LCP Max's pocket carry prowess, the Kimber 2K11 as a fun range gun, and the Nomad Defense and Glock 26X frames for modularity and recoil management. The CDS9 Classic is lauded as the best micro-9mm for its ergonomics and trigger.

This video reviews ten budget-friendly handguns suitable for concealed carry in 2025, all priced under $450. It highlights models ranging from micro-compacts to high-capacity options, emphasizing reliability, concealability, and value for money. The expert guide focuses on practical considerations for everyday carriers, including trigger feel, capacity, and optic readiness, with the Taurus GX4 ultimately taking the top spot.

This video reviews the top 10 smallest micro compact pistols of 2025, focusing on concealability, capacity, and ergonomics for concealed carry. It highlights models like the Glock 43X, Sig Sauer P365, and Springfield Armory Hellcat, detailing their specifications and suitability for various carry methods. The review emphasizes how manufacturers are balancing size with performance for everyday carry needs.

This video from SPN Firearms compares the Glock 43x and Glock 48, highlighting their shared Slimline frame compatibility. The presenter demonstrates how slides can be interchanged between the two models, offering a practical look at customization options for concealed carry. The content is geared towards firearm enthusiasts looking to understand the modularity of these popular Glock pistols.

This guide covers the installation and basic use of the Meprolite Bullseye FT Sight, presented by SPN Firearms. The video highlights its low-profile design and fiber-tritium technology as a potential alternative to red dot sights. It emphasizes ease of use and quick sight acquisition. The speaker, an experienced firearms content creator, is impressed with the sight's design and functionality.

This video provides an expert review of the Ruger LCP MAX, highlighting its pocket-carry suitability and performance. The reviewer, an experienced firearms reviewer, demonstrates the pistol's reliability with hollow point ammunition during live-fire at an outdoor range. Key takeaways include its affordable street price and the specific 75th Anniversary Edition features.

This video showcases six excellent subcompact handgun choices for everyday carry (EDC), including the Glock 26, Springfield Hellcat, FN Reflex, S&W Shield Plus, a modified S&W Shield 40 in .357 Sig, and a Glock 30 in .45 ACP. The presentation highlights specific features, aftermarket modifications like Cyelee optics and MagGuts baseplates, and value propositions, offering practical insights for concealed carriers. The speaker, demonstrating high authority through hands-on experience, provides a practical overview of these popular EDC platforms.