Top 5 New Rifles At SHOT Show 2026

Honest Outlaw's Chris reviews the top 10 firearms from SHOT Show 2026, highlighting genuine innovations and industry trends. Key releases include competition-focused pistols from Smith & Wesson and Steyr, updated platforms like the FN SCAR, and budget-friendly options such as the Mossberg Maverick 88 Semi-Auto and PSA's .50 BMG rifle. The show also featured advancements in modular handgun systems and optics.

This video provides a comprehensive review of the FN SCAR platform, focusing on the SCAR 17. The presenter, a self-proclaimed big fan of the SCAR 17, details its strengths, including its lightweight design, familiar AR-15 controls, and impressive accuracy, especially for a .308 battle rifle. He also discusses its weaknesses, such as the 'Ugg boot' stock, proprietary magazines, and optics durability issues, while also touching on variants like the SCAR 20 and 17S DMR.

FN America has announced the discontinuation of the SCAR 16, 17, and 20 platforms, affecting both RCH and NRCH variants. While parts and accessories will be supported for the foreseeable future, this move has sparked panic buying of magazines and rifles. Speculation suggests this may be to reallocate resources to new rifle lines or potentially a second-generation SCAR, with the SCAR 15P pistol variant continuing production.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the original FN SCAR 17 (Legacy) and the new SCAR 17 Gen 2. The hosts highlight key upgrades in the Gen 2, including a full MLOK rail system, improved bolt carrier group with scallop cuts for reduced mass, enhanced ambidextrous controls, and a new buffer system for significantly reduced recoil. While the Legacy model is still a capable rifle, the Gen 2 offers a more refined shooting experience and modern features, making it a worthwhile upgrade for many users.

This video provides a hands-on look at the FN SCAR 16 during Shot Show 2026, with Jason from Classic Firearms Media demonstrating its performance. The review highlights the rifle's ergonomics, including its distinctive stock, and offers a practical assessment of its recoil characteristics during live fire.

This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a wide variety of firearms available in their Weaver, Alabama store. The inventory includes new and used handguns, rifles, and shotguns from numerous popular brands, with specific models like the Ruger SBR 10/22, Dead Air Sandman-X suppressor, and various Smith & Wesson M&P and Walther PDP pistols highlighted. Pricing and key features such as threaded barrels, optic cuts, and suppressor compatibility are provided for many items, offering a comprehensive overview of current stock.

This guide details the installation and testing of the Franklin Armory BSFIII 22-C1 binary trigger for the Ruger 10/22, as demonstrated by a professional firearms content creator. It covers the trigger's unique fire-on-pull-and-release function, its three-position selector (Safe, Semi, Binary), and essential safety checks during installation and live-fire testing. The video also touches upon compatible ammunition and high-capacity magazines.

This guide details building a high-performance AR-15, as demonstrated by a former SEAL Team Six commander. It covers optic selection (LPVO with top-mounted red dot), ergonomic enhancements like a custom cheek weld, and accessory integration for illumination and suppression. The focus is on practical, field-expedient modifications for optimal operational efficiency.

This comprehensive comparison between the Glock 17 and Glock 19, presented with the authority of an experienced firearms instructor with training background, details their physical specifications, handling characteristics, and practical applications. It highlights differences in barrel length, capacity, and ergonomics, drawing on personal anecdotes from training at Quantico to illustrate real-world performance. The video concludes that while the Glock 19 is often considered the most versatile 'do-all' handgun, individual needs and preferences play a significant role in the final choice.

This video from Classic Firearms, featuring Clint Morgan, provides an expert overview of the top 5 firearm types for home defense. Morgan, representing a major firearms channel and retailer, emphasizes that the best choice is subjective and depends on individual training and comfort. He details specific models like the Beretta M9A3, FN FNX-45 Tactical, CZ Scorpion Evo 3 S2 Micro, Daniel Defense DDM4 MK18, Remington 870, and Panzer Arms BP-12, discussing their pros and cons for defensive use, including considerations like caliber, capacity, maneuverability, and over-penetration risks.