What's Hot at SHOT 2024: Daniel Defense H9 and PCC

This video provides an expert overview of LWRC International's latest offerings at SHOT Show 2026, featuring Scott from LWRC. The IC MKII rifle is detailed, highlighting its piston-driven action, adjustable gas block, and ambidextrous controls in .300 Blackout and 5.56 NATO. The IC-9 Pistol Caliber Carbine is also showcased, emphasizing its Glock magazine compatibility and unique chamber-delayed blowback system for reduced recoil.

Roger Barrera provides an in-depth review of the ZEV Technologies and Magpul Folding Defensive Platform (FDP), a 9mm firearm with a unique folding design. He details its 18-year development, purchase price of approximately $1,700, and performance during range testing. Barrera highlights the FDP's smooth recoil, impressive deployment speed (sub-3-second Bill Drills), and surprising 100-yard accuracy despite its integrated sights and mechanical offset. Critiques include the high price point and potential ergonomic challenges with the manual safety.

Chris from Honest Outlaw provides an enthusiastic preview of the Palmetto State Armory Sabre 11P, a production-ready version of a previously seen prototype. He highlights its comfortable ergonomics, ambidextrous controls, grip safety, and a V8 port job designed for recoil reduction. The pistol features a full bull barrel and dust cover, with expectations of an affordable price point.

This video highlights nine "best confirmed guns" from SHOT Show 2026 that stood out to the creator as practical and sensible for the average shooter. The creator emphasizes that SHOT Show features many firearms that don't typically reach the consumer market, but these selections are presented as ones that a "normal shooter would actually buy or run." The video aims to showcase firearms that offer genuine value and appeal beyond the hype of the exhibition.

This video provides an expert demonstration of the Magpul FDP (Folding Defensive Pistol) and FDC-9 (Folding Defensive Carbine) by Ryan, Magpul's Firearms Program Manager. It details the unique deployment mechanism, where pressing the charging handle springs the firearm open, and the efficient folding procedure using a slider latch. The review highlights the compact 'lunchbox' form factor, Glock magazine compatibility, and the firearm's ability to remain concealed when folded. Pricing for the FDP-P starts at $1,699.

Honest Outlaw's Chris Sanders reviews the Kel-Tec PLR16 at SHOT Show 2024, highlighting its ultralight, portable design and affordable price point. The firearm utilizes a short-stroke gas piston system and accepts standard AR-15 magazines, offering a unique blend of AK-like operation with AR compatibility. Its estimated weight under 3 pounds and a package price around $650 make it an attractive option for those seeking a compact and budget-friendly firearm.

This video hilariously tests a heavily accessorized AR-15, dubbed the 'Zombie Carbine,' as a parody of excessive tactical gear. The build, based on a Smith & Wesson M&P15, weighs 23 pounds fully loaded with 270 rounds across nine magazines. It features multiple optics, lasers, lights, and is demonstrated with rapid fire, hip sniping, and Tannerite explosions.

This "ultimate AR-15 meltdown" test pushes a custom build to its limits, revealing key durability insights. The Faxon barrel ultimately burst after 830 rounds, but critical components like the Sharps SRC bolt carrier group and Geissele rail demonstrated impressive resilience under extreme stress and heat. The test highlights the AR-15 platform's robust design, even when subjected to conditions far exceeding typical operational use.

This video showcases an extreme full-auto durability test of a premium Definitive Arms VEPR AK, comparing it to a budget WASR-10. The VEPR AK demonstrated exceptional resilience, enduring 895 rounds before failure, significantly outperforming the WASR-10 and even a previously tested AR-15. The expert analysis highlights the AK platform's inherent durability and heat management characteristics, even under severe stress.

This video demonstrates the legendary durability of the AK platform by subjecting a Yugo M92 PAP to a 700-round continuous firing test. Despite extreme heat causing significant smoke and glowing metal, the firearm remained functional, showcasing Mikhail Kalashnikov's robust engineering. The test concludes with a cooling process and a tribute to the designer's legacy.