WOW! -- New Guns + Industry DRAMA!

Published on March 25, 2026
Duration: 16:27

This video reviews several new firearms and industry developments. It covers new Performance Center pistols from Smith & Wesson, Rock River Arms' A1 carbine SPR, and Springfield Armory's updated Echelon with an Aimpoint ACRO cut. Shotgun news includes the Thompson Center Pro Hunter Turkey Encore. The video also touches on industry drama involving Beretta's stake in Ruger and a dispute between BNT USA and BNT Switzerland, alongside new gear releases from Timney, Radian, Harrington Arms, and White Label Armory.

Quick Summary

New firearms from Smith & Wesson Performance Center, Rock River Arms, and Springfield Armory are highlighted, alongside industry news including FN and Colt contracts, and shareholder disputes involving Beretta and Ruger, and BNT USA versus BNT Switzerland.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Smith & Wesson Performance Center New Pistols
  2. 01:45Rock River Arms A1 Carbine SPR
  3. 02:59Springfield Echelon with Aimpoint ACRO Cut
  4. 04:14Thompson Center Pro Hunter Turkey Encore Shotgun
  5. 05:10Wooks Highgrade Walnut Furniture
  6. 06:04Friendly Fire: Suppressor vs. Linear Comp
  7. 06:54EDC Update: HK VP9 and Future Carry Options
  8. 07:283D Printed Cans vs. Welded Cans
  9. 08:09Timney 10/22 Competition Trigger
  10. 08:33Radian Vertex Trigger with TriggerTech
  11. 09:03Harrington Arms Zero Series Compensator for P365
  12. 09:33White Label Armory New Suppressors
  13. 10:18GunCon Event Details and Brand List
  14. 12:27FN Contract for M240 Bravo
  15. 12:45Colt Canada CMR Program Contract
  16. 13:20Beretta vs. Ruger Shareholder Drama
  17. 14:24BNT USA vs. BNT Switzerland Dispute
  18. 15:49Deal of the Week: Wheeler Torque Wrenches

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new Smith & Wesson Performance Center pistols like?

The new Smith & Wesson Performance Center pistols feature coated barrels with spiral fluting, Strike Industries comps, aggressive slide serrations, and a PC tuned flat-face trigger. They come in polymer and metal frame versions, both with optic cuts and multiple magazines.

What is the Rock River Arms A1 carbine SPR?

The Rock River Arms A1 carbine SPR is chambered in 5.56 NATO and available with either an M4-style stock or a stubby entry stock. It features a triangle handguard, A2 front sight, A1 flash hider, and a carry handle upper.

What's new with the Springfield Echelon?

The latest Springfield Echelon features an 'A' cut for direct mounting of the Aimpoint ACRO optic, allowing it to sit lower. This design enhances sight radius and is expected to be adopted by other firearm models.

What industry drama is happening with Beretta and Ruger?

Beretta, as a significant shareholder in Ruger, has publicly criticized Ruger's performance, citing underperforming stock prices, operational decline, and management misalignment, while reiterating they are not seeking control of the company.

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