SHOT Show 2026: The Biggest Reveals, Hottest New Guns, and Everything You Missed

SHOT Show 2026 took over the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 20–23, 2026, and this year was one for the record books. Over 55,000 attendees from the firearms, hunting, outdoor, and law enforcement industries packed 816,000 square feet of exhibit space across 2,500+ exhibitor booths.

We were on the ground in Vegas to see it all firsthand, and one thing is clear: 2026 is the Year of the Suppressor, Glock has finally answered years of demands with the Gen6, and the industry is innovating at a pace we haven't seen in years.

Here's our complete recap of everything that matters.

The 5 Biggest Trends at SHOT Show 2026

1. The Suppressor Explosion

With the $200 NFA tax stamp reduced to $0 as of January 1, 2026 (thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed July 4, 2025), suppressors absolutely dominated the show floor. Over 130,000 new Form 4 applications have been filed since the $0 tax went into effect.

Nearly every major manufacturer launched their first silencer lines, while established suppressor companies went all-in on innovation. Budget suppressors dropped to the $199–$439 range, and suppressor-ready gas systems became standard across rifle manufacturers. NSSF is calling it the "Year of the Suppressor" and they're not wrong.

2. Computational Optics Go Mainstream

Scopes that calculate firing solutions in real time using environmental sensors and display them in the field of view moved from exotic novelty to real, buyable products. Maztech X4-FCS, Revic, and Burris Eliminator 6 led the charge. The future of long-range shooting has arrived.

3. Thermal Resolution Quadruples

Thermal imaging jumped from 640x512 to 1280x1024 resolution, with InfiRay/Nocpix and Pulsar pushing the boundaries of what hunters and shooters can see in the dark.

4. Modular Firearm Ecosystems

Palmetto State Armory's AXR Series stole the show with a radical concept: one serialized fire control that transfers between handguns, PDWs, rifles, and shotguns — all on a single 4473. Taurus TX9's chassis system and Seekins Precision's interchangeable-caliber rifle added to the modular movement.

5. Beretta Celebrates 500 Years

Beretta kicked off a yearlong celebration of 500 years of continuous operation and the 50th anniversary of the 92 Series with limited-edition products including the 92SB Repro — only 1,526 units worldwide.

New Pistols & Handguns

Glock Gen6 (G17, G19, G45) — $749

The biggest handgun reveal of the show. Glock completely redesigned the 6th generation with a rounded grip featuring aggressive RTF6 texture, extended beavertail, new flat-faced trigger with Safe Action System, and — finally — every standard-frame Gen6 ships optics-ready with three polymer adapter plates in the box. Available in G17, G19, and G45 at $749 MSRP.

SIG Sauer P211 GT4 & GT5

SIG's new double-stack 1911 performance line. The GT5 is full-size with a 5" bull barrel for competition and duty. The GT4 is compact with a 4" slide for concealed carry. SIG also dropped Nightshift and Spectre compensated models, plus the GTO Combat.

Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal HD & Competitor HD — $1,149 / $1,299

Steel-framed 9mm pistols with stainless-steel frames and slides, Armornite finishes, and 5-inch barrels. S&W also introduced the M&P10 Carry Comp in 10mm with a Power Port compensator and the innovative ClearSight Cut that diverts gases away from your optic.

Smith & Wesson Spec Series 686 Plus — $1,999

An optics-ready revolver shipped pre-installed with an Aimpoint Acro P2 red dot via S&W's proprietary optic plate. One of the coolest wheelguns on the floor.

Staccato HD C4X — $3,499+

Compact 2011 with ambidextrous controls, new optic mounting system, and integrated compensator. Built to elite professional standards in a size optimized for everyday carry.

Taurus TX9 — $499

A serialized chassis pistol that can be swapped between different sized grip modules with controls configurable for left or right hand. At $499, it's the budget modular pistol the market has been asking for.

FN Model 309 MRD

Medium-sized carry gun with an internal hammer-fired SAO trigger. Ships with 16 and 20-round magazines — a big capacity bump over the FN Reflex.

Springfield Armory Hellcat .380 ACP

The beloved micro-compact now in .380 ACP. 3" OSP, optics-ready, 11+1 or 13+1 capacity, only 6 inches overall. Perfect for recoil-sensitive shooters.

Springfield Armory 1911 Operator AOS — $1,304

.45 ACP with a 5.75-inch threaded barrel, forged carbon steel, black Cerakote, black G10 grips, and ambidextrous safety.

Canik Prime Radian

Canik expands into the ultra-concealable micro-compact territory with the Prime Radian.

Diamondback SDR-A Revolver

Compact six-shot .38 SPL +P revolver with concealed hammer for DAO operation. Aluminum frame, stainless barrel and cylinder.

Beretta 92SB Repro (Limited Edition — 1,526 Units)

Celebrating 50 years of the 90 Series, this faithful reproduction features a short-reset trigger bar, polished anodized frame, polished blued slide, and G10 grips. Only 1,526 will ever be made.

New Rifles

FN SCAR Next Generation (16S, 17S, 20S)

A complete overhaul with 24+ performance improvements including a hydraulic buffer to reduce recoil, true ambidextrous controls, and standard AR grip compatibility. Available as 16S (5.56), 17S (7.62/.300BLK), and 20S (6.5 Creedmoor). Backward compatible with existing accessories.

Ruger Harrier AR-15 — $699/$749

This is not an AR-556 refresh — it's a completely re-engineered AR-15 platform. 16.1" government profile barrels, 1:8 twist, 7075 forging receivers, Type III hard coat anodizing. Built at the former Anderson Manufacturing facility in Hebron, Kentucky. Two models: $699 base and $749 with Magpul furniture.

Daniel Defense DD4 X1 (Project Hunter) — ~$3,000

Originally developed for British Special Forces, this military contract rifle features IR-defeating Cerakote coating, a carbon fiber barrel sleeve that reduces thermal signature, and a revolutionary four-screw mounting system that eliminates the traditional barrel nut. Marking DD's 25th anniversary. Expected Q3 2026.

Henry SPD Predator Lever Action — $2,510

"The most accurate lever gun ever built" — guaranteed sub-MOA accuracy. 18" threaded carbon-fiber barrel, match-grade 416R stainless steel, factory-tuned 4 lb trigger, and Harris S-LM bipod included. Chambered in .223/5.56 NATO.

Palmetto State Armory AXR Series — Under $600

The most talked-about concept at the show: one serialized Modular Fire Control transfers between handguns, PDWs, rifles, and shotguns with a single 4473. The AXR SSP short-stroke piston rifle comes in .300 BLK/5.56, plus a PDW in 9mm. All expected under $600.

Smith & Wesson M&P FPC 5.7 — $719

The folding pistol caliber carbine now in 5.7x28mm with a 16.25" threaded barrel and 22-round capacity.

Seekins Precision SIC (Interchangeable Caliber)

Special-operations sniper rifle with quick-swap interchangeable barrels, magwells, and bolts. Folding stock. Available in 9 calibers from .22 CM to .300 PRC.

Franklin Armory Prevail

World's first "Total Round Control" bolt-action rifle combining controlled-round-feed and push-feed advantages. Patent-pending TRC system with AICS-compatible detachable magazines.

Bergara Premier CIMA Pro

Built entirely with carbon technology through advanced autoclave curing. TriggerTech trigger, bidirectional muzzle brake. Available in 9 calibers.

Browning X-Bolt 2 Left-Hand & New Calibers

Six left-handed X-Bolt 2 configurations plus new offerings in the hot 22 Creedmoor and 25 Creedmoor calibers.

New Shotguns

Beretta AX800 Suprema

12-gauge semi-auto with a breakthrough gas system that runs 36% faster and 46% cleaner, Steelium Plus barrel, 3.5" chamber, and industry-leading recoil mitigation.

Benelli 828U SuperSport A.I. — $4,599

Over/under with Advanced Impact barrels producing tighter patterns, higher velocity, and deeper penetration. Carbon-fiber wrapped stock. Available in 12-gauge and 20-gauge.

Ruger Red Label III — $3,299

The beloved American-made O/U is back in its third incarnation, partnered with Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co. on a Brescia-style action. First guns are 3" 20-gauge.

Stoeger V7000 — $949/$999

Finally, an affordable O/U that doesn't weigh a ton. Alloy receiver, separated barrels, just 6 pounds in 12-gauge with 28" barrels. Under a grand.

Franchi Affinity 3 (15 New Models)

15 new models on the Inertia Driven semi-auto platform with slimmer fore-ends, two-piece shell latch, and redesigned magazine cap.

American Tactical Triple Barrel

Yes, you read that right — a triple-barrel 12-gauge break-open shotgun with 3.5" magnum chambers and five choke tubes. Because America.

Suppressors & Silencers: The Star of the Show

With the NFA tax stamp at $0, suppressors were everywhere. Here are the standouts:

FN QD556 & QD762 Suppressors

FN entered the suppressor game with forward-venting, low-backpressure suppressors built from Inconel superalloy using 3D printing. Passed 10,000-round endurance tests on full-auto hosts, exceeding military SURG standards.

Dead Air RXD910Ti & Nomad Ti OTB

The RXD910Ti is optimized for 9mm (also handles 10mm, 5.7, .300 BLK sub). The Nomad Ti OTB (Over-the-Barrel) expands the blast chamber over the barrel for less backpressure — rated up to .300 RUM and 7mm Backcountry.

Ambient Arms EXO 5.56

3D-printed from titanium with a proprietary Ambient Intake System that draws in outside air, dramatically reducing heat buildup and blowback. One of the most innovative suppressors on the floor.

Daniel Defense MUTE 30Ti & NULL 9Ti

DD's first suppressors — 3D-printed titanium in .30 cal and 9mm configurations.

Canik Void Suppressors — ~$650

Partnered with Otter Creek Labs for stainless-steel baffle stacks with switchable front caps. Canik isn't just handguns anymore.

SureFire SOCOM6-MINI4

Compact suppressor for 6mm ARC, reduces backpressure by ~60%.

Lyman Sonicore — Starting at $299

Ultra-affordable over-the-barrel suppressors. At $299, this is bringing suppressor ownership to the masses.

Ruger/Dead Air RXD30Ti (Golden Bullseye Award Winner)

Titanium construction with Triskelion and Nomad baffle technologies and integrated E-Brake. Up to 40% recoil reduction. Winner of the American Rifleman Golden Bullseye Award.

Optics & Electronics

Nightforce NX6 Family

Entirely new scope family ranging from 1-6x to 6-36x, covering virtually every rifle application.

Vortex Razor Gen III HD

4-24x44mm first focal plane riflescope built for mid- to long-range competition.

Maztech X4-FCS — $3,495

Computational optic that calculates firing solutions in real time using environmental sensors and displays them in the field of view. The future of long-range shooting.

Burris Eliminator 6 — ~$2,500

Another real-time ballistic solution scope. Point, range, shoot — no more manual DOPE adjustments.

EOTech EFLEX CE (Closed Emitter)

Second-gen enclosed pistol optic with 3-MOA dot and 42-MOA ring, switchable reticle.

Zero Compromise Optics ZC420 Hunter

20% lighter than the original ZC420, redesigned for real-world hunting from scabbards and packs.

InfiRay/Nocpix ACE S60R

Industry-leading 1280x1024 thermal sensor resolution — quadruple the previous standard.

SIG Sauer Zulu10 HDX Binoculars

High-performance binoculars in 10x42mm, 10x50mm, 12x50mm, and 15x56mm configurations.

SureFire XC3 Sub Weapon Light — 1,000 Lumens

Handgun light for micro-compact pistols: 1,000 lumens, 13,000 candela, 228m effective distance.

SureFire M640T Turbo Scout Light Pro

Rifle light with 70,000 candela focused beam reaching 529 meters.

New Ammunition

Federal Subsonic Line

With suppressors booming, Federal launched an entirely new subsonic ammunition line including Fusion .30-30 Win 170gr, Fusion .45-70 Gov 300gr, Fusion Tipped .308 Win 190gr, and .300 BLK 190gr.

Federal Premium Terminal Ascent Handgun

Bonded nickel-plated bullets with elastomer-filled nose cavity. 10mm Auto 203gr, .357 Mag 157gr, .44 Mag 235gr.

Barnes Suppressor Series

Subsonic rifle ammo designed specifically for hunters using suppressors: 205-grain .308 Win and 205-grain .300 BLK.

Olympus Arms .30 EPIC

A brand-new proprietary cartridge developed in-house at Olympus Arms — details still emerging.

Awards & Recognition

American Rifleman Golden Bullseye Award: Ruger/Dead Air RXD30Ti suppressor — titanium construction with up to 40% recoil reduction.

RECOIL Network Top Brass Awards: First year for these awards, recognizing standout products across the RECOIL, Gun Digest, CONCEALMENT, CARNIVORE, OffGrid, and CANCON brands. Notable winners included the FN SCAR Next Generation and the TriggerTech Glock Trigger.

The Bottom Line

SHOT Show 2026 was a landmark year. The $0 NFA tax stamp has completely transformed the suppressor market, bringing prices down and innovation up. Glock finally delivered the Gen6 we've been waiting for. FN breathed new life into the legendary SCAR. And the modular firearm concept is gaining serious traction.

For FFL dealers and retailers, the message is clear: stock up on suppressors, get your SOT in order, and make room for all the new inventory coming this year.

For shooters, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the best years in recent memory to be a gun owner. Whether you're looking at your first suppressor (it's never been more affordable), a new concealed carry piece, or a precision rifle, the options this year are outstanding.

Stay tuned — we'll be doing in-depth reviews of many of these products as they hit our shelves. And if you want to see availability and pricing on any of these new releases, keep checking back — we update our inventory daily from 17+ distributors.

The Gun Dock at SHOT Show 2026

The Gun Dock team attends SHOT Show each January to get hands-on with the latest firearm releases, hear firsthand about upcoming industry announcements, and connect with manufacturers and distributors from across the country. It’s also where we attend the Guns.com Seller Reception and the GunBroker.com Top Seller Reception — where we’re proud to receive annual awards from both marketplaces for top sales, outstanding customer service, and our continued support of the Second Amendment community.

Source Links & Further Reading

• NSSF Official SHOT Show 2026
• Outdoor Life — New Rifles of SHOT Show 2026
• Outdoor Life — New Handguns of SHOT Show 2026
• Outdoor Life — New Shotguns of SHOT Show 2026
• Pew Pew Tactical — Best Guns of SHOT Show
• American Hunter — Best Hunting Rifles
• Silencer Central — New Suppressor Products
• Rifle Configurator — Complete SHOT Show Coverage
• RECOIL — Day 1 Roundup
• Guns.com — SHOT Show 2026 Hub