SHOT Show 2026 Roundup Highlights

SHOT Show 2026 delivered the usual mix of incremental improvements and genuine standouts, with Glock's Gen6 pistols stealing most of the spotlight alongside expanded suppressor options.

What Idaho shooters are seeing on the floor: Several products address real problems shooters have been dealing with for years—from Glock's brick-like grip to gas blowback from suppressors. The show also reflected two major industry shifts: manufacturers finally taking ergonomics seriously, and the suppressor market expanding rapidly following the removal of the $200 NFA tax stamp on January 1st.

Glock's Gen6 pistols represent the Austrian company's most significant design change in years. The new grip features palm swells, dual-texture surfaces, an enlarged beavertail, and an undercut trigger guard—addressing decades of complaints about the platform's 2x4 feel. The flat-faced trigger and deeper slide serrations round out changes that prioritize shooter comfort without abandoning Glock's reliability reputation. Initial models include the G17, G19, and G45 in 9mm, with an MSRP of $745.

Holster compatibility concerns proved overblown—Safariland already has Gen6-compatible options across its duty and concealed carry lines. If you've got muscle memory built around a Glock platform, you won't be starting over.

"We're not chasing trends. We're moving forward thoughtfully, with the same uncompromising standards that define every Glock product." — Carlos Guevara, Glock CEO

The big picture: The suppressor market is heating up with genuine innovation now that the tax stamp barrier is gone. HuxWrx introduced its first 3D-printed Flow-Through suppressor, the Flow 556K, designed to reduce sound without the reliability issues that plague some suppressors.

• Flow-Through technology directs toxic gases forward instead of back into your face—a significant advantage for indoor shooting or lefties who've been eating gas for years
• ATAC Defense showed off its 30 Below suppressor for .308 calibers and below, available in titanium or aluminum/stainless steel construction
• OG Suppressors brought a complete lineup spanning rimfire to .30 caliber applications

Staccato expanded its HD lineup with the HD C4X, a 4-inch barreled compact co-developed with a law enforcement special surveillance team. The pistol maintains the HD platform's 15-round capacity and Glock-pattern magazine compatibility while adding everyday carry practicality. Three configurations start at $3,499. The company also announced the Staccato Training Group, led by competitive shooter Max Michel, focusing on professional certification for U.S.-based firearms instructors.

By the numbers: Budget options made strong showings this year, proving you don't need to mortgage the house for decent gear.

• Under $300 — Bear Creek Arsenal's Grizzly 102 Compact hits this price point
• 25dB noise reduction from Walker's Suppressor Earbuds
• $0 NFA tax stamp as of January 1st—finally

Bear Creek Arsenal's Grizzly 102 offers Glock-like features at less than half the price of a Gen6 Glock. You get striker-fired action, optics cut, M1913 rail, and Gen 3 Glock parts compatibility. Time will tell if it holds up to serious use, but the specs look promising for the money.

Outdoor Research introduced the Ironsight II FR glove with Nomex backing and leather palms—heat resistance without sacrificing the tactile feedback you need for equipment manipulation.

What to watch: This year's show emphasized practical improvements over revolutionary changes, with manufacturers focusing on solving real shooter problems rather than chasing marketing buzzwords. The suppressor explosion alone makes 2026 worth watching closely.

Go deeper:

• Police1 Range Day Coverage
• Staccato HD C4X Details
• Safariland Gen6 Holster Compatibility