 Listed on their website but with no solid info or pics, and not yet available for purchase, Diamondback's latest offering is in the suddenly-popular 5.7x28. Using proprietary mags, one iteration will allegedly utilize the new Ruger 57 mags. Brace ready, threaded barrel. No MSRP as yet.
caliber: 5.7x28 capacity: 20+1 barrel length: 8" overall length: 16.1" without brace height: 7.3" without sights weight: 3 lbs with empty magazine, without brace frame: 7075 aluminum finish: hardcoat anodized matte black MSRP: TBD  This is exactly what it looks like: a 16.125" barreled version of the Heritage Rough Rider. And it looks good, and I'd definitely buy one if my previous experiences with the Rough Rider hadn't been...um...so rough. I do think a low cost 22 single action revolver is a must in today's market, and Heritage fits the bill, and they've probably sold hundreds of thousands of them, however mine broke after only a few hundred rounds (hand-spring snapped, couldn't get through to Heritage for the replacement part, ordered a replacement from Gunparts which turned out to actually be for an EMF revolver, and wouldn't fit....suffice to say my Rough Rider is now a paperweight). I bought it and was prepared to love it as something I could throw in a backpack or a glove box or anywhere it may get scuffed. And I don't have any objection to a gun that has poor finish and slightly irregular fit, just so long as it shoots without malfunction, and it's inexpensive, and TOUGH as nails. The innards should be made to last generations, not just a box of 300 rounds. That said, if I hear from them that they've ruggedized their lockwork with quality steel parts, and increased capacity to at least 8 rounds (and want to send me a new hand-spring) then I'll return as a customer and advocate. And then the Rancher will definitely be on my list as a wee-roustabout-the-woods gun.
 TYPE B Pistol (website)
The Flagship pistol of Archon Firearms, the Type B, features the ground-breaking AF-Speedlock technology. This new unique style of barrel lockup allows the firearm to sit lower in the hand providing the lowest bore axis of any current production pistol. The resulting effect is a completely different shooting experience. On the Type B, the AF-Speedlock is mated with many features that are not offered by any competitor out of the box. The following features come standard on every Archon Type B pistol:
All Type B pistols are backed by Archon’s lifetime warranty.  REALLY interesting mini AR derivative from POF, in 22LR with an 8" threaded barrel, adjustable brace from Mission First Tactical (MFT website), takes Ruger 10/22 mags, has an integral monolithic M-Lok handguard and weighs only 3.25lbs. It breaks down like an AR and can accept AR grips and triggers. MSRP $650, Street $550+. This from their website:
Get ready for the most fun you’ve had with a .22LR. Brand new for 2020 we bring you the Rebel. To say that we are extra excited about this one would be an understatement. We have yet to have someone shoot the Rebel and not walk away with big smiles. Our love of shooting, training, and prepping future shooters were the driving factors of development. We had to bring a quality to this platform which hasn’t been seen before. Aside from its light weight, the Rebel is equipped with a Mission First Tactical arm brace and threaded barrel with thread protector. The receiver accepts AR-15 pattern stock and brace options, and the trigger and selector are also compatible with AR-15 options.  Not only is Anthony Imperato one of the nicest guys in the industry but he listens (and responds) to the appeals and requests of his devotees! A couple of years ago we wrote to Mr Imperato requesting the features you see on the rifle above, and he replied "Thanks for your email, watch this space." Clearly plenty others implored him also because lo and behold Henry just launched the new Big Boy X line at this years SHOT Show in Vegas. True to Vegas' gambling spirit I'm betting everything that this'll be one hot seller among fans of the levergun platform for uses outside the cowboy action shooting arena (CASS require guns with original/traditional features). For the modern civilian outdoorsman - who is not partial to the AR - this original assault rifle promises to be the zenith of practicality and power. I’d rather have a Henry 45-70 or 44MAG over my shoulder than any AR in the American wilderness because I know so long as I can place one good heavy round on target I’m fairly likely to implement a full-stop to the threat, no matter how large or pissed off it is. To illustrate this point further I had a neighbor a few years back who was a Vietnam Army Ranger vet who’d fallen foul to a friendly fire incident around the time of the Tet Offensive. He and his team had just detonated an NVA ammo dump and were retreating back to the forest along a dyke when a Cobra gunship came over the brow, mistook them for Vietcong and strafed them. He and one of his team were thrown into the rice paddy, whereupon he dragged the other guy to safety despite bleeding from eight through-and-throughs. Both survived though he spent a year in a Japanese hospital before being sent home with two Purple Hearts. He was one tough son of a gun, and smart, and went on to start a Fortune 500 company in California. Anyway, he was over visiting me in my garage one day where I’d been reloading some 45-70 extreme penetrators and he picked one up to inspect it: “Damn!” he said, “I’d rather have been hit by my eight 7.62mm’s than a single one of these!” From the horses mouth, that just about says it all. The new badass Big Boy X rifles come in all the large calibers from 45-70 to 38spl so whatever your application there’s one for you, and they all boast that exciting new Henry feature of loading gate PLUS loading tube allowing for safe extraction of unfired roads . MSRP is $970 dollars but I’m seeing street price at around $700 which is a heck of a deal for an all-American made rifle that’s tapped for a scope, has hi-vis fiber optic iron sights, a black synthetic stock with swivel studs, a large loop lever, M-Lok and Picatinny rails and has a threaded trapper-length barrel. From personal experience I can tell you if you buy a bone stock Marlin guide gun and add those features via a skilled gunsmith, you’re looking at spending around $1200-$1500. So, if you’re in the market for a 21st Century levergun, then Henry has just provided the apex configuration for true-grit outdoorsmen and I unreservedly predict outstanding sales for this remarkable New Jersey gunmaker. As far as I'm concerned, this is the most exciting new product to debut at SHOT this year, hands down....just sayin'. GOM. Visit the Henry Website here!
 Swiss gunmakers Brugger & Thomet have announced at this years SHOT Show that they'll be releasing USW chassis for two popular 9mm platforms, adding to their own USW-A1, (top left): Glock 17/19 and the Sig M17/320 (black or FDE). They also now have an excellent new US website and will be releasing a range of pistol caliber carbines that'll be hitting the civilian market later this year (more about those soon). This from their website on the USW's pictured above:
GLOCK: A revolutionary enhancement for the popular Glock 17 and 19 pistols with standard rails (Gen 3-5), the USW-G quickly and easily converts these 9mm pistols into the Universal Weapon configuration complete with folding stock for added stability. Each model comes equipped with an Aimpoint NANO® Micro Red Dot Sight and spring loaded folding stock. SIG M17/320: The revolutionary USW concept from B&T is now also available for the P320 and M17 from SIG SAUER. The practical polymer conversion kit transforms a normal P320 or M17 (full-size or compact) in less than two minutes into a USW-320 with integrated stock. Just transfer the trigger group, the slide and the magazine release onto the USW-320 or M17 frame. The USW-320 and USW-M17 lowers equal the full-size P320 and M17 lowers, so 17 round magazines (and bigger) can be used.  More fun than a booger fight, this from the Crosman website:
Crosman Full Auto R1 RifleCrosman® CFAR1X Full Auto R1 CO₂ BB Air Rifle with Red Dot Sight The Crosman Full Auto R1 BB air rifle maximizes backyard fun! Fueled by two 12-gram CO2 cartridges and a 25 round drop out magazine, you wil have target cans flying in no time. The rifle features a genuine feel, familiar controls and an intense 1400 round per minute rate of fire, all at a jaw dropping rate of up to 430 fps. Even better, the rifle is fully customizable with a 6 position adjustable stock, AR compatible buttstock/pistol grip and a Picatinny rail that provides endless accessory mounting opportunities. Stay on target with the included rail mounted red dot sight and "Take it Outside" with Crosman. FEATURES
Crosman Full Auto P1 PistolCrosman CFAMP1L Full Auto P1 CO2 Powered Blowback BB Air Pistol The Crosman Full Auto P1 BB Air Pistol redefines backyard fun! Able to fire full or semi-auto with a realistic weight and feel, this pistol is perfect for plinking or honing your marksmanship fundamentals. This full-size, all metal, CO2 pistol slings BBs up to 400 fps firing at a cyclic rate of up to 850 rounds per minute! Featuring a realistic blow-back action, removable 19 round magazine that also houses CO2, an accessory rail and removable red laser sight, this pistol has it all! FEATURES
 The Walther Q4 SF (Steel Frame) in standard and optics ready configuration, this from the Walther website:
Outmatched by no one. Walther continues their tradition of superiority with a handgun designed specifically for those who only buy the best and nothing less. This is the ultimate representation of high-class performance in a conceal carry package that just can’t be found anywhere else. A feat in firearm engineering that simply must be felt to be believed, the Q4 Steel Frame will surpass all expectations with its unrivaled accuracy and performance. Its steel frame – precision machined from solid steel billet – improves ergonomics with a wrap-around grip panel, extended beavertail, full length picatinny rail and recessed slide release. The weight distribution of the steel frame drastically reduces recoil to improve shooter performance, ultimately contributing to overall efficiency. A testament to Walther’s enduring legacy of excellence, the Q4 Steel Frame delivers peak performance when you need it most. Featuring Walther’s legendary barrel, phosphoric sights as well as front and rear serrations, the advantages this handgun delivers are undeniable. The Q4 Steel Frame from Walther is an accomplishment that encompasses everything shooters desire in a premier concealed carry firearm capable of outlasting even the toughest conditions.  Think G19 size, but 0.15" thinner and a single stack (10 round) magazine. This from the Glock website:
Chambered in 9mm Luger the G48 features a compact Slimline frame and a black slide with an nDLC finish. The 10-round magazine capacity makes it ideal for concealed carry. Designed for comfort, The G48 combines a compact-size grip length, a built-in beaver tail and a minimal profile for a comfortably balanced, versatile grip that´s ideal for a variety of users. The frame features elements of the Gen5 and Slimline series such the short trigger distance, a frame with a built-in beavertail, a reversible magazine catch and the incredibly accurate, match-grade GLOCK Marksman Barrel (GMB) and precision-milled front serrations.  SCCY have been making quality, affordable compact 380acp and 9mm pistols for some years (over 500,000 units since 1998) and have really toiled to iron out reliability, safety and customer desires in a small concealable package. I honestly admire the fact that Tool & Die maker Mr Roebuck has stuck to his guns (so to speak) and really focused on a single platform with a nice array of options to meet different shooters' requirements. Personally I like a manual safety and have never had an issue with forgetting to disable it upon draw - of all the companies producing polymer handguns these days, SCCY is one of only a couple of manufacturers who provide this feature on a DAO pistol (Ruger being the other). Now SCCY has been everyone else to the punch by releasing a top rate EDC 9mm with a crimson trace red dot installed for under $350!!! What's more to say, these will move faster than fresh apple cider donuts on a cold autumn day! Kudos. This from their website: Magazine: Includes (2) double stack, 10 round capacity magazines with finger extension base installed and 2 additional flat magazine bases. Barrel: Machined from bar stock with 7 lands and grooves having a 1:16 right-hand twist. Receiver: 7075‐T6 aircraft grade heat treated aluminum alloy, machined from bar stock. Slide: Quality Stainless Steel available with Natural Stainless or Black Nitride finish. Grip & Frame: Made from Zytel polymer, with ergonomic finger grooves and an integral “RE-COIL CUSHION” on the back‐strap. Recoil System: All steel, fully encapsulated for ease of disassembly and reassembly. Slide Lock/Release: Steel with a Zytel over molded polymer extension for ease of operation. Hammer Firing System: Double-action only, internal hammer with inertial firing pin to prevent accidental discharge if dropped. Double Action Trigger: Specifically designed for shooter comfort and accuracy by designing the system to have a smooth effortless, consistent 9-pound trigger pull. Trigger Lock: Custom designed to properly fit and be child resistant. Includes 2 keys.
 The all American made hybrid of the AR, AK and SCAR rifles has been two years in development and will set you back $1499, if/when you can find one! This from their website:
M+M Industries is proud to introduce the world’s first International Defense Rifle—the M10X™. The M10X’s unique and simple design is inspired from proven Eastern and Western military rifles. The M10X is designed and produced with the latest manufacturing technology to overcome many of these rifles previous design limitations with unprecedented interchangeability, modularity, accuracy and ease of component replacement. The ease of use and interchangeability of the M10X components allows it to continually evolve—giving M10X operator’s access to regular upgrades and innovative accessories that allow the M10X to be customized to the operator’s specifications. The M10X ambidextrous controls cater to all users from recreational shooting to sport shooting. The M10X’s limitless capabilities is a framework that provides the ability to build your future dream rifle today.
 Albeit lite rack, online reviews report light strikes - the two may be connected. 22LR typically requires a stout hammer to ignite the primer so it could be the lightly sprung slide isn't allowing for precise breach closure...however, I'm certain Ruger will fix this issue in the coming months and this will be a top seller for them. This is something I actually spoke to Keltec about a few years back, a 22LR version of their P32 which is an excellent pistol and highly concealable, but they didn't seem interested in the idea and I think they've missed the boat here. Ruger just can't quit innovating and for that I respect them, profoundly. Now, I've been hoping they'll come up with a grip replacement with brace adapter, or a brace-ready-upper version of their MK IV to give shooters the chance to squeeze the maximum accuracy out that stellar weapon. This from the Ruger website:
 Finally, something all revolver aficionados have been waiting for, the Odin's sword, the Holy Grail of handguns, the revered Colt Python in 357 MAG. And it comes in the two choice barrel lengths of 4.25" and 6". And it's stainless. And exquisite. What's more to say. If you own one heirloom sidearm, it should be this. California, Massachusetts and Maryland should weep in misery for being denied this icon of DA/SA revolver excellence. MSRP: $1499 and it's likely it'll hold close to this price online too.
This is an exceptional video on this new offering by an old revolver pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=HrLYZruNw_g This from the Colt website: Building on Colt’s Snake Gun legacy, the legendary double-action revolver returns in stainless steel in 4.25” and 6” barrel lengths. The 2020 Python features modern stainless steel alloys and a re-designed rear sight. Thirty percent more steel beneath the rear adjustable target sight gives you a stronger revolver and more robust shooting experience. A recessed target crown, user-interchangeable front sight, and Walnut grip with the iconic Colt medallion make this a gun you’ll want to shoot AND show off. The Python is chambered in .357 Magnum and also accommodates 38 Special cartridges.  This from the Walther website:
Easy to rack, tool-less takedown, reduced recoil. Maximum efficiency. Minimal effort. An achievement born from an unabating commitment to excellence. All in the most comfortable and accessible firearm offered in the market today. The CCP M2 handgun series represents the next step in the pursuit of perfection at Walther. Before the CCP, the only available easy to rack handgun was the .380 ACP. Once again pushing beyond the boundaries of expectations to meet this demand, Walther released the extraordinary CCP M2 9mm pistol. The CCP – or Concealed Carry Pistol – is the first polymer pistol with Softcoil gas technology. This technology improves the user’s experience by reducing overall felt recoil and allowing the slide to be easily manipulated regardless of hand strength. The CCP is also the most ergonomic and comfortable handgun in Walther’s dynamic concealed carry lineup. Tool-less takedown and a fixed barrel allow for easy cleaning and maintenance, making this one of the most accessible pistols available today. With additional popular features such as an external safety, front, and rear slide serrations and a reversible magazine release, the CCP M2 handgun is sure to become a valuable addition to your everyday carry.  Looks impressive but we don't get T&E guns so we haven't tried it ourselves to give you a full report (hint, hint manufacturers, would be nice to be on your list!!!). This from the Ruger website:
The all new Ruger-57™ is just plain cool. Brought to you by the company that revolutionized the innovation of rugged, reliable firearms that the average American can afford, the Ruger-57™ is our most cutting-edge platform yet. Chambered in the high performance and low-recoiling 5.7x28mm caliber, this ergonomic, smooth shooting and accurate pistol is as full-featured as they come.
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