Canik Rival Pistols and Cerakote 3D Laser Imaging
The video opens at the Century Arms booth, where the host issues a friendly challenge to several well-known shooters to beat his 50- and 100-yard scores with the new Canik Rival pistol. At the booth, champion shooter Nils Johansen explains that the Rival has been in development for roughly a year and a half to two years, and that the recently released Mete series actually incorporates the frame they originally designed for the Rival. He walks through the frame features: a full-length backstrap, an integrally flared magwell, and a bolt-on magwell that blends smoothly into the frame. The pistol includes ambidextrous slide releases so both right- and left-handed shooters can run the gun easily, and a reversible magazine release that ships with small, medium, and large inserts to tune reach for different hand sizes. The grip texture is noticeably more aggressive to keep the gun locked in the hand during fast strings of fire. Moving to the slide, Nils points out the functional front cocking serrations that help ensure a solid grip when racking the slide under time pressure. The slide has distinctive lightening cuts near the muzzle, and the barrel is fluted along its full length for both aesthetics and performance. Nils highlights his favorite feature: the new flat-face aluminum trigger. It has minimal pre-travel, a crisp 90-degree break, and an extremely short reset, all tuned for fast, controlled shooting. The host reiterates the “Rival” theme by again calling out fellow content creators and competitive shooters by name, inviting them to step up and see what they can do with the pistol at distance. The segment then transitions into a Cerakote 3D laser imaging demonstration, showing how a single layer of Elite Earth Cerakote can be selectively altered with a laser to create multi-tone, three-dimensional-looking patterns without removing material. This process allows durable, custom finishes on pistols and other firearms while maintaining the protective properties of the coating.
Recover Tactical PIX Chassis and HK SL8/SP5 Highlights
Continuing the Cerakote discussion, the host notes how single-color coatings can be transformed into complex patterns, and mentions Canik core and custom models like Titanium and Splinter Blue variants. Attention then shifts to Recover Tactical’s new PIX modular shell, an AR-style chassis that opens to accept a handgun and provides familiar rifle ergonomics. The PIX includes a full-length Picatinny top rail, MG9-style side rails, flip-up sights, and AR-style controls such as a safety selector humorously marked “pew/no pew,” plus an AR-style magazine release. A threaded buffer tube at the rear accepts stocks or accessories, and a charging handle is integral to the system. The base kit is priced at $199.95 and is available through Classic Firearms. The segment concludes at the HK booth, where the SL8 is being reintroduced in limited numbers, with enthusiasts pointed toward Tommy Built Tactical for G36-style conversions. HK’s SP5 is highlighted as a delayed-blowback, three-lug platform built on the same assembly line as the iconic MP5.
HK MR762, MP5 .22 LR, and Shadow Systems DR920P & CR920
HK’s MR rifle line, produced in Columbus, Georgia, is introduced with emphasis on weight reductions of roughly two pounds compared to earlier iterations. The MR762, paired with a Vortex optic package, is praised as a standout .308 semi-auto rifle. HK then showcases the MP5 22, a .22 LR variant manufactured by Umarex in Germany. It mirrors MP5/SP5 dimensions, uses a 25-round magazine, and retains authentic sights and a functional charging handle for the classic HK slap. It can be SBR’d and is expected around $489, with a fire control unit similar in layout but different in materials from centerfire MP5s. The focus shifts to Shadow Systems and the DR920P performance model, which integrates a compensator without a threaded barrel using a patent-pending mount. The front sight is relocated onto the comp, and dual or offset ports counter muzzle rise and rightward twist while remaining compliant in states that restrict threaded barrels. Shadow Systems also presents the CR920 subcompact “Covert Role” pistol, offering 13+1 capacity with an extended magazine or 10+1 flush, an extended beavertail, double undercut frame, established texturing, a flat-face trigger, optics-ready slide, and steel sights with a green tritium front.
Shadow Systems XR920 and Christensen Arms NPR & MHR Teaser
Shadow Systems continues with its new subcompact pistol, reiterating features such as the extended beavertail, double undercut trigger guard, in-house metal magazines, flat-face trigger, optics-cut slide, and steel sights with a green tritium front insert. MSRP is around $800, with shipping projected to begin in March. The XR920 crossover pistol is then introduced, combining a compact-length slide and 4-inch barrel with a full-size 17+1 frame. It uses Shadow Systems’ patented optic mounting system, including a direct-cut Aimpoint ACRO variant that has already seen SWAT deployment while still allowing a lower-third iron sight co-witness. The video transitions to Christensen Arms, where the NPR in 6.5 Creedmoor is highlighted. A new lighter carbon-fiber-style handguard and cheek riser are shown, designed to maintain rigidity while trimming weight. The rifle is praised for light recoil and balanced handling. Christensen staff tease the upcoming Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR) and mention new RGEL stocks for the Ridgeline and updates for the Mesa series, positioning the MHR as a forward-looking, innovation-driven hunting platform.
Christensen Arms M8 MHR and FFT Carbon-Fiber Modularity
Christensen Arms unveils the M8 Modern Hunting Rifle, expanding on the earlier MHR tease. Central to the design is FFT chopped carbon fiber composite technology, which uses chopped fibers fused with infrared heat to cut as much as one pound compared to traditional cloth carbon fiber components. The base rifle is built on a chassis reminiscent of the MPR, featuring an adjustable hunter buttstock and a hunter forend with QD sling mounts and provisions for accessory rails. It uses a revised Model 22 action and includes a carbon-fiber bolt knob. Modularity is a key theme: users can swap buttstocks and handguards to configure hunter, precision, backcountry, or tactical setups, all using the new FFT carbon construction. The precision forend adds an Arca rail and sandbag hook, while the backcountry option prioritizes ultra-light weight. The rifle ships with a hinged floorplate but can be converted quickly to a detachable box magazine bottom metal accepting AICS-pattern magazines. Adjustable pistol grip options include a swept-back sporter grip offered in two widths to better fit different hand sizes.
Modular Carbon-Fiber Rifle Platform and AAC Suppressor Relaunch
The modular carbon-fiber bolt rifle concept is expanded, showing how shooters can swap between tactical and hunter series forends, buttstocks, and multiple pistol grips to create a dual-purpose long-range and hunting rig. Grip choices include sporter-style and approximately 100-degree tactical grips in narrow and wide versions, accommodating youth shooters, smaller hands, and varied cheek rise and length-of-pull requirements. A new RFR muzzle brake is introduced as a less aggressive alternative to the previous side-port design. While it offers slightly less recoil reduction, it significantly reduces concussion and blast to the shooter and bystanders, improving comfort during extended sessions. The scene then moves to Advanced Armament Corp (AAC), where Ben explains the company’s relaunch under new ownership in Huntsville, Alabama. AAC is bringing back the Jaeger 30 and Tyrant 45 suppressors and introducing an upgraded Tyrant 9 with more stainless baffles. The Halcyon rimfire can is reintroduced, and development continues on new 5.56 and 7.62 rifle silencers. AAC is also moving toward advanced coatings like PVD for titanium and melonite for stainless components.
Hunting with Suppressors and FN High Power Modern Redesign
Discussion turns to real-world hunting with suppressors, including an anecdote about missing an initial elk shot yet clearly hearing the impact sound on the animal thanks to reduced muzzle blast. The benefits of sound suppression for hearing protection are emphasized, particularly for shooters already dealing with tinnitus from machine guns and explosives. AAC notes that new rifle suppressors are in development, 51T mounts are returning, and mounts and pistons are back in production, with plans to complete the rifle silencer line before expanding into firearms. The focus then shifts to FN and the reintroduced FN High Power. This pistol is a fully re-engineered, modernized take on the classic Browning design, preserving its iconic lines while adding a redesigned beavertail and hammer to eliminate hammer bite. It uses 509-compatible sight dovetails, remains single-action with a 4–6 pound trigger, and offers 17-round capacity. A modern takedown system simplifies maintenance. FN highlights multiple finishes—flat dark earth, classic black, and stainless steel—and extensive customization via VZ G10 and wood grips, yielding roughly 350 possible configurations.
FN 502 Tactical, Girsan P35/MC9, and Aero Remage Bolt Action
Pricing details for the FN High Power variants are briefly covered before attention moves to the FN 502 Tactical. This .22 LR semi-automatic pistol features a threaded barrel, factory optics cut compatible with popular red dots like Holosun, ambidextrous controls, an external safety, and both 10- and 15-round magazines, making it suitable for affordable training and introducing new shooters. At the Girsan booth, Turkish-made P35 Hi-Power-style pistols are shown, including a sport model with Picatinny rail, fiber optic front sight, adjustable rear sight, G10 grips, magwell, and 15-round capacity, alongside classic, gold-plated, and chrome-plated finishes. The Girsan MC9 polymer 9 mm pistol is presented with 15- or 17-round magazines and compatibility with 19-round mags. Red-dot-ready and red-dot-included versions are offered, some with compensators and flashlights. A notable feature is the easily swappable curved or flat trigger shoe that can be changed without full disassembly, positioning the MC9 as an affordable, race-ready package. The segment ends at Aero Precision with a new bolt-action built on a Remington 700 footprint using a Savage small shank “Remage” barrel interface, a three-lug 60-degree bolt, integral recoil lug, integral 20 MOA rail, replaceable bolt faces, and a quick-change barrel system, with phase one focused on components rather than complete rifles.
Aero Precision Chassis System and LAR-30 Suppressor
Aero Precision’s bolt-action system is explored in more depth. Built on a Remington 700 footprint with a replaceable bolt face and quick-change barrel setup, it allows caliber swaps from small 6 mm cartridges up to short-action magnums. The in-house chassis, made in Tacoma, is modular, with a highly adjustable buttstock featuring dual-locking, reversible controls and a push-button cheek riser designed to maintain a consistent eye box and shooting position. The center section accepts standard 700-compatible triggers and includes an integrated magazine release. The handguard incorporates a full-length Arca rail for tripod and bipod mounting, forward bipod attachment points, and a simple end-cap system, plus an optional NVG bridge secured by four screws for night vision devices. The discussion then moves to Aero’s LAR-30, a fully welded .30-caliber suppressor rated up to .300 Win Mag with no minimum barrel length and full-auto capability. It uses a hybrid Inconel and stainless construction and mounts via the Mantle QD system, which employs 1-3/8x24 threads compatible with many aftermarket QD adapters.
Aero .30 Cal Suppressor Tone, Accu-Tac BR4, and Lancer LCH5 Rail
The Aero .30-caliber suppressor is discussed further, with emphasis on design goals rather than raw decibel numbers. Extensive baffle work has focused on producing a pleasant tone, minimizing first-round pop, reducing gas blowback on direct-impingement rifles, and keeping flash signature low. Inconel is used only where necessary to balance durability and weight. The video then visits the Accu-Tac booth, where Felipe explains that surging demand has shifted the company’s focus from launching new products to fulfilling dealer orders. The BR4 bipod is highlighted as their most popular all-around model, with all components CNC machined in-house from high-quality U.S.-made materials. At Lancer Systems, Joshua introduces the Gen 2 LCH5 rail. Installation is simplified using a barrel nut torqued with a 1.25-inch wrench and a ramped extension that drives a pin into the barrel nut for fore-aft retention and precise bore alignment. Once the extension is secured, the carbon-fiber handguard slides on, providing a lightweight yet rigid rail solution for AR platforms.
Lancer Suppressor Cover, L15 Lower, and Alexander Arms Lineup
Lancer Systems presents a new modular suppressor cover developed at the request of a police department. It uses a quick-detach collar that mounts under the suppressor and secures with a quarter-turn, providing standoff so a hot can does not contact the shooter’s leg or gear. The cover is modular to accommodate different suppressor lengths. Lancer also showcases the L15 proprietary forged lower receiver, which includes an ambidextrous bolt release, custom magazine release, and interchangeable magwells in standard, tactical, and large competition sizes. Lancer magazines are briefly highlighted, including exclusive green mags with extended baseplates. The video then moves to Alexander Arms, where James recounts their development of the .50 Beowulf and 6.5 Grendel cartridges. A new Cerakote camo line—woodland, desert, and urban—is introduced for Beowulf, Grendel, and 17 HMR rifles, emphasizing durability over dipped finishes. Alexander Arms also offers pistols in .50 Beowulf, 6.5 Grendel, 300 Blackout, and .223. A semi-automatic 17 HMR rifle configured for varmint hunting is shown, followed by the proprietary .338 Lapua Ulfberht, a short-stroke semi-auto with a folding stock aimed at long-range hunting and sniper roles.
Angstadt MDP9, Anderson AR Pistols, and KRISS DMK22 Platform
Angstadt Arms introduces the MDP9, a roller-delayed blowback pistol-caliber carbine that differs from their UDP line by eliminating the need for a buffer tube. This design yields softer recoil and a very compact package, weighing about 3.12 pounds without a brace and measuring roughly 14.5 inches overall with nearly a 6-inch barrel. The video then visits Anderson Manufacturing, where representatives discuss recent material constraints, particularly aluminum shortages, which delayed some new projects expected to roll out later in the year. Anderson highlights updated AR pistol offerings that bundle components such as Vortex Crossfire red dots, SBA3 braces, and various forearm styles, including a round tube that pairs well with suppressors and standard M-LOK handguards. Folding brace adapters are also featured. At the KRISS booth, the DMK22 dedicated AR-15 .22 LR platform is showcased with a new handguard incorporating an integrated Arca-Swiss rail that runs back to the receiver. This allows adjustable bipod placement for competition-style positional shooting while retaining M-LOK slots and compatibility with Ruger 10/22 barrels.
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