New H&K VP9, Franklin Armory, OA Defense & More | Industry Day At The Range Part 2 | SHOT Show 2026

Intro and SHOT Show 2026 Industry Day Part 2

The video continues Classic Firearms’ SHOT Show 2026 Industry Day at the Range coverage with part two. The hosts reference earlier segments featuring Franklin Armory, Ridgeline suppressors, Carbon Research, FN’s new SCAR, and the FN 309, then move into additional booths. The focus in this segment is on hands-on range impressions and short interviews with manufacturers, emphasizing how new firearms, suppressors, and accessories perform and handle in live-fire conditions rather than just static booth overviews.

H&K VP9 lineup and HK 5.56 / MR762 rifles

At the HK bay, Brian walks through the expanded VP9 pistol family. The VP9 F is the full-size model, the VP9 K is the compact version, and the VP9 X pairs a compact frame with a full-size slide for a commander-length feel. The CC9 is the subcompact option. All feature adjustable backstraps and truly ambidextrous controls, with HK emphasizing barrel quality and accuracy. The discussion then shifts to HK’s new 5.56 offerings, including the A4 rifle and a 7.62 variant, both piston driven with a 45-degree safety, flared magwell, and improved rail. The MR762 is shot on the range and described as exceptionally smooth and accurate, reinforcing HK’s approach of shipping rifles already configured without needing aftermarket sights or trigger upgrades.

Flux Defense Raider X and P320/365 chassis features

Flux Defense presents the Raider X chassis, which uses a SIG P320 FCU. The user drops the P320 FCU into the chassis, installs the slide, and gains a compact platform with a quick-deploy stock actuated by a lever. The system includes a speed reload feature: the primary mag release drops the main magazine, a light press on a secondary control releases the backup magazine, and a hard press drops both simultaneously for rapid reloads. A QD sling mount supports Flux’s Rip Cord short sling, designed to deploy quickly from an elastic wrap. A similar setup is shown for a SIG P365-based model, with the same speed reload concept. Flux offers a holster that can run IWB or OWB and accept Safariland-style mounts. Two chassis versions are available, aluminum and polymer, with the polymer model about 4.6 ounces lighter and just over 8 ounces total, making it suitable for cross-body bag or holster carry.

Mec-Gar Glock magazines and capacity upgrades

At the Mec-Gar booth, Christian explains recent magazine developments. Last year, Mec-Gar introduced an 18-round metal magazine for full-size Glock-pattern pistols. Building on that, they now offer a compact 15-round version using the same platform with a shortened tube and internal changes to maintain capacity. The full-size 18-round magazine can be used in compact frames with an extended base pad to fill the gap between the frame and magazine bottom. For 2026, Mec-Gar adds an 18+2 configuration, giving 20 rounds. It is available as a complete magazine or as a parts kit that includes a follower, spring, and inner metal locking plate. The discussion emphasizes that user feedback has been central to refining reliability and durability, aiming to match or exceed OEM Glock magazine performance while adding capacity.

Mec-Gar 2011 magazines and competition-focused design

Mec-Gar also addresses the growing demand for 2011-platform pistols. They developed a 126 mm 9 mm 2011 magazine with an 18-round capacity, using a solid full-metal tube with only internal plastic components such as the inner plate and base. A 140 mm overall length 22-round 2011 magazine follows the same design philosophy, targeting USPSA competition needs and new rule sets. Mec-Gar uses carbon steel rather than stainless steel to better control hardness and maintain feed lip geometry over long-term use, even after repeated drops. Pricing is outlined: the new 20-round Glock-pattern magazine is proposed at a $39 suggested retail price, the 126 mm 2011 magazine at $59, and the 140 mm 22-round 2011 magazine at $69, positioning them as comparatively affordable options in the 2011 magazine market while focusing on reliability and longevity.

Mimik Speed 9 PCC and 60-round dual-stack magazine

The segment at Mimik covers the Mimik Speed 9, a 9 mm pistol-caliber carbine that uses a proprietary 60-round magazine. The magazine holds two opposing 30-round stacks of 9 mm ammunition facing in opposite directions. A proprietary upper receiver houses an ammo depressor that pushes down the rear stack so the bolt only strips rounds from the front stack and also serves as the ejector. The lower receiver uses an insert with the feed ramp and a torsion rod that contacts the rear of the magazine, improving leverage and providing a reliable last-round bolt hold-open. The Speed 9 is offered in standard and Pro models. The Pro includes a stainless steel fluted barrel with integrated tri-lug, fully ambidextrous controls, B5 Systems furniture, a hydraulic buffer, a dimpled bolt carrier, and a dedicated Savior bag. The standard model is priced at $1,799, while the Pro is $2,499. A 3D configurator allows users to choose 6-, 9-, or 16-inch configurations, with shorter versions suitable for SBR registration or pistol use. Availability is targeted for around March, at the end of the first quarter.