SHOT Show 2026 Day 4 Part 2 | Daewoo K2 For The US Market? SNT Defense, Chiappa, RIX, & More!

A3 Industries wood-stocked Springfield PCC build

The segment opens at the A3 Industries booth with a focus on a Springfield PCC fitted with a distinctive walnut stock. The setup uses an old-school MP5-style fixed stock that provides a solid cheek weld, updated with QD sling sockets on both sides. A3 has paired the Springfield platform with a Nexus Firearms lower that accepts Scorpion magazines, avoiding the original proprietary magazine system while retaining reliable Scorpion mags. The presenter notes this as one of the most interesting PCC configurations on display, combining classic wood furniture with modern functionality and magazine compatibility.

A3 Industries polymer folding stocks and adapters

A3 Industries then showcases its new polymer folding stock line. The goal is to offer a budget-friendly option that still maintains the company’s strength and versatility standards. The stock uses a new button-operated hinge for full folding capability and includes a riser and buttpad at a price point of about $149. A3 also offers a premium walnut stock setup around $280, featuring new walnut furniture, a folding hinge, rubber buttpad, and QD points on both sides. They support roughly 18 different grip and adapter options, allowing wood grips to work with their vertical foregrip bases and AR-style grips across platforms like the Springfield PCC and Sig MCX, emphasizing functional versatility with a classic appearance.

Daewoo K2S US import timeline and compliance

At the S&T Motive booth, the discussion turns to the Daewoo K2 and its US-market variant, the K2S. S&T attempted to bring the rifles in at the end of the previous year, but Korean government requirements for specific parts and additional regulations caused delays. ATF compliance issues also had to be resolved, extending the timeline. The current goal is to have the K2 available in the United States in the second half of the year, if all regulatory hurdles are cleared. To address compliance, S&T plans to produce the lower receiver in the US while initially importing the remaining components from Korea, with a long-term plan to expand US-based production of additional parts.

K2 specs, long-stroke gas piston, and platform appeal

S&T provides background on the K2 platform. The K2 is a 5.56 rifle using a long-stroke gas piston system, with the piston permanently attached to the bolt carrier and traveling the full length of its movement. Developed in the 1970s, it has served as the standard rifle for the Korean army. The rifle uses the same magazines as typical 5.56 service rifles but offers a different operating system compared to direct impingement designs. Enthusiasts who favor piston-driven systems, including those familiar with AK-style rifles, are expected to be particularly interested in a long-stroke 5.56 option. The K2 also carries a distinct 1980s aesthetic that appeals to collectors who remember earlier imports of the platform.

K2C and K2C1 modernized features and US prospects

Attention shifts to the updated K2C and K2C1 models. The K2C1 is a modernized version of the K2, featuring a handguard with a Picatinny rail on top and an additional Picatinny rail on the upper receiver, reflecting current accessory and optic mounting preferences. The Korean army now uses the K2C1 as its primary configuration. The K2C is a carbine variant with a shortened barrel, typically exported to other countries. While there is discussion of the potential to bring the K2C into the US as a pistol due to its shorter barrel length, S&T explains that the immediate priority is successfully introducing the standard K2. Future decisions on importing the K2C and K2C1 will depend on market response to the base K2 model.

Estimated K2 pricing and collector interest

The conversation addresses potential pricing for the K2 once it reaches the US market. Exact figures are not finalized due to variables such as tariffs and licensing fees owed to the Korean government for use of the design. S&T currently estimates a range of roughly $1,500 to $1,700. This projected price aligns with other rifles of similar design and origin. The presenter notes that many enthusiasts and collectors who remember earlier imports of the Daewoo rifles are eager for their return, particularly those who appreciate the combination of a 5.56 chambering, long-stroke gas piston operation, and the platform’s distinctive, classic styling.

S&T STSM21 9mm PCC overview and features

The final segment covers S&T’s STSM21, a 9mm PCC that visually resembles some modern designs. It is chambered in 9x19mm and uses a delayed blowback operating system. The STSM21 feeds from a proprietary 30-round magazine developed by S&T. Features include an interchangeable charging handle that can be quickly swapped to either side and a rear Picatinny rail section that allows users to mount different buttstocks or a pistol brace, depending on configuration. The gun incorporates an M-LOK handguard for accessories and has several ambidextrous controls, including safety levers and magazine releases on both sides, while the bolt catch on the examined sample is located on the right. Although the grip and safety resemble AR-15 components, S&T confirms that the STSM21 is not parts-compatible with AR-15 furniture.