Industry Day at the Range Part 2 opens in harsh, cold conditions, with the host previewing that SHOT Show floor coverage will begin the following day. The first stop is the KelTec booth, where Hammer introduces the PR57, a new 5.7×28mm pistol. It is billed as the slimmest, lightest 5.7 pistol on the market, yet still offers a 21-round capacity. The gun uses a double-action trigger with no external manual safeties and supports stripper-clip style loading through a cutout in the grip and a plunger system. An optics-ready version uses the RMSc footprint. On the range, the host demonstrates the loading method and then shoots the pistol, noting extremely low recoil, aided by a rotating or camming barrel system and the lightweight design. The segment emphasizes the 5.7×28mm round’s penetration potential, particularly against body armor, while still fitting into a compact concealed-carry package.
Coverage moves to Carbon Research, where Chris presents the CR45 suppressor, a .45-caliber can rated up to .458 SOCOM. The suppressor uses true carbon fiber baffles combined with titanium and carbon fiber construction, resulting in a weight of about 9 ounces, with a 7-ounce pistol-focused version in development. The host is invited to run multiple magazines through a firearm equipped with the carbon fiber can to evaluate both sound performance and heat buildup. After sustained fire, the shooter is asked to grab the suppressor bare-handed and finds it remains cool to the touch. Chris explains that carbon fiber acts as an insulator, rejecting heat and having low mass, which keeps surface temperatures manageable. The segment sets up a deeper dive into how carbon fiber behaves differently from traditional metal suppressors in both thermal and acoustic characteristics.
The Carbon Research discussion continues with a detailed look at the internal construction. The representative describes a true carbon fiber baffle system reinforced with Kevlar and protected by titanium armor tips, plus a small titanium connection chamber. Even the blast baffle is carbon fiber. An example suppressor is shown with over 8,000 rounds fired without cleaning, illustrating durability and fouling resistance. Carbon fouling does not adhere strongly to carbon fiber, making maintenance easier than with metal cans. Weight figures are highlighted: about 9 ounces for the .45-caliber version and roughly 6 ounces for the 9 mm model in full configuration. The cans are full-auto rated for calibers such as 9 mm and .300 Blackout, and the team recounts full-auto demos that helped convince skeptics of carbon fiber’s viability. The host also examines a carbon fiber rifle component, noting that it stays cool to the touch after heavy firing, is full-auto rated, and remains compatible with standard accessories, underscoring the material’s growing acceptance.
At the Aimpoint booth, Jonas introduces a new closed-emitter pistol optic built around what is referred to as the AUT/COA system. The optic weighs about 1.7 ounces and has been tested to 40,000 rounds while retaining Aimpoint’s hallmark durability, including submersion capability down to 80 feet. Compared to the ACRO, it offers a roughly 25% perceived larger aperture by eliminating the internal tube and lowering the mount height, which reduces visual obstruction. The design uses a one-piece housing and a unique mounting interface with multiple contact surfaces. A rear wedge, locked in place by two M3.5 screws with thread locker, secures the optic and doubles as the rear sight. This interface is shared between Glock Slimline pistols and standard-frame models, allowing cross-compatibility. Aimpoint and Glock collaborated for several years to validate the system, and Aimpoint plans to release the interface standard to the wider community for free after Glock’s exclusivity ends in January 2026.
The focus shifts to live-fire testing of Glock pistols equipped with the new Aimpoint closed-emitter optic. Both Slimline models like the Glock 43 and 48 and standard-frame pistols such as the Glock 19, 45, and 47 are shown. The optic is presented as optimized for concealed carry while still robust enough for duty use. Aimpoint’s representative explains the control layout: plus and minus brightness buttons control 12 total settings, including 4 night-vision-compatible levels and 8 daylight levels. After 4 seconds of inactivity, the controls enter an automatic lockout to prevent accidental adjustments. Power comes from a CR2032 battery housed in a side tray, with a claimed 50,000-hour, or roughly 5-year, constant-on life. The window is compared to the ACRO, with a 25% perceived larger aperture achieved by moving the diode instead of using an inner tube, improving the shooting experience while maintaining a compact footprint suitable for everyday carry.
After leaving the range, the host offers immediate impressions of the new Aimpoint optic, referred to as the aut/COA or Kaa. The optic is praised for its aesthetics, balance on the gun, intuitive controls, clear glass, and generous window size. It is described as the best closed-emitter pistol optic currently available, with the host planning to purchase several for extended testing. A sponsored segment then highlights Sonoran Desert Institute, which offers online programs in armorer certification, gunsmithing, ballistics, woodworking, gun finishes, and sport shooting management. SDI ships tools and materials to students to support hands-on learning. The video then transitions to a new 5.56 suppressor from a company known for the Vent 3. While fundamentally different internally, the new can delivers similar performance using low-back-pressure PP metal lattice foam technology. It measures 6 inches in length, is built from Inconel instead of titanium for greater durability, sits between full-size and K-length categories, and weighs about 15 ounces, positioned as a hard-use workhorse suppressor.
The suppressor discussion continues with emphasis on the 15-ounce weight and Inconel construction, chosen for longevity under high round counts and harsh firing schedules. An open hub design and generous blast chamber allow compatibility with most aftermarket mounting systems, though the manufacturer hints at future proprietary muzzle devices, potentially in collaboration with companies like Rearden, to better match internal geometries. The designer explains reluctance to provide cutaway cans, noting that competitors can purchase and section their own if they want to study the internals. Attention then shifts to the PTR 63, a roller-delayed rifle that blends characteristics of the PTR91 and AR-15 platforms. The manual of arms is explained, highlighting the advantage of last-round bolt hold open, which reduces reliance on the charging handle after the first magazine. On the range, the PTR 63 exhibits very soft recoil, attributed to the roller-delayed system and the attached suppressor, though users transitioning from other platforms may experience a brief learning curve.
The segment briefly wraps up praise for PTR Industries’ roller-delayed firearms before moving to the CZ booth. A CZ representative introduces the Shadow 2 Target, a single-action-only variant of the Shadow 2 tailored for bullseye and precision disciplines. It is offered with 5-inch and 6-inch barrels, features fully adjustable sights, and an extensively adjustable trigger that allows changes to shoe position, pre-travel, overtravel, and pull weight from roughly 600 grams to 2 kilograms. The pistol sports new G10 grips, updated front and rear serrations, a double undercut on the frame, and an interface for mounting additional weights, with fitting comparable to the Shadow 2 Orange. On the range, the host fires the 5-inch model, noting an extremely light, smooth trigger that feels around 2–2.5 pounds and demonstrating accurate hits on steel out to approximately 75–80 yards, with targets placed as far as 200 yards. The video then transitions to B&T’s SPC 223, a modernized AR-style rifle with a short-stroke gas piston, multi-position gas block, fully ambidextrous controls, replaceable upper wear points, and a large hydraulic buffer, all designed from the ground up for suppressed use.
At the HUXWRX booth, two new 3D-printed titanium suppressors are introduced: the Flow Range 36 Ti and the Flow 9K Ti. The Flow Range 36 Ti is a multi-caliber can rated for .338 and smaller cartridges, intended for both rifles and pistols. It uses a Hub mount system with the option to run a piston mount for handgun applications. The Flow 9K Ti is a compact 9 mm suppressor that ships with a 1/2x28 piston and is also full-auto rated with no barrel length restrictions. Both models employ HUXWRX’s flow-through technology, which vents gases forward to reduce blowback, particularly beneficial on pistol-caliber carbines. On the range, the Flow 9K Ti and Flow Range 36 Ti are fired on a Glock, a PCC, and even a .38 Special revolver. Observers note quiet performance, light weight—around 12 ounces for the Range 36 Ti setup—and good balance, reinforcing their suitability for both defensive and recreational shooting.
The coverage shifts to OA Defense, where the president unveils the 2311 Elite, a double-stack 1911-style pistol built around SIG P320 magazines. The gun features fully ambidextrous controls and a newly developed, aggressive metal grip and larger frame that evolved through several design iterations. OA Defense announces a partnership with Magpul, with future pistols shipping with Magpul magazines. The 2311 Elite package includes three 21-round and two 17-round mags, offering strong value when combined with its optics-ready configuration and overall build quality. A detailed look highlights the pistol’s light weight, fast return to zero, and shooter-focused ergonomics. The optic-ready plate system ships with four plates, and the grip module is highly customizable, including interchangeable or removable thumb rests. Attention then turns to Olympus Arms and the RB10 Vulcan, a .308 rifle using a hybrid long recoil system where the barrel and bolt travel the full length of the action into the receiver and then return forward without any gas system. The recoil impulse is described as unique and somewhat reminiscent of an M82. The RB10 Vulcan offers ambidextrous charging handle and bolt catch and can be chambered in .308, 6.5 Creedmoor, 277 Fury, and 375 Raptor, with availability indicated as current.
The video confirms that the high-end hybrid long recoil rifle discussed earlier is available now, with an MSRP ranging from about $6,650 to $7,100 depending on configuration. The hosts then visit Colton Precision, where Brandon showcases the "Block 19," an inert, nonfunctioning but visually Lego-compatible Glock 19 that drew international attention. This playful design illustrates the company’s roots in aesthetic builds and creative firearm styling. Brandon explains how the company evolved from purely aesthetic projects to serious, internally engineered rifles focused on what they call "recoil quality." He introduces the DMSR, or Designated Marksman Suppressed Rifle, a direct-impingement platform dedicated to suppressed use. The DMSR is tuned for reduced recoil, minimal gas to the shooter, and high accuracy. Features include press-fit barrels, matched upper and lower receivers, and specific tuning strategies that produce a straight-back recoil impulse, enabling faster, more accurate multi-round engagements while staying comfortable under sustained fire.
The final technical segment covers a precision rifle build that borrows concepts from bolt-action accuracy while remaining in a semi-automatic format. It uses press-fitted barrels and matched upper and lower receiver sets to tighten tolerances and improve consistency. The system is tuned to operate in the middle of its functional window, specifically optimized for suppressor use. Out of the box, it is set up to run well with common cans from Dead Air, HUXWRX, SilencerCo, and Griffin, aiming to avoid typical suppressed issues such as excessive gas blowback and harsh recoil. On the range, the host fires the rifle and notes that it shoots very softly, validating the tuning and build quality claims, and encourages viewers to look into Cull or Colton Precision for more information. The video closes with the presenters wrapping up SHOT Show 2025 Industry Day at the Range, describing the brutal weather, mentioning their Gundies nominations for Most Dapper and Reviewer of the Year, and teasing extensive SHOT Show floor coverage after they return to the hotel and attend the awards event.
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