Day three of SHOT Show 2025 coverage opens with Brandon from Classic Firearms moving between booths to highlight new gear. The focus for this segment is on practical updates and design changes rather than entirely new platforms. The video features stops at Magpul for case and organization technology, FLUX Defense for PDW-style pistol chassis developments, and Emissary Development for new grip and handstop options. Each company discusses how their products are evolving to address real use cases such as transport, concealability, and control on compact firearms.
At the Magpul booth, the product manager for hard cases and the DAKA Grid organizing system explains the new universal grid concept. The DAKA Grid is described as an endlessly reconfigurable insert that works like “adult Legos,” allowing users to position blocks around a rifle or other gear, then quickly reconfigure when changing optics, rifles, or layouts. The new universal grid can be cut to fit almost any case, not just Magpul-branded ones. As an example, they show a random guitar case that has been converted into a rifle case by cutting the grid to shape and dropping it in, giving users flexible, reusable organization without custom foam cutting.
At the FLUX Defense booth, Alex explains that the biggest change for the FLUX Raider line is availability. Production has increased roughly tenfold compared to previous years, moving the company past earlier manufacturing bottlenecks. Raiders are now in stock on the FLUX website more often, with a growing network of dealers across the country. The platform is also available through SIG as the SIG Legion Raider. Increased availability has encouraged a robust aftermarket, with multiple companies producing parts to tailor Raiders for different use cases, including extended stocks, rails, and charging handle options.
FLUX Defense then highlights several specific Raider builds. One configuration is described as the largest the Raider will get, featuring a long stock and a suppressor, effectively turning it into a compact PDW. Tactical Development produces front Halo rails for this setup, allowing optics and accessories to be mounted forward while adding hand protection. Orbital Supply Drop offers charging handles that integrate into the plate, reflecting a trend toward dedicating a slide specifically to the Raider chassis. The Raider 365 variant is emphasized as a PDW that can still be holstered. It includes an auto-deploy feature: a button can be locked back so the stock deploys automatically for faster engagement. A simple set screw lets the user enable or disable auto-deploy, allowing the gun to be carried like a bag gun or concealed in a waistband while retaining PDW capability.
For the Raider built around the SIG P320, FLUX Defense focuses on concealability and carry. A new low-profile sling, designed specifically for compact bag guns rather than full-size rifles, is shown. The sling is as slim as possible and stows in a dedicated sleeve on the chassis, keeping the package streamlined until deployment. The design aims to balance speed of presentation with discreet carry. FLUX also shows a limited collaboration build, the Ronin Raider, created with Agency Arms and Ronin. This special configuration demonstrates how other companies are adopting the Raider platform for their own use cases and aesthetics, reflecting broader interest in compact PDW-style pistol chassis systems.
At Emissary Development, Yusef introduces two newer products: the Emissary Handbrake X and the Accelerator angled grip. The Handbrake X is an injection-molded evolution of their popular handbrake, made from glass-filled nylon for strength with a rubber overmold only in the textured areas. The overmold is mechanically locked inside so it will not peel, and the texture remains very grippy rather than slick. Building on requests for a larger “handbrake XL,” Emissary created the Accelerator, a fully enclosed angled grip that is larger front-to-back and top-to-bottom. It provides nearly a four-finger grip on shorter guns with crowded rail space, helping users reach controls while retaining a flared area that can act as a barricade stop. The overall taper and profile match the original handbrake line for consistency.
Yusef explains that the new Handbrake X and Accelerator are meant to complement the existing Emissary handbrake family, including the mini, original, and “piki” models. The company is working on a piki-compatible version of the Accelerator, focusing on strengthening the clamp before release. Beyond grips, Emissary Development is exploring additional products related to illumination, including flashlight-focused accessories. These projects are still in development and not ready for display, but the goal is to bring new, more innovative solutions for mounting and controlling weapon lights. The segment underscores a gradual expansion from foregrips into a broader ecosystem of control and illumination accessories for modern carbines and short-barreled platforms.
The video wraps up with a brief conclusion to day three of SHOT Show 2025. After covering Magpul’s DAKA Grid universal case system, FLUX Defense’s Raider PDW configurations and improved availability, and Emissary Development’s new Handbrake X and Accelerator grip, the host signs off. The team notes that there is one more day of coverage remaining and mentions heading out to get food after a long day on the show floor. Viewers are left expecting additional updates and product highlights in the final day’s segment.
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