Reviews SHOT Show 2026 Day 1 Roundup David Lane January 20, 2026 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. Midwest Industries Bounty Hunter Braces on pistols aren’t totally new anymore, but a brace system for revolvers is entirely awesome! Midwest Industries has options for a wide range of revolvers coming soon, and it’s a difference you need to feel to believe. Priced around $350 per set, this adds a new level of precision and capability to existing revolvers, making them easier to shoot, more accurate, and just fun. Lots of options coming soon! Palmetto State Armory Mixtape Vol. 3 Mostly announced last year, this finalized version of the Mixtape Vol. 3 is in .338 ARC and uses the improved lower, upper, and bolt for the Magpul ICAR pattern magazines. Built to be suppressed with high-quality components, this gun rocks. We’ve been excited about .338 ARC since it was released, and the Mixtape goes a long way in getting the most out of the cartridge that you can get. Combined with subsonic ammo and a good suppressor, the Mixtape will sound amazing. Franklin Armory Prevail Push-feed Vs. controlled-round feed is a topic some people care deeply about. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, it’s okay. The good news is that the Prevail from Franklin Armory does the best of both in a new bolt-action rifle. R700 footprint action and trigger, and using Zermatt pattern barrels, the Prevail will be available in complete rifles, barreled actions, and stripped actions for custom builds. The action we got to feel was smooth, 60-degree bolt, and the internal system for the Total Round Control feed design is interesting in a “I didn’t know I needed it, but I do” kind of way. We’re looking forward to doing a complete review soon! Lyman SONICORE Suppressors Lyman's announcement of the SONICORE suppressor line came as a surprise to most, but after finding out more about it, also a very welcome one. The main draw: their price. None will cost more than $300, and in this new age of $0 tax stamps, that's a very attractive thing. While the cans won't be best in class in any particular performance category, when all you need is a basic muffler for some of the guns in your safe, SONICORE suppressors sound like they're more than capable of doing the job. The line so far includes the SKARV 22, the Valor 9, the Rekkr Direct Thread (.223 and .30), the Rekkr Overbarrel (.223 and .30), the Paradox Direct Thread (.223 and .30) and the Paradox Overbarrel. A suppressor series like this that balances performance and price is exactly what the market needs right now, both for helping shooters get into their first NFA item on a budget and helping shooters with large collections hush-up more of it. SDS Arms Inglis 2035 This isn't the first attempt to modernize a Hi-Power, but to us, the SDS Arms Inglis 2035 looks the best take on the concept. Besides the modernized aesthetics like the two-tone Cerakote finish and slide cuts, it has a ton of practical tactical improvements up its sleeve. Major features include an optics-ready slide with a direct-mount Delta Point Pro footprint, a uni-rail for lights, and a flat trigger. It also has a no-bite hammer, forward slide serrations, a checkered front strap, G10 grips and suppressor-height iron sights. Just like SDS Arms' marketing for the pistol says, this truly does look like the evolution of a legend. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. 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