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Drawing obvious external design influences from Springfield's XD line of handguns, the PX-9, new from Zenith Firearms, nonetheless differs in several respects. Gone are the grip and trigger safeties, while a frame-mounted, bilateral thumb safety has been added. The full-size semi-automatic is chambered in 9 mm Luger, measures 7" long with a 4" barrel, has bilateral magazine release buttons and a magazine capacity of 15 rounds. For more, please visit zenithfirearms.com.
Springfield Armory entered the world of modular, striker-fired handguns in 2023 with its Echelon line of pistols, and for 2026, Springfield is introducing an entry-level Echelon model with the Alpha 4.0C.
It has never been easier for gun owners to buy and use short-barreled rifles, and for the occasion, we have five of the latest SBRs on the market right now.
Despite the incredible array of polymer-frame, striker-fired, semi-automatic handguns on the market, the classic revolver not only refuses to die, it has seen something of a resurgence in recent years.
For 2026, the semi-automatic shotgun market has seen even more growth, with some manufacturers expanding their current offerings and other makers entering the marketplace with novel designs.