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ARTV's Mark Keefe gets an inside view of Colt's latest products, manufacturing process and business plan. Stressing an intensive program of upgrade and modernization, Colt officials explain the latest tweaks and upgrades keeping Colt's classic 1911s and M4s updated for the modern age. Want to learn more? Check out this feature segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
In 2024, former owner Gregg Ritz purchased Thompson/Center Arms. Now the company has introduced a modern take on its classic Contender/Encore concept: the ENCORE PROHunter.
While it's certainly a saturated marketplace these days, the AR-15 has never been more popular with American firearm enthusiasts, and many manufacturers are continuing to feed the need with new options loaded with new features.