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The Crimson Trace 1200 red-dot sight represents yet another example of how the company is branching out from its laser-sight roots in 2019. A pistol-mounted red-dot, the 1200 series is just one of several red-dot sights Crimson Trace is debuting to fit various types of shooters, and different applications. For more, check out this video from the 2019 Industry Day at the Range event held in Boulder City, Nev.
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.
For the past 100 years, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) has established the standards that ensure our safety when using modern shotshells, cartridges, firearms and more.