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American Rifleman TV's Kelly Young puts the FN509 through its paces. Designed to fit the needs of the Army's Modular Handgun System (MHS) contract, the civilian market now benefits from FN's research with this polymer-frame, striker-fired pistol. For more, check out this Rifleman Review segment from a recent episode of ARTV.
In 2025, Mossberg added to the non-NFA, shotshell-firing firearm category with its 990 Aftershock, which uses a semi-automatic operating mechanism while still maintaining a compact form factor.
Generally speaking, rimfire suppressors tend to be less-expensive than their centerfire counterparts, providing an entry point in the world of suppressor use for many firearm enthusiasts.
Orchid analyzed the ATF’s Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report for 2024 (the most recent data available) and compiled a list of the industry’s top 30 domestic firearms manufacturers.