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The design of the Ruger Mark IV Hunter will appear quite familiar to fans of the classic Mark series of firearms, but despite their similarities, the rimfire pistol underwent a major redesign to include a takedown button, making disassembly much easier. For more on this .22 LR-chambered firearm, check out this Rifleman Review from a recent episode of American Rifleman Television.
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.