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Last fall American Rifleman’s Mark Keefe was offered an early look at the new SIG Sauer M400 Tread--and he's still talking about the rifle. An already upgraded AR, the Tread offers the ability to easily upgrade its parts simply by matching it to genuine SiG parts marked with the Tread logo. For more, check out this 2019 SHOT Show primer.
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.