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Crimson Trace's LiNQ won American Rifleman's 2017 Golden Bullseye Award for Accessory of the Year, and this year at SHOT the Oregon-based company added a new model to the line that is compatible with Kalashnikov-pattern rifles. The system consists of a light/laser module that can be wirelessly activated by assuming a firm grip on the LiNQ pistol grip. The new model (LNQ-103G) is also compatible with Springfield Armory's M1A SOCOM 16 CQB rifle. For more, visit crimsontrace.com
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.