** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
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 2024, former owner Gregg Ritz purchased Thompson/Center Arms. Now the company has introduced a modern take on its classic Contender/Encore concept: the ENCORE PROHunter.
While it's certainly a saturated marketplace these days, the AR-15 has never been more popular with American firearm enthusiasts, and many manufacturers are continuing to feed the need with new options loaded with new features.