SHOT Show 2026 Bonus Episode: No Lowballers Goes Live From the Show Floor

The No Lowballers crew heads straight to the SHOT Show 2026 floor for a bonus episode packed with first impressions, emerging trends and industry insight. Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com break from the usual long-form format to deliver an on-the-ground look at what is shaping the firearms world this year.

Key Topics and Takeaways

• The Year of the Suppressor
  The $0 tax stamp officially reshapes the market, with an estimated 150,000 forms filed on January 1 alone. Suppressors dominate SHOT Show conversations, with established brands expanding lineups and unexpected names entering the space.
• New Entrants Shake Up the Suppressor Market
  Lyman debuts affordable rimfire and centerfire suppressors with impressive performance and durability. EOTech enters the suppressor category, reinforcing expectations that tube-manufacturing companies will continue to move into the space.
• CVA Joins the Suppressor Conversation
  Known for rifles, CVA introduces suppressors with interchangeable end caps, offering shooters options for maximum suppression or improved flow-through cooling.
• SBRs, Braces and the Open Question
  While suppressors dominate filings, the future of SBRs and short-barreled shotguns remains less clear. The crew discusses whether improved brace designs have effectively reduced consumer demand for traditional SBRs.
• PCCs and the Rise of 10mm
  Nemo Arms expands its Mongoose platform to 10mm, delivering soft recoil through a delayed system. Maxim and others lean into PCCs offered as braced pistols or factory SBRs. The resurgence of 10mm continues across platforms, from PCCs to double-stack pistols.
• Anniversaries Everywhere
  SHOT Show 2026 is packed with milestone celebrations, including Beretta’s 500th anniversary, Gunsight turning 50 and the Taurus Judge marking 20 years. Anniversary years mean commemorative firearms and renewed focus on brand history.
• Compact Innovation and Folding Designs
  Rock Island Armory unveils a fully folding 12-gauge shotgun that packs into a backpack while retaining full-size capability when deployed. Palmetto State Armory explores a modern take on the Master Key concept.
• Double-Stack 1911s Continue Their Run
  Kimber enters the double-stack market with U.S.-made pistols priced under $1,000, including 9mm and 10mm options that surprise with shootability and recoil control.
• Milsurp Meets Modern Manufacturing
  Murdoch & Company introduces a civilian-legal SA80 project using surplus British components blended with newly manufactured U.S. parts, creating one of the closest civilian versions ever offered.
• A Quieter but Strategic SHOT Show
  Smaller booth footprints and leaner staffing reflect industry realities, but innovation continues through thoughtful design, platform extensions and selective new launches.

What’s Next

GunBroker.com will continue delivering SHOT Show coverage throughout the week, with deeper dives, product features and industry conversations. Full-length No Lowballers episodes return next week, along with a packed slate of guests and stories planned for 2026.

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