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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Real Avid launches the Smart-Torq & X3 Driver System, featuring precision torque application tools for firearm installation and maintenance. The company is shipping five purpose-built kits, including adjustable and fixed limiter configurations with MSRPs ranging from $39.99 to $164.99.

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HUXWRX Safety Co. and Strider Knives announced a limited release of 50 serialized Black Magic suppressor and Strider SMF knife configurations, featuring matching serial numbers and engineered for elite military operational requirements. Each unit combines HUXWRX's patented Flow-Through technology with Strider's established SMF knife design, finished in HUXWRX's proprietary PRISM² coating.

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Henry Repeating Arms has begun shipping its new Explorer Carbine series, featuring a distinctive Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish inspired by American Southwest landscapes. Available in multiple calibers including .30-30 Winchester, .360 Buckhammer, .45-70 Gov't, .357 Magnum, and .44 Magnum, the carbines offer threaded barrels, adjustable sights, and American walnut furniture at an MSRP of $1,430.

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BANISH Suppressors announced the release of the BANISH 20 and BANISH 410 shotgun suppressors, expanding their hearing-safe firearm suppressor line. Both models feature interchangeable chokes, adaptive mounts, and are made from titanium using additive manufacturing, with the BANISH 20 weighing 14.7 ounces and the BANISH 410 weighing 7.2 ounces.

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Chiappa USA highlights the Honcho Pump Series, American-made 12-gauge and 20-gauge pump-action shotguns manufactured in Dayton, Ohio for home defense and tactical applications. The lineup includes three models: Honcho Tactical Pump Synthetic, Honcho Tactical Pump Walnut, and Honcho Tactical Pump California Model, all featuring aluminum receivers, steel barrels, and bird's head grips.

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Magpul introduced the Sub-Compact Enhanced Handgun Grip (EHG) for the Ruger RXM pistol, enabling users to convert between full-sized, compact, and sub-compact configurations. The grip features Magpul's Trapezoidal Surface Projection texture, undercut trigger guard, and compatibility with Magpul GL9 PMAGs and GLOCK magazines.

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Norsk Lithium offers four wheelhouse power packages (105Ah to 360Ah) as quiet alternatives to generators, providing extended runtime and cold-weather performance. Mat Rowan of Big Fish Encounters praises Norsk Lithium's reliability for powering his rental Yeti shacks and smaller wheelhouses throughout Wisconsin winters.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Zanders, a national distributor based in Sparta, Illinois, announced it is now stocking Akkar shotguns, expanding its shotgun lineup for dealers nationwide. Akkar shotguns are known for quality craftsmanship and competitive pricing across hunting, clay shooting, and home defense applications.

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