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The optics mounting trend taking over duty pistols in 2026—what’s driving it

Duty pistols that once wore only iron sights are now leaving holsters with miniature optics bolted to their slides.... The ...
American Rifleman

New For 2026: Taurus TX9 Pistol

Taurus launches the TX 9 family of striker-fired, polymer-frame pistols, adding to its popular TX series of handguns.
American Rifleman

The Keefe Report: Optics Ready & Micro Compact Pistols

** 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. ** In reality, such pistols have been ...
Officer

XS Sights Introduces Night Sights for Smith & Wesson CSX and M&P M2.0 OR Pistols

DXT2 Big Dot for S&W CSX and M&P M2.0 Optics Ready The company’s flagship DXT2 Big Dot sights are now available for the S&W CSX and the M&P M2.0 Optics Ready. The Big Dot sights are available with an ...
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Mossberg® Expands Pistol Line with MC2sc™ Optics-Ready Micro-Compact

NORTH HAVEN, CT – Mossberg has expanded its popular MC2 lineup with a new micro-compact 9mm: the MC2sc. With its double-stack magazines, the compact-profile MC2sc offers increased capacity but is ...