New products are the lifeblood of any industry, and the firearms industry is no exception. Here are a few items launched on the first day of SHOT Show 2025 in Las Vegas that might pique your interest!

MTM Case-Gard Carbine Rifle Case

Gun owners who already trust their firearms to MTM Case-Gard will likely love the company’s newest offering—the MGM Carbine Rifle Case. The case is designed for short-barreled rifles (SBRs), pistol caliber carbines (PCCs), breakdown shotguns and compact ARs, and features the benefits MTM is known for in a smaller package. Exterior dimensions are 35×11.8×4 inches, and interior dimensions are 34×9.5×3.2 inches. As MTM says, “Why lug around a massive case when you can carry one that’s small but mighty?” Portable, practical and durable, this case is perfect for shooters who value efficiency without sacrificing protection. It’s available at select retailers now. Mtmcase-gard.com.

Stoeger STR-9 Combat SX

The good folks at Stoeger conceived the original STR-9 Combat X pistol as the ideal platform to provide a full-size, military-grade 9mm handgun for armed citizens. Now, Stoeger has taken the STR-9 Combat X to the next level with the all-new STR-9 Combat SX. The SX features a practical, straight-grip design with expansive stippling and an aggressive backstrap for optimal weapon control, and a recessed thumb shelf and serrated memory pads assist in repeatable hand positioning. Other notable features include an accessory rail mount to accommodate a tactical light or laser, suppressor-height front and rear fiber-optic sights with rear sight adjustability and an optic cut with two mounting plates for direct mounting of a red-dot sight. With a Smoked Bronze Cerakote on the slide and frame contrasting with the black barrel, trigger and controls, the Combat SX is also a looker! StoegerIndustries.com.

Franchi Sideplate SPLX

Franchi’s new Instinct Sideplate SPLX features a newly designed, extended sideplate-style polished aluminum receiver. True to Franchi’s Italian heritage, the receiver is adorned with intricate engravings along its sides and bottom. Further enhancing the design are gold inlays depicting quintessential upland species, framed by a medallion-like motif. The 12-gauge model showcases engravings of partridge and pheasant, while the 20-gauge model displays quail and chukar on either side of the receiver. The Prince of Wales stock and Schnabel forend are crafted from AA-grade walnut, finished in a luxurious satin. Both gauges accommodate 2 3/4- and 3-inch shells and include 28-inch blued barrels topped with extended chokes in C, IC, M, IM, and F. FranchiUSA.com.

Dead Air Mojave 45

Dead Air Silencers has expanded its .45 Auto suppressor lineup for 2025 with the introduction of the all-new Mojave 45 modular suppressor. Built around Dead Air’s patent-pending Triskelion Gas Management System, which utilizes additive manufacturing to achieve an advanced baffling configuration, this new suppressor is not only stronger and lighter but also optimally tuned for improved sound reduction at both the muzzle and the ear. Backpressure and felt recoil are significantly reduced compared to traditional baffle designs, ensuring a cleaner shooting experience with less wear on your firearm. Compatible with multiple calibers and platforms and suitable for use on both tilt and fixed barrels in select full-auto and semi-auto systems, the Mojave 45 features a modular design. Adding or removing the front module allows the user to prioritize size/weight and sound reduction based on changing needs and applications. Deadairsilencers.com.

Benelli SBE 28-Gauge

Designed for hunting upland birds, waterfowl, and wild turkeys, Benelli has introduced three additional 28-gauge models to the Super Black Eagle 3 series. They have added a model with a 24-inch barrel to their already extensive lineup of 28-gauge SBE3 shotguns. Featuring Mossy Oak Bottomland Original camo alongside a Patriot Brown Cerakote finish on the barrel and receiver, this shotgun checks all the boxes for a rugged, fast-handling hunting shotgun. Furthermore, Benelli has expanded the SBE3 28-gauge line with two new color options for the 28-inch-barrel shotguns—GORE OPTIFADE Marsh furniture combined with Patriot Brown Cerakote and GORE OPTIFADE Timber with a Tungsten Cerakote. Benelliusa.com.