Minnesota Firearm News

At SHOT Show 2026’s Staccato Range Day, 2 If By Sea Tactical had the chance to test Radian’s Ramjet + Afterburner system across several popular pistols, including Glock Gen 6 models, the SIG P365, and the Canik Prime. The upgrade immediately stood out for its ability to significantly reduce felt recoil without adding excessive length or upsetting the balance of the firearm—an especially important factor for everyday carry.

At SHOT Show 2026, Gestamen Arms unveiled the G9HSP pistol—an innovative new sidearm officially adopted by the Hungarian military. While Hungary is rarely associated with modern handgun innovation, the G9HSP breaks new ground with a modular design unlike anything currently on the market. Instead of a modular trigger group, Gestamen engineered a modular action system, allowing the pistol to be converted from striker-fired to hammer-fired in seconds without tools.

As a gun dealer it takes a lot for something to arrive and that gets me excited. Most of the guns that get the public excited are ho-hum to me. Things that excite me must be rare or unusual.

As we progress in the world of firearms, we often see examples like the Night Sight that were not successful in their time. However, they end up enjoying a second life in another era or with a different manufacturer. Many of the guns and accessories we enjoy today had humble beginnings. Often, the original inventors would not live to see the success of their designs. When we do run across them though, it is nice to spend a moment remembering those who put a lot on the lin

Every town seems to have a small antique store. Inside is a museum of wonders that ties us to our past. In the firearm industry this is also true. Most gun stores have a selection of historical firearms on hand. To borrow from Rick Harrison, from History Channel’s “Pawn Stars”, “You just never know what will walk through that door”. To that point recently at 2 If By Sea Tactical had a FEG Mod P37 Pistol from 1941 come through our shop.

Today, the Astra 400 is highly prized by collectors and firearm enthusiasts for its historical significance and mechanical reliability. It remains a symbol of Spanish engineering and a testament to the evolution of military handguns during the early 20th century.