Shot Show 2025 Live Diary & Giveaway

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Join us for a day-by-day breakdown of everything exciting happening at Shot Show 2025. Our BattleHawk Armory team is on the ground, collecting insider info on new product releases, demos, and more.

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Day 1: Range Day — January 20

Giveaway Keyword: RANGEDAY

The BattleHawk Armory team—Evan, Ian, Ryan, and Jordan—kicked off Day 1 at Range Day, gathering firsthand impressions of newly unveiled firearms, suppressors, and optics. Below is a detailed account of what we encountered throughout the day:

7:00 AM Entry: We arrived at Prairie Fire Range to explore high-end releases from top manufacturers.

CGS Group: Showcased brand-new 3D-printed 9mm and .45 ACP suppressors featuring an advanced heat-dissipating coating. Also teased an experimental Ares 6—a lightweight, 3D-printed titanium .30 cal suppressor akin to the Hyperion but notably less heavy.

CAT: Introduced multiple new suppressors, including:

BBK — 8.6 caliber titanium suppressor
T-Swift — a multipart 5.56 suppressor
Akbar — a .46 caliber titanium suppressor

We weren’t able to shoot CAT’s new cans right away but planned to circle back later for hands-on testing.

Dead Air: They had a new product under embargo. Ian got to shoot it thanks to some special mil creds, but no public details can be shared just yet—stay tuned!

Kahles K40i 5-40 Scope: Exceptional clarity at high magnification; the field of view was noticeably impressive.

Oracle 2311 Pro Elite: A fully metal framed pistol, ported barrel, and rumored to accept SIG P320 magazines. Soft-shooting, fully ambidextrous, and entirely in-house production from Oracle.

We also encountered new goodies like the Walther PFP F-X Compact (great trigger & recoil mitigation) and Staccato HD P 4.5"—fully ambidextrous with a stellar track record.

Alpha Foxtrot Romulus Comp: Another double-stack 1911 that punches above its weight—threaded/pushed compensator, optics-ready, and a price that won't break the bank.

Close-Up of Alpha Foxtrot Slide and Comp

Thunder Beast Arms .50 BMG Suppressor: Full titanium build, shockingly quiet in live demos.

Kel-Tec PR57: Jordan’s top pick. It uses clips for a 20+1 internal capacity rather than standard mags. Extremely easy takedown and rotating-barrel design that yields very soft recoil.

Aimpoint COA (“A-Cut”): Sits lower for better co-witness, spreading mounting stress across the optic body instead of just 2 points. Expect excellent durability and alignment.

B&T PrintX Cans: New 3D-printed titanium suppressors featuring Inconel inserts and a steel end cap for flash suppression. Incredibly lightweight—practically feels like nothing at the muzzle.