Take a look at a few of the cool things we saw at the Staccato Vegas Range Day this year.
We decided to mix things up this year and check out Staccato’s Vegas Range Day instead of the official SHOT Show one, as there were plenty of big companies in attendance worth checking out. Here’s a quick look at a few of our highlights, but make sure to check back the rest of this week starting tomorrow to see our regular SHOT Show 2026 coverage!
Ambient Arms EXO Series Suppressors
One new company making waves in the suppressor industry this year is Ambient Arms, and it’s easy to see why—these cans stay cool. Up to 75 percent cooler operating temperatures, in fact, according to Ambient. How did they achieve this? The company calls the technology behind it the Ambient Intake System, a design that uses intake ports and “strategic low-pressure zones” that draw cool air inside the suppressor.
More than that, Ambient Arms says the EXO suppressors are also up to 15 decibels quieter than flow-through cans while still reducing blowback, majorly limiting flash signature and managing the shock wave to improve precision. Of all the new suppressors recently announced, this one boasts some of the most radical improvements over the rest of the market, so we’re very excited to see how they fare once in shooters’ hands.
Barrett REC10 & Pixels On Target VooDoo-S Thermal
While it was on production hold for a period, the Barrett REC10 AR-10 in .308 & 6.5 Creedmoor is coming back this year. There are plenty of good AR-10s on the market, but Barrett’s is purpose-built for precision. To help demonstrate that at Staccato’s range day, Barrett partnered with Pixels On Target and equipped their rifle with one of their VooDoo-S clip-on thermal optics in conjunction with a Nightforce scope.
Set up on a tripod and pointed at a thermal target at 200 yards, Barrett’s rifle and Pixels’ thermal both did their job very well. Of course, 200 yards isn’t much of a challenge for a setup like this, but Barrett says factory testing is showing sub-MOA 5-shot groups. Whether you need a serious DMR or a clip-on thermal, both the REC10 and Pixel On Target’s VooDoo-S are worth a look.
STACCATO C4X
The highlight of Staccato’s offering was the brand new HD C4X pistol! Built off the HD C3.6, this new version adds an integrated compensator to the 3.6” barrel, making it 4” total. Combined with the Aluminium frame and Glock 19-sized grip, this might be the pinnacle of what a concealed everyday carry gun can be.
Extremely flat shooting with soft recoil, this was outstanding to shoot. Faster cycling than the Staccato XC, but almost as flat to shoot, getting follow-up hits was super simple.
MSRP is over $3,500. That is asking a lot for a carry gun, but the pistol is impressive.
RADIAN WEAPONS MODEL 1 RIFLE
An uber premium rifle with a price tag to match, the Radian Model 1 in 6 ARC is as pretty as it is awesome. Both 14.5” and 18” options were on the long range bay today, and getting to send 108gr rounds over 500 yards never gets old.
Being a huge fan of 6 ARC, it’s great to see more brands supporting it with factory rifle options like the Model 1. While expensive, the Model 1 has a lot going for it with an ambi receiver, fluted high precision barrel, and all the bells and whistles you can ask for in terms of mounting, handguard, and features.
MSRP is $3,360
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