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Episode 040 - SHOT '26 Review

Podcast: The PGM Podcast
Published: Feb 13, 2026
Duration seconds: 5667
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Summary

A post-mortem review of the SHOT Show 2026 highlights, focusing on new firearm releases and caliber innovations. The discussion explores the utility of sub-caliber platforms and the technical evolution of modern small arms.

Topics

SHOT Show
Small Arms
Red X ADX
32 ACP
9mm
Nemo Arms
Firearm Technology
Ballistics

Highlights

Main idea: The massive scale of private firearm ownership in the US has reached an estimated 500 million units
Technical insight: The Red X ADX offers significant modularity, allowing users to swap barrels between 9mm and .32 ACP configurations
Practical takeaway: While .22 caliber is not recommended for defense, the discussion highlights the potential for a .25 Super Carry to bridge the gap between reliability and power
Failure mode: Modern small arms engineering faces significant hurdles in balancing explosive payload with the physical constraints of small-caliber projectiles
Technical insight: Modern electronic range-finding technology allows for precision-timed bursts in heavy autocannons to ensure target neutralization

Chapters

1:00 US Firearm Statistics: An analysis of recent ATF data regarding the number of firearms in private hands in the United States.
8:00 The Utility of Sub-Caliber Platforms: A discussion on the Red X ADX and the benefits of interchangeable barrels for .32 ACP and 9mm.
22:00 Magazine Innovation and Trends: Reflections on the evolution of magazine technology and the decline of certain firearm design trends.
51:00 The Case for .25 Super Carry: Exploring the need for a more reliable, high-power small caliber for defensive use.
1:05:00 New Arrivals: Nemo Arms Mongoose: A look at the Nemo Arms Mongoose and its potential for suppressor-ready use.
1:20:00 Engineering Challenges in Small Arms: The complexities of designing effective explosive rounds and the limitations of modern chemistry and software.