Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.
The New Guns And Gear:
Kimber CDS9
As a successor of Kimber’s KDS9c family of pistols, the CDS9 looks to continue to give armed citizens the best of both worlds. Not only does the all-metal, micro-compact 9mm offer up the time-tested design of the iconic 1911, but it does so in a modern package with all the bells and whistles you’ll find on a polymer striker-fired gun. Of all its assets, the hammer-fired single-action weight is among its most attractive, tipping the scales at only 21.8 ounces—perfect for EDC. Additionally, the CDS9 features an accessory rail, ambidextrous safety and mag release and, to top it all off, it’s optics-ready. Plus, 10-, 13- and 15-round magazines are standard.
MSRP: Starting at $1,075
Gemtech Direct Thread Abyss and Neutron Series Suppressors
Funny as it might sound, direct-thread suppressors are making a comeback. No, QD systems aren’t dead. As a cheaper overall package, one that’s lighter and offers the flexibility of choosing your mounting system, makes the DT option more attractive to shooters. Gemtech has been sensitive to this trend, releasing its Abyss 5.56 and 7.62 and Neutron 7.62 series cans in direct-thread models. Known for their durability and performance, the cans should turn heads—particularly for those looking to get into suppressors economically but haven’t settled on a mounting system. Moving the lines this way also gives shooters plenty of options, with the Abyss offer-ing a heavy-use suppressor that does a number on back pressure and the more balanced Neutron, which offers superior performance in a lighter can.
MSRP: Starting at $710
Marlin 1894 Trapper in .357 Magnum
There are few rifles as legendary as the Marlin 1894. Now, the Trapper model has been reintroduced in an all-time classic chambering: .357 Magnum. The side ejector was renowned for its strength and treasured by shooters for its solid steel top for mounting a scope. The now Ruger-made rifle offers up several other assets, including stainless-steel construction, nickel plating on small parts and classic skinner sights. In the Trapper model, the rifle has a 16.1-inch barrel with a threaded muzzle, remaining a nimble field option even with suppressor mounted. To boot, few other pistol-caliber cartridges perform better out of a long-gun than .357, making this ideal for plinking, hunting … and even self-defense.
MSRP: $1,500
Hornady HIT Target Impact Indicator
As any long-range shooter knows, start reaching out past 500 yards and it becomes difficult to confirm a hit on a steel target—especially shooting by yourself. With this in mind, Hornady has cooked up an affordable and handy way to make sure you’re on target with its HIT Impact Indicator. Simply activated when a steel target is struck, the indicator emits a flashing red light visible to the naked eye from 1,000 yards plus. Interestingly, the flash is programmed to spell “H-I-T” in Morse code—kind of a neat way to let you know you’re dialed in. The device is compact, compatible with most stands and features a rechargeable battery that lets you always hit the range with enough juice.
MSRP: $18, pack of two
Primary Arms GLx 1x MicroPrism
Based on Primary Arms’ popular SLx MicroPrism, the GLx 1x offers a close-quarter shooter a definite leg up from its predecessor. First and foremost, PA has outfitted the optic with a larger objective lens, giving it greater light-gathering capabilities. To this, the company has also widened the eye box, making eye alignment faster and reducing eye strain on longer shooting sessions. Furthermore, with unlimited eye relief—and multiple mounting systems—the GLx offers nearly unlimited configurations and facilitates nearly every shooting position. Available in both red and green illumination options for its etched ACSS Cyclops reticle, it also gives an incredibly clear and accurate sight picture.
MSRP: $300
Springfield Armory XD Mod.3 OSP 9mm
The XD soldiers on. One of the most popular striker-fired pistols of the past few decades has continued to adapt to shooter preferences with the release of the Mod.3 OSP. The 9mm builds off the success of preceding models but offers some much-appreciated features modern handgunners look for. A-No. 1 is a factory-milled slide, making the pistol optics-ready, and compatible with RMR, DeltaPoint Pro and Docter footprints. To this, Springfield added greater control to the slide, with a unique dual serration pattern both fore and aft. It also has improved texturing on the grip, giving supreme control over the 4-inch barreled pistol. Shipping with both 16- and 10-round magazines, it also has enough on board to handle most situations.
MSRP: $325
Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Guide Rifle
Tramping the hills for a once-in-a-lifetime trophy requires more than your average hunting rifle. These adventures call for an iron that’s light, intuitive and, above all, accurate. The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Guide checks off all these boxes. Tipping the scales at an incredible 5.1 pounds, the rifle is engineered to create little burden on your way to that prime ridgeline. This is thanks to its ultralight carbon-fiber Blacktooth Stock, which features the advanced Spartan Precision carbon-fiber bedding block. Weatherby then adds a BSF carbon-fiber barrel, offering both weight savings and accuracy-enhancing rigidity to the rifle. Then, the company tops it off with a TriggerTech adjustable trigger, to guarantee a crisp and on-target break when it matters most. There are a ton more, but, suffice to say, these alone more than make the rifle on-target.
MSRP: $3,300
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the December 2024 issue of Gun Digest the Magazine.
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