Blackbox Ballistics

SHOT Show 2026 was our first time attending, and it delivered exactly what everyone warned us about. It was overwhelming, exciting, exhausting, and absolutely worth it. We handled hundreds of guns, saw 2011s and suppressors everywhere, and quickly realized that the gap between a $500 and $1000 gun is smaller than most people think. The real jump comes at the top end, and at that price, it should.

Buying a used firearm is extremely common. It happens every single day and for good reason. Used guns can offer fantastic value, access to discontinued models, and sometimes upgrades that would cost extra if bought new. In many cases, you are getting a firearm that has already been broken in and proven itself. Think of it like buying a used truck. Some miles on it, still runs great, and costs a whole lot less than

As the year wraps up and we all start pretending we are not already thinking about next year’s gear, we wanted to take a minute and look back at what this year meant for us at Blackbox Ballistics. This year was a big one! We grew from an idea into something real. A place where people can ask questions without feeling dumb. A place where new gun owners, experienced shooters, and everyone in between can

The SAR9 Gen1 Full Size surprised me in the best way. Comfortable in the hand, easy to shoot, and built with military testing in mind, it is a solid duty style pistol that does not get nearly enough attention.