RETAY just dropped a game-changer at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas: the 28-gauge ACE shotgun, a sub-gauge powerhouse that squeezes elite performance into a featherweight package. Building on their inertia-driven platform, this bad boy incorporates the AIRY system for a whopping 30% recoil reduction—perfect for shooters who want to pound clays or hunt upland birds all day without the shoulder bruise. Throw in RETAY’s Dead Straight™ deep-bore drilled barrels for laser-like patterns and the ultra-reliable Inertia Plus™ action, and you’ve got a shotgun that’s as precise as it is punishingly light. Available in slick camo patterns or stealthy black matte, it’s dressed to impress whether you’re in the field or at the range.
What makes this more than just another shiny new toy? In a market flooded with 12- and 20-gauges, RETAY’s push into 28-gauge is a savvy nod to the growing demand for sub-gauge options among precision hunters and competitive shooters who crave tighter patterns with lighter loads. The recoil slash via AIRY isn’t gimmicky—it’s engineered physics that democratizes high-volume shooting, letting smaller-statured folks or recoil-sensitive users keep up without compromise. For the 2A community, this signals manufacturers listening to grassroots demands: versatile, affordable semi-autos that excel in real-world scenarios like dove fields or skeet, all while dodging the regulatory scrutiny heavier gauges sometimes attract. It’s a win for innovation that bolsters self-reliance and sporting heritage.
The implications ripple wide—expect this ACE to spark a sub-gauge renaissance, challenging entrenched brands like Benelli or Beretta on price-to-performance while proving inertia systems scale beautifully downward. If RETAY nails distribution and street pricing (fingers crossed under $1,500), it could lure new blood into shotgun sports, fortifying 2A ranks against anti-gun narratives that paint firearms as overpowered. Stock up on 28-gauge shells; the ACE is here to redefine light and lethal for the next generation of patriots.
