US Palm Drops a $1,399.99 Storm Rifle and Four 3D-Printed Suppressors
US Palm, best known for AK pistol grips, magazines and soft goods, now sells rifles and suppressors. The company launched the CAT 4 Storm rifle at an MSRP of $1,399.99 in both rifle and pistol configurations. It also launched the EOS suppressor series, which includes four models. Both product lines debuted at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, and both are now available to buy. For a company that built its name on accessories, this is a serious move into full firearms and into the suppressor market, where pricing and performance claims get tested fast.
Key Details
The CAT 4 Storm is marketed as a duty-ready rifle built for durability and maximum performance. Key specifications from the launch include:
- Barrel: 16-inch cold hammer forged
- Accuracy system: Mono-Loc
- Upper: rugged design with steel-reinforced wear points
- Trigger: Hiperfire EDT Designated Marksman Trigger
- Muzzle device: US Palm Hurricane, a hybrid flash hider and compensator
- Pistol variant: 11.5-inch barrel with a pistol brace
- MSRP: $1,399.99 for both versions
The product listing does not state a caliber. Based on the barrel and build, 5.56 NATO is the likely chambering, but the company has not confirmed it. Buyers should verify caliber before purchase.
The EOS line uses the name for the calm center of a hurricane. It launches with the EOS-AK, EOS-556, EOS-30 and EOS-30Ti. All four are 3D printed. Three of the four use Inconel, a nickel-chromium superalloy, and US Palm says those designs maximize suppression with minimal added weight and no loss of durability. All four are low back pressure designs, which reduces blowback and cuts stress on the host firearm. US Palm calls the line class-leading performance at a competitive price, though the launch materials do not publish a suppressor price or dB rating.
Background
Suppressors are NFA items. Buyers must pass an ATF background check and file a Form 4 for approval before taking possession, and the transfer carries a federal tax. Congress reduced that tax to $0 for suppressors starting in 2026, but the registration requirement stayed in place. Several lawsuits challenge NFA registration for suppressors on Second Amendment grounds, and those cases remain pending.
Braced pistols have a more complicated history. ATF's 2023 pistol brace rule would have reclassified many braced pistols as short-barreled rifles. That rule drew heavy litigation, and its status has shifted through court rulings. Any manufacturer selling a pistol configuration with a brace has to account for that legal uncertainty. Rifles with barrels under 16 inches also fall under NFA rules, which makes the 16-inch rifle version a cleaner legal product than the 11.5-inch pistol variant.
US Palm's accessory business gave it a large customer base in the AK community. Moving into rifles and suppressors puts the company in a much more regulated and competitive segment.
Why It Matters for Gun Owners
Buyers who already own AK-pattern guns or US Palm magazines now have a direct path to a US Palm-branded rifle platform. The CAT 4 Storm's $1,399.99 price puts it in the same range as many established duty-style AR-15s. Buyers will need to compare upper quality, trigger, barrel and warranty support against those rifles, not just the logo.
The EOS line matters for anyone shopping suppressors under the NFA framework. Four models from a brand new to the category means buyers should look for independent testing, decibel data and an accessible service policy before they file a Form 4. Low back pressure designs reduce gas blowback and stress on the host gun. That matters most on direct impingement rifles, where gas and carbon can build up fast.
Anyone considering the pistol-braced version should check current ATF guidance and their state's laws first. Some states restrict braced pistols or short-barreled rifles more tightly than federal law. Confirm the final configuration, overall length and muzzle device before you buy.
DownRange Analysis
A suppressor is an accessory, not a firearm, and the Second Amendment question here is about the NFA's registration and approval process. The Bruen framework asks whether modern regulation fits the nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation. Courts have not settled that question for suppressors, so the registration regime still stands. A licensed buyer should not assume a court will strike it down soon.
The market question is harder. Premium 3D-printed suppressors have to prove themselves on dB numbers and durability, and a $1,399.99 rifle has to earn its price against proven platforms. US Palm has the brand recognition, but reputation in soft goods does not guarantee performance on the range.
What should a gun owner do now? Wait for independent reviews, check the caliber and barrel details before ordering, and read the current NFA and braced-pistol guidance for your state. Buy the rifle if the specs hold up in testing. Skip the pistol variant until its legal status is clear.
