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FN Herstal Moves Closer To Integrating Weapon Mounted Systems With Modern Technology
Beretta is not the only major developer / manufacturer that is advancing weapon mounted systems integration via a powered rail with a high speed data buss. FH Herstal has got some serious plans for their highly regarded SCAR rifle. The … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Eurosatory, Weapon systems
Tagged FN Herstal, SCAR
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Rippel Effect Systems AK-47 Upgrade Kit and UBL40 Grenade Launcher
Rippel Effect Systems is a South African OEM that’s been around for quite sometime, since 1995. The company develops grenade launchers, sights and an amazing upgrade kit for the Avtomat Kalashnikova. The upgrade kit can best be described as an … Continue reading
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Tagged AK-47, Rippel Effect
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OTIS Technology’s MSRS Rail System At A Glance
OTIS Technology has recently started shipping its new MSRS 2-piece rail system. The company designed it with the military customer in mind, so it provides strict adherence to the Mil-Spec standard, as an expedient and cost effective means for the … Continue reading
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Tagged carbine, M4, MSRS, OTIS, OTIS Technology, quad rail
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RIANOV’s Latest Weapon Mounted Ballistic Computer
Long range precision shooters need to concern themselves with a number of variables that affect exterior ballistics and/or create errors between point of aim and point of impact. A number of approaches from several manufacturers offer integration of environmental sensors … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Sniper Systems and Tools, SOFIC 2014
Tagged ballistics, computer, RIANOV
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HK’s MP7A1 In A Modular Drop Leg System
Irrespective venue, if HK has a booth I’m in it. The big draw for me is not their line of excellent long guns but the HK MP7A1. I love their little blaster, and its pugnacious 4.6x30mm round. Knowing the German … Continue reading
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Tagged HK, MP7, MP7A1
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Laser Devices, Inc. MK3 Battle Light
I had the opportunity to test drive LDI’s ,new for 2014, MK3 Battle Light. Aside from its overall performance, which you can read about in my review, LDI has done a great job of packaging this integrated white light / … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Tactical Lighting
Tagged Battle Light, Laser Devices, LDI, MK3
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Sneak Peek At My Upcoming Review Of LDI’s MK3 Battle Light
I was out last night checking out LDI’s MK3 Battle Light. Even in LO-IR the illumination was quite impressive. The Mk3 has an very nice wide beam that does a great job in and outdoors. I wanted to include vegetation … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged Battle Light, LDI, MK3
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Beretta’s Powered Rail System
Beretta’s Powered Rail System is based on PPI’s design but has undergone considerable development. The company plans to implement the system as part of the ARX weapon system. The rail is Picatinny compliant. The electronics consists of two isolated busses … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Electronics, Power, SOFIC 2014, Weapon systems
Tagged Beretta, powered rail, PPI
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Laser Devices Inc. Now A Division of Steiner-Optik
As many of you already know, LDI, became part of the Beretta Holdings family in 2013. Also part of Beretta Holdings is Burris Optics. For a relatively short period of time, Burris handled commercial sales of LDI’s civilian product line; … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Alerts, Laser Based Technologies
Tagged Beretta, Burris, LDI, Steiner-Optik
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Coming Your Way This June
We had an opportunity to test drive the Laser Devices Inc. MK3 Battle Light so we’ll have a review of this very impressive addition to LDI’s product line. We’re also working on an AR upper build using the new OTIS … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged Laser Devices, LDI, MK3, OTTIS, rail system
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Gear Review: Streamlight’s TLR-2 G
Streamlight’s TLR-2 G is a continuation of the company’s expanding professional grade weapon mounted accessories. I found it an exceptional laser / light accessory for your pistol and carbine. The green laser is highly visible in any light condition and … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Weapon systems
Tagged Streamlight, TLR, TLR-2 G
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Sneak Preview: LaserLyte FSL-4
What do you do when you have less than one inch of rail space but still need the competitive advantages of a laser aiming device? That’s a question that I’ll be answering with the last of my laser sight reviews … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Sneak Previews
Tagged FSL-4, laser, laserlyte, tactical
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TRACKINGPOINT Precision Guided Firearms
Trackingpoint Labs, Austin, TX, introduced a couple of years ago technology that it markets under the trade name of XactSystem. The system consists of several assemblies, the electronic weapon trigger, laser range finder, ballistic computer and image processor all integrated … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Optics, Weapon systems
Tagged ballistics, Remington, Trackingpoint, XactSystem
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Magpul Industries Announces M-LOK Modular Locking Accessory Mounting System
In the last three years or so, considerable effort has been placed into eliminating the ubiquitous cheese grater, more formally known as the quad rail. The quad rail provides 1913 Picatinny mounting surfaces at the 12o’clock, 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock … Continue reading
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Tagged M-LOK, MAGPUL, mounting, rail
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Monday Morning Gun Porn: Streamlight’s TLR-2 G
This is a low level light picture of Streamlight’s TLR-2 G in action; we thought you might enjoy it. We are putting the wraps on a full review that I hope to have out for your reading enjoyment in the … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Tactical Lighting, Weapon systems
Tagged Streamlight, TLR-2 G
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GEAR Review: CTC’s Rail Master Pro
Truly exceptional products need to be talked about and this is one weapon mounted laser / light that fits that description. Aluminum housing, compact and rugged design are all nice attributes that you can talk about but it’s when you … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, Tactical Lighting, Weapon systems
Tagged CTC, laser, light, Rail Master Pro, tactical
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Magpul Industries Is Now Shipping Accessories In Stealth Gray
Shotgun Furniture and the majority of stocks, grips, and hand guards are now shipping in Stealth Gray. Now available from dealers & distributors. Magpul has also indicated that with the launch of Stealth Gray across the board, they will be … Continue reading
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Tagged gray, MAGPUL, MOE, PMAG, Ranger Plate
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MAGPUL Industries Has Announced It’s Moving…
When the State of Colorado passed its restrictive laws prohibiting the manufacture and sale of standard capacity firearm magazines, MAGPUL Industries, a global supplier of high performance rifle magazines and accessories, rightfully made its decision to move its operations. MAGPUL’s … Continue reading
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Tagged MAGPUL, Texas, Wyoming
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U.S. Army Settles on G-Code and SERPA Holsters
The presolicitation, W911QY-13-R-0016, issued on 10 December 2012 sought: “The improvements sought are increased modularity including a drop-leg configuration, that can be quickly transferred to a hip configuration, as well as the capability to be worn/attached to current Modular Lightweight … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, pistols, Weapon systems
Tagged Army, Blackhawk, G-Code, holster, SERPA, tactical
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Magpul Industries Now Shipping The MS1 Sling
The MS1 Sling is the newest addition to the Magpul line of rifle slings. The sling system starts with an optimized, dedicated two-point sling that doubles as a single-point sling when using optional adapters. The MS1 is based on … Continue reading
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Tagged Brownell's, MAGPUL, MS1, sling
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Parabellum Armament Ready To Launch Its Ratchet Charging System (RCS) For The AK Pattern Rifle.
Parabellum Armament Co. LLC , Grove City, Ohio took to task bringing the AK pattern rifle into the 21st Century. They initially tackled solving the problem of adding a Picatinny rail to the AK that could hold zero; one … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Weapon systems
Tagged AK, Armament, Kalashnikov, Parabellum
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ARSENAL Inc. Releases the SM-13 Optics Mount
ARSENAL Inc. has announce the release of their new optic mount the SM-13. Some of the unique characteristics include a low profile that wraps around the receiver dust cover placing the optic directly above the bore centerline while keeping the … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Optics, Weapon systems
Tagged Arsenal, mount, optics, Picatinny, SM-13
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New Accessories From MAGPUL Industries For Your Mossberg
The SGA Stock for Mossberg 500/590/590A1 is an ambidextrous, user-configurable buttstock designed to add adjustability to the Mossberg 500/590/590A1 12ga series of shotguns. Featuring a spacer system for length of pull adjustment, improved grip ergonomics, a recoil-reducing butt-pad, optional cheek … Continue reading
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Tagged Industries, MAGPUL, Mossberg, shotgun
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MAGPUL Industries Is Now Shipping The MOE K2 Grip And MOE 1911 Panels
The MOE-K2 is a drop in upgrade for AR15/M4 pistol grips with a more vertical grip angle optimized for short LOP weapons, such as PDW (Personal Defense Weapons) configurations. It has an aggressive texture for positive weapon control and is … Continue reading
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Tagged MAGPUL, Magpul Dynamics, MOE K2. 1911
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Daniel Defense Launches The AR15 Lite Rail II
Possibly one of the most innovative and relevant firearms manufacturer in the country is Daniel Defense, located in Black Creek, GA. The company has a slew of “first in kind” achievements under its belt; a tradition that it continues with … Continue reading
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Tagged Daniel Defense, Lite Rail II, Picatinny, rail
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MAGPUL’s MOE AK Grip Is Now Shipping
A drop-in upgrade for AK-pattern pistol grips, the MOE AK Grip is compatible with reinforced and un-reinforced receivers. It is designed to improve ergonomics, with an aggressive texture for positive weapon control and one-piece reinforced polymer construction. It is compatible … Continue reading
MAGPUL’s MBUS PRO Now Shipping
MAGPUL Industries has just announced that their highly anticipated MBUS (Magpul Back-Up Sight) Front and Rear are now in the distribution channel, and available from fine retailers everywhere. I spent some quality time with these sights and they are MAGPUL … Continue reading
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Tagged MAGPUL, MBUS, PRO
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Schuster Adjustable Gas Plug For The M1A or M14
One of the tweaks worth considering for the M1A/M14 is the installation of an adjustable gas plug. This is especially true in a suppressed configuration and/or for shooters that reload. Reloaders, in particular, will vary loads until they achieve the … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged gas, M14, M1A, Schuster, suppressor
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The M320 Grenade Launcher Will Soon Have A New Holster
The M320 40mm Grenade Launcher Module (GLM), manufactured by Heckler & Koch, was chosen to replace the aging M203. It was first fielded as early as 2008 but went into production in 2009. U.S. Army’s Soldier Systems at Natick is … Continue reading
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Tagged grenade, holster, launcher, M320, M320 GL, Natick, sling
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Knight’s Armament Company SR15 and E3 Bolt.
KAC SR-15 and E3 bolt I ran across this video narrated by Trey Knight of Knight’s Armament Company. Trey discusses the SR15 and E3 bolt. I’ve had the opportunity to shoot the KAC SR-15; an absolutely superb carbine made … Continue reading
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Tagged bolt, E3, KAC, Knight's, SR-15
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Magpul’s RSA-QD Is Now Shipping
The RSA-QD (Quick Detach) is now shipping out to dealers and distributors. The RSA-QD is a rail mounted low profile forward sling attachment point for Push-Button Quick Detach Swivel sling systems. The RSA-QD is made from Melonite-finished steel for wear … Continue reading
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Tagged MAGPUL, rail, RSA-QD, sling
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MAGPUL MOE Fixed Carbine Stock Is Now Shipping
The MOE Fixed Carbine Stock is a fixed, non-collapsing stock for carbine and most A5 length buffer tubes. It features a slim profile, solid cheek weld, multiple sling attachment options, and is compatible with the ASAP plate and PRS Extended … Continue reading
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Tagged MAGPUL, MOE
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MasterPiece Arms Introduces New MPA Side Folder Assembly Kit with Stock
MasterPiece Arms, manufactures the MPA MAC Line of semi-auto submachine pistols and carbines has announce the new MPA Side Folder Assembly Kit with Stock. The assembly kit includes a side folder mechanism, L-Bracket, a stock adaptor with 1 3/16 thread … Continue reading
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Tagged folder, MasterPiece Arms, stock
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STREAMLIGHT® INTRODUCES TLR-2® G WITH GREEN LASER
Streamlight introduced a new addition to their weapon mounted light line, the TLR-2®G a lightweight, gun-mounted tactical light featuring a green aiming laser for high visibility and long-range targeting. The TLR-2 G delivers extreme brightness to a broad range of … Continue reading
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Tagged green, laser, Picatinny, Streamlight, TLR-2
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Parabellum Armament’s LLC. AKARS (AK Adaptive Rail System)
By: Sal Palma When Parabellum Armament, LLC. announced the AKARS (AK Adaptive Rail System) in the fall of 2012, I was somewhat skeptical. I’ve accumulated a lot of experience, mostly bad, over the years looking for an effective way to … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Mounts, Weapon systems
Tagged adaptive, AK, AK-47, AKARS, Armament, Parabellum, rail
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MARS From Parabellum Armament At SHOT SHOW 2013
Parabellum Armament Company, LLC are the folks that brought you the highly successful AKARS or AK Adaptive Rail System. They’ve recently introduced, at SHOT Show 2013, a new accessory designated MARS for the AK platform. MARS is a lever actuator … Continue reading
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Tagged AK, AKARS, magazine, MARS, Parabellum, release
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Magpul XTM™Rail Panels and Hand Stop Kit Now Shipping
Just in time for Holiday shopping, Magpul’s XTM™ Enhanced Rail Panels and the XTM™ Hand Stop Kit is now on their way to your dealer’s shelves. The XTM™ Enhanced Rail Panels are low-profile, two-piece covers that attach anywhere on a … Continue reading
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Tagged MAGPUL, panel, rail, XTM
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