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Kalashnikov Group First Prototype Of Its SVK Sniper Rifle
Kalashnikov Group will be announcing the company’s first prototype of its SVK rifle at the Army International Military and Technical Forum held at the Patriot Export Center, Moscow, Russia. The event opened its doors 6 Sept 2016 and will run … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 7.62x51, 7.62x54R, Kalashnikov Group, SVD, SVK
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MAGPUL IS NOW SHIPPING THE PMAG 21 GL9
The PMAG 21 GL9 is a 21-round Glock 9mm handgun magazine featuring a new proprietary all-polymer construction for flawless reliability and durability over thousands of rounds. Meeting the overall length requirements for a 140MM competition magazine, the PMAG 21 GL9 … Continue reading
The SX-1 Modular Tactical Rifle From Ritter & Stark Debuts At AUSA 2016
Ritter & Stark, a new Austrian firearm manufacturing company, launches an advanced weapon design capable of serving warfighters, Law Enforcement and professionals alike, at the AUSA Annual Meeting Feistritz, Austria (September 8, 2016) – Ritter & Stark, an Austrian-based … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged AUSA, Austria, rifle, Ritter & Stark, SX-1
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LUCID Optics Sponsors NRA World Shooting Championship
LUCID Optics, manufacturer of the best value line of optics on the market, is honored to announce its support as a Match Alliance Sponsor of the NRA World Shooting Championship, to be held September 15-17 at the Peacemaker National Training … Continue reading
LITHUANIAN FORCES WILL SEE HECKLER & KOCH G36 RIFLES IN 2017
Under a contract worth €12.5 million, Heckler & Koch will deliver G36 automatic rifles and HK269 40mm grenade launchers to the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence. Delivery is expected to take place in 2017. The G36 rifles ordered will … Continue reading
Bergara B14 Rifle Wins UK’s Shooting Industry Awards’ Best Rifle for 2016
The Bergara B14 bolt-action rifle, distributed exclusively in the UK by RUAG AMMOTECH UK, and introduced in 2015, has received rave reviews from writers, retailers and sportsmen Lawrenceville, Ga. (August 2016) – The Bergara B14 Hunter bolt-action rifle recently won … Continue reading
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Tagged B14, Bergara, rifle, UK
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The .44 Auto Mag Pistol is Back!
Florence, S.C. (August 2016) – Auto Mag LTD, Corp, a new company created for the sole purpose of reviving the classic Auto Mag pistol, has signed Laura Burgess Marketing for all marketing and public relations efforts. “The responsibility of managing … Continue reading
Posted in pistols
Tagged .44, Auto Mag, Dirty Harry
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Sneak Preview: Streamlight TLR-6 Combo Pack
About a year ago I reviewed Streamlight’s TLR-6 for the Glock-43 ; since then, this laser-light accessory, from one of the country’s leading manufacturers, has developed quite a following. A trend that is clearly visible from the number of holster … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, pistols, Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged combination, pack, Streamlight, TLR-6
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Daniel Defense Introduces Its New DDM4V7 Pro
Black Creek, GA – August 19, 2016 – Daniel Defense, manufacturer of the world’s finest firearms and accessories, has released the latest member of its firearms family: the new DDM4V7 Pro. This lightweight (7.4 pounds unloaded) 5.56mm platform was built … Continue reading
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Tagged Daniel Defense, DD, DDM4V7 Pro
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HK ADDS TWO NEW MODELS TO THE HK VP PRODUCT LINE
Columbus, Georgia – Two new models of Heckler & Koch’s VP striker fired pistol have been added to the company line-up this summer. New Flat Dark Earth (FDE) colored frame variants and threaded barrel “Tactical models”join the renowned VP … Continue reading
Bushnell Introduces AK Optics Red Dot and Riflescope Sighting Systems For The AK-47 Platform
Bushnell has introduced a pair of sighting solutions aimed at the AK-47 platform, the AK Optics 1-4 X 24mm magnified optic and the AK 1 x 25 Red Dot with 3 MOA dot. The AK Optics 1-4X 24mm Riflescope … Continue reading
ATN Activates the X-Sight II’s Smart Shooting Solution
South San Francisco, Calif. (August 2016) –ATN, innovators of advanced night vision, thermal imaging and digital Smart HD optics for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, military and law enforcement, is pleased to announce its latest firmware update (V2 1.05.619) for the X-Sight … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, sights
Tagged ATN, smart shooting solution, X-Sight II
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The Hartman MH1 Reflex Sight Has Landed In the US
The ultimate red dot reflex sight, designed by Lt. Col. (Ret) Mikey Hartman, IDF sniper and founder of the sharpshooting and marksmanship school of the Israel Defense Forces, now available at retailers. Pompano Beach, Fla. (July 2016) – Hartman … Continue reading
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Tagged CAA, Hartman, MH1, reflex sight
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Empty Shell XM556 Microgun Project
The XM556 Microgun was designed and engineered around the 5.56mm NATO cartridge. This defensive suppression weapon is significantly smaller and lighter than it’s big brother the M134. It was meant to stand in place of anywhere high suppressive fire wanted … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged Empty Shell, Microgun, XM556
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Stevens Announces Its First Semi-Automatic Shotgun
SUFFIELD, Conn. July 28, 2016 –Stevens is proud to offer its first semi-automatic shotgun, the new 12-guage S1200. The S1200 provides reliable, inertia driven semi-automatic performance at an attractive price. Shipments of this new product are now being delivered … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 gauge, Beretta, S1200, Stevens
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U.S. Army Introduces The Enhanced Performance Magazine For The M16 and M14
The U.S. Army announced the launch of its EPM for the M4 and M16 via a TACOM Maintenance Information Message (16-039). The new magazine moves away from the polymer body and will feature a tan body and blue follower. The … Continue reading
GEMTECH 5 CELL SUPPRESSOR POUCH
The GEMTECH 5 cell suppressor pouch is just what need to manage your suppressor while on the road or the range. They are currently available in Coyote Brown, Multicam, and Multicam Black. Made in the U.S.A. They feature: 5 dedicated … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged Gemtech, pouch, suppressor
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REMINGTON R51 COMPLETELY REENGINEERED FOR 2016.
Re-engineered from the ground up and thoroughly tested to deliver ultimate reliability, the perfected R51 gets you on target faster and more intuitively than any other subcompact on the market. Add 25% less muzzle flip and … Continue reading
WEAVER INTRODUCES THE NEW GRAND SLAM RIFLESCOPE WITH MULTISTOP TURRET.
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (July 21, 2016) – Weaver, an industry leader in high-performance optics and mounting systems for more than 80 years, continues its quest to revitalize the Grand Slam series and rewrite optics history by introducing the new Grand … Continue reading
LRHSi 4.5-18x 44mm Riflescope Is Bushnell’s Latest Addition To Its Long Range Hunting Scope Line
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (July 18, 2016) – Bushnell, an industry leader in high-performance optics for more than 65 years, now offers its proven Elite Long Range Hunting Scope (LRHS) with an illuminated reticle to help hunters quickly put their aiming … Continue reading
Bergara USA Begins Shipping the Premier Stalker Rifle
The Bergara Premier Stalker Rifle features new custom engineered carbon fiber, one-piece stock. Lawrenceville, Ga. (July 2016) Rifle maker, Bergara USA, announced today that it has begun shipping its new Premier Stalker Rifle. Like other models in the Premier Series … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged Bergara, Stalker
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Savage Arms Introduces A17 17 HMR Scoped Package Featuring Bushnell A17 riflescope
SUFFIELD, Connecticut – July 12, 2016 – Savage Arms is pleased to announce its launch of a new A17 XP scope-package gun. The new A17 XP model features a Bushnell A17 scope that comes mounted and boresighted, making it easier … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged /17 HMR, A17, Bushnell, Savage Arms
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LARRY VICKERS ON THE RUSSIAN SVDS
Russian Dragunov SVD Russian SVDS Russian Tiger I put these pictures up to clear up some of the confusion surrounding these rifles. All are manufactured by the Izhmash plant, all have a Kalashnikov operating system and all are chambered … Continue reading
Posted in Training, Weapon systems
Tagged Izhmash, SVD, SVDS, Tiger, Vicker's Tactical, Vickers
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SIG SAUER P320 RX
SIG SAUER is a global leader in the firearms industry. The company has been working on its vertical integration and today it is a formidable enterprise with control over its entire product line. The P320 RX, the RX stands for … Continue reading
FLIR Systems Acquires Armasight, Inc. for $41 Million
Acquisition Enhances FLIR’s Recreational and Tactical Scopes and Sights Business to Better Serve Outdoor Sporting, Law Enforcement, and Military Markets WILSONVILLE, OR — (Marketwired) — 06/28/16 — FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today that it has acquired Armasight, Inc., … Continue reading
Posted in Night Vision Technology, Optics, Thermal Imaging
Tagged ARMASIGHT, FLIR
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MAGPUL IS NOW SHIPPING PMAG 30 AUS GEN M3 WINDOW – STEYR
The PMAG 30 AUS GEN M3 Window is a 30-round 5.56×45 NATO polymer magazine for Steyr® AUG/F88/F90 compatible weapons that features transparent windows to allow rapid visual identification of approximate number of rounds remaining. Similar to the GEN M3 PMAG … Continue reading
MEET THE STEINER INTEGRATED COMBAT SIGHT (ICS)
Developed by Steiner as part of the NATO “Soldier of the Future” program, the ICS uses an integrated laser rangefinder and automatic ballistic calculator to quickly provide the correct aim point, regardless of distance. The ICS is a medium to … Continue reading
SILNCERCO INTRODUCED A NEW HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPPRESSOR COVER
Shooters have a variety of reasons for using suppressor covers, mine is mirage mitigation; especially with higher magnification optics. Having a hot suppressor radiating heat in front of your glass is undesirable. SilencerCo’s high temperature covers are designed to hold … Continue reading
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Tagged heat covers, Silencerco, suppressor
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Adaptive Tactical Releases Receiver Mounted Shell Carrier for Remington and Mossberg Pump Action Shotguns.
Nampa, Idaho (June 2016) –Adaptive Tactical, LLC, manufacturers of innovative firearm stocks and accessories, has released its new Receiver Mounted Shell Carrier, available for both Remington and Mossberg pump action shotguns. The first product in a series of upcoming product … Continue reading
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Tagged Adaptive Tactical, Mossberg, Remington, shotgun
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STREAMLIGHT PROTAC RAIL MOUNT EnGarde ! Surefire …
The ProTac Rail Mount lights are Streamlight’s answer to Surefire’s M300B and M600U Scout lights, and what a Perry and Riposte they are. Streamlight began shipping the ProTac Rail Mount 1 and 2, the company’s newest addition to their family … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Tactical Lighting
Tagged lithium, Protac, Rail Mount, Streamlight, ten tap
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Gander Mountain Now Stocking Grand Power Pistols
Manufactured in Slovakia and distributed exclusively by Eagle Imports Inc., Grand Power pistols offer top notch quality in a low-recoil pistol at an affordable price Wanamassa, N.J. (June 2016) – Gander Mountain, one of the nation’s largest retail outdoor … Continue reading
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Tagged Gander Mtn, Grand Power, pistol, Slovakia
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McMillan Group Launches Grayboe Stocks
Phoenix, AZ– June 22, 2016 – Ryan McMillan and the McMillan Group, worldwide leader in firearms industry innovation, announces the launch of Grayboe Stocks in association with the McMillan Group of companies. Utilizing new materials and processes, Grayboe continues the … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems
Tagged Grayboe, McMillan, rifle, stocks
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IWI US New Galil ACE GAP39-II Pistol Now Shipping
The Galil ACE® pistol in 7.62x39mm now contains the proper receiver with the 2-pin (2-hole) fire control group and is shipping to recall participants. Harrisburg, Pa. (June 2016) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., … Continue reading
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Tagged 7.62x39, ACE, GAP39-II, IWI
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Crimson Trace Offers New Kimber Options
(Wilsonville, OR)–Wilsonville, Oregon-based Crimson Trace is proud to announce that Kimber’s new Micro 9 semi-auto pistol will be equipped from the factory with Crimson Trace Lasergrips®—the new LG-409 P10 Rosewood—with a red laser sight. This new Kimber pistol is offered … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, Kimber, laser grips
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IWI WILL INTRODUCE THEIR MILITARY VERSION OF THE X95 IN .300 AAC BLACKOUT AT EUROSATORY 2016
EUROSATORY 2016 kicks off 13 June in Paris. At one of the world’s most prestigious defense sector exhibit and conference, IWI will present, for the first time, the military version of the X95 assault rifle in .300 AAC Blackout caliber. … Continue reading
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Tagged 300 AAC, Eurosatory, IWI, Paris, Tavor
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PGM PRECISION RELEASED ITS 2016-2017 CATALOGUE
PGM Precision has been producing superb precision rifles for years. The French manufacturer enjoys a global reputation for impeccable quality, reliability and consistent precision; up to the most arduous task. The model I am most familiar with is the company’s … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged Hecate, PGM, PGM 338
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Inland M1 Jungle Carbine
MKS Supply, LLC, Dayton OH June 2016- Inland Manufacturing’s new American made Jungle Carbine brings back the neat looks of the original 1944 and 1945 WWII combat carbine with the added appeal that the barrel thread is 1/2-half-inch x 28 … Continue reading
