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Glock 43 Is Now Available In A 9mm Package
Glock Introduced the Glock 43 in a .380 ACP a couple of years ago and it took the U.S. market by storm. The European market has had access to the G43 in .380 for quite a while now. So, it … Continue reading
Dead Air Armament Shipping Key Mount Brake
If you’ve been toying with the idea of suppressing you rifle but aren’t yet ready to take the plunge, you can take advantage of the fact that Dead Air Armament is now shipping its Key Mount Brake. You can begin … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Suppressors
Tagged Dea Air Armament, Mike Pappas, Sandman, suppresors
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Industry Veteran, Bill Silver, Joins Kalashnikov USA to Grow Sales
Tullytown, Pa. (March 2015) – Kalashnikov USA, manufacturer of Kalashnikov style firearms, announces the hiring of industry veteran Bill Silver as the vice president of sales for Kalashnikov USA. Over the last two decades, Bill has worked in a variety … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Weapon systems
Tagged AK, AKM, CAA, Kalashnikov USA, RWC Group
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US ARMY SEEKS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE M4A1 CARBINE
The U.S. Army has released a Sources Sought Notice, (W15QKN-15-X-7820) seeking a single vendor to bundle a laundry list of COTS aftermarket enhancements to its M4A1 carbine. The resulting product will be designated as the M4A1+ If I understood the … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged M4A1, U.S. Army
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SILENCERCO FIGHT THE NOISE CAMPAIGN
Cam Zink, a professional freeride mountain biker, shares his thoughts on why he likes shooting suppressed. Fight the Noise is a movement to regain our Voice. To exercise our right to protect our hearing and silence the sound. To … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged Fight the Noise, Silencerco, The Suppressed
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GEAR REVIEW: CRIMSON TRACE LG-919 MASTER SERIES LASERGRIPS
The Crimson Trace LG-919 G10 Master Series Lasergrips are not just visually attractive, they also provide a valuable tactical advantage for home defense and conceal carry. These grips represent a level of refinement that sets new standards. CTC’s decision … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies
Tagged 1911, Crimson Trace, CTC, G10, grips, LG-919
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Marine Corps Times Reports Proposed Upgrades To USMC M16A4
The USMC may be looking to enhance the Corps M16A4 and M4 rifles in the near future. Some of the areas being considered by the USMC are listed below. Improvements to marksmanship training are also being evaluated. Read the … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Weapon systems
Tagged M16A4, M4, upgrades, USMC
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American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN) Launches X-Sight Video Tutorial on YouTube
American Technologies Network (ATN) introduced it futuristic X-Sight weapon sight at Shot Show 2015 in Las Vegas. To call it feature rich is an understament. However, in a nutshell, it offers day/night compatibility, full HD video, GPS for geotagging, electronic … Continue reading
REMINGTON DEFENSE PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE COMMERCIALLY
This will come as great news for a number of our readers concerned over the availability of Remington’s MSR, Modular Sniper Rifle. I suspect it will be a few months before they get to distributors but they are coming to … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged M2010, MSR, MSR-LW, R4-Enhanced, Remington Defense, RGP
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ADAPTIVE TACTICAL’S NEW EX PERFORMANCE FOREND AND M4-STYLE STOCK FOR MOSSBERG & REMINGTON SHOTGUNS
Nampa, Idaho (March 2015) – Adaptive Tactical, LLC, announced the release of its EX Performance Forend and M4-Style Stock for the Mossberg & Remington Shotguns. Created and optimized for pump shotguns, the progressive design features a high-impact, polymer construction of … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories
Tagged Adaptive Tactical, EX, Mossberg, Remimgton
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SILENCERCO NEW GIVEAWAYS AND PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Click the image to enter our Harvested Photo Contest. SilencerCo’s Harvester™ 300BLK ammunition is the quietest and most accurate subsonic 300BLK cartridge available. Enter our Harvested Photo Contest for your chance to win a case of ammunition in addition to … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Suppressors
Tagged Harvester, SAKER, Salvo 12, silencer
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MINOX ZP8 1-8 x 24 ENFORCE TAC 2015
The ZP8 1-8×24 tactical optical is German optics manufacturer, MINOX, high end offering to the tactical community. MINOX first introduced the ZP line of optics, which include higher magnification models like the the ZP5 3-15×50 and the ZP5 5-25×56 at … Continue reading
GEAR REVIEW: BURRIS XTR-II 2-10 X 42 mm
Well, we finally got through our review of the Burris XTR-II 2-10 x 42mm scope and the most succinct statement I can make is that this is one heck of a rifle scope. Optically bright and clear, featuring a great … Continue reading
SUREFIRE M600 AA SCOUT LIGHT
I was very glad to see this at SHOT SHOW because quite candidly CR123A are not often easy to find so having a Surefire Scout Light chambered in AA makes life much less complicated and gets us closer to that … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Tactical Lighting
Tagged M600, Scout Light, Surefire
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CRIMSON TRACE MASTER SERIES LG-919 FOR THE 1911
I want to give readers a quick tease of an upcoming review on the new Crimson Trace Master Series LG-919. What you’ll find in the LG-919 is the characteristic Crimson Trace quality, but more exciting is the compact laser housing. … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, G10, LG-919, Master Series
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GEMTECH 5.56 SUPPRESSED BOLT CARRIER
One of the quickest and surest ways to introduce problems in your carbine is to start messing with its gas system to tune it for suppressed operation. When muzzle backpressure became a “problem” manufacturers developed a number of products that … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Suppressors
Tagged 5.56, bolt carrier, Gemtech, suppressed
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STREAMLIGHT INTRODUCES TLR-2 HL G WITH GREEN LASER
EAGLEVILLE, PA, February 27, 2015 –Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting equipment and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the TLR-2 HL® G, a high lumen (HL) gun-mounted tactical light with green aiming laser. The new light is designed … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Tactical Lighting
Tagged green, laser, Streamlight, TLR-2 HL G
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DEAD AIR ARMAMENT SANDMAN™ NOW SHIPPING
Lawrenceville, Ga. (February 2015) – Dead Air Armament™, the suppressor company founded by Mike Pappas and distributed through BPI Outdoors, is proud to announce the 7.62 Sandman™ product line-up of suppressors is now shipping to distributors nationwide. Dead Air launched … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged BPI Outdoors, Dea Air Armament, Sandman, suppressors
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ATTENTION SWR TRIDENT 9 OWNERS
When SWR became part of the Silencerco family, the subsequent consolidation resulted in a decision to terminate production of a majority of SWR suppressors including the Trident 9. I’ve had multiple requests, from readers, for information on the availability of … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors
Tagged mounts, Silencerco, SWR, Trident 9
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KALASHNIKOV CONCERN UNVEILS ITS KS-K SHOTGUN AT IDEX 2015
The KS-K comes with a left side folding stock and feeds from an 8 round magazine. The bolt locks back on the last round fired. It also features a double duty flash suppressors / door breaching tool and a threaded … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged Kalashnikov Concern, KS-K, shotgun
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BERETTA ANNOUCES THE APX STRIKER FIRED PISTOL AT IDEX 2015
Beretta took the wraps off its first striker fired pistol, the Beretta APX, at IDEX 2015 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The new pistol is a timely response to the U.S. Army’s on again off again rejection of the the … Continue reading
TRUGLO TFX SIGHTS
I had an excellent opportunity to check out TRUGLO’s TFX sights while covering SHOT SHOW 2015, in Las Vegas, and I was highly impressed with their sharpness and contrast. These sights use a combination of tritium and fiber optic strands … Continue reading
MVB INDUSTRIES ARC STOCK
MVB is based in Deerfield Florida and they’ve recently released a collapsible stock, sold as the MVB ARC Stock, for the AR platform that’s been receiving some very good press. The difference between the MVB ARC and others is … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Weapon systems
Tagged ARC, collapsible, MVB, PDW, stock
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ROCK RIVER ARMS NEAG COMPACT CARBINE STOCK
Rock River Arms introduced a compact carbine stock that it markets as the NEAG CCS. This is a two position stock that’s made from 6061 aluminum and 4140 steel. The stock ships complete with stock, adaptor, buffer tube, spring … Continue reading
PHOTOS FROM OUR UPCOMING REVIEW OF THE BURRIS XTR II 2-10 x 42 OPTIC
We’ve been working on our Burris XTR II review and thought readers might like to see a couple of photos. This XTR II is impressive and I’ll leave it at that until the review is out.
Posted in Optics, Optics, Sneak Previews, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged Burris, XTR II
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RADETEC
If you ever drop by a RADETEC exhibit, at any venue, and mention the words “FN Shot Counter” it’s guaranteed to get you a response of “how many have you seen…” Before I get into an explanation that supports the … Continue reading
Browning’s Buck Mark Carries Crimson Trace Laser Sight
(Wilsonville, OR)—While Browning Buck Mark pistols have been produced for several decades, and made available in many styles, the newest version introduced at the recent 2015 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show is a tactical Buck Mark .22 pistol … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC
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WALTHER’s HK G36 .22LR
Walther Arms Inc. has added a new model to their existing line of tactical rimfire rifles, the Heckler & Koch G36 .22LR. Everything from the folding stock, ambidextrous charging handle, safety lever and bolt locking control mimics the G36. The … Continue reading
AIMPOINT ACO RED DOT SIGHT
As nearly everyone knows, Aimpoint is the industry standard for the ubiquitous red dot reflex optic be it micro or full-sized red dots. Battery life is nothing short of amazing as is their reliability and robustness. When you buy an … Continue reading
H&K VP9 9mm STRIKER FIRED PISTOL
When you take a close look at HK’s award winning VP9 it’s not surprising to see why it was selected to receive Guns & Ammo’s Handgun Of The Year Award. The pistol was released in June of 2014 and it’s … Continue reading
ADAPTIVE TACTICAL INTRODUCES THE SIDEWINDER VENOM SE SHOTGUN MAGAZINE CONVERSION KIT
Nampa, Idaho (February 2015) – Adaptive Tactical, LLC, manufacturers of innovative firearm stocks and accessories is proud to announce the release of its Sidewinder Venom SE Kit with an M4 style stock and pistols grip, 10 Round Box Magazine and … Continue reading
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Tagged Adaptive Tactical, Sidewinder, Venom
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STEYR RETIRES THE VENERABLE SSG 69 RIFLE AFTER 40 YEARS OF SERVICE
Steyr has been producing the SSG 69 for 40 years. Over that time it acquired a reputation for being one of the most sought out sniper rifles on the market. This was particularly true for models with the second set … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged SSG 69, Steyr
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GA Precision AT SHOT SHOW 2015
George Gardner’s smile flows from success and the fact that he’s one hell of a nice guy. He started GA Precision back in 1999 and has been making precision rifles ever since. GA Precision rifles are some of the best … Continue reading
Posted in SHOT SHOW 2015, Weapon systems
Tagged AR, GA Precision, Remington 700, rifles
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COLT DEFENSE AT SHOT SHOW 2015
Although not new for 2015 Colt’s Sub Compact Weapon (SCW) remains an exciting system for me. The SCW is built on Colt’s patented monolithic upper receiver that features a Colt’s collapsible folding buttstock. This is an arrangement that provides the … Continue reading
SILENCERCO HAS RELEASED A SALVO 12 ADAPTER FOR THE SAIGA 12
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Posted in Suppressors
Tagged Saiga 12, Salvo 12, Silencerco
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FN HERSTAL AT SHOT SHOW 2015
FNH introduced its newest precision rifle, the SCR 20, at SHOT SHOW 2015. The rifle was specifically designed to meet a U.S. Army solicitation for a more compact 7.62×51 platform. The SCR 20 is an adaptation of the SCAR platform … Continue reading
Posted in SHOT SHOW 2015, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged FNH, P90, PS90, SCAR PDW, SCR-20
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WOLF PERFORMANCE OPTICS 1x/4x 32 PSU
WOLF Performance Ammunition has expanded its operations to include some interesting optics. One that is particularly noteworthy, and similar to the ELCAN Specter DR, is the WOLF 1x / 4x 32 PSU. The PSU has been characterized as a variable … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, Optics, SHOT SHOW 2015, sights
Tagged PSU, Specter DR, WOLF PERFORMANCE OPTICS
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SAVAGE ARMS AT SHOT SHOW 2015
Savage Arms enjoys a reputation for building the most accurate rifles available right out of the box. Over the last few years, the company has been upgrading their Model 10 and 110 rifles, sold under the company’s Law Enforcement Series. … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Weapon systems
Tagged 10BA, 110BA, 17HMR, A17, Savage Arms
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AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES NETWORK CORP. ATN AT SHOT SHOW 2015
American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN) has been supply advanced high technology optics for just about 20 years. The company calls South San Francisco, CA home. I recently had the opportunity to review the company’s Shot Trak HD, weapon mounted camera, … Continue reading
Posted in Night Vision Technology, Optics, Optics, SHOT SHOW 2015, sights
Tagged ATN, BinoX-HD, SHOT TRAK, X-Sight
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HARRIS TO ACQUIRE EXELIS FOR $4.75B
Over a year ago, I alerted our readers to the upcoming consolidation in sectors of the Defense Industry, resulting from Sequester. A prognosis that is unfolding even as I write this. Harris communications has just wrapped up a deal to … Continue reading
Posted in Comms, Electronics, In the News, Night Vision Technology, Optics, Optics, sights, Thermal Imaging
Tagged Excelis, Harris Corp
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