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L3’s Integrated Optical System
The folks at L3 have been busy in the skunk works department coming up with a tool that precision shooters will appreciate. The device sitting on top of the Barrett is the L3 Integrated Optical Systems. There are proprietary components … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, SOFIC 2014, Weapon systems
Tagged Integrated, iOS, L3, Optical, Systems
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General Dynamics ATP’s MK47 40mm Grenade Launcher
While at SOFIC 2014, I had the opportunity to visit with General Dynamics. If you’re unfamiliar with the company you really should remedy that because they’re an amazing outfit. They’ve done a lot of work for us in the past … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2014, Weapon systems
Tagged 40mm, airburst, General Dynamics, MK47
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Surefire’s SF Ryder .22 Cal Suppressor Close-up…
Spent some time in Surefire’s exhibit for SOFIC 2014 taking a close look at the company’s latest suppressor offering. Chuck happened to have an SF Ryder installed on a Glock conversion so checking the entire setup was nice. First of, … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2014, Suppressors
Tagged .22, SF Ryder, SOFIC, suppressor, Surefire
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LWRC’s M6IC-PDW 5.56mm
The PDW concept was long overdue but it’s here and is now broadly accepted. The need for a compact CQB security centric weapon system is undeniable. Historically, that meant scaling down to pistol caliber SMGs. Although I have no ax … Continue reading
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Tagged 5.56, LWRC, M6IC, PDW
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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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TEXTRON Systems Light Machine Gun
Textron Systems is heavily involved with the U.S. Army’s Light Weight Small Arms Technologies or LSAT initiative. The company has developed a replacement for the M249 SAW. The new Light Machine Gun (LMG) uses linked ammunition and capable of a … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2014, Weapon systems
Tagged Ammunition, LMG, LSAT, telescoped, Textron
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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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ATN Announces PS28 Night Vision Optic
ATN’s PS28 mounts in front of a traditional day optic. The typical installation does not require re-zeroing of the day optic so converting from day to night vision is as simple as mounting the PS28 to the objective bell of … Continue reading
The LaserLyte® GLOCK® 42 Pistol Laser, Now Shipping
The LaserLyte® TGL UTA-YY Kit fits the GLOCK® 42 pistol. Each TGL package comes with two housings per model and will fit two guns for the price of just one laser. Simply use a Philips head screw driver to remove … Continue reading
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: LaserLyte SCV4 FSL-4 Laser Sight
If you’re one of the thousands that carry or keep a compact or sub-compact pistol for self and home defense, adding a laser sight makes a great deal of sense. The problem with doing that has traditionally been the very … Continue reading
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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Bushnell Announces The Elite Long Range Hunting Scope
The scope is 3-12 x 44 with a 30mm tube, and it’s the first member of the brand new Elite Long Range Hunter family of riflescopes offered by Bushnell. Its origins are clearly tactical, and was developed along the highly … Continue reading
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
Posted in Accessories, Weapon systems
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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AR Tools From Magpul Industries
AR DIYs will have more options in their choice of assembly and disassembly tools for their AR project. Magpul Industries has announced two new products, MAGPUL ® ARMORER’S WRENCH – AR15/M4 and BEV™ BLOCK – AR15/M4. The Armorer’s wrench is available … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged AR, armorer, MAGPUL, tools
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Magpul Industries Introduces The PMAG® 30 AUS GEN M3 Window
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. The PMAG 30 AUS GEN M3 … Continue reading
PMAG 25 LR/SR Gen M3 Window Now Shipping
Magpul Industries has announced that the PMAG 25 LR/SR Gen M3 Window 7.62 x 51 magazines are now shipping> The magazines are designed for the SR-25 / M110 SASS pattern semiautomatic precision rifles. The new magazine increases capacity to … Continue reading
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
Posted in Accessories
Tagged gray, MAGPUL, MOE, PMAG, Ranger Plate
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Coming Attractions
We continue with our month long reviews of weapon mounted laser and laser/light accessories with two professional grade products. In our next two reviews we’ll be taking an in depth look at the Crimson Trace Rail Master Pro, an superb … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, Rail Master Pro, Streamlight, TLR-2G
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LaserLyte Center Mass Lasers Now Standard Equipment On Mossberg’s 500 Persuader and Cruiser Shotguns.
LaserLyte’s Center Mass Lasers will be standard equipment on the Mossberg® 500 Persuader® and the 500 Cruiser® Tactical Tri-Rail Center Mass Laser Shotguns. These Mossberg’s, 12-gauge, 3-inch, pump-action shotguns, will now have the added benefit of the Center Mass Laser’s … Continue reading
Surefire Introduces The SF Ryder 22-A Suppressor
Surefire has introduced a new .22 caliber suppressor marketed as the SY Ryder 22-A. The new suppressor uses and advanced baffle concept termed Pig-Nose baffle. The baffle stack is numbered and indexed for easy reassembly. Surefire uses a red hard … Continue reading
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Tagged .22LR, suppressor, Surefire, SY Ryder 22-A
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LaserLyte Kryptonyte Center Mass Laser CM-K15B
Earlier this year, LaserLyte announced a series of design changes to the Kryptonyte® Center Mass™ Laser The new laser, designated CM-K15B (Black) and its tan counterpart the CM-K15T underwent several design changes that resulted in a more flexible arrangement. At … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged center mass, CM-K15B, CM-K15T, laserlyte
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Tuesday Morning Gun Porn
© 2014, Twobirds Flying Publication, All Rights Reserved We want to kickoff your day with a little Tuesday Morning gun porn. This fully accessorized 9mm SBR is representative of pure function with no excesses. It features the OTIS TRS rail, … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged 9mm, KAC, OTIS, Silencerco, Streamlight, SWR
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UK Based Steel Core Designs Debuts SC-127 Thunderbolt Tactical Rifle At Kuala Lumpur.
UK based manufacturer of precision sniper platforms with a focus on Special Operations Forces introduced the SC-127 Thunderbolt precision rifle to DSA attendees at the Kuala Lumpur exhibition. The SC-127 is chambered in 12.7 x 99 (.50 BMG) and boasts … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged DSA, Kuala Lampur, SC-127, Steel Core, Thunderbolt
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Promtechnologii’s ORSIS T-5000 Plans For Upgrade
In the 90’s, the Russian small arms industry made a departure from the ubiquitous SVD to the SV-98. It was Russia’s Izhmash Arsenal that first took a swag at producing a bolt action high precision sniper platform. The SV-98 kept … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged ORSIS, Prometechnologii, SV-98, SVD, T-5000
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Do You Know What A Cuban Mambi Is?
The Mambi is a gas operated semiautomatic anti-material rifle, or AMR, chambered in the Russian 14.5 x 114 mm round. Its principal application is against thin-skinned vehicles, boats, etc. However, it has also been used as an anti-helicopter shoulder … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged AMR, Cuba, Mambi, rifle, sniper
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Black Rain Ordinance Is Now Producing New York State Compliant Carbine.
It was only a matter of time before some good ole Yankee ingenuity kicked in to solve the gun dilemma foisted on the citizens of the Empire State by its elected officials. Black Rain Ordinance of Neosho, MO will begin … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Weapon systems
Tagged Black Rain Ordnance, BRO, New York, NY
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Gear Review: Laselyte’s Sight CM Dual Lens-Black Sneak Preview.
There is no shortage of weapon mounted laser sights on the market. However, very few deliver the performance to cost ratio that Laserlyte’s Sight CM Dual Lens aiming laser achieves – enormous value in a robust package! Look for our … Continue reading
Silencerco Announces Wizard Staff The Quietest .22LR Suppressor Ever Made.
The Wizard Staff is SilencerCo.’s newest suppressor. And, it is not a spoof, but a real silencer made from a unique CTA baffle stack consisting of 44 polished Mithril baffles designed for an infinite dB reduction of sound. This 36 … Continue reading
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Tagged .22LR, Silencerco, Wizard Staff
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The American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN) Launches ARES
ARES is ATN’s latest addition to their line of night vision weapon mounted sights. The ARES series of weapon sights is more compact, rugged and easy to use. It uses a more sensitive sensor and a high quality image tube … Continue reading
Posted in Night Vision Technology, Optics
Tagged ARES, ATN, night vision
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ATN Unveils The ATN X-Sight Rifle Scopes.
The ATN X-Sight ships in 3-12x and 5-18X configurations. The X-Sight rifle uses a low-light HD sensor to provide a high quality, high resolution image. The X-Sight operates using menu driven software that allows the user to choose from several … Continue reading
Posted in Night Vision Technology, Optics
Tagged ATN, night vision, X-Sight
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Gear Review: Burris AR-DBAL Visible and IR Lasers For Your AR-15
Burris, Steiner and LDI are sister companies; all owned by Beretta. So, given Burris’ tactical focus, it makes perfectly good sense that Burris partner with a sister company to deliver Burris branded AR accessories to millions of AR owners. Regardless … Continue reading
Silencerco’s Saker 762
Silencerco will begin shipping the 7.62 version of its highly successful Saker 556 later in March 2014. The Saker 762 is a multi-caliber, QA/QD suppressor designed to function in the 30 caliber domain up to and including the 300 Remington … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged 556, 762, SAKER, Silencerco
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