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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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MESA Tactical’s New Web Site.
If you carry a defensive shotgun you don’t need to be introduced to MESA Tactical. The company is located in Costa Mesa, CA and they are purveyors of the best tactical shotgun enhancements and accessories available anywhere; they live and … Continue reading
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Tagged CA, Costa, Mesa, MESA Tactical, shotgun, tactical
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TALON G36: Stratagem’s Smart Magazine Holder
German manufacturer Stratagem made news, earlier in 2013, when it became the first international firm to license Blue Force Gear’s Helium Whisper Technology. The company manufactures a complete line of tactical nylon, offering LBVs, plate carriers, belts and an array … Continue reading
Burris Enters The Laser Market In A Big Way!
Burris has entered the laser aiming and IR illumination market with the addition of four new product offerings, the Burris AR-DBAL (Dual Beam Aiming Laser), AR-FFL (Fast Fire with Laser), AR-Laser and AR-SPIR (Special Purpose Infra Red) AR-DBAL (Dual Beam … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights
Tagged AR-DBAL, AR-FFL, AR-Laser, AR-SPIR, Burris, illumination, infrared, laser
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Arsenal Introduces the SAM7SF 7.62 x 39 Folding Stock AK
The only group of people more passionate about their rifles, than Saab owners about their cars, are AK enthusiast. Two years ago, I wrote about the forthcoming modernization and enhancement of the AK47. The tide is now flooding with new … Continue reading
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Tagged 7.62 x 39, AK, Arsenal, Bulgarian, folding, Kalashnikov, stock
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Ashbury Precision Ordnance Mfg Announces the ASW223 Chambered in .223 Wylde.
Ashbury Precision Ordnance Mfg, , Ruckersville, VA has added the ASW223 chambered in the high performance .223 Wylde cartridge to its comprehensive ASW line of precision bolt action rifles. Like all of its family members the ASW223 (Asymetric Warrior) uses … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged APO, Ashbury, ASW223, Ordnance, precision, Wylde
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Legendary ArmaLite Inc. Bought Out By Strategic Armory Corps (SAC)–Press Release
Strategic Armory Corps or SAC was established in 2011 by its CEO, Mark Johnson. SAC manages and operates Special Technologies Group dba AWC Systems Technology, AWC Ammo and Surgeon Rifles, Inc. The Phoenix, AZ based group announced in a press … Continue reading
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Tagged Armalite, AWC. Surgeon, SAC, Westron
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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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Heckler & Koch 30 Round 5.56 x 45 Polymer Magazine Is Now Available.
In January of this year, while attending SHOT Show 2013, I had the opportunity to spend time with the folks from HK. They informed me that HK would release a polymer magazine for their highly acclaimed MR556A1; it was supposed … Continue reading
Leupold Warns of Counterfeited Mark 4® Riflescopes Surfacing
Counterfeited Leupold Mark 4® riflescopes and more recently, counterfeited Leupold Prismatic riflescopes have begun to arrive with increasing regularity at the firm’s Beaverton, Oregon, headquarters for service. These products are not manufactured by Leupold and are not covered by the … Continue reading
Kahles Advanced Milling Reticle (AMR)
The folks at Desert Tactical Arms are rightfully excited about their first shipment of Kahles scopes featuring the AMR reticle. The Advanced Milling Reticle adds a new dimension to tactical optics and represents a major step beyond the ubiquitous mildot … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, sights, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged AMR, Arms, Desert, Khales, tactical
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The Advantage Tactical Sight for FNH USA Pistols
The Advantage Tactical Sight (ATS) was developed by WrenTech president, Richard Nasef, in response to the inadequate iron sight products he found in the marketplace. Nasef, a practicing psychotherapist in New Mexico and California, as well as a firearms enthusiast, … Continue reading
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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Trijicon’s SRS (Sealed Reflex Sight) A New Approach To Established Technology.
We recently had the opportunity to take a granular look at Trijicon’s latest addition to their reflex sight portfolio, the Trijicon SRS (Sealed Reflex Sight). I’ll also tell you there is a lot of misinformation about the SRS. In this … Continue reading
Command Arms Accessories Introduces MSE-IL Reflex Sights
Command Arms Accessories (CAA) will begin offering the MSE-IL AQC (Accurate Quick Chot) family of sights. The AQC family of sights offer a number of features currently not available from other manufacturers. Some of those features include: Every AQC sight … Continue reading
Texas Gov. Rick Perry Courts Colt Defense LLC
As interesting as Colt’s interpretation of a 7.62 x 39 AR using a standard AK-47 magazine with a standard AR lower receiver is, the real news is seeing Texas Governor Rick Perry courting Colt Defense. As for Colt’s 7.62 x … Continue reading
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Tagged 7.62 x 39, Colt, Defense, Rick Perry, Texas
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MAGPUL Announces PMAG 40 Gen 3 Shipping
Magpul Industries is now shipping the PMAG 40 GEN M3. Production of the PMAG 40 was delayed while GEN M3 technology was perfected.the USMC M27 IAR. The PMAG 40 has the same compatibility as the 30-round GEN M3, which means … Continue reading
Individual Carbine Competition Is Terminated–M4A1 Stands
The U.S. Army will finally stop hemorrhaging cash in its quest to find a replacement for the venerable M4A1. In all fairness, the U.S. Army was responding to Congressional pressure to deliver a more “reliable” carbine to our in … Continue reading
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Tagged Army, carbine, competition, individual, M4A1
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PMAG 30 Gen 3’s At Brownells
Just a quick heads-up for our readers, Brownell’s has the PMAG 30 Gen 3 magazines in stock. You may want to jump on that ASAP, as I’m sure supplies will go fast.
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Tagged Brownell's, Gen 3, PMAG 30
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Silencerco and SWR Illustrate The Effects Of Muzzle Blast In This Video.
SOCOM M1A Muzzle Blast Unsuppressed and Suppressed.
Posted in Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged Blast, muzzle, Silencerco, Specwar 762, SWR
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For Those Who Don’t Play Golf…
Author on KAC Light Machine Gun
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged KAC, Knight's Armament, LMG
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MOLON LABE INDUSTRIES NOW SHIPPING ITS SCARmag
Molon Labe Industries, manufacturers of polymer magazines and accessories for the FN SCAR and AR rifle platforms, has begun shipment of its patent pending SCARmag to its pre-order customers. “The SCARmag has undergone some great improvements since we initially announced … Continue reading
Arsenal Announced It Is Ending Production Of The SLR-106
(LAS VEGAS) – After nearly a decade since its initial introduction into the firearms marketplace, the SLR-106 series is getting a change in to “Collector’s Item.” Production on the series officially ended. The SLR-106 rifle and pistol series was … Continue reading
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Tagged Arsenal, SLR-106
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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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SOFIC 2013–QinetiQ MAARS
SOF operators have at their disposal an array of unmanned robotic tools that is unprecedented in the history of warfare, for example QinetiQ’s MAARS system. The Modular Advanced Armed Robotic System (MAARS®) is an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed expressly … Continue reading
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Tagged MAARS, QinetiQ, UGV
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SOFIC 2013 Beretta ARX-160A1
Beretta’s ARX160A1 a contender in the US Army’s Carbine Competition will become the ARX100 when the commercial variant goes into full production later in the year. Beretta’s management expects the first units to hit the shelves this summer. The ARX100 … Continue reading
Trijicon ® Adds VCOG ™ To Its Line Of Magnified Optics
New for 2013, Trijicon has added an impressive new magnified optic, the 1-6×24 VCOG™(Variable Combat Optical Gunsight). The sight is available with a thumb screw mount or alternatively with a quick release mount. Trijicon’s choice of 1-6 magnification makes … Continue reading
Magpul Industries Announces the PMAG 30 AK MOE 7.62 x 39
It was bound to happen sooner or later. Magpul Industries has announced a polymer 30 round magazine for the AK pattern platforms. The PMAG® 30 AK MOE®, 7.62 x 39 magazine is a durable, lightweight, high reliability 30-round polymer … Continue reading
Magpul Industries Announces MBUS Pro Front and Rear Along With 1911 Grip Panels…
Magpul Industries will soon have available a new line of backup sights, the MBUS Pro. The sights are a product of collaboration between the designers at Magpul Industries and the instructors of Magpul Dynamics. The MBUS Pro is a Melonite-finished … Continue reading
Remington and Tracking Point Will Joint Venture To Produce Precision Guided Firearm (PGF) systems.
In a press release dated 29-Apr-2013, Remington Arms Company of Madison, NC has announced that it will joint venture with Tracking Point Inc. to manufacture Precision Guided Firearm (PGF) systems. “A Precision Guided Firearm brings fighter-jet-style, lock-and-launch technology to hunters … Continue reading
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Tagged Remington, Tracking Point, venture
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SWR’s SPECWAR 762 Is Now Shipping
I had an opportunity to check out SWR’s impressive SPECWAR 762 at SHOT Show 2013. A top notch rendition for your 7.62 or 300 Win Mag platform. SWR has just informed us that the SPECWAR 762 is now shipping … Continue reading
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Tagged 762, Silencerco, SPECWAR, SWR
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K-VAR Introduces Its SAM7K Pistol With Tactical Hand Guard and Flashlight.
K-VAR added another AK pistol to its product line, which is now available to customers. The SAM7K-02 offers a tactical hand guard with attached flashlight that allows shooting enthusiasts to easily locate the target in low light or no light … Continue reading
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Tagged flashlight, K-VAR, pistol, SAM7K
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Trijicon Offering Glock Owner’s Sights Designed For Suppressed Platforms.
One of several practical problems with adding a suppressor to your pistol is sight height. Trijicon has just addressed that pressing need with the introduction of its new night sight. The company has specifically designed the sight to rise above … Continue reading
Posted in sights, Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged RMR, sights, suppressor, Trijicon
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300 Blackout Presentation
While at SHOT Show 2013, I happened by the Daniel Defense exhibit to check out their new 300 Blackout rifles: V5-300, V7-300 and ISR-300. Typical Daniel Defense, top of the line. In the process, I ran into a “sand crab”, … Continue reading
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Tagged 300, 300 Blackout, AAC, Blackout, Daniel, Defense
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ARSENAL REDESIGNS THE SLR-106UR MUZZLE BRAKE
Arsenal Inc. has redesigned the muzzle brake for the SLR-106UR semi-automatic pistol. The new design will lessen felt recoil making the SLR-106UR a bit more manageable to a broader range of shooters. (See Demo) Arsenal claims the new muzzle brake … Continue reading
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