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MARSOC Adopts Colt 1911 M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP)
Soldier Systems Daily alerted us a few days ago that MARSCOC would be adopting the Colt 1911 as the M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP). We are pleased to report that the alleged rumor is, in fact, correct. Award Details Solicitation: … Continue reading
DEFIANCE® INTRODUCES THE HPS 4GSK CAL. 45 ACP HIGH PRECISION SILENCER FOR THE KRISS® VECTOR
DEFIANCE®, a manufacturer of optimized accessories for professionals, announced the release of the first DEFIANCE® Suppressor designed for the use with the KRISS® Vector family of firearms. Designated as the HPS 4GSK, the suppressor maintains compatibility with all KRISS® SMG, … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged 4GSK, DEFIANCE, HPS, KRISS, suppressor, Switzerland
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General Dynamics Unveiled A New Lightweight Medium Machine Gun.
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products (GDATP) unveiled a new Lightweight Medium Machine Gun (LMMG) at NDIA’s Joint Armaments Conference, Exhibition & Firing Demonstration held in Seattle this past May. The new machine gun attempts to fill a gap that exists between the … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 300 WinMag, 338 Lapua, 338 Norma, GDAPT, General Dynamics, LMMG, machine gun
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Daniel Defense Revamps Law Enforcement Packages
Beginning July 2, 2012, Daniel Defense will equip its four LE Packages with gear widely approved by police departments and other law enforcement agencies. Each of the four configurations will include a Daniel Defense DDM4 rifle, sling, magazines and protective rifle … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged carbine, Daniel Defese, DD, DDM4, LE, rifle
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Masterpiece Arms Adds MPA5700SST Defender Carbine To Its 5.7 x 28 mm Line.
The folks at Masterpiece Arms have been reaping the rewards that flow from entrepreneurship and innovation. Its Defender series of firearms is a classical example of what can be achieved when you offer a quality product at reasonable prices. Masterpiece Arms has … Continue reading
Beretta’s Latest Addition To The 90 Series Pistols – 92A1 & 96A1
There’s probably never been a more successful combat service pistol than the Beretta M9. Ergonomics, function, ease of operation, safety, capacity and reliability are unsurpassed; except for the venerable 1911 the M9 has been in service longer than any other … Continue reading
KRISS® USA ONLINE STORE UP AND RUNNING…
The KRISS® e-shop offers the latest KRISS® Arms accessories, special packages and KRISS® Arms apparel. Customers can create accounts on site that will expedite the check-out process for purchasing, store multiple shipping addresses and view and track orders. With a KRISS® … Continue reading
Posted in magazines, Optics, Weapon systems
Tagged accessories, KRISS, KRISS ARMS, Vector
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Laserlyte Launches The UTA-SH Laser For The M&P Shield
The folks at Laserlyte, in collaboration with Smith & Wesson, have launched a laser aiming module designed specifically for Smith & Wesson’s M&P Shield. S&W’s Shield is taking the market by storm, and it just got better with the introduction … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, pistols, Weapon systems
Tagged laser, laserlyte, M&P, pistol, S&W, Shield, Smith & Wesson, UTA-SH
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WARRIORGRIP Slag – High Performance Pistol Grip For Your 1911
I’ve been shooting 1911s since day one of my military life and thereafter as a civilian. As mature as the design is, nothing comes close to a 1911 for reliability and stopping power. Its limitations are magazine capacity and a … Continue reading
Posted in pistols, Weapon systems
Tagged grips, pistol, warrior, Warrior Grip
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USSOCOM Renews Its Commitment To SAAB
SAAB, of Sweden, announced today that USSOCOM has placed an order totaling $25.8 million for Carl-Gustav 84mm recoilless rifle system and ammunition. The Carl-Gustav is a man-portable system filling anti-armor, anti-structure and anti-personnel roles. SAAB has made continuous improvements to the … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged Carl-Gustaf, recoiless, rifle, SAAB, USSOCOM
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Thales F88 Enhanced and FN90 Assault Rifles At Eurosatory 2012
Posted in Eurosatory, Weapon systems
Tagged Enhanced, F88, F90, Thales
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IWI Displays X95 At Eurosatory
IWI’s family of Tavor carbines are some of the best carbines available. Although the IWI CTAR, or Compact Tavor, addressed the size consideration for urban and counter terror operations, it lacked the ability to downsize from a full powered rifle caliber to … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory, Weapon systems
Tagged 5.56, 9mm, CTAR, IWI, Tavor, X95
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Burris FASTFIRE ™ III Mini Red Dot Sight
Burris has done a superb job with the FASTFIRE™ III. They’ve improved on prior renditions with added robustness, water resistance, battery placement, zeroing adjustment and a power switch that provides the operator with total control. These improvements make the FASTFIRE™ … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, sights, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged Burris, FastFire, red dot, sights
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THE NEW KRISS® USA WEBSITE IS LIVE!
KRISS® Arms launched a brand-new website for the North American market at http://www.kriss-usa.com, and it is a major improvement over the old site in both content, look and feel. From the new site, customers can easily access the new KRISS® online … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged .45ACP, KRISS, KRISS ARMS, SMG, Vector
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FN Herstal Will Debut Its FN SCAR-H TPR (Tactical Precision Rifle) At Eurosatory 2012
FN Herstal will debut the new FN SCAR-H TPR at Eurosatory, which kicks off next week in Paris. There are only two distinctions separating the new FN SCAR-H TPR (Tactical Precision Rifle) from its parent, the FN SCAR-H PR (Precision Rifle). The … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged FN, FNH, Herstal, precision, SCAR, SCAR-H, SCAR-H PR, SCAR-H TPR, tactical
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LaserLyte® CK-MS Bersa Thunder Package
For those not familiar with the Bersa Thunder, I’ll say it’s a fantastic backup or conceal carry pistol . It’s what I carry, so I’ve put my money where my mouth is. The Bersa Thunder is a .380 (9 mm kurz), … Continue reading
Posted in pistols, Weapon systems
Tagged Bersa, laserlyte, Thunder
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – LWRC M6A2-PSD 300 Blackout
LWRC International is a pioneer in the development of short-stroke gas piston operating systems for the AR15 / M16 platform; the company is also one of the competitors in the U.S. Army’s carbine competition. LWRC carbines are considered to be some of … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2012, Weapon systems
Tagged 300 Blackout, 6.8 SPC, carbine, International, ISOF, LWRC, SOFIC
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – Beretta ARX160 and GRX160
Beretta ARX160 5.56 x 45 carbine and the GLX160A1 40mm grenade launcher. Beretta’s ARX160 carbine is among several contenders in the U.S. Army’s competition (read ongoing saga) to replaced the venerable M4. There are many considerations an organization as large … Continue reading
Military Utility Assessment (MUA) Clearly Indicates A Preference For The LMG Over SAW M249B
I first had an opportunity to gain some familiarization with the Lightweight Small Arms Technologies (LSAT) Light Machine Gun or LMG at an NDIA Small Arms Symposium in Virginia Beach, VA. I was impressed with its compactness and weight reduction achieved … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged assesment, Ft.Benning, LMG, LSAT, Manuver Centerof Excellence, MUA, SAW
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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – BAE Systems Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS®)
I admit to having a fond place in my heart for BAE Systems; it’s rare to find a company of its size with as much creativity and entrepreneurship. The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System or APKWS is but one example … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2012, Uncategorized, Weapon systems
Tagged APKWS, BAE, helicopter, Hellfire, laser, rocket, warhead
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FN Herstal Announces Change To The Venerable FN MAG.
FN Herstal announced that a conversion kit is now available to users who wish to upgrade the FN MAG to a polymer buttstock. The transition requires some modification. FN’s MAG 7.62 x 51 machine gun is considered by many to … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 7.62 x 51, CPMG, FN, Herstal, L7A2, M240, machine gun, MAG58
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Desert Tactical Arms Delivering Hard Target Interdiction (HTI) Sniper Rifle.
It simply amazes me how often organizations, ranging from law enforcement to military – including SF units, struggle with the quest for a “universal” sniper platform. The term “universal” is symptomatic for “…I don’t know what I really need so what … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged Arms, Desert, HTI, sniper, sniper rifle, SRS, SRS Covert, tactical
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Walther’s PPQ Navy
Walther manufactures and sells a version of its highly successful PPQ 9mm pistol specifically designed for waterborne operations, the Walther PPQ Navy. The firing mechanism of the WALTHER PPQ NAVY has been optimized for operations in and near water. A … Continue reading
LMT® Introduces the LM308MWS Sharpshooter System!
Lewis Machine and Tool Company (LMT®) has introduced the LM308MWS, Sharpshooter System for the U.S. Commercial Market. If you’ll recall, in 2009, the British MOD selected Lewis Machine and Tool Company to be sole supplier what is now designated the … Continue reading
Vectronix Introduces NiteSpotMR Its New Medium Range Clip-On Night Sight
Vectronix AG, Heerbrugg Switzerland, introduced the NiteSpotMR, a medium range clip-on night sight that adds night vision capability (I²) to a wide variety of rifles, at DSA 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. NiteSpotMR attaches to the front of a day-sight objective … Continue reading
Posted in ISR, Optics, Sniper Systems and Tools, Thermal Imaging
Tagged Image, Intensified, NiteSpotMR, optics, sniper, Switzerland, Thermal Imaging, Vectronix
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Colt Enters Precision Bolt Action Rifle Business.
Just got back from an extraordinary bike ride to find out that Colt Industries has entered the precision bolt action rifle business. The company made the announcement and debuted its new M2012 at this year’s NRA Conference and Exhibit in … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged action, bolt, Colt, M2012, NRA, receiver
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BAE Systems OASYS Secures Deal To Supply USSOCOM With SkeeterIR®
BAE Systems announced yesterday , April 11, 2012, that it has been awarded an $11 million contract to provide USSOCOM with its mini weapon mountable IR monocular, SkeeterIR®. The SkeeterIR uses a Wilcox interface so it can be mounted to the helmet … Continue reading
Posted in ISR, Laser Based Technologies, sights, Sniper Systems and Tools, Thermal Imaging
Tagged BAE, OASYS, SkeeterIR, Thermal Imaging
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Mike Mers To Head Sales At Advanced Armament Corporation.
Nope he’s not Rick Santorum’s kid, – probably the only person that’s not judging by Sen. Santorum’s family size – he’s Mike Mers the newly appointed Sales Manager at Advanced Armament Corporation, AAC. Mike has been with AAC since 2009 … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Suppressors
Tagged 300 Blackout, AAC, Advanced Armament Corporation, Mers
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General Dynamics Delivers MK19’s To The U.S. Army
The Army has taken delivery of the first 85 of 650 MK19 40mm Grenade Machine Guns (GMGs) under an $8.7 million IDIQ contract from the General Dynamics (GD) Armament and Technical Products. GDATP was awarded the contract in September 2011. … Continue reading
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Tagged General Dynamics, GMG, MK19
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HERA Arms’ TRIARII Conversion for the CZ pistol – IWA 2012 Nürnberg
HERA – ARMS’ TRIARII conversion kits offer repeatable accuracy in a very uncomplicated and intuitive chassis. There’s quite a lot to like in this package!
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, IWA 2012, Pistol Conversion Kits, Weapon systems
Tagged conversion, HERA ARMS, kits, pistol, TRIARI
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Modernization of the AK47
By: Sal Palma When combat assault rifles are a topic of discussion, the Avtomat Kalashnikova emerges supreme and the most successful combat rifle in the history of modern warfare. No other shoulder fired weapon stirs emotions like the AK47. Although … Continue reading
LaserLyte® Spices Up Your S&W J-Frame or Taurus Judge With The New CK-SWAT Side Mount Laser.
If you own a Smith & Wesson J-Frame, like an Airweight, or a Taurus Judge you’ve probably had few choices in aiming laser. LaserLyte® from Cottonwood AZ has made that concern null and void with its introduction of the CK-SWAT … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, revolvers, Weapon systems
Tagged Judge, laser, laserlyte, Smith & Wesson, Taurus
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Test Your AK Knowledge
Here’s an opportunity to test your knowledge of the Avtomat Kalashnikova …
Leupold® Mark 4® 1.5-5 x 20 mm Rifle Scope Offered With 300 Blackout Reticle.
Leupold’s® Mark 4® 1.5 – 5 x 20 mm Rifle Scope is a first focal plane design featuring a 30mm tube and illuminated reticle. The optic features Leupold’s Extended Twilight Lens System™ with DiamondCoat 2™ The scope ships with a … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged 300 Blackout, 300BLK, Leupold, Mark 4
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Extremely Well Done Video Cataloging The World’s Top 10 Sniper Rifles
The producer’s choices are indisputably correct but I certainly would have included the French PGM Hecate over the Dragunov SVD.
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged rifles, sniper, snipers
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MasterPiece Arms’ MPA57SST Semi-Auto Pistol (Prototype)
We’ve been keeping an eye on MasterPiece Arms, Inc., Carrollton, GA since early in 2011 for two reason. First it’s a matter of home state pride and secondly they’ve been introducing exceptional firearms with a less than traditional design, look and … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 5.7 x 28, MasterPiece, MasterPiece Arms, MPA57SST
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Knight’s Armament Company’s Sneak Peek Into 2012
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged KAC, Knight's Armament, Knight's Armament Company
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SIG SAUER® MK25 Now Available
Item Number MK25 Caliber 9mm Action Type DA/SA Trigger Pull DA 10.0 lbs Trigger Pull SA 4.4 lbs Overall Length 7.7 in Overall Height 5.5 in Overall Width 1.5 in Barrel Length 4.4 in Sight Radius 6.3 in Weight w/Mag … Continue reading
Daniel Defense Will Offer Its M4 V5 in 300 Blackout In 2012.
Daniel Defense, headquartered in Black Greek, GA announced that in 2012 it would introduce a version of its highly successful M4 V5 chambered in 300 Blackout. Daniel Defense started its trek into the military market when its M4 Rail™ was … Continue reading
Posted in Ammunition, Weapon systems
Tagged 300 Blackout, Daniel Defense
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Kevin Brittingham Out at AAC (Advanced Armament Corp.)
Advanced Armament Corporation is second only to Surefire LLC in military suppressor sales. The company, founded in 1994, grew from a small shop in Lilburn, GA, located in the outskirts of the City of Atlanta, to being a driving force … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Suppressors
Tagged AAC, Advanced Armament Corporation, Brittingham, Freedom Group, Freedom Group Family of Companies, Kevin Brittingham, Remington, silencers, suppressors
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