Category Archives: Weapon systems
The Long Awaited Request For Proposal – Individual Carbine
The Request For Proposal for the Army’s Individual Carbine Program is out. The Final RFP was posted today, 29-June-2011. You can download the complete document here. We will be following this competition closely so look for more on the subject.
SOFIC – Gallery
SOFIC 2011 – Engage
The last part of the USSOCOM equation “Understand, Communicate, Move, Engage” addresses the kinetic component of the SOCOM mission. Active projects embraced by the engage variable include weapons, munitions, operator survivability, signature reduction, non-lethal technologies, vision augmentation and a variety of other … Continue reading
Remington’s 300 AAC Blackout Ammunition Now Commercially Available.
Remington is now delivering 300 AAC Blackout ammunition under the Remington Express® label. A total of six loads are planned, two loads are nearly ready and will be offered later in the year; three additional loads are in development. Visit … Continue reading
FNH Displays Ballista at SOFIC 2011…
FN Herstal (FNH) is part of the FN Group sharing a prominent spot with Browning and Winchester. FNH has been innovating and manufacturing small arms since 1889 and can claim trophies like the ubiquitous FN FAL rifles, the 9 mm HP pistol, … Continue reading
Advanced Armament Company 300 Blackout at SOFIC 2011…
Photo Courtesy of AAC When Eugene Stoner designed and developed the M16, he probably did not envision the genius of his work. There is not a weapon system in production today that delivers the functionality, flexibility and reliability found in … Continue reading
Beretta Exhibits ARX160 at SOFIC 2011…
Courtesy Beretta USA – ARX 160 carbine. Beretta has been building firearms for quite sometime. The company enjoys an enviable position in the law enforcement, military and commercial markets offering a high quality and well diversified product portfolio. Currently, Beretta supplies … Continue reading
It’s A Glock!
Writing about Glock has to be a difficult task for all industry writers; I know it is for me. But, that’s not a negative. It’s simply a question of how to describe perfection. Referring to Glock as the “people’s handgun … Continue reading
A Weapon is Only as Good as the Ammunition Fired and Liberty Ammunition is on the Cutting Edge.
I’ve you’ve been alive over the last 9 years you know the DoD has been struggling with the lethality issue; much if not all of it has been fomented by the media in response to baseless allegations that the M4 and M9 … Continue reading
You Didn’t Hear It From Me But…
While at SOFIC 2011 I spent quality time with a quite a few exhibitors and I’ll be covering those discussions in subsequent posts. Due to the nature of SOF, some of what is presented at SOFIC Conferences is sensitive; however, … Continue reading
U.S. Army Wants To Reconfigure M110 SASS.
In a sources sought solicitation, number: W15QKN-11-X-F015, PEO Soldier Project Manager Soldier Weapons seeks to reconfigure some or all M110 SASS sniper platforms. The M110 fielded in 2008 was intended to replace the venerable M24, now being upgraded by Remington Arms to … Continue reading
What is a wipe?
I received an e-mail from a reader requesting some information on wipes. I apologize for that omission. In modern suppressor designs they are the exception and not the rule but it does merit discussion. A wipe is a replaceable baffle … Continue reading
Suppressors Current State of the Technology – Part 7 – AWC Systems Technology.
AWC Systems Technology is a Division of Special Technologies Group Inc. with offices at 1515 W. Deer Valley Rd., Suite 105A, Phoenix, AZ 85027-2031. It’s impossible to discuss firearm suppressors without discussing AWC Systems Technology, and I have personally had … Continue reading
HORUS HDMR™ H58 Military Promotion
Horus Vision of San Bruno, CA is extending special and limited time promotional pricing on their new HDMR™ rifle scope with the H58 reticle. The HDMR is a joint offering with Bushnell Outdoor Products. The HDMR™ is delivered with a … Continue reading
Things To Come…
A few months ago I talked about doing some work on JTRS and the netcentric concept. I became interested in the subject because I am an X-ELINT type and want to gain a better than casual understanding of the technology. More importantly, understanding the … Continue reading
Maj. Elliott Caggins and Bob Galeazzi from PEO_Soldier_Weapons Address M24 Enhancements.
Sean Pillai with IDGA.org interviews Maj. Elliott Caggins and Bob Galeazzi. Nothing of an earth shattering nature; however, it does provide a clearer snapshot of the deployment dates. It was interesting to see that the Army may be transitioning from the mildot to a … Continue reading
Suppressors Current State of the Technology – Part 6 – Knight’s Armament Company (KAC)
I can’t think of a special operations organization, whether military or law enforcement who is unfamiliar with the Knight’s Armament Company (KAC) of Titusville, FL. The company enjoys an excellent global reputation. KAC is owned by C. Reed Knight and was founded … Continue reading
The USAF Modular Handgun System (MHS) May Still Survive.
In my days in the Navy, the issue handgun was a M1911, .45 ACP. You could hear it rattling as it came out of the holster but it went bang every time you squeezed the trigger. In fact, virtually all … Continue reading
Nothing Says, “I Love You” More Convincingly than a Pile of Dead Presidents !
Nothing Says, “I Love You” More Convincingly than a Pile of Dead Presidents and U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier loves ATK. In a press release dated March 28, 2010 ATK (NYSE:ATK) announced that it had received a $65.8 million Engineering and … Continue reading
Suppressors and the Decibel
Received an e-mail from a reader asking if I was opposed to sound meter measurements. The short answer is NO. I am not opposed to that practice; however, I think the methodology used is flawed; were I designing a test … Continue reading
Supressors Current State of the Technology – Part 5
In Part 4 of this series of articles, I dealt with some of the salient points of pistol caliber suppressors. I addressed mounting options and the recoil booster or LID.In this segment of the series, I’ll list a number of companies … Continue reading
HK’s MR556A1 Coming Soon at a Dealer Near You.
When the HK416 first made its debut in 2005, it was generally believed to be the M4’s successor. The carbine uses the same form factor as the M4/M16 with the principal difference being its operating system. The HK416 uses a short stroke gas … Continue reading
FN Black Box – How does it work and is it up and running?
Part of the alleged reliability issues with the M4 carbine seem to stem from the absence of a systematic preventative maintenance program. Individuals change oil in their vehicles at 3 months or 15K miles, take the vehicle back to the servicing … Continue reading
Suppressors – Current State of Technology Part 4
In Part 3 of Suppressors – Current State of Technology, I talked about the importance of the mount. Single point mounts v. two point mounts and quick attach / detach. The take-away is the overshadowing requirement that whatever mounting arrangement you choose … Continue reading
Suppressors – Current State of Technology Part 3
In Part 2 of my “Suppressors – Current State of Technology” I covered subsonic ammunition, its common application and the requirements it places on both the operator and platform. I mentioned that due to its low-speed and weight, subsonic ammunition requires a … Continue reading
Magpul Gen 2 MBUS is Now Shipping.
Magpul Industries has redesigned their highly successful polymer MBUS sights and is now shipping a Gen 2 version of the product. The Gen 2 MBUS is fully compatible with any Milspec 1913 Picatinny rail. The new sights have a slimmer profile so they … Continue reading
Suppressors – Current State of Technology Part 2
Last week I began our suppressor discussion by giving the reader a high level view of what a suppressor is, what it does and does not do, and what benefits accrue from using a suppressor. I said that the two … Continue reading
Suppressors – Current State of Technology
A couple of years ago I wrote a three-part series for Sniperworx.com on suppressors. Late in 2010, I got a couple of requests for a survey; the individuals were looking for recommendations; however, FOG HORN doesn’t endorse or make recommendations. Instead, … Continue reading
A Closer Look at Glock’s Gen 4…
I often find myself searching for words when discussing Glock’s. Its utilitarian design and total absence of elegance would make it “The People’s Handgun” if we only had one choice in life. But, how does one improve on perfection. In … Continue reading
FN Herstal Shows off FN Fire Control Unit at IDEX 2011
FN Herstal debuted impressive new technology at IDEX 2011. Among the new offerings is the Fire Control Unit. It turns what used to be an art form into a repeatable and accurate process. Those of you equipped with M203 40mm tube … Continue reading
Caracal’s CSR – Sniper Platform
CARACAL’s CSR Sniper Platform Caracal International is the first arms manufacturer in the UAE. Among its already highly regarded line of pistols, notable additions, this year, include the Caracal CSR sniper rifle. Development of the CSR began last year and … Continue reading
French Ready to Deploy FELIN.
The 1st Infantry Regiment of the French Army has successfully completed soldier orientation on the FELIN Modernization Initiative. FALIN is a concept designed by Sagem developed under a contract awarded by the DGA in March of 2004. FALIN is a … Continue reading
The M4’s Reliability In Question
The M4 carbine traces it origins back to the M16A2 and some of its variants, Colt Defense developed it and has been in production since 1994, and in service since 1997. The M4 is a gas operated, magazine feed selective fire weapon. Its … Continue reading
The Question of Lethality…
Central to the M4 problem is the question of lethality. Is the M4 sufficiently lethal to do the job, and to remain the standard issue carbine for the U.S. Army? To answer it we need to dimension what constitutes lethal; regrettably … Continue reading
Don’t Tell Me There’s Something Wrong with My M4 Carbine…
Like the quests of El Ingenioso Hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha (Don Quixote), the U.S. Army’s Col. Doug Tamilio, PM for Soldier Weapons, moves forward in a quest for the carbine of the future. Much to Col. Tamilio’s credit, he is committed … Continue reading
KRISS TDI System V Now Available in a .40 S&W
My first exposure to the KRISS System V was at the Blackwater, Moyock, NC facility a few years back. I was thoroughly impressed; not just with the weapon but the concept. Back then it was way out of the box thinking. The … Continue reading
Horus® Vision in 2011
If you like success stories, then you’ll like modeling your business strategy like Horus Vision, San Bruno, CA. Traditionally, precision shooters, like military and police accurately place a shot under varying conditions. Snipers, used the vertical and horizontal dots to determine … Continue reading
Army Launches Competition for New Carbine
ARMY LAUNCHES COMPETITION FOR NEW CARBINE PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. (Jan. 31, 2011) – The Army has issued a draft solicitation to industry to provide a carbine that outperforms the current M4. Project Manager Soldier Weapons will conduct the carbine competition … Continue reading
Desert Tactical – A Company That’s Going Places
Desert Tactical represents everything that America stands for, a young startup company delivering innovation and credible solutions to real world problems, and their line of sniper platforms is at the cutting edge of technology. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to … Continue reading
Trijicon RMR™ Sight Adjustable (LED)
The folks that married the application of tritium to advanced weapon sights, Trijicon, have introduced a new and improved Ruggedized Miniature Reflex (RMR™) featuring an adjustable red dot. The sight offers eight intensity levels that are manually selected by the operator or an auto … Continue reading
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