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COLT Adds The M.A.R.C 901 Carbines To Its Product Lineup
The M.A.R.C. 901 family of rifles draws a portion of its DNA from the highly regarded LE901-16S so it retains the flexibility of accepting any COLT upper receiver group chambered in .223 (5.56×45 NATO) using the optional conversion kit. Colt … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged .308, Colt, M.A.R.C. 901
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Washington Times Says: “Army quits tests after competing rifle outperforms M4A1 carbine”
The M4 complaints are based on two factors. First is lethality. When the Army moved from the M16 to the M4 they reduced barrel length from 18 inches to 14.5 inches. The decrease in barrel length reduced projectile muzzle velocity, … Continue reading
Brownell’s AR15 32 Round 9mm Magazine
The 9mm AR15 pattern rifle, or SMG, has a large user base in both the commercial and law enforcement communities. One of the frustrations for owners has been finding alternatives to the Colt manufactured 32 round stick magazines, which are … Continue reading
Posted in magazines, Weapon systems
Tagged 9mm, Brownell's, Colt, magazine
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SWORD Looks Closer To Prime Time
SWORD, acronym for Sniper (Soldier) Weapon & Observer Reconnaissance Devices will be networkable with the addition of a smart device for display and communications. In its latest rendition, the system will enhance the warfighter’s situational awareness. SWORD is product of … Continue reading
Posted in ISR, Sniper Systems and Tools, Soldier Systems
Tagged Canada, Colt, General Dynamics, ISR, sniper, SWORD
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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
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged 7.62 x 39, Colt, Defense, Rick Perry, Texas
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SOFIC 2013–Closing Comments and Photo Gallery
This year’s SOFIC conference was an exciting event and every bit as good as prior years. The combined efforts of NDIA and USSOCOM account for that. There was, as always, a wealth of information transferred. If you are a small … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC 2013
Tagged Avon, Bell, Beretta, Boeing, CBRNe, Colt, FNH, HARRIS, KAC, Knight's Armament, Kongsberg, Leupold, Lockheed Martin, QinetiQ, Schmidt & Bender, SIG, Sikorsky, Streamlight, Surefire, Thales, TNVC, Trijicon
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What Companies Are Still In The Running In The Army’s Carbine Competition? – Reader Question
As of March 2013 the following companies are still in the running: Colt Defense FNH USA Heckler & Koch Remington Adcor Defense Beretta
Three Connecticut Based Firearm Manufacturers Run Local Ads.
The anti-gun movement, successful or not, will earn its place in U.S. History right next to Watergate, Prohibition and the Repeal of the First Bank of the United States. All of which serve to prove Galbraith’s “If all else fails, … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Constitution
Tagged Colorado, Colt, Connecticut, gun control, Mossberg, Stag
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COLT’s USMC At Media Day
Colt’s USMC rendition of the venerable 1911 shoots every bit as good as it looks.
SHOT SHOW 2013 – Media Day A Huge Success In Spite Blistering Weather.
SHOT Show’s Media Day is an opportunity for members of the media to put their hands on many of the new offerings and send a little lead down range. This year’s event was plagued by unseasonably low temperatures and a … Continue reading
Colt Defense LLC Files Another Legal Protest.
Colt Defense, LLC has filed a second legal protest in what is increasingly becoming a fight to delay its M4A1 business from leaving Colt Defense. Colt won its first protest, filed only 6 months ago, when the Army selected Remington … Continue reading
A Smidgen Of Gun Porn To Get Through The Weekend…
Occupying the number 2 spot on my list of SMG’s is the FN P90.
Something is Fakakta!
SSD reports from the Fort Benning Maneuver Conference that Colt Defense is now building SAWs (M240). On the flip side FNH is building M16s. This is no schmegegge! Check the pictures out!
MARSOC’s Colt M1911A1 OR M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol
By now it is old news that Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, Va. has awarded a $22.5 million contract to Colt Defense for its M1911A1 Rail Guns or M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP). The IQID contract accounts for roughly 4,000 … Continue reading
Colt Defense LLC Formally Announces Award of Marine Corps M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP) Contract.
WEST HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Colt Defense LLC has been awarded an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contract by the U. S. Marine Corps for up to 12,000 M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistols, plus spares and logistical support. The new CQBP is a direct descendant … Continue reading
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
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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Colt Defense LE901 At MILIPOL 2011
The Colt Defense LE901 is field convertible carbine. The operator, without specialized tools can configure the weapon from a short barreled 5.56 x 45 CQB platform to a full sized rifle in 7.62 x 51 NATO for precision fire support. … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged carbine, Colt, Colt Defense, LE901
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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
Posted in Uncategorized, Weapon systems
Tagged 416, 417, Colt, FN, HK, IMI, M16, M4, M4A1, PEO Soldier, Tavor
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