Photos of the Skorpion submachine gun were posted at MP.net. I thought I would post some of them here.
It is interesting to see the short 10 round magazine being used in the field. I had always assumed they were only used by police when using the Skorpion as a “pistol”. 10 rounds of .32 ACP or 9mm does not seem like much these days when ultra compact .32 ACP pistols like the Kel-Tec P-32 hold 7+1.
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Naughty trigger finger
American Tactical Imports are importing the GSG-5P, a pistol version of the .22 MP5 patterned GSG-5.
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The specs are the same as the carbine/rifle version apart from weighing 400 grams less. As far as I can see it is a GSG-5 with a butt plate instead of a stock.
The first thing I thought when looking at it was “wouldn’t that be cool in an MP5K configuration”, but bear in mind that adding a forward grip will make it an AOW.
MP5K - Wikipedia
ATI does not sell to the public.
GunPundit reports on a key fob flare gun converted to .25 caliber firearm in the UK that was used in a shooting.
I want one of these 
Andrew emailed me photos of his SR9 that he has just got back from Ruger. You can see external changes made.
He got a free cap and two magazines, which is not much considering they had his pistol for 97 days!
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Andrew posted this comment on the SR9 post:
I just recieved my sr9 back from recall work, ruger had it over 3 months,
I callled over 9 times wanting it back, mine was one that failed and failed hard. I have to say 3 months was making me disaponited that i didn’t wait for the new redesigned xd, but I have to say i took out the redesigned sr9 and the trigger pull is improved and it shots like a dream, also mag release is sweet. first 200 no misfires and great hold on target as always . Next step is to get xs 24/7 to make sights for us
Thanks Andrew for your time.
New Scientist has reported on a company that is developing a “Variable Velocity Weapon System” that works by
mixing a liquid or gaseous fuel with air in a combustion chamber behind the bullet. This determines the explosive capability of the propellant and consequently the velocity of the bullet as it leaves the gun. “Projectile velocity varies from non-lethal at 10 metres, to lethal at 100 metres or more, as desired,” says Lund.
The concept of a variable amount of gas is not new, pump air guns have had this feature for a long time but, at least according to the article, the gas is ignited making it a true firearm.
Interesting concept. Although I wonder about how useful it is compared to existing systems: a non lethal gun and a lethal side arm.
Another company filed a patent in 1997 for a “Variable Velocity Weapon System”. The system they describe ports gas from behind the projectile to in front of it creating pressure and slowing it down. Sounds like a great idea to create huge amounts of pressure and blowing up the barrel.
From the patent:
The present invention relates to weapon systems that accelerate projectiles using gases generated by the rapid combustion of a solid propellant, in particular, such a weapon system is able to vary the barrel exiting velocity of the projectile through a barrel venting means. In one embodiment, a front venting means exhausts gas generated by combusting propellant from behind the accelerating projectile and redirects a portion of the exhausted gas either to at least one fixed volume, to the front of the projectile, or to a combination of at least one fixed volume and to the front of the projectile. Redirecting some of the exhausted gas to the front of the projectile restrains the projectile, thereby slowing the projectile, and thus further decreasing the muzzle velocity of the projectile. In another embodiment, gas from behind the projectile is exhausted into a fixed volume, thereby decreasing projectile acceleration, and thus, the muzzle velocity of the projectile.
Cross section of the ported barrel.
Hat Tip: Slashdot
S&W have partnered with the Second Amendment Foundation to produce a S&W “Heller” Model 442 revolver
The Smith & Wesson Model 442 will be laser engraved with an insignia to commemorate the ruling by the Supreme Court. On the right side plate of the revolver, the scale of justice is depicted with the wording “D.C. vs. Heller” across the scale. The balance is in favor of the “Heller” name with the court date of “June 26, 2008″ positioned across the top. Underneath the scale, the side plate reads “Second Amendment” and “The right to keep and bear arms” in white lettering.
S&W Model 442 (the regular version)
UPDATE: GunTalk has photos of the Second Amendment Foundation model. Very cool.
The blog had its first birthday yesterday!
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7. 60 mm mortar bomb.Thank you
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And thanks to all the readers who took time to participate in discussions and let me know about interesting content to post.
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This is hilarious, you just can’t make this stuff up (not of course for the poor guy who was shot). The BBC reports:
Three Chinese reporters attending a police briefing on the success of an anti-gun campaign were accidentally shot, media reports say.
An officer picked up one of the weapons on show - a confiscated home-made gun - but it went off in his hand.
A reporter needed surgery for injuries to his ankle, crotch and chest, after being hit by what appeared to be pebbles fired by the gun.
It was a homemade shotgun designed for birds. UPDATE: Actually it was a homemade double barreled pistol shotgun!
I think if anyone needs guns confiscated it is the Chinese police. Stay clear of them if you are attending the Olympics 
The classic policeman-discharging-his-pistol-in-a-classroom video shows incredible lack of safety but it is even more unbelievable that nobody checked to ensure the gun was unloaded between confiscating it, processing it, storing it and then displaying it to the media.
More here.
UPDATE: I found a photo of the gun at china.org.cn
Very cool. A double barreled pistol!
Other guns that were on display. Those looks like Norinco pistols.
Cowtown Cop, a relatively new gun blogger, wrote about his conversion of a beat up Winchester 1200 into a very cool green gun.
Lots of high res photos and information on the project on the blog.
They have got the prerequisite Glocks, now they just need MP5s. Click to expand the photos.
Iraqi Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team members storm a bus during a demonstration drill held during a handover ceremony in Diwaniyah, 181 kms south of Baghdad, on July 16, 2008. Iraq took control of security in the Shiite province of Diwaniyah today and said it hoped to regain control of the entire country from US-led forces by end of the year.
H/T: MP.net
Ruger have updated information on their website about the SR9 recall:
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According to Tom, who posted a comment on the SR9 blog entry, Ruger has said that they will be servicing 1000 pistols a week:
Just received an email from Ruger that the boxes are being shipped. They plan to service 1000 SR9? per week. They are sending out boxes in the order we registered with Ruger.
Hat Tip: John Snow and commenters Tom and David.
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Wired editor Chris Anderson saw this ad in the Unmanned Systems magazine.
“Because the enemy has guns too!” … It must be a joke 
Hat Tip: Danger Zone
S&W have announced the M&P15R, an AR-15 chambered for the 5.45×39mm. The idea being you can save costs by shooting the cheaper round instead of 5.56mm.
The product spec sheet says the launch date was “May 1, 2008″, yet the website says coming soon.
M&P15R. No surprises if you have seen an AR before
It will also be available as a complete upper.
It ships with one 30 round 5.45×39mm magazine.
Specs:
Model: M&P15R
Caliber: 5.45 x 39 mm
Capacity: 30 Rounds
Action: Semi-Auto
Barrel Length: 16”
Barrel Twist: 1 in 8”
Front Sight: M4 Post
Overall Length: 35” Extended ,32” Collapsed
Stock: 6-Position Collapsible
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Barrel Material: 4140 Steel
Receiver Material: 7075 T6 Aluminum
Finish: Hard Coat Black Anodized
Chromed Comp: Barrel Bore, Gas Key
Bolt Carrier, Chamber
Another photo:
When I interviewed Magpul they were planning on releasing a 5.45×39mm conversion kit for the Masada so that trips to the range would cost less. I wonder if Bushmaster is going to follow through with this with the ACR.
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