Ruger has updated the Mini-30 blued model and given it a Mini-14/SR-556 flash suppressor. Ruger has not stated it, but presumably the threading is 1/2-28.
I expect that the stainless steel models will be similarly updated to feature a flash suppressor.
This model has a MRSP of $921.
The Ruger 10/22 FS is a new addition to the Ruger Tactical 10/22 line. The is standard blued/synthetic 10/22 but with a threaded barrel and Mini-14/SR-556 flash suppressor.
The barrel threading is the standard 1/2-28 which will fit many firearm accessories, such as other flash suppressors, muzzle brakes and suppressors.
The rifle has a 16" barrel and weighs 4.3 lbs. The open sights were removed from this model.
The price is $316, which represents a $39 premium over the cost of the standard blued/synthetic 10/22.
The Ruger 10/22 Boy Scouts of America Special Edition was featured on the last episode of NRA's Curators Corner. NRA Blog reports ...
With an 18.5" barrel and a gold bead sight, this limited edition rifle comes with a ten round magazine and a classic walnut stock. It is there, on the stock, where things really get interesting.
[ Many thanks to Lars Dalseide for sending me the photos. ]
Glock and S&W jointly won the competition to supply pistols to the BATFE. Glock's spokeswoman has said that the Glock pistols chosen are the Glock 22 Gen4 and the Glock 27 ...
This 10-year contract is valued at up to $40 million, and makes available for the first time both the GLOCK 22 Gen4 and GLOCK 27 .40 caliber pistols to all ATF agents. The terms provide additional Federal Agencies the opportunity to ride on the contract in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
NBC reports ...
The next day, that would be Monday for those of you keeping score at home, a 16-year-old boy — presumably sans dog — somehow got himself locked in a gun safe at the Bass Pro Shop in Grapevine.
It probably wasn’t as funny as the “Family Guy” episode. Store employees tried to open the safe by using the combination, which makes sense, but for some unexplained reason, the digital pad failed to respond.
One person commented ...
Not funny. The store should have rigged the display model so it could not be locked, or the door could not be completely closed.
Sigh ... no, the kid should have stayed out of the safe. If I went into a gun shop to buy a safe, asked them to demo it to me, and was told "Sorry, we can't close them", I would laugh and then walked straight on out.
[Hat Tip: Reddit]
I always like to see old gun designs put back into production. The original Model 180 AutoMag pistol is going back into production after being discontinued about twenty years ago (please correct me if I am wrong). An Alaskan firm called Auto Mag Company, not in anyway connected with the original now defunct Arcadia Machine & Tool (AMT), will be manufacturing 1350 Automag pistols in 2011.
Of the 1350 pistols to be produced, 350 will be collectors "Classic" model that will be made using original Automag frames and 1000 will be the 100% new Kodiak model.
The cost of the pistol will be $5600 for Kodiak model in stainless and $3100 with a parkerized finish. At these prices only hardcore devotees will be buying them. They company has now released pricing for the Classic model.
The Automag Company plans only to offer the pistols chambered in the .44 Auto Mag (AMP) round. Cor-Bon still manufactures this round which sells for just under $40 per box of 20.
[ Many thanks to Andy for emailing me the link. ]
... and other uses for a suppressor.
This Royal Marine is using an EOTech holographic sight, without magnification, mounted on either an .338 Lapua Magnum L115A1 (Accuracy International Arctic Warfare) or .50 BMG AW50 rifle.
I have often wondered why we do not see photos of snipers with 1x magnification sights. During WWII plenty of snipers used iron sights to good effect. It must surely be easier to use than a scope with magnification when bouncing around in a helicopter and aiming at a moving target.
UPDATE: Added additional information.
[Hat Tip: Пьер де Буа]
From AAC Blog ...
I clean suppressors the easy way: leaving the baffles in a glass jar filled with solvent until all the crap is gone.
These are the first photos I have seen of the updated QBZ-95 rifle, which is speculated to enter front-line service later this year.
The changes are (From Wikipedia) ....
QBZ-95 variant titled "G" fires the heavier 5.8x42mm round, with a heavier longer barrel and a redesigned muzzle break. The "G" variant has an altered butt stock, trigger guard, and a repositioned thumb fire selector switch above the pistol grip. The carrying handle has retained the Chinese quick release mount rail, but also has added the Picatinny rail as a supplement. It has been seen in service in small numbers for testing and evaluation in first quarter of 2010. It has been speculated that this variant will enter full service in late 2010, replacing the original QBZ-95 assault rifle introduced into service in 1995. The original QBZ-95 rifles will be handed down to second line and reserve troops, while front line troops receive this variant.
Overall a decent upgrade, although I like the trigger guard/foregrip concept of the original. It looks like China's Type 56 (AK-47 variant) may be phased out.
[ Many thanks to Sven for emailing me the link. ]
[Hat Tip: China Defense Blog]
