Just when I think I have seen it all, I see something like the DoubleGlock Machine Pistol. I don't know anything about this pistol. If any of our European readers know the history behind it, please share it in the comments.
I guess that the recoil of the fully automatic Glock 18 pistols (Glock 18C?) would cancel each other out allowing easy control.
[Hat Tip: Casatic]
Winchester's new M22 round is quite compelling. It features a 40 grain round nosed lead bullet at a high velocity of 1255 fps. The round has been designed specifically for modern semi-automatic rifles feeding from high capacity magazines (ie. .22 black rifle clones).
For comparison, 40 grain .22 LR bullets are usually loaded for subsonic velocities. High velocity .22 rounds are generally 36 grain bullets being pushed out the muzzle at 1328 ft/s.
The M22 round will go on sale later this year and will be sold exclusively in bulk 1000-round value pack.
UPDATE: It has been pointed out me that other brands, like CCI Mini-Mgas, have 40 grain bullets being pushed at super-sonic speeds. Sorry about the mistake.
The Slide Fire stock allows an operator to easily bumpfire an AR-15. This video shows 100 rounds being fired though an AR-15 equipped with a Slide Fire.
[ Many thanks to Matt for emailing me the link. ]
The Rossi Wizard Pistol is the pistol variant of the single shot and interchangeable barrel Rossi Wizard rifle system.
From the press release ...
The Wizard Pistol takes the same break-open interchangeable barrel system and makes it lighter and smaller for handgun hunting, target shooting or plinking. Available in .243 Win. or .22-.250 Rem with other calibers coming soon, the Wizard Pistol offers outstanding and reliable performance in a versatile package. Its ingenious break-open barrel system changes quickly by unscrewing the front swivel with no tools needed.
Offered in blue finish, additional features include pistol grip with custom grooves for fast handling and comfort, manual safety with “S” mark for visual confirmation, hammer extension, scope rail and the unique onboard Taurus Security System®.The Wizard’s barrel measures 11 inches with an overall length of 20.4 inches.
No word on pricing at this time.
[Richard Johnson is a firearms instructor, law enforcement veteran, contributor to Guns and Patriots, and the publisher of Guns Holsters And Gear.]
With all of the rumors surrounding the 28 gauge Raging Judge, one of the overlooked new guns from the Taurus/Rossi lines at the 2011 SHOT Show was the Circuit Judge chambered in 28 gauge.
The new Circuit Judge has an 18.5″ barrel with a straight rifled choke that Rossi claims extends the shooting range of this long gun. As with the previous version, this Circuit Judge is essentially a revolving shotgun, and weighs in at 5.6 pounds with hardwood stocks.
The original Circuit Judge chambered for the .45 Colt/.410 shotshell proved to a popular gun in 2010, and it is can still be hard to locate on dealers’ shelves.
[ Andrew is a former US Navy Hospital Corpsman who was deployed to Fallujah, Iraq with the 5th Marine Regiment. Today, when not at the range or a Larry Vickers tactical training course, he blogs at the excellent Vuurwapen Blog ]
At SHOT 2011, Glock displayed a new product: an add-on backstrap for the Gen 4 models that also featured a beavertail grip. This should interest those who have a problem with “slide bite” when shooting Glocks.
It was displayed on a G17 Gen 4.
The beavertail backstraps will be available in sizes/thicknesses that correspond to the “Medium” and “Large” backstraps that are already available for the Gen 4 Glocks.
[ Andrew is a former US Navy Hospital Corpsman who was deployed to Fallujah, Iraq with the 5th Marine Regiment. Today, when not at the range or a Larry Vickers tactical training course, he blogs at the excellent Vuurwapen Blog ]
Having made many other components for the AR-15 in recent years, including the MUR upper receiver, VIS polylithic upper receiver/handguard, CASV handguard, and Modstock/EMod/IMod stocks, Vltor has finally moved on to lower receivers.
Not content to make standard lowers, Vltor has given the VR a very large magazine release button. The lower will be available for $379.95 with everything needed to complete the lower (lower parts kit, buffer, spring, and tube) minus a stock body. They are shipping in mid-March but are available for pre-order now.
Vltor will also be selling factory SBRs. Naturally, they’re heavily laden with Vltor kit.
At SHOT Show, Remington introduced a new version of their 1911 R1 handgun. Cosmetically is looks more modern than the more traditional looking original 1911 R1. I really liked the look when I saw it at the show.
The enhanced model features ...
- Adjustable Rear Sight
- Fiber-Optic Front Sight (Red)
- Front/Rear Slide Serrations
- Beavertail Grip Safety with Checkered Memory Bump
- Enhanced Hammer
- Anodized Aluminum Match Trigger
- Enhanced Wide Thumb Safety
- Flat Checkered Mainspring Housing (20 LPI)
- Match Grade Stainless Barrel and Bushing
- Front Grip Strap Serrations
- Custom Grips with Thumb Groove and Ambi Cut
- 8-Round Magazines with Bumper Pad (2)
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Finish | Satin Black Oxide |
| Grip | Wood Laminate |
| Barrel | 5" |
| Twist | 1-16 LH |
| Overall Length | 5 1⁄2" |
| Trigger Pull | 3.5 - 5 lbs |
| Weight | 40 oz. |
| Front Sight | Red Fiber Optic |
| MSRP (Price) | $940 |
Photos have appeared online showing a new combination rifle from China. Like the XM-29 OICW, it combines an assault rifle (chambered in China's standard 5.8mm round) with a semi-automatic 20mm airburst grenade launcher. The below weapon appears to have be built upon a Type-03 rifle.
Another photo shows a different rifle with the rifle and grenade launcher in reverse positions:
Given China's fondness for producing and equipping their troops with both bullpup and conventional rifles, I suspect one or both of these rifles are prototypes.
A Russian article about the system says (Translated using Google)...
At the heart of China's kit is a new combined assault rifle, ZH-05. It represents-automatic grenade launcher similar to the XM-29 OICW. In developing the ZH-05 provides for the conjugation of the complex with the infantryman combat systems, in particular the presence of a data channel video information with an eye on the helmet-mounted display, a soldier or a commander.
Weight of the rifle is about 5 kg, slightly less than 6.1 kg Daewoo K11 and 6.8 kg of the American XM-29. ZH-2005 allows firing with two kinds of different caliber ammunition intended for use in primary and secondary weapons systems. In the primary weapon ammo is shot with a 20-mm air fragmentation grenade explosion. In the ammunition support weapons systems include standard cartridges 5.8 mm.
The measured range-finder range to the target displayed on sight and entered automatically into the fire control system to calculate corrections for the shooting conditions and determine the number of revolutions grenades on the trajectory. Programming grenades carried in the arms, at the stage of loading, and provides an introduction to the original data and amendments issued by the ballistic computer, to solve the problem of combining non-contact point with the contour of a grenade explosion goal.
Also in the equipment includes: protective clothing with the elements of moisture and plamezaschity and NBC protection, as well as personal body armor (the basis of this subsystem is to vest and unloading of the new modification, which is hinged on personal body armor, the so-called "e-vest" - system optoelectronics and other electronic equipment as part of a personal computer, communications, interface, human-machine, satellite navigation receiver, etc.; knapsack with a capacity for drinking water as well as spare magazines for assault rifles and hand grenades).
"Manpack electronic platform, which is the foundation," heart "of the kit includes including those optoelectronic and radio equipment, are included in the e-vest." Hardware platform is built on the digital interface and has an open architecture to include, as appropriate, and new or additional samples of electronic equipment.
Judging by the photos and reports from China, this complex "digital equipment" field trials will be accepted for service in late 2011 or early 2012.
At IDEX 2011 the Italians had a LAV (Light Armored Vehicle) that could launch a UAV (Unmanned Ariel Vehicle) from its main gun. Pretty nifty. I am not sure what model the LAV is.
