Turkish defense manufacturer MKE is exporting a new version of their MP5 to European consumers. The MKE T-94 ZSG (Zivile Sportgewehr / Civilian Sporting Rifle). The ZSG chambered in 9x19mm, is semi-automatic only, has a fixed stock and a 5.5″ barrel. The [Read More…]
Dynamic Arms Research is a high-end German manufacturer of AR-15 rifles. DAR manufacture their own uppers, lowers, rails and muzzle brakes. They use Lothar Walther barrels and Magpul stocks and magazines. They are chambered in .223 Rem., .300 Whisper and 6.8mm [Read More…]
Famed Russian gun maker Izhmash, the original AK-47 manufacturer and the manufacturer of the newer AK-12, Saiga 12 and AK-108 firearms, is branching out into ammunition. They have gotten a license from the Russian government to start producing civilian ammunition [Read More…]
DRD Tactical, the company that bought us the innovate stealthy Paratus-16, have now developed an AR-15 upper receiver that uses the same quick change/detach barrel and handguard system as the Paratus-16. The rail/handguard unit can be quickly detached from the [Read More…]
JTech Gear is manufacturing a nifty sling system designed by Strike Industries. The S3 Sling (Silent Strategic System) uses kevlar loops rather than metal or plastic sling hooks or swivels. Nylon covers the YKK Hamerloc buckles to decrease the sound of the weapon [Read More…]
Dick’s Sporting Goods has just has their Q4 2013 Earnings call. They are having a hard time keeping ammunition in stock. Edward W. Stack (CEO) said during the call … We actually have people who call the store every morning to find out if we got [Read More…]
G&G Tools is a small company that makes a small number of tools specifically for cleaning AR10 and AR15 bolts. Recently, they introduced a new product for cleaning the bolt carrier in an AR15. The new G&G Tolls AR-15 Bolt Carrier Cleaner works without the use [Read More…]
Blakchawk! is making a forearm sleeve for shotgunners that puts extra shells closer to the receiver. Blackhawk! claims this sleeve is “…designed for quick and efficient shotgun reloads.” The sleeves hold up to eight shells in 1″ elastic loops and [Read More…]
Not too long ago, some USPSA “race” guns began to sprout strange angled metal plates from their sides. This modification gave shooters using a thumbs forward grip a way to leverage their support hand thumb against the frame of the gun during rapid fire. One [Read More…]
The bodyguard of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un have been photographed with enormous helical magazines on their AK rifles. The round capacity could be anywhere between 75-150 rounds. I cannot identify the rifles. They are probably North Korea’s domestically [Read More…]
Iran has developed a new 20mm anti-material rifle called the Arash. The rifle is fired standing up with the gun resting on the operators shoulder, much like a RPG, and on the forward bipod. The butt stock is position about midway along the length of the gun with the [Read More…]
Tristar, importer of cool looking yet unproven Turkish made shotguns, has released a tactical shotgun that is getting some attention. The Tec 12 appears to be inspired by, if not a direct clone of, the classic Benelli M3. Normally the gun is a semi-automatic, recoil [Read More…]
Izhmash produces more variants of the Saiga 12 than we can keep up with. The latest version, Version 340, features a large muzzle brake, an oversized flared magazine well and a AR-15 compatible butt stock that resembles (or is) a Magpul CTR Carbine Stock. The [Read More…]
CFD International’s recently developed CFD-M3 Machine Gun was on display at the IDEX arms show last month. The CTD-M3, as the name suggests, is based on the AN/M3 aircraft machine gun design (a faster firing variant of the Browning M2). The ground/vehicle [Read More…]
Izhmash will debut the long anticipated Saiga MK-107 at the IWA show in Germany tomorrow. This gun is the first ever civilian-legal variant of the AK-107 / AK-108 with its famous balanced recoil system. The balanced recoil system moves a counter weight forward when [Read More…]
Wilson Combat has been making several top of the line AR-15 variants for awhile now. They aren’t afraid to embrace unusual concepts that some would say are forward thinking, and others would dismiss as too oddball or unproven. Their 7.62×40 WT caliber [Read More…]
RCBS is manufacturing a new single stage reloading press called the Summit. The Summit re-thinks the single stage press and the system might seem a little backward to established reloading enthusiasts. The press mounts on top of the bench, rather than on the side. [Read More…]
DeSantis announced a new purse holster called the “Hide and Chic.” The purse is designed to conceal a variety of handguns ranging in size from the Ruger LCP to the Glock 17. The Hide and Chic is made of soft garment leather and is designed to [Read More…]
The post entitled Mystery AR-15 SBR Adopted By New Libyan Armed Forces I incorrectly identified the magazine used as the Magpul PMAG. The was incorrect. The magazine is a Oberland Arms OA-MAG. The OA-MAG was clearly designed to imitate the external design of the [Read More…]
The IDF and IWI are developing a version of the Tavor X95 rifle chambered in 7.62mm. YNet reports (Translated into English by Joe) … In addition to Tavor, the IDF continued attempts to improve it. This is what the micro version, which used by the fighters and [Read More…]
A photo posted on MP.net purports to show a member of the new Libyan Armed Forces with a new AR-15 in a short barreled rifle configuration. The rifle, a Oberland Arms OA-15 M7, has ambidextrous controls, a barrel of 8″, it has a SOPMOD-style stock, the scope is [Read More…]
Rob Curtis reports that last month a XM-25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement system kaboomed and injured the operator. The Army’s XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement system has been removed from service after a training accident injured a soldier in Afghanistan [Read More…]
There’s been plenty written about the Ruger 10/22 Takedown since its March 2012 release. I was intrigued to discover that I couldn’t easily find a review that put more than 10 rounds through the rifle, breaking it down and reassembling it after each shot. [Read More…]
CCI has expanded the Quiet-22 line of ammo by now including the segmented hollowpoint (HP) as an optional load. The segmented HP breaks into three pieces on impact, which creates three wound channels. The segmented hollowpoint style bullet was a design developed by [Read More…]
American Eagle, Federal Ammunition’s budget line of ammo, is now offering a 6.8 SPC round. The new ammo will use a 115 grain full metal jacket bullet. The published muzzle velocity is 2675 fps. According to the company, the new load is “optimized for use [Read More…]
If you are one of the lucky few who shooters who have snagged an M&P Shield, your wait for an affordable laser to mount on it is over. Laserlyte has released the model UTA-SH, which secures to the Shield’s trigger guard and fits flush with its dust cover. A [Read More…]
[ This guest post was written by GD Crocker ] It’s easy to be critical in this age of abundance. I’ll have to admit, even I’m sick of the zombie-themed gear and tactical everything. But almost every article, review and write-up is bombarded with negative and [Read More…]
As the number of staff writers has increased, and we are able to increase the number of product categories covered by the blog, so has the number of people accusing us (and me in particular) of doing reviews in exchange for money. Let me be absolutely 100% clear: We [Read More…]
Most knife owners appreciate the peace of mind that comes from an overbuilt tool. Sure, you can cut things with a $0.99 boxcutter, but what if your life depended on it? Wouldn’t you rather have something you know will work time and time again? Grayman is clearly [Read More…]
tacticool – (adj.) having a tactical appearance while lacking suitability for actual tactical application The term “tacticool” is often used in the same conversation with terms like “mall ninja” and “internet commando.” [Read More…]
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