The next-generation AK rifle, formally referred to as the AK-200, has been named the AK-12. Its name refers to 2012, the year it will go into production. Izhmash is referring to it as the fifth generation Kalashnikov rifle1 . The controls have been modified so that they [Read More…]
An industry insider told me that Kel-Tec has a working SU-16 prototype in .300 AAC BLK and they are likely to bring it into production. The first models will likely be the SU-16C and SU-16CA and will cost $50 – $70 more than the current 5.56mm variants. The first [Read More…]
At the TEDxAmsterdam conference General Peter van Uhm, Chief of the Netherlands Defense Staff, eloquently explains why he chose the gun, instead of the pen or the brush, to make the world a better place. It should be noted that in 2008 the General lost his son, First [Read More…]
S&W has pulled out of the Army’s next generation carbine competition. Army Times reports … Smith & Wesson’s M&P 4 is another strong competitor that has backed out for financial reasons. Company officials were confident they had a shot at the [Read More…]
Longziz purchased his first AR-15 when he was studying in the USA and it inspired him to design his own rifle. A few years later, now studying in Germany, he has unveiled his patent-pending design which he named the Longziz #1. The rifle is fully ambidextrous. It uses [Read More…]
There has been a lot of speculation about the future of the Bushmaster / Remington ACR. The rifle has not been selling well, but neither have any other non-AR-15 semi-automatic rifles. A company that supplies parts to many rifle manufactures told me today that about 70% [Read More…]
DSA Arms is now offering a .300 AAC BLK upper receiver for the AR-15. The uppers do not include a charging handle, bolt or bolt carrier. The price is $335 for the stainless barreled model or $320 for the carbon steel barrel model.
AGP Arms has developed an interesting takedown conversion kit for the Ruger 10/22. It features a lightweight barrel, folding stock and quick release / return to zero barrel adapter. The kit sells for $240 with a 6″ handguard. The 12″ handguard costs $25 [Read More…]
Matthew Cox reports that the USMC like the XM-25 semi-automatic air burst grenade concept but would prefer it in 40mm instead of 25mm. “I have not seen a detailed analysis on the [XM25’s] lethality,” Clark said. “We think we can get more [Read More…]
I knew before I wrote the list of potential contenders for the next French rifle I would take a lot of flak for it (some of it more than justified), but I do appreciate the comments and discussion. My response to many of your questions is below … @Tinkerer and [Read More…]
I first reported rumors that the French would be replacing the FAMAS rifle back in 2009. During a recent meeting with the Commission of Defense, the French CEMAT (Chef d’Etat Major de l’Armée de Terre / Chief of Staff of the Army), General Ract Madoux, [Read More…]
Meopta USA has developed an adapter that allows an iPhone to be attached to their scopes and binoculars. Users can use the standard iPhone camera app to record video or take photos. They are not the first company to make lenes for the iPhone. A number of companies have [Read More…]
The new Del-Ton DTI TRX16 packs a lot of features into a package with an MSRP of $1250. 7075 T6 Aluminum hard coat, anodized MIL-SPEC upper and lower receivers Troy Battle Ax buttstock of reinforced fiber and Troy 13” Extreme Hand Guard 1X9 twist chrome-moly vanadium [Read More…]
Not yet having become a parent I am frequently amused by how competitive parents can be. If you put a few parents of toddlers in a room together the conversation inevitably turns to a discussion about which of the genius offspring walked first, talked first, ate carrots [Read More…]
The Honduran Armed Forces have announced plans to purchase Tavor TAR-21 assault rifles from Israel Weapon Industries. The IWI sales team are superstars. They sell Tavors like Saudi Arabia sells oil. [ Many thanks to Danny for emailing me the link. ]
An industry insider has confirmed that next year SIG will begin manufacturing SIG516 rifles chambered in .300 AAC BLK. These rifles will probably be introduced at SHOT Show. The more rifles running this cartridge the better 🙂
I have read criticisms of Kalashnikov for having made the selector/safety go from safe to full automatic (and then semi) and that he made this decision because of Soviet “pray and spray” doctrine. The truth is that the beauty of the AK-47 selector is that [Read More…]
Eyewall Industries have developed simple but useful device they called the STOKBLOK. What is does is prevent an M4-style adjustable stock from extending further than a desired distance and so preventing accidentally extending is to far when under stress. It seems like a [Read More…]
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Firearms and Training attended a hardcore vehicle tactics training course at Alpha Dog Tactical. I highly recommend reading his post about the course.
Magpul Dynamics’ Magpul Art of the Tactical Carbine, Second Edition is gong to be released in Blu-Ray. The trailer looks beautiful (make sure you watch it in HD 720p). [ Many thanks to Eric for emailing me the link. ]
When I first read about Hornady’s .17 Hornet, a necked down .22 Hornet, I was skeptical. I just assumed it was the classic ammunition marketeers tactic of taking an old cartridge and necking it up or down and then telling the world it was the best cartridge ever [Read More…]
Earlier this year a company called G.Skill introduced AR-15 inspired PC RAM. Gigabyte has now introduced a motherboard inspired by the Stoner’s iconic rifle. All I want to know is if those picatinny rails are mil-spec. [ Many thanks to Mirza for emailing me the [Read More…]
DoubleTapper has reviewed a very nifty Israeli-made PDW-style AR-15 called the Silver Shadow Gilboa APR (Assault Pistol Rifle). This small gun has a forward bolt return spring, eliminating the need for a buffer tube and thus reducing its size.
S&W has expanded the recall of Thompson Center Venture Rifles. They are now recalling all Thompson Center Venture rifles manufactured before October 28 2011. PRODUCT: ALL Thompson Center Venture Rifles manufactured prior to October 28, 2011. DESCRIPTION OF THE [Read More…]
Adcor Defense is now manufacturing a version of their Brown Enhanced Automatic Rifle (B.E.A.R) rifle that uses standard AR-15 direct gas impingement instead of a piston. The B.E.A.R GI is available with the same forward ambidextrous non-reciprocating charging handle as [Read More…]
SIG Sauer has a limited number of complete SIG551-A1 lowers, including stock and magazine, which can be used to convert a SIG556 to a SIG551-A1. Only 250 kits are available and they are only taking phone orders. Call (866) 619-1128 or (603) 418-8102. [ Many thanks to [Read More…]
[ Many thanks to Dr. Jim and Mary Clary for this guest post. ] A lot of ink has been spilled over the past few years by writers praising or slamming the CVA muzzleloaders. The majority of the negative comments refer to the Apollo rifle manufactured in 1995 and 1996. [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson is recalling the Thompson Center Venture Rifle after discovering that sears were not manufactured to specifications. The recall notice is below … IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE PRODUCT: Thompson Center Venture Rifle. DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD: [Read More…]
In 2012 Hornady will be selling a line of .300 Whisper (compatible with .300 BLK AAC) ammunition. The subsonic load is a 208 gr A-MAX bullet that will achieve 1020 fps (480 ft/lbs, about the equivalent of a 9mm Luger+P load) at the muzzle of a 16″ barreled [Read More…]
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