I mean’t to blog this a while back but somehow forgot. If you ever felt the need for a fully automatic rifle with the power of a .45-70, then The Broadsword (aka. Templar Custom Multi-Caliber System) in .50 Beowulf is the gun for you. Watch it in action here [Read More…]
[ Many thanks to Rolf (and his friend) for emailing it to me. ]
LaRue Tactical is selling an upgrade kit for the Ruger 10/22 that includes a LT178 Rail, LT719 QD Ultra-Low Mount and LaRue Cheek Pad. The kit sells for $295. I have no doubt that these rings and mount are of the best quality, but you must admit that it is quite amusing [Read More…]
The USMC like their M27 IAR so much that they are considering dumping the SAW in favor of it. Military.com reports … Lt. Gen. George Flynn, who heads the Marine Corps Combat Development Command in Quantico, told reporters at a Washington, D.C. breakfast that the [Read More…]
The Enfield EM-2 rifle, otherwise known Rifle No. 9, remains the rifle I most want to fire, but know I am never going to have the chance. If it had been adopted who knows how modern rifle cartridges would have evolved. This video shows the EM-2 being fired … At [Read More…]
The Blackheart International BHI-15 (S) is nice looking mid-length gas AR-15 carbine. I really like the sleek looking BHI handguard.
I am always very hesitant to blog photos or videos made by jihadists, but I think this video could hardly be considered propaganda and does has some educational value. I think just about every part, expect maybe the trigger, was thrown clear of the AKS receiver. [ Many [Read More…]
PCF Manufacturing are selling a complete polymer AR-15 lower for $100. [ Many thanks to Suburban Survivalist for sending me the link. ]
EAA Corp is once again importing Baikal rifles and shotguns into the US market. They expect the first shipment in December. One of the more interesting guns that they are importing is the Baikal MP-161K, which I blogged about a few months ago. The are import the MP161K [Read More…]
Gun Holsters & Gear reports thats the ISSC MK22 Rifle is coming stateside next year. I had the opportunity to shoot a prototype of this gun at SHOT Show. It is a fun little gun and it is nice to see a tactical .22 not patterned after the AR-15.
India military personal in Jammu and Kashmir are teaching school girls how to use rifles and heavy weapons so that in the event of a militant attack, they will be able to defend themselves. The below video from Reuters (via. WSJ) … [ Many thanks to S’burg [Read More…]
This nifty safe rotates inside allowing more guns to be stuffed inside. [Hat Tip: Gizmodo] [ Many thanks to Alex for emailing me the link. ]
Nooky, a reader of the blog, posted a photo he took of a rare SIG510-3 prototype chambered in 7.62×39mm. The rifle sold for about $8000. [ Many thanks to Nooky for emailing me the link. ]
These photos, showing the upcoming 7.62x39mm version of the SIG556, is purportedly straight from SIG Sauer. They are using the SIG550 (aka. Classic) forend and sidefolding stock. Troubleshooter, a reader of the blog, emailed me to say that lower receiver is similar in [Read More…]
An Australian company called Rimfire Research are developing a range of front locking rimfire rifles. Two rifle actions are being developed. The short action will be built around the .22 LR cartridge and the long action around the .22 Magnum. The bolts will be the [Read More…]
The new Barrett MRAD is looking very cool. Its design looks more akin to a autoloader than a bolt action. This video demonstrates its features … The MRAD will go on sale mid-year 2011.
A reader, Nooky, posted this photo of the prototype 7.62x39mm SIG550 that Swiss Arms developed a few years ago but never put into production. Gun Blobber posted this photo comparing an AK bolt with a SIG550 bolt … As you can see, very similar. Nooky also posted [Read More…]
The Packing Rat reviews the MidwestPX “neutered” PMAGs. They are permanently modified to hold no more than ten rounds, thus making them Cali-legal.
Sig Sauer Guns have confirmation that the SIG556 (the civilian SIG550) will be made available chambered in 7.62x39mm and will be able to use standard AK-47 magazines. We just received a phone call from our contact at Sig and Sig Sauer is producing a SIG 556 chambered in [Read More…]
A reader emailed me this cool photo of the FN HAMR, equipped with a 150 round Armatac SAW-MAG, in all its glory. Apparently, the rifle operated in open-bolt mode in both semi and full auto if the temperature is to hot. Interesting. LordStickMax, also made a video [Read More…]
At AUSA, Barrett unveiled their new modular sniper rifle: the Barrett MRAD (Multi Role Adaptive Design) Sniper Rifle. Military.com has made a video about it (embedded below). More info at the Kit Up blog. [ Many thanks to Gage for emailing me the link. ]
Photos have surfaced depicting Mexican Marines armed with the Colt IAR. This makes sense. Mexico uses the Colt Automatic Rifle (the automatic rifle that has been marketed by Colt for many years) and they seem to be fond of high-capacity drum magazines like the Beta [Read More…]
A member of the Vintage Semi-Automatic Sporting Rifles Forum posted photos of his replica Lebman 1907. Well it’s been darn-near 8 months since I thought of it and decided that I wanted one but it’s done. My replica of the Winchester 1907s prepared by Hyman [Read More…]
Soldier Systems has posted many photos of the Colt CM901 on display at AUSA.
This promotional video from FNH-USA shows the FN HAMR in action (at 1:41). [ Many thanks to Iroquois for posting the link. ]
Short Barrel + Rails + Drum Magazine + Red Dot = I Want. UPDATE: Another photo of the gun taken by Szoeroes in 2007. It was made by a Mr. Szep (Bathory Epszol Kft.). As of 2009 the company is defunct. [Hat Tip: Max Popenker]
Infanterist der Zukunft (IdZ) is the German Future Solider program. The program’s modernized carbine is the G36K IdZ. Along with the previous G36K accessories it also features … Low profile upper picatinny rail with integrated BUIS. XM8 style enlarged [Read More…]
Brownells are now selling magazine lip GO/NO-GO gauges for the AR-15. It looks to be based on the Army’s newly introduced gauge. At $59.99 the price does seem a little steep. [ Many thanks to John for emailing me the link. ]
The German Army, like the rest of NATO is seems, is looking for a Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR). Once selected it will be given the designation G27. REMOV wrote on MP.net that the HK417 will not be the G27 as was rumored … The HK417 will not be the G27, because [Read More…]
Last month I wrote a highly critical post about Anschutz’s partnership with Armatix. The Managing Director of Anschutz, Jochen Anschutz, responded to my post by posting a comment. He said … armatix/ANSCHÜTZ Hunting Control System Obviously there are a lot [Read More…]
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