For those not familiar with the 38 Super it’s an older law enforcement round widely in use during the 1930’s since it would penetrate the crude body armor of the time. The 1911 in 45 acp was also widely used but took a backseat to the 38 Super once the gangsters [Read More…]
The Saiga 12 C EXP 01 is the latest military/law enforcement version of the Saiga shotgun from Izhmash. It features a short (14″?) barrel with muzzle brake, folding skeleton stock, receiver rail and AK-style forend with under rail. [ Many thanks to Lionel for the [Read More…]
MechTech’s Glock Carbine kit has been around for a number of years but I have never blogged about it. The MechTech conversion kit is compatible with a number of different full-size and compact Glocks chambered in 9mm, .357 Sig, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto and .45 ACP. [Read More…]
Damage Industries ECS (Enhanced Combat System) stock and forend is now available in pink. I can’t help but thinking there is large unfulfilled market for red and blue furniture.
Those lucky Canadians get all sorts of nifty guns (for a price). The FAMAE SAF I blogged about earlier this week will soon go on sale in Canada later this month. Canadian firm Tactical Imports are bringing in civilian-legal semi-automatic models. The FAMAE SAF and FAMAE [Read More…]
The US Army has patented a system to convert surplus 155mm projectiles containing bomblets into 40mm grenades. Someone in the Pentagon thinks it would be cheaper to convert surplus bomblets into 40mm grenades than to dispose of them. I had always assumed that the cost [Read More…]
Rheinmetall has been awarded a patent (#8225999)for an invention (concept would be a more accurate term) to limit a machine gun’s rate of fire over a period of time. All gas operated machine guns fire at a rate which is unsustainable over longer periods of time. [Read More…]
Turnbull has taken the original Black Rifle and given it a Western make over. The rifle features premium American walnut stock, forend and pistol grip. The upper and lower receiver are both made from color case hardened steel. The rifle is chambered in .308 Win. The [Read More…]
We broke the news last year that Steyr were planing on exporting Steyr AUG parts kits to the Steyr Arms (USA) facility in Trussville, Alabama for assembly into complete rifles. These rifles will be going on sale next month. The Steyr AUG A3 SA rifles now feature the [Read More…]
New propaganda photos from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) show insurgents showing off their new rifles. The rifles appear to be chambered in a large anti-material caliber, possibly .50 BMG or 14.5x114mm Russian. I am unable to identify the rifle. Its simple [Read More…]
When the long promised and frequently delayed Charter Arms Pitbull Rimless Revolver was finally launched, it was only made available in .40 S&W, to the disappointment of many 9mm shooters. Charter has finally announced that it is now available in 9mm [Read More…]
BAE Systems has sold back tactical/LE gear, body armor and firearm accessory maker Safariland to investment firm Kanders And Company. Kanders sold Safariland to BAE five years ago. Stamford Advocate reports … The owner of a Stamford business has acquired a [Read More…]
Daniel Defense has updated their EZ CAR rail system. The price for the 9.0 version remains the same at $200. The EZ CAR™ 9.0 is precision machined from Aerospace Grade 6061-T6 Aluminum, and finished with Military Specification Type III Hardcoat Anodizing. The EZ [Read More…]
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