High-end rifle manufacturer Cobalt Kinetics has just announced the official reboot of their BAMF-Pro firearms. The Cobalt Kinetics relaunch includes partnerships with Radian Weapons, SB Tactical, Geissele Automatics, and VLTOR Weapons among others. Cobalt Kinetics [Read More…]
As you may remember, Cobalt Kinetics is now under a new ownership. They just released a BAMF Pro Series rifles available in three different lengths, depending on local laws and your preference. The BAMF Pro Series is available in a pistol (6.5″ barrel) version [Read More…]
In 2019 TFB reported about ongoing changes at Cobalt Kinetics, from starting to manufacture a line of 1911 derivatives to ceasing the production of AR-15 models. On top of this, the company also cooperated with MARS Inc. to, unsuccessfully, compete in the US Army NGSW [Read More…]
With the recent sneak peek of the new Cobalt Kinetics line of 1911-Style Pistols, there was also some other less positive news attached to the same release. About five years ago Cobalt Kinetics released their new series of modern AR-15s. Most of them had a very [Read More…]
Cobalt Kinetics, Washington Utah, have some good news for lovers of the 1911-based handguns. Over the years TFB have reported about the fancy and colorful rifles that Cobalt Kinetics have brought to the AR15 market, and it is now time for them to offer 1911s. There is [Read More…]
Cobalt Kinetics has published a news release announcing that in cooperation with MARS Inc. they have submitted a new carbine (NGSW-R), light machine gun (NGSW-AR) and 6.8mm cartridge to US Army’s NGSW (Next Generation Squad Weapons) program. The program is [Read More…]
Cobalt Kinetics has taken their Edge rifle and bathed it in some wintery goodness. With extra embellishments on the rifle and a new finish, they are releasing a “Winter Limited Edition” run for 2019 that is limited to just 50 firearms. This rifle is [Read More…]
When I first heard of Cobalt Kinetics it was at Shot Show 2016 when they showed off their competition rifle. It was a very wild looking AR-15 with some interesting features set up for the competitive shooter. Earlier this year they came out with a new 50 state legal [Read More…]
Earlier this year, Cobalt Kinetics introduced the Model 27 rifle which has an angled pistol grip that extends rearward and becomes the stock of the rifle. This weapon is 50 state legal. Recently, the company has announced the launch of what they call Forged Upper [Read More…]
Cobalt Kinetics has some interesting news for us. The new model Twenty-Seven offers a modern approach to a traditional semi-automatic rifle. Target customers are most likely people living in areas where features like pistol grips are forbidden, hunters of small to [Read More…]
At the 2018 Industry Day at the Range, innovative premium AR manufacturer Cobalt Kinetics brought out several new rifles which they will be selling for the new year. Chief among these was their new .308 pattern AR, which can be produced in calibers like .308 Winchester [Read More…]
Cobalt Kinetics, known for their cutting-edge and futuristic looking AR-15 rifles, will now be selling their parts and accessories to the general public. It is starting out as more simple offerings like stocks, muzzle brakes and other small pieces. This is just the [Read More…]
Cobalt Kinetics, known for their beautifully milled AR-15s and various ambidextrous technologies, has announced the release for sale of their PRO muzzle brakes. The PRO brakes have until now been closely-held products reserved only for Cobalt’s sexy rifles and [Read More…]
Since its genesis, a lot of clever people have sought to improve the function of the Ar-15 rifle. Side-charging handles, ambidextrous controls, and “B.A.D levers”, just to name a few. Some of these features were adopted, and some were fads that quickly fell by the [Read More…]
Cobalt Kinetics has been busy – the Utah based rifle maker recently announced the expansion of their CARS reloading/chambering system a few weeks ago. And now they are announcing the new Edge Scout, a base model rifle designed with the style and features of the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Show range day coverage, James gets to speak with the folks at Cobalt Kinetics about their over-engineered and high-speed C.A.R.S. AR15, an improvement over the model they displayed last year. Production starts shortly, and sales begin soon… Many THANKS [Read More…]
Who has watched Aliens (you know, the movie where Ripley shows up and “brings it” to the xenomorphs with the Colonial Marines) and wondered why no one has done a round counter like the one on the pulse rifles the good guys used? Well, wonder no more. Cobalt [Read More…]
Oh, Cobalt Kinetics… Always pushing the envelope; sometimes just wadding up the envelope and inventing email. The past three years I have been following them, Cobalt Kinetics has come out with pretty clever engineering tricks to manage common functions that we [Read More…]
Cobalt Kinetics will offer a limited number of Stealth PDWs in 2017. Chambered in 300 BLK and fitted with a 9″ barrel, these short barrel rifles will carry a price tag of $3,750 and will be limited to a total of 100 units only. As with many guns of this nature, [Read More…]
Cobalt Kinetics is becoming known for their high end sci-fi looking rifles with a number of features that can significantly improve the speed of your operation, from automatic magazine and bolt drops, to an overload usage of the forward assist to operate as a bolt drop. [Read More…]
Cobalt Kinetics makes some rifles with the very serious 3-gun shooter in mind, and a casual observer could be forgiven for mistaking them for blaster rifles. While they certainly look unconventional, these guns feature some outstanding little extras that are sure to give competitors an edge. Thanks [Read More…]
As part of the “pre range day” Range Day I had the opportunity to reconnect with Jeremy and the crew from Cobalt Kinetics as they were attempting to set up their booth. As promised they had their new Evolve rifle (the one I reviewed a scant month ago, with the [Read More…]
Cobalt Kinetics Evolve As I mentioned in the previous press release last week, I had been invited to a media day to preview a new “AR platform” rifle concept that Cobalt Kinetics will be bringing to SHOT, and will also begin producing and selling next year. A number [Read More…]
I was able to get a little bit a of a teaser ahead of a release event I am going to for Cobalt Kinetics. I personally am a fan of their direction and innovation, and the look of their product is super distinctive. Their original product, the BAMF, changed the [Read More…]
I originally met with the Cobalt Kinetics group at SHOT Show Range Day where they had a small booth. The product they were promoting was their flagship concept; an AR-15 with a dual bolt drop system (presented as a functioning forward assist). This is arguably one of [Read More…]
You may recall that I had the opportunity at SHOT (this year) to preview a dual bolt release (dual forward assist) rifle from Cobalt Kinetics, the B.A.M.F. (Billet Aluminum Modern Firearm). At the time they were not quite ready for release. Well, that time is [Read More…]
COBALT KINETICS is actually bringing something innovative to the market. It is an AR-15 platform that has a “dual-drop forward assist”. Wrap your head around that a second. I was a little confused myself at first, but once I got to hold the prototype, [Read More…]
Cobalt Kenetics, maker of high-end AR patterned rifles, is announcing a limited ‘beta test’ of their Cobalt Advantage Reloading System (CARS) through a limited set of dealers. CARS is adaptable to the companies BAMF, Eclipse, Edge, Team, and Team Stage 2 [Read More…]
Hornady has a new .22-caliber Advanced Rifle Cartridge, the aptly-named 22 ARC. It joins the 6mm ARC in Hornady’s family of specialized cartridges for the AR platform. Right out of the gate, Hornady has three different factory loads available. Hornady @ TFB: [SHOT [Read More…]
When normal people hear the word “smart gun”, the first thing they usually think of is the guns that require either a fingerprint or some sort of wrist band that allows only that user to shoot it (in theory). However, when cinephiles and hoplophiles hear the [Read More…]
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