Also new for 2011 from Hornady is a line of Superformance match ammunition. It will be available in .223 Rem, 5.56mm NATO and two loads in .308 Win. It is interesting to see a specific 5.56mm load. I presume they have optimized that for semi-automatic rifles. It is [Read More…]
Hornady has expanded their Superformance line to include .222 Rem, .223 Rem, .22-250 Rem and .243 Rem. They specifically state that the rounds work fine in semi-automatics. Speed Kills! Varmint hunters can now reap the benefits of Hornady® Superformance™ propellant [Read More…]
I always like to see old gun designs put back into production. The original Model 180 AutoMag pistol is going back into production after being discontinued about twenty years ago (please correct me if I am wrong). An Alaskan firm called Auto Mag Company, not in anyway [Read More…]
Although there is not much new to add, I was remiss in forgetting to blog about the final specs of Remington’s new VERSA MAX shotgun was announced. From the press release … Remington is pleased to announce the most exciting addition to its respected 100-year [Read More…]
Glock is looking for fan photos for their 2011 calendar … GLOCK, Inc. is hosting a photo contest that provides a unique opportunity for devout GLOCK owners and gun enthusiasts to display their passion for GLOCK firearms – as well as a once-in-a-lifetime [Read More…]
Lightweight Small Arms Technologies (LSAT) light machine gun (LMG) and rifle project is coming along nicely. Tony Williams, sent me photos and project’s latest news. The LMG now weighs 9.21 lbs in plastic-cased-telescoped (CT) and 9.9 lbs in caseless (CL), [Read More…]
Magpul has just filed a patent application (#20100126053) for a quad stack AR-15 compatible magazine. The design is quite straight forward. A central partition separates two dual staggered round stacks. Two springs are used, a lower stronger spring and a weaker top [Read More…]
The Discovery reports that it may be fielded next year … But things have come a long way since 1775. With DARPA’s new “One Shot” sniper system [PDF], scheduled to be in soldier’s hands by the fall of 2011, the U.S. military will give snipers the ability to [Read More…]
I had the pleasure of meeting Susannah’s parents at SHOT Show. This was written by her father Dr. Jim Clary … Susannah L. Clary, my daughter, now age 19 and beginning her junior year in college shoots F-Class high power. She shoots a Savage Model 12 rifle [Read More…]
This is a game changer. The Russian state-owned Molot plant that used to produce RPK light machine guns will now produce a range of Beretta pistols and sporting guns. Aviation Week reports … Russia continues to gradually open its defense market for foreign [Read More…]
Glock has appeared to be losing market share so this press release from the company is interesting … “Glock, Inc. is extremely pleased with the increase in both sales and market share for 2010 and have broken all previous sales records. These sales were [Read More…]
Lead, Copper and Zinc, all of which are used in the manufacture of modern ammunition, continue to rise in price and may continue to rise in 2011 says The Economist.
Over the next three years the Czech armed forces will be adopting the 5.56mm CZ 805 rifle, the 9mm CZ Skorpion EVO III (no relation to the original CZ Skorpion), CZ 75 Phantom (polymer version of the CZ 75) and CZ 805 G1 underslung grenade launcher. Česká zbrojovka [Read More…]
As sad as it is, I am unable to attend SHOT Show 2010. If you are going, and own a digital camera or camera cell phone, please let me know. The more spies who volunteer to gather information, the better my coverage of the new guns and gear will be!!! My email address is [Read More…]
Not long ago I blogged about A.R.M.S having won a lawsuit against Troy and jdun1911 mentioned in the comments that they were also involved in a lawsuit against LaRue Tactical. Mark LaRue posted this open letter at AR15.com … Guys, As some of you know, we are under [Read More…]
dfwgun @ ARFCOM posted a short tutorial on how to modify a Magpul MOE AR-15 pistol grip so that it will fit on an AK. As you can see in the photo some dremel work is required but it is a pretty straight forward procedure.
The STI Eagle 5.0 and Eagle 6.0 2011 pistols (not to be confused with the Desert Eagle pistol) will be offered chambered in .357 SIG. STI Eagle 5.0 According to the latest STI newsletter, they got a lot of request for this caliber at SHOT Show ’09. I am surprised, [Read More…]
Christie’s will be selling a 24 carat gold plated replica of the golden gun from the famous Bond film. From MP.net: A Christie’s auction house staff poses with a 24 carat gold plated replica gun signed by actors Roger Moore and Christopher Lee at [Read More…]
Robinson Arms have just released an updated PDF Brochure of their XCR rifle. The XCR They have also said on their website that the SBR (Short Barreled Rifle) version of the XCR is becoming very popular. Download it here.
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