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Army.mil reports on the $120 million M4 to M4A1 conversion program … WASHINGTON (Army News Service, May 22, 2014) — A thicker barrel will absorb more heat in the new M4-A1 carbine, should a Soldier need to flip the selector to auto, according to Soldiers [Read More…]
Thailand has had 18 military coups since they abolished the absolute monarchy in 1932, one every 4.5 years on average. This time around (the last Thai coup was in 2006) there are a lot more Tavor TAR-21 carbines deployed. The Royal Thai Army is slowly replacing some of [Read More…]
Dedicated to those who have given their lives for the freedom of our Country On May 21st, the US Special Forces performed a demo of their tactics for the public. This was at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in Tampa, FL.
JL Billet is now selling the Modular Billet Stock. The aluminum buttstock is designed to fit all AR-style rifles with a Mil-Spec buffer tube. By itself, the stock weighs 16 ounces. Other than the cheek pad and base, no plastic parts are used in the stock. A [Read More…]
A guy, in a Richard Nixon mask, took down his family’s old barn using Tannerite and a rifle. He filled a rubbermaid bin with 164 lbs of tannerite. He shot it at 101 yards away. I did manage to watch the video yesterday and it was spectacular, but [Read More…]
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. -John F. Kennedy And paid that price we have. To date, over [Read More…]
Troy is making a tiny PDW with a slither stock somewhat similar to the MP5. I called Troy to see if they will be offering the stock/bolt assembly separately so I could retrofit it to my Troy Carbine, they do not have any plans at this moment to sell the stock [Read More…]
Almost a year ago, we posted about using protectants for steel ammo in a Texas atmosphere. BlueonGoldZ has performed a similar test. This time using a selection of common firearm lubricants. Some of the results are truly amazing and horrifying.
There are three questions I seem to get asked as a firearms industry writer on an almost daily basis, which are: Q: Is this AR a good one for me? or What is a good AR for me? Q: Can you recommend a good AR trigger? Q: Can you recommend a good handgun for me […] [Read More…]
Nikon has added a new scope to its AR product line, the M-223 1.5-6×24 BDC 600. The scope has a 30mm body tube, and gradiated marks for 55gr .223 Remington ammunition. It will also come in an adjustable-illumination variant called the M-223 1.5-6×24 BDC 600 [Read More…]
Since the ’80s, Singapore has paved its own way in the small arms world, producing the Sullivan-designed Ultimax 100 machine gun and bullpup SAR-21 rifle. Now, information has been released on two new rifle prototypes produced by ST Kinetics, the primary [Read More…]
While at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in Tampa, FL, I got a chance to handle the new ARC-2 searchlight from SureFire. The ARC-2 is an extremely powerful handheld light that can also serve as a vehicle mounted light. How bright is the [Read More…]
Week nine! I know looking at all this data is just too much work for some of you :), so this week’s new feature is a summary table of the best prices by lot sizes for caliber. The vendor’s name is linked to the ammo page. It looks like LAX Ammunition is [Read More…]
OlegVolk’s friend, Linoge, of the Walls of the City blog, took his factory chromed Mauser and made a modern holster for it. The holster turned out rather well looking and quite functional. He even made a clip carrier for reloading the Mauser. Photos are by [Read More…]
Gratuitous use of a Lahti 20mm anti-material weapon. Why? Because big boom. If I got a chance to shoot a Lahti I would but anything in its path just for the huge smile I would have from getting to shoot it. At $40-$50 a shot? Totally worth it. RatedR gets to shoot a [Read More…]
KAK Industries of California has released its latest generation of its pistol buffer tube designed specifically for the Sig Arm Brace. Principal improvement over Gen I is the machined hard-stop on the tube that keeps the brace from moving and allows for the use of the [Read More…]
As a suppressor guy, I am an unashamed fan and early cheerleader of the .300 AAC Blackout. Major Pandemic at All Outdoor is not convinced … OK, so I feel like the guy in the room who doesn’t get the joke. Why was that funny, or, in this case, why is everyone [Read More…]
Springfield XD fans rejoice, the Springfield XD-S 4.0 in .45 ACP is now shipping. This single stack pistol can use either a 5 round flush magazine or a 7 round magazines with an extended grip. It is available in black or two-tone versions. The MSRP is $599, and the [Read More…]
Day At The Range have posted an incredibly comprehensive evaluation of 46 different gun care products. We all want to use goods quality products on our guns, bows, fishing gear, knives, autos, hunting and lake front gear and like you I’m not a fan of letting things [Read More…]
WoodTrekker has put up a comprehensive overview of their experiences with 12-Gauge caliber adapters. To sum it up in a few words, down-gauge adpaters (.410 and 20-gauge) work well, .22LR is short-range practical, but everything else is a resounding “meh.” [Read More…]
80% Arms, makers of many types of 80% lowers looks to be throwing brickbats at the ATF by introducing the 0% lower. Yes, that’s right… Your very own billet aluminum block to mill into a completed lower. I must admit, when my brother Chris emailed me a [Read More…]
Last August, we told you about the powered rail system for the AR-15 rifle that would allow accessories to draw power from a single battery back in the buttstock. I had a chance to talk to Beretta Defense Technologies about the Intelligent Rail System at the Special [Read More…]
The new HellFighter 5 ARC light from SureFire will be shipping soon according to the staff I spoke with at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in Tampa, FL. The HellFighter 5 is the latest member of the HellFighter portable searchlights from the [Read More…]
Adams Arms recently released their new XLP Low Profile Gas Block. It’s 30% lighter than their standard AR-15 piston kit gas block (which comes with their kits that you install on a direct impingement AR-15) and 20% lighter than the standard pinned block that comes [Read More…]
The Sharps Rifle Company is selling a new AR-15 bolt called the Relia-Bolt. Some of the features the new bolt offers are: redesigned lugs to “…virtually eliminate the most common MSR malfunction, the bolt to barrel extension jam.” machined from S7 [Read More…]
BOPE (Batalhao de Operacoes Policias Especias) stands for Special Police Operation Battalion. They are the elite unit operating in Brazil to counter domestic terrorism and armed criminals. They operate in the Favelas (Rio De Janeiro’s slums) and are adept at close [Read More…]
DRD Tactical has made a Takedown AR that can store inside a small Pelican case or backpack. It is a full length hamer forged 16″ chrome lined barrel. Mid-length gas system and comes with their Tactical QD 13″ rail. They even have a 300blk barrel that you can [Read More…]
A new Chinese rifle called the CS/LR14 7.62x51mm Automatic Rifle has been on display at a law enforcement expo in Beijing. This rifle looks like it is a modernized version of the old Type 81 rifle but chambered in 7.62x51mm rather than 7.62x39mm (note, the Type 81 [Read More…]
Looks like a great starting kit for someone looking at getting their first AR platform rifle. MGI is now offering kits that include a lower, 223/556 upper, .22LR upper and 9MM upper and for an MSRP of $2250, its not a bad deal for all three calibers. More [Read More…]
US retail availability of the Meprolight M5 was officially announced this year at SHOT Show. Tim did a on-the-floor review of the sight here. While it is by all accounts a great sight, the price was disappointing (at least to those of us with a good memory). Back in [Read More…]
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