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Para Ordnance Tactical Target Rifle internals
Olav @ Firearms and Training has taken photos of the internals of his Z-M Weapons LR300 (now manufactured by Para Ordnance as the Tactical Target Rifle) and explained how it works. Bolt Carrier Group This shows a close up of the bolt carrier group. The gas key is [Read More…]
Enfield rifles again finding favor in Afghanistan
StrategyPage has a article about the resurgence of Lee-Enfield rifles in Afghanistan and use against NATO troops: Afghan traditionalists are changing the way the Taliban fight. This can be seen by the increase in the use of sniping by the Taliban. In the last year, NATO [Read More…]
Beretta scores biggest handgun contract since WWII
The US Army have awarded Beretta a contract for 450,000 Beretta Model 92FS pistols for US military customers throughout the world. If all pistols and parts are shipped, the total value of the contract will be $220 million! That works out as $489 per pistol and spare [Read More…]
Rem/Marlin/Bushmaster owner also owns Chrysler
JR @ A Keyboard and a .45 pointed this out and I got quite a surprise. Last year American private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management bought a 80.1% stake in Chrysler who, although I am sure you already know this, effectively blackmailed the US government by [Read More…]
Ruger Charger now available in stainless.
Ruger Charger Stainless with Black Laminate Stock AcuSport is the distributor for the new Ruger Charger in stainless steel. The Ruger Charger is a pistol build on the Ruger 10/22 .22LR rifle action. UPDATE: Brian at AcuSport old me the MSRP is $387.25. More on the Ruger [Read More…]
AK Lightning Bolt: Left-hand side charging handle
Over at SaysUncle and GunPundit, Uncle and Murdoc asked if anyone could identify a left handed AK charging handle. I just happened to come across the AK Lightning Bolt today and it is definitely the same system. The bolt system was designed by Colorado Shooting Sports. [Read More…]
30 Remington AR: New cartridge for the AR-15
Remington, and sibling Bushmaster, have announced a new cartridge designed for the AR-15. The 30 Remington AR is a .30 caliber cartridge the length of a .223, allowing it to be chambered in AR-15s rather than AR-10 style rifles. John Snow has the details: The big [Read More…]
MD-20: 20 round drum magazine for Saiga-12 shotgun
MD Arms have just started shipping their new 20 round drum magazines for the Siaga 12 shotgun. They cost $215 (+ $3 handling fee). It look like they have only made enough to satisfy pre-orders and are now taking pre-orders for the second batch. Tromix Custom with Md-20 [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson M&P15R: 5.45x39mm AR-15 announced
S&W have announced the M&P15R, an AR-15 chambered for the 5.45x39mm. The idea being you can save costs by shooting the cheaper round instead of 5.56mm. The product spec sheet says the launch date was “May 1, 2008”, yet the website says coming soon. [Read More…]
Tibetan monks “hording” arms says Chinese
The Chinese reported that Tibetan monks have been hoarding vast quantities of arms … “In the past two days, local police found three rifles, 571 bullets, 10kg of dynamite, five detonators and 38 satellite receivers in 11 key monasteries in Jone and Xiahe [Read More…]
Winchester Reduced Recoil .460 S&W
Winchester has launched a reduced recoil .260 S&W for hunting. They claim it has 50% less recoil than a regular .460 S&W cartridge. The reduce recoil comes at a cost of approx. 34% less muzzle energy. The press release: For 2008, Winchester Ammunition offers a [Read More…]
Mossberg 464 Lever Action Rifle
Mossberg have released a new lever action rifle, the 464. It comes in a rimfire (.22LR) and a centerfire (.30-30) model. * Quality queues – Features a button-rifled barrel, recessed muzzle crown, top-tang safety, recoil softening rubber buttpad and a smooth, [Read More…]
Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout
At SHOT Desert Tactical Arms announced their Stealth Recon Scout (DT SRS) sniper weapon system. It is a bolt action bullpup rifle. It features * 1/2 MOA accuracy is standard * 11 inches shorter than conventional rifles * Quick Caliber conversion between 243 win, 308 [Read More…]
Zimmerstutzen rifles
B.B. has written an interesting article on early target shooting with the Zimmerstutzen rifles. The Zimmerstutzen was the ancestor of the 10-meter target [air] rifle and extends back to at least 1840. Zimmerstutzen is the rough translation of “parlor rifle” [Read More…]
Centurion 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum
The 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum is back! The 5mm Rem Magnum was originally produced from 1970 to 1974. Only a few firearms where chambered in it. The bolt action Remington Model 591 and Model 592 where chambered in it and Thompson Center Arms offered it for a brief [Read More…]
Silencer Shootout
Silencer Research has posted an impressive comparison of 19 different .22lr suppressors. These tests were conducted on January 5, 2008 using 19 silencers from various manufacturers around the country. Some of the best silencers in the world were measured in this test. [Read More…]
Golden rule of firearm safety
The golden rule for firearm safety is usually attributed to Jeff Cooper. RULE I: ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED I was reading the book “Cautions to Young Sportsmen” by Thomas Frankland, which was published 207 years ago. The golden rule has not changed. You can [Read More…]
Magpul Interview: The Masada, firearms industry and internet marketing
I interviewed Drake Clark from Magpul about their new Masada rifle, the firearms industry and internet marketing. I was very impressed at the passion Drake and Magpul have for creating the next American fighting rifle. Could you tell me a bit about yourself, your [Read More…]
John does not like the .243
I’ve tried, but I can’t warm to the .243. It’s billed as having three great attributes: it’s death on varmints, it’s adequate for deer-sized big game and it is a great cartridge for young hunters because of its moderate recoil. I think it [Read More…]
Breaking News: Blackwater ‘arms smuggling probe’
Federal prosecutors are investigating whether Blackwater employees have been supplying the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) with weapons. The PKK are labeled a terrorist group by the US government. In July Turkey complained to the US that they had seized American made [Read More…]
Cell Phone Gun
Here is a video showing the infamous cell phone gun. It appears to be firing .22LR cartridges. AT first glance I assumed it was a derringer type weapon but it appears to have four ‘trigger’ buttons. This videois by no means new and I have seen it before but [Read More…]
