#ArsenalFirearms

We’re always on the scout for the most interesting pictures around. Today’s Photo Of The Day is a real show-off, with pictures posted by the U.S. Special Operations Command Europe. The location is Bulgaria and we’re looking at a U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group as they display their capabilities together with Bulgarian Special Forces to Herro Mustafa, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria.

It’s not the first time that we see a 1911 dedicated to US President Donald Trump, a connection which is made fairly obvious by the fact that we are talking about the 45th President.

Archon Firearms’ Type B pistol is finally shipping to dealers and those who pre-ordered it. Back in November 2017, Arsenal Firearms, Inc. announced they would be changing their name to ‘Archon Firearms’ and rebranding their STRYK B pistol as the ‘Archon Firearms Type B’ at the same time. Shipment of pistols had been planned for spring 2018 but the Archron Firearms rebrand forced them to start the import process over, delaying the shipment of pistols into the US.

Arsenal Firearms has changed the name of their company; thereby, setting back the release of their heavily anticipated Stryk B pistol. This announcement was made to customers, suppliers and business partners of Arsenal Firearms.

No, not that Arsenal, the other Arsenal. At SHOT 2017, I briefly swung through the Arsenal Firearms/ Salient Arms International (SAI) booth looking at Glocks, but I must have missed the bigger news. DefenseReview.com is reporting on the company’s new rifle the ‘Switch’. The AR/AK-patterned gun is piston-driven, accepts AK magazines and utilizes a reciprocating side charging handle. Currently the Switch is chambered in either 7.62x39mm or 5.45x39mm.

I have edited the article to correct a misquote, the Strike one will continue to be produced in Italy and Arsenal Firearms is seeking to add a second production line in Germany. – Patrick R.

Not long ago I reviewed the superb Arsenal Firearms Strike One pistol. While I really enjoyed it there were a few areas that I felt could be improved. When I went to the Prime booth I was surprised when I saw what appeared to be a modified Strike One hanging on the wall. After talking to Jim with Prime he informed me that Prime had teamed up with Arsenal Firearms and Salient Arms to improve on the Strike One. The pistol received a stipple job as well as a new slide profile and sights, a flat trigger as well as a trigger job, and a new twist on the name. After a few minutes of fondling it I came to the quick conclusion that Prime Mfg Group did an amazing job improving an already wonderful pistol.  

In this episode of TFBTV, James reviews the Arsenal AF2011 Double 1911. Sure, it’s a novelty, but is it worth the $6,000 price tag?  The Arsenal AF2011 can be purchased from Arsenal’s exclusive importer, Sooner State Arsenal, at http://store.soonerstatearsenal.com/

GY6vids answers his followers and produced a video showing what self defense 45acp rounds look like when shot from the Arsenal 1911.

Arsenal has improved upon their most popular pistol with a new version, the SAM7K-03.  The SAM7K series is a line of Bulgarian-made SAM7K 7.62×39 caliber pistols.  The “03” now includes the Sig Sauer SB15 Stabilizing Brace.

I will fully admit, I have very little interest in eastern-bloc rifles.  I have never really been a fan of the AK platform, or any of the variants.  But once in a while one catches my eye as something that I would actually like to get a hold of for my collection.

Arsenal Firearms (officially: Arsenal Firearms Group of Companies) is expecting approval from the ATF this year, of the AF-1 Strike One pistol. However, this doesn’t mean it will be available on the US market in 2014. The lucky honor will first go to Italy, where Arsenal has one of their companies, with a rough estimated price of $4,000 for the Ergal models (frames made of aluminum 7075). Sales in Italy are expected in Q4. From the link:

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Arsenal is calling it quits on the 5.56 NATO chambered AK. The SLR-106 line of rifles and pistols broke new ground when introduced nearly a decade ago, and remain popular among AK aficionados and those who want the toughness of the Kalashnikov platform and ammunition commonality with the AR15. The SLR-106 series rifles proved that the AK loses none of its legendary reliability when adapted for the NATO round.

Before this years SHOT show my list of questions was fairly short and at the top of that list was, will the Arsenal AF-1 Strike One be imported into the United States? They had a decent display at the show, so optimism is high.