Luke C (@ballisticaviation) is at the Rock River Arms booth to check out the company’s newest rimfire rifle in 17 HMR. The RRA 17 HMR has a unique gas operated blowback system that allows the rifle to operate using a wide variety of 17 HMR ammunition, and also reduces fouling in critical [Read More…]
We’re back at the Palmetto State Armory booth to check out PSA’s new Modular Shotgun Concept – the PSA 570. The PSA 570 is a BYO (Build Your Own) shotgun concept that can be assembled with commonly available hand tools and also is compatible with already existing Remington 870 pump action [Read More…]
In this 201-level post on the devices and mechanisms that automatic firearms use to do their work, we’ll be discussing a distinction between two very similar types of gas systems. These are what’s commonly known as the “Ljungmann-type” gas system [Read More…]
Do piston guns handle heat better than DI guns? If so, why? If not what shortcomings do they have? The video from the popular YouTube channel IraqVeteran8888 embedded below doesn’t quite answer these questions, but it’s still very interesting: The end [Read More…]
This is the third part of a series of posts seeking to describe and analyze the 7.62mm Light Rifle concept promoted by the Americans, and subsequently adopted by NATO in various forms. This series will cover development from before World War II to the present day, but [Read More…]
Review: Primary Weapons Systems Modern Musket 14.5″ in .223 Wylde As I mentioned in my article about the Diablo, I was able to get access to a couple of sexy new rifles from Primary Weapons Systems. The Modern Musket being one of them. Walt and Luke from BMC [Read More…]
Primary Weapon Systems (PWS), known for their piston rifle systems, has announced the release of stripped DI upper receiver kits (no BCG or charging handle). The kits come complete with 1/8″ twist barrel, .223 Wylde chamber, PWS muzzle device (brake or flash hider [Read More…]
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