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Armalite and LUTH-AR Announce Partnership
Armalite has announced a partnership with Rany Luth’s (founder of DPMS Panther Arms) company LUTH-AR to provide Armalite’s 2015 line of rifles with LUTH-AR stocks. The Tactical Wire reports: Geneseo, IL-ArmaLite is pleased to announce its partnership with industry veteran Randy E. Luth and his company, LUTH-AR-LLC. OEM components, including the new MBA-1 rifle stock […]
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BUL M5 Polymer 1911 imported by Battle Ready International
The BUL M5 polymer 1911 pistol, which has been imported by a number of other companies (Kimber and Charles Daly, for instance), is being imported by Battle Ready International under the BUL brand name. According to correspondence, they have already received their first shipment of the handguns. From the BUL M5 white paper put out […]
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POTD: From Quite to Silent
Mr. Max Popenker sent us this photo he took of a range of Soviet-era Spetsnaz and KGB pistols. Max writes … From quiet to silent: Soviet Spetsnaz pistols, L to R: 9×18 PB integrally suppressed pistol, 7.62×63 S4M silent pistol firing PZAM gas-seal ammo, and 7.62×35 MSP silent pistol, firing SP-3 gas-seal ammo. Both organizations demanded pistols […]
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TrackingPoint Does it Again: ShotGlass
Wow, I gotta hand it to the TrackingPoint team out of Austin, Texas. This is one of the innovators in the firearms industry. I just got wind that they have announced a new product to complement their scopes, called ShotGlass. While ShotGlass will be released in March 2015, you can pre-order it now for $995, […]
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Four New Magpul M-Lok Products
At AUSA, Soldier Systems shared 4 new M-Lok compatible products by Magpul. They are: 1. M-Lok Vertical Grip retails for $22.95. 2. M-Lok Offset light rail retails for $34.95 it is made of aluminum quite a departure from their usual polymer light mounts. 3. M-Lok QD sling mount retails for $19.95 4. M-Lok Bipod Mount […]
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Scalarworks LDM/Micro mount
Scalarworks has a minimalistic approach to an Aimpoin Micro mount. Their Low Drag Mount (LDM) retails for $149.00 It weighs 1.33oz for the absolute co-witness and 1.38oz for lower-third co-witness.
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Saab’s Latest Recoilless Rifle
I thought they just made jets and discontinued automobiles. Saab Defense just unveiled their updated Carl Gustaf 84mm weapon system at AUSA 2014. It is called the M4 Multipurpose Weapon. It is to replace the more commonly known M3 Multi-role Anti-armor Anti-tank Weapon System (MAAWS). The M4 will be known as the M3A1 MAAWS. According […]
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1911 Primer Tube Filler
Another NASGW show announcement from Hornady is the Lock-N-Load 1911 Auto Primer Tube Filler. The pistol shaped device is a semi-auto method of loading trays of 100 primers into a tube designed for the Lock-N-Load loading press made by Hornady. The red tool uses a pair of AAA batteries to power a small vibrating motor […]
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Hornady Full Boar Ammo
At the 2014 NASGW Show, Hornady Manufacturing announced a new line of ammo called Full Boar. The line is aimed at the hog hunting market. Wild pigs tend to be tough critters, so Hornady uses the all copper GMX bullets in these loads. The GMX bullet is designed for deep penetration and high weight retention. […]
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World of Guns: Gun Disassembly
My favorite gun app is, without a doubt, Gun Disassembly 2 (read my full review here). For those of you who have not heard of it before, the app lets you explore and disassemble/reassemble a wide range of firearms. It has everything from the Ruger LCR to the M134D ‘Minigun’ and even a few WWII field artillery […]
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The Big Picture
This diagram shows the relationships of some of the larger companies within the gun industry and how they’re connected to whom, and what comprises different groups of companies. In other words the “Big Picture” of the origins of the firearms we all love and enjoy. From a business standpoint, this is fascinating to see how […]
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New 10mm, 45 Colt Loads from Liberty Ammunition
Liberty Ammunition was showing their new 10mm and 45 Colt loads at the 2014 NASGW show. The ammo is part of the company’s Civil Defense line. The 10mm load is rated at 2,400 fps, while the 45 Colt is listed as good for 1,800 fps. The Civil Defense line of ammunition uses a lighter-than-typical-for-the-caliber copper […]
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France’s WWI “Ruby”
Before the outbreak of WWI, France had not prioritized the adoption of a reliable pistol. The Model 1892 service revolver was found adequate in those pre-modern engagements. With the onset of trench warfare, however, the advantages of a larger capacity, faster firing semi-automatic handgun were undeniable. Suffering major material losses early in the war, France […]
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POTD: New Shooters First Pistol Mods
Tyler writes … Being slightly new to firearms I finally got some time off to do some modifications I’ve always wanted to do. The first was a glock 22 gen 4 [ed: photo below] that I stippled and, it being my first time, I feel it turned out quite well. Attached is a Prezine flared mag […]
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FNH Introduces CSASS Contestant; Plans to Offer Mk. 20 to Civilians
There were some interesting developments at FN’s AUSA 2014 booth. SoldierSystems reports: At AUSA FNH USA is displaying their Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS) entry. Based on the tried and true SOF Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) system, FN’s CSASS rifle is essentially the same package they developed for the Mk 20 Sniper Support Rifle selected […]
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FN Partners With Dillon Aero For Modular Aircraft Gun Mountings
From the press release: (McLean, VA – October 13, 2014) FN Herstal, a world leader of small caliber weapon systems, teams with Dillon Aero to add to its portfolio of FN MAG® 58M and FN M3M™ (GAU-21) machine guns, the Dillon Aero M134D Gatling Gun as an additional option to its airborne pintle mounted systems. […]
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Hands on with Next Level Training and the SIRT Pistol
Last week I had the pleasure of heading out to do some training with company called Next Level Training. If you aren’t familiar with them, they are the makers of the Shot Indicating Resetting Trigger (SIRT) pistol which is a laser pistol that allows for a ton of dry fire reps and still gives feedback […]
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Kel-Tec RDB Bullpup: First Impressions
The Kel-Tec RDB and M43 recently made their first public appearance at the Bullpup 2014 Convention in Kentucky. I spent the better part of an afternoon shooting both rifles from bench rest and offhand at targets ranging from 7 yards out to 300. As a long-time Tavor shooter: I was interested, but ultimately dismissive at Shot Show […]
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New Blaser Bipod
Blaser is now selling a 4.7 ounce bipod that uses a specially designed magnetic mount for quick attachment in the field. Blaser states you carry the bipod in a pocket and only attach it when you are ready to shoot. The bipod is made largely of carbon fiber to reduce weight. It has a special […]
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Newly Manufactured M1 Carbines By MKS Supply
Very exciting news for M1 Carbine fans – a company named MKS Supply is marketing new production, American-made M1 Carbines in three varieties (Early, Late, and A1). From the press release: MKS Supply Brings Back the M1 Carbine! Almost too cool to be true Dayton, OH, October 2014–MKS Supply, LLC announces that production of the […]
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