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Meopta Optics For the CZ Bren 805
Meopta has a couple optics that are not available in the US at the moment. No idea if Meopta USA will be carrying them but they look cool. First up is the ZD-Dot. According to their website: ZD-Dot red dot sight is a ruggedized and shock-proof tool suitable for any automatic rifle. Electronic regulation of […]
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SilencerCo 6″ shotgun suppressor (VIDEO) + Q&A
On Day 2 of the SilencerCo release event, we got to shoot the shorter 6″ version of the new “Salvo” shotgun suppressor. With its shorter length, it is louder than the longer 8″, 10″, and 12″ versions, but I took about 10 total shots with no ear pro and it was fine. If I was […]
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Rare FN CAL 5.56 Select Fire
Jerry Miculek is at it again with the unicorn guns. This time he gets to try out a FN CAL. It is designed like the FAL but is chambered in 5.56. The selector switch is very interesting. It of course has safe, semi and full auto but it also ha a 3 round burst. And […]
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Oleg shoots the VEPR 12
Over at All Outdoor Oleg Volk shoots the VEPR 12 shotgun and he likes it…. The shotgun comes equipped with RPK light machine gun open sights. At first, I was confused by the decision to make 1,000-meter adjustable sight with fairly short radius on a shotgun, but range use showed it to be a brilliant idea. […]
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Gun Review: Sphinx SDP Compact Alpha
I don’t shoot pistols as much as I should. Sure, I carry one for self defense and have quite a few, but my range trips are almost always centered around long guns. To me pistols exist simply because a rifle would be too large or impractical to haul around town and into the shops. After […]
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Cryptic Coating Grand Opening
Ever wanted a gold plated BCG? Cryptic Coating can help with that. Using PVD (Physical Vapor Disposition or CVD (Chemical Vapor Disposition) to coat AR parts, they are creating ultra hard but durable coatings. On top of the normal NiB they are doing black, gold, bronze silver and a manganese phosphate. Personally I am fond […]
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Great Lakes Tactical’s Glock Giggle Switch
I had the chance to visit with some of the good folks at Great Lakes Tactical (GLT) last week. Based in the Cleveland, OH area, GLT manufactures a variety of suppressors, AR parts and Glock goodies. One of the things they brought to the range was a G19 equipped with a proprietary giggle switch. The […]
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Bolt Carrier Bling: New Cryptic Coatings Bolt Carrier Groups
There was a time when I too believed the Manganese Phosphate was enough for AR’s, but I have been converted to the new-fangled coatings in no time flat (due to easy cleaning). Adding some color to the mix is Cryptic Coatings, an outfit that uses the Physical Vapor Deposition process to coat bolt carriers and […]
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(VIDEO) SilencerCo’s new shotgun suppressor
So of course the main question regarding SilencerCo’s new “Salvo 12″ shotgun suppressor is how quiet is it? If you’ve ever shot a 12 gauge shotgun without ear pro, you know it’s really loud and can be pretty painful. Well check out my experience in this short video using a Benelli M4 with the 12″ […]
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SilencerCo announces “Salvo 12″ shotgun suppressor
Short live blog style notes: “Catalina Wine MIxer” is a fun Step Brother’s movie reference. “1st Annual” event- so maybe more to come. CEO Josh takes the stage, goal of SilencerCo is to make innovative products. Went from zero to the market leader in a short six years. They sell more suppressors than their competition. […]
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American Classic Compact Commander Now Available In The US
Having worked firearms retail before and also having shot a lot of different 1911′s, I have always had a fondness for the American Classic 1911′s. They are well made, function perfectly and actually look good too. But the best part is the cost. They are inexpensive, while maintaining good quality. I know there are those […]
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SilencerCo Releases “Salvo 12″ 12-Gauge Shotgun Suppressor
I’ve been hearing rumors of new 12-gauge suppressors from a few manufacturers for awhile, but SilencerCo is the first to market with the first “commercially-viable” suppressor, named the Salvo 12. The new Salvo 12 is a “fully modular” design that can add or remove baffle sections. As a shooter adds sections, the suppressor gets progressively […]
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Hyskore Compact Revolver Grip Light
Hyskore, known for their shooting rests and hearing protection, has released a novel solution to mounting a light to a J-Frame revolver. The “Compact Revolver Grip Light” is a grip set replacement that incorporates a 130-lumen LED light onto duty-sized J-Frame systems. The CRGL houses all electronics and a CR123 battery into the new grip […]
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Transparent Polycarbonate AR-15 Lower Receiver
Tennessee Arms Company have published a video showing a prototype clear polycarbonate AR-15 lower receiver. This is just a prototype and not yet available for purchase. Prototype transparent lower receivers have been made before, but I cannot think of any that have made it to the market. Transparent polymers are usually not as tough as equivalent opaque polymers. […]
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R-PAL Lantern from RTG
Okay, y’all…let’s get this out of the way right up front. This little lantern is relatively expensive when compared to the likes of a Rayovac or Streamlight. With all due respect I suggest that you stop reading now if you are not of a mind to spend a bit more for what this little light […]
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Palestinian Weapons Cache – Including Improvised Weapons!
IDFblog reports that during an operation about a month ago, IDF forces raided a Palestinian weapons cache in Judea and Samaria, finding several improvised weapons and what appears to be a shop dedicated to constructing them. While not an arsenal by the standards of most of our readers, the improvised weapons including what appear to […]
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Gun Review: H&K VP9
H&K has been in the striker-fired pistol game for a long time. In 1970 Heckler and Koch produced the world’s first polymer framed pistol, the VP70, that also featured a striker rather than a hammer. The P7 series also featured a striker but with the advent of the USP and Mark 23, the company nearly […]
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Meopta Factory Tour Part 2: Optics Department
Hynek Vykoukal and Surujh Roopnarine took me on a tour of Meopta’s optics department. Unfortunately the first 7 mins of footage is corrupt so here are some pictures I took. Here the worker is applying natural waxes as a bonding agent to hold the raw glass down while it’s machined into a prism. Here […]
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SilencerCo Special Announcement: A shotgun suppressor?
SilencerCo has invited a bunch of distributors, media, and VIPs to a secret event tomorrow and Tuesday in the Salt Lake City, Utah area. They are keeping it really low key, but also hyping up how much fun the product(s) and the party will be. Here’s an unboxing of what I received in the mail. […]
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Magnum Research Releases MLR Ultra .22LR Rifle
Adding to the Magnum Lite line, Magnum Research has released the MLR Ultra .22LR. It features a modular tension-type barrel made from very high quality steel. One variant of the rifle is also threaded for muzzle devices or a suppressor. Having shot some of their rimfire rifles, they are very well made and quite accurate. So […]
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