Soldier Systems Daily got the report of study by NSWC-Crane regarding the various modular rail systems. It basically states that M-LOK outperformed other modular rail system, sometimes by a wide margin.
The test was done for repeatability, endurance, rough handling, drop testing, and static failure load.
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/03/31/ussocom-selects-m-lok-for-weapon-programs/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
Friday, March 31, 2017
1907 White-Merrill .45 Pistol
This was one of competitors in US Army's 1907 handgun trial. This didn't do well despite in interesting mechanism to rack the slide with one hand
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
YHM Turbo 5.56 Silencer
Yankee Hill Machine is getting in to suppressor business and here is their offering
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Mossberg Shockwave overview by Clint Smith
Thunder Ranch's Clint Smith looks at Mossberg Shockwave shotgun. It is a small shotgun that doesn't require tax stamps
Clint Smith shares some tips on how to use it as well as some tips applicable to any shotgun use.
From: Thunder Ranch
Clint Smith shares some tips on how to use it as well as some tips applicable to any shotgun use.
From: Thunder Ranch
M1915 Howell Automatic Rifle Enfield Conversion
There were several attempts to get a semiauto rifle during WW2 and this was a conversion kit for Enfield
Unfortunately it was not reliable enough.
From: Forgotten Weapons
Unfortunately it was not reliable enough.
From: Forgotten Weapons
6 suppressors combined for .308
Rebel Silencers decided to see what happens when you have 6 suppressors connected together.
The loudness goes down to 125 decibels at the shooter's ear.
From: Rebel Suppressors
The loudness goes down to 125 decibels at the shooter's ear.
From: Rebel Suppressors
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Christensen Arms CA-15 and CA-10 Gen 2
Christensen Arms is offering these rifles with either stainless steel or carbon fiber barrels.
CA-15 shoots .223 Wylde, CA-10 shoots .308 win or 6.5 Creedmoor.
CA-15
CA-10
Price:
$1749(stainless barrel) or $2295(carbon fiber barrel) for CA-15 G2,
$2595(stainless barrel) or $2995(carbon fiber barrel) for CA-10 G2
From: Christen Arms via Soldier Systems Daily
CA-15 shoots .223 Wylde, CA-10 shoots .308 win or 6.5 Creedmoor.
CA-15
CA-10
Price:
$1749(stainless barrel) or $2295(carbon fiber barrel) for CA-15 G2,
$2595(stainless barrel) or $2995(carbon fiber barrel) for CA-10 G2
From: Christen Arms via Soldier Systems Daily
Hans Larsen's Falling Block rifle
This rifle was designed by Norweigian designer Hans Larsen who was also an accomplished shooter. It uses unique action.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
EOTech class action lawsuit claim form
L-3 Communications was sued for EOTech problems and Andrew Tyler decided to bring a class action lawsuit instead of utilizing the refund program. The lawsuit resulted in a propsed settlement.
Those who already got the refund from EOTech may be entitled to a $22.50 voucher towards the purchase of a new EOTech product.
Those who submitted theirs for refund but has not received a refund gets the purchase price up to the MSRP, plus shipping, $22.50 voucher like above
Those who wants to keep their EOTech will get $25-50 cash benefit or a $100 voucher for EOTech product.
You can read more from the website
Link: http://www.fostersettlement.com/
Those who already got the refund from EOTech may be entitled to a $22.50 voucher towards the purchase of a new EOTech product.
Those who submitted theirs for refund but has not received a refund gets the purchase price up to the MSRP, plus shipping, $22.50 voucher like above
Those who wants to keep their EOTech will get $25-50 cash benefit or a $100 voucher for EOTech product.
You can read more from the website
Link: http://www.fostersettlement.com/
The American 180 .22LR Submachine Gun
This is a .22 lr that was marketed as a safer choice for preventing over-penetration.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
PE-10 pistol
Russian company Souz TM/STM Arms came out with a competition focussed pistol that looks very similar to CZ 75 series. In fact, it uses CZ 75 TS magazines. It chambers .40 S&W and has 17 round capacity.
More on The Firearm Blog
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/27/new-russian-competition-pistol-called-pe-10/
More on The Firearm Blog
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/27/new-russian-competition-pistol-called-pe-10/
Saturday, March 25, 2017
X95 Tavor mud test
InRangeTV conducted their Mud Test with X95 Tavor.
They actually made an AAR for this gun on how they cleaned it and why it didn't work so well
From: InRange TV
They actually made an AAR for this gun on how they cleaned it and why it didn't work so well
From: InRange TV
Australian Prototype Jungle Carbine Enfields
Canadians weren't the only group interested in lighter Enfields and Aussies worked on their own versions.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Friday, March 24, 2017
The Two Fairies
Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch talks about importance of accuracy over speed.
Warning: Some strong language
From: Thunder Ranch
Warning: Some strong language
From: Thunder Ranch
Thursday, March 23, 2017
SG 751P Sapr Precision Rifle
LAV goes over this 7.62 rifle that is coming in at limited numbers
From: Vickers Tactical
From: Vickers Tactical
.45 caliber Knoble Pistol
This was one of candidates submitted for 1907 pistol trials. It didn't make it to live fire part of evaluation.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Canadian Experimental Lightweight No.4 Enfield
Canadians experimented with ways to lighten the issued rifle of the time. According to the description, effort managed to reduce weight by 25%, but could have experienced problems on the field.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
ATF decides Dead Air Wipes as silencer parts
ATF decided that Dead Air Armament's wipes in Ghost M silencer is considered as a silencer. In the past, ATF determined that disposable materials are not, allowing suppressor owners to dispose such parts.
You can read more from
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/20/wipes-silencer-parts/
From: The Firearm Blog
You can read more from
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/20/wipes-silencer-parts/
From: The Firearm Blog
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Walther CCP recall
Walther is recalling CCP due to potential of dropped pistol discharging.
Recall Website: http://www.waltherarms.com/ccp-recall/
Walther expects 3 week turn around time.
You can also contact by phone at 1-866-503-3389, by email at ccprecall@WaltherArms.com or by mail at
Walther Arms, Inc.,
7700 Chad Colley Boulevard,
Fort Smith, AR 72916.
Recall Website: http://www.waltherarms.com/ccp-recall/
Walther expects 3 week turn around time.
You can also contact by phone at 1-866-503-3389, by email at ccprecall@WaltherArms.com or by mail at
Walther Arms, Inc.,
7700 Chad Colley Boulevard,
Fort Smith, AR 72916.
Italian BM-59
Iraqveteran8888 looks at the enhanced version of M14 by Italians.
From: Iraqveteran8888
From: Iraqveteran8888
Monday, March 20, 2017
H&K PSG-1
Forgotten Weapons goes over this legendary sniper rifle. This video also goes over some details that are not externally apparent.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Nerf John Wick
Corridor made a parody of the movie John Wick: Chapter Two.
This team also has some funny Nerf videos, one of which is linked at the end
From: Corridor
This team also has some funny Nerf videos, one of which is linked at the end
From: Corridor
Infantry Automatic Rifle trial info
joglee on AR15.com obtained some information regarding IAR trial through FOIA request.
https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1973567_FOIA-Results--Infantry-Automatic-Rifle--Colt-as-reliable-as-HandK-.html
The evaluation criteria and evaluation procedure was lined out and the result as well.
An interesting point shows up.
Class I and II failure numbers show that one of Colt actually did quite well, beating H&K's proposal. The best result was from Competitor F.
https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1973567_FOIA-Results--Infantry-Automatic-Rifle--Colt-as-reliable-as-HandK-.html
The evaluation criteria and evaluation procedure was lined out and the result as well.
An interesting point shows up.
Class I and II failure numbers show that one of Colt actually did quite well, beating H&K's proposal. The best result was from Competitor F.
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Polish Maroszek wz.38M
This unfortunate rifle didn't get to see the mass production due to WW2 and Nazi German invasion.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Lego Head ballsitics
TAOFLEDERMAUS decided to test LEGO head bullets as well, but with gun powders to propell the projectile at around 400fps
From: TAOFLEDERMAUS
From: TAOFLEDERMAUS
Saturday, March 18, 2017
British L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle
Ian goes over the rifle chosen for UK forces to deal with longer range shooting. It's role is similar to that of M110 in US Army
It is interesting to hear that SCAR-H's lesser weight worked against it.
From: Forgotten Weapons
It is interesting to hear that SCAR-H's lesser weight worked against it.
From: Forgotten Weapons
Primary Arms 1-6x Gen 3 Scope With ACSS Reticle
MrGunsnGear looks at this updated scope from Primary Arms.
From: MrGunsnGear
From: MrGunsnGear
Friday, March 17, 2017
Making and Shooting a $1500 Gold Bullet
Cody's Lab decided to up the price of shooting substantially. Bullet for a 50 cal black powder rifle was cast.
From: Cody's Lab
From: Cody's Lab
Spanish police seize 10,000 firearms
Spanish National Police seized 10,000 rifles, machineguns that were once deactivated, but has been reactivated by criminals looking to sell them.
From: EUROPOLtube
From: EUROPOLtube
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Point blank range and ballistic gel
GY6 looks at how a ballistic gel behaves when shot at point blank range. Human body could react slightly different from the gels.
Shot with major handgun calibers and rifle calibers
From: GY6
Shot with major handgun calibers and rifle calibers
From: GY6
HK 416F video
France decided to issue HK 416F as their next rifle This video (in French) shows some of aspects
From: Armee de Terre
From: Armee de Terre
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
RAMBO: 3D-Printed Grenade Launcher
US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command researched on if a grenade launcher could be made using 3D printer.
In short, it was successful. Using Additive Manufacturing, barrel and receiver were made from Direct Metal Lasert Sintering process, while most of the other parts were made with 3D printers.
http://asc.army.mil/web/news-alt-amj17-rambos-premiere/
British SMGs of WW2
Brits made several SMGs for war and peace time. Sten and Sterling are the two famous ones, but Ian goes over others as well
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-PmLxkOmaM
From: Forgotten Weapons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-PmLxkOmaM
From: Forgotten Weapons
Bullet casting
Iraqveteran8888 looks at steps needed for casting your own bullets. It's a bit long, but anyone who is interested in starting their own casting, it is worth it.
From: Iraqveteran8888
From: Iraqveteran8888
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Colt 1908 Hammerless .380 Pocket Pistol
Colt made various pistols and a .380 acp pistol is no exception. Colt brought back the .380 pistol.
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
Gander Mountain files for bankruptcy
The rumor is now confirmed with Gander Mountain filing for Chapter 11. Chapter 11 allows restructuring of debt, not liquidation of all assets.
It will close 32 of 162 stores. The link below has the map of stores that will close
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/03/13/gander-mountain-bankruptcy-store-closings/99125958/
From: USA Today
It will close 32 of 162 stores. The link below has the map of stores that will close
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/03/13/gander-mountain-bankruptcy-store-closings/99125958/
From: USA Today
Russia to adopt AK-12 and AEK-971
The Firearm Blog is reporting that Russian military will get both instead of choosing between the two.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/13/russia-will-adopt-ak-12-aek-971-assault-rifles/
From: The Firearm Blog
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/13/russia-will-adopt-ak-12-aek-971-assault-rifles/
From: The Firearm Blog
Monday, March 13, 2017
MAWL Man
BE Meyers is selling custom brick figures to raise funds for SOC-F charity. The figure has MAWL attacked MK18 and is fully decked.
Weapon Outfittes: http://www.weaponoutfitters.com/mawl-man.html
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/MAWLMan/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
Anschutz 160-year Anniversary Rifles
Precision rifle maker Anschutz is releasing 8 limited edition rifles in celebration of their 160 years.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/10/anschutz-160-year-anniversary-rifles/
From: The Firearm Blog
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/10/anschutz-160-year-anniversary-rifles/
From: The Firearm Blog
Sunday, March 12, 2017
BE Meyers MAWL
BE Meyers released their attachment system MAWL last year, and the commercia version(C1+) is now available. Priced at $2500, it is twice that of a competitor's but the design is probably in a class of its own.
TNVC has some
https://tnvc.com/shop/b-e-meyers-mawl-c1-ir-visible-laser/
You can read more about MAWL from Soldier Systems Daily
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/03/07/be-meyers-co-unveils/
and how engineers learned things they needed to know
http://soldiersystems.net/2016/08/22/the-birth-of-the-be-meyers-mawl/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
TNVC has some
https://tnvc.com/shop/b-e-meyers-mawl-c1-ir-visible-laser/
You can read more about MAWL from Soldier Systems Daily
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/03/07/be-meyers-co-unveils/
and how engineers learned things they needed to know
http://soldiersystems.net/2016/08/22/the-birth-of-the-be-meyers-mawl/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
Peru's MGP-84 Mini SMG
The Firearm Blog has an article on this SMG that didn't see long use, but is interesting nonetheless.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/10/mgp-84-mini-perus-short-lived-compact-smg/
From: The Firearm Blog
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/10/mgp-84-mini-perus-short-lived-compact-smg/
From: The Firearm Blog
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Walker's Razor Slim Electronic Hearing Protection
MrGunsnGear looks at a competitor in hearing protection market
From: MrGunsnGear
From: MrGunsnGear
Schwarzlose 1901 Toggle-Delayed Prototype
Ian goes over this pistol made with toggle-delayed blowback system but not the same one on Luger.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddNsrxe4ddY
From: Forgotten Weapons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddNsrxe4ddY
From: Forgotten Weapons
Friday, March 10, 2017
Marines get Mossberg 500A2 shotgun kits
USMC is getting Military Enhancement Kit for the Mossberg shotguns for better breaching capability
http://www.marcorsyscom.marines.mil/News/Press-Release-Article-Display/Article/1107785/marines-make-an-entrance-with-new-breaching-capabilities/
From: Marine Corps Systems Command
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Walther WA-2000
This unicorn of sniper rifle was legendary for decades. It's low production number added to the allure. These days, quite a few semi-auto rifles can outshoot this rifle.
You can see the stereotypical German over-engineering.
InRange TV decided to do a comparison with SVD clone
From: Forgotten Weapons, InRangeTV
You can see the stereotypical German over-engineering.
InRange TV decided to do a comparison with SVD clone
From: Forgotten Weapons, InRangeTV
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Kirsten Joy Weiss shoots grenade launcher with Gunny
This was from Kirsten Joy Weiss's appearance on "Gunny Time"
From: Kirsten Joy Weiss
From: Kirsten Joy Weiss
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Sosso 1941 Italian Prototype Pistol
Ian goes over this interesting prototype that used short recoil locking mechanism and an interesting magazine design(5:12)
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Wilson Combat EDC X9
Wilson Combat is coming out with 9mm 1911s and LAV goes over some features
From: Vickers Tactical
From: Vickers Tactical
Monday, March 6, 2017
Beretta APX
MAC gets to review this pistol from Beretta. It is supposed to be out April 15th.
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
Some items from IWA
Soldier Systems Daily has been covering IWA and here are some gun related posts.
CruxOrd Pro Military Gear Tripod System
H&K asking for ideas for next commercial rifle project
Big Sky Racks Electronic Weapon Mounting System
Troy Industries Carbon Fiber Handguards for HK416 & 417
From: Soldier Systems Daily
CruxOrd Pro Military Gear Tripod System
H&K asking for ideas for next commercial rifle project
Big Sky Racks Electronic Weapon Mounting System
Troy Industries Carbon Fiber Handguards for HK416 & 417
From: Soldier Systems Daily
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Pan lubing basics
Iraqveteran8888 looks at some of things you should know for lubing pan fo casting your own bullets
From: Iraqveteran8888
From: Iraqveteran8888
The Subgun Zero
Haley Strategic put up a good video on knowing your submachine gun zero. 9mm H&K MP5 was used.
From: Haley Strategic
From: Haley Strategic
Tyler Grey on advantages of night vision
Tyler Grey explains why it's a great idea to have night vision goggles.
From: Vickers Tactical
From: Vickers Tactical
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Dangers of gun modification
Competition shooter Cameon Eisenzimmer made video of how a gun purchased from another competitor had modifications done which resulted in it going off without any human input
From: markpcolo
From: markpcolo
Spuhr G3 Stock
Soldier Systems Daily has the latest photo of the new stock for H&K G3 from Spuhr
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/03/02/enforce-tac-spuhr-g3-stock-now-available/
It is now available in Germany
From: Soldier Systems Daily
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/03/02/enforce-tac-spuhr-g3-stock-now-available/
It is now available in Germany
From: Soldier Systems Daily
Friday, March 3, 2017
SureFire Field Notes
Aaron Barruga discusses the things people should be aware of due to limits of range when training with white lights.
From: SureFire
From: SureFire
Kim Rhodes wins again at ISSF World Cup India
Kim Rhodes World Cup stop in New Delhi, India. The skeet shoot implemented the new rule of progressive elimination Final. According to AmmoLand.com, Shooters
You can read more from
http://www.ammoland.com/2017/03/kim-rhode-wins-issf-world-cup-india/
From: Ammoland
shoot in qualification rank order, with that ranking deciding any ties for third thru sixth place.
The new Skeet Final is now based on 10-target sequences with eliminations or medal decisions occurring after 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 targets. Rhode missed two targets out of her first 16 shots and then didn’t miss again for 33 consecutive targets to easily out-distance all her rivals, missing just four her 60 shots total.
You can read more from
http://www.ammoland.com/2017/03/kim-rhode-wins-issf-world-cup-india/
From: Ammoland
Thursday, March 2, 2017
H&K coming up with new guns
H&K posted new pistol models based on VP9, known as SFP9 in EU. The line is now getting new trigger specification, push button magazine release, ambi safety lever.
SFP9 SK is the sub compact version and carries 10, 13, or 15 round capacity
http://www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/military/pistols/sfp9/sfp9-sk/product-overview.html
SFP9 L is the Long Slide version
http://www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/military/pistols/sfp9/sfp9-l/product-overview.html
SFP9 OR is Optical Ready version.
http://www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/military/pistols/sfp9-2/sfp9-or/product-overview.html
It uses adapter plates for Docter Sight III, Insight MRDS, Meopta MeoSight III, Vortex Viper, Vortex Venom, Burris Fastfire 3, Trijicon RMR, C-More STS 2 and Leupold DeltaPoint Pro
H&K also unveiled HK 237 and HK 337 at Enforce Tac. HK337 uses .300 Blk/Whisper and is based on HK 416
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/03/01/j/
From: Soldier Systems Daily, H&K
SFP9 SK is the sub compact version and carries 10, 13, or 15 round capacity
http://www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/military/pistols/sfp9/sfp9-sk/product-overview.html
SFP9 L is the Long Slide version
http://www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/military/pistols/sfp9/sfp9-l/product-overview.html
SFP9 OR is Optical Ready version.
http://www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/military/pistols/sfp9-2/sfp9-or/product-overview.html
H&K also unveiled HK 237 and HK 337 at Enforce Tac. HK337 uses .300 Blk/Whisper and is based on HK 416
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/03/01/j/
From: Soldier Systems Daily, H&K
Trijicon ACOGs
Iraqveteran8888 goes over some Trijicon models. If you want to get introduced to various ACOGs, this video should do it.
From: Iraqveteran8888
From: Iraqveteran8888
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
MAC 1950
This pistol was made after WW2 in France to become the new issue pistol.
Here is Ian shooting the pistol at a competition. It shows some operational difficulties when modern techniques are used.
From: Forgotten Weapons
Here is Ian shooting the pistol at a competition. It shows some operational difficulties when modern techniques are used.
From: Forgotten Weapons
TOZ-81 "Mars" Space revolver
After Soviet astronuats had to worry about survival until they were found, Soviets made this one-of-a-kind pistol. It was never used, but is a fun part of history, nonetheless.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/02/27/toz-81-mars-russian-space-revolver/
From: The Firearm Blog