Chris Bartocci looks at the Taiwanese piston AR upper. Wolf is importing these right now.
From: Chris Bartocci
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Thursday, November 30, 2017
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Suppressed variant of CZ Scorpion
CZ USA posted a photo of suppressed variant of CZ Scorpion. This will be one of new 2018 guns from CZ USA
There will be two versions, a $599 stainless steel version and the lightweight titanium for $929
From: CZ USA
Ghost in the Shell VR Game
Ghost in the Shell: Arise Stealth Hounds is a game put on by VR Zone Shinjuku based on manga/anime Ghost in the Shell. It utilizes body tracking and VR technology
This attraction will open on Dec. 9th in Japan
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apos-ghost-shell-apos-vr-045900454.html
There are other games at the venue as well
From: Yahoo News
This attraction will open on Dec. 9th in Japan
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apos-ghost-shell-apos-vr-045900454.html
There are other games at the venue as well
From: Yahoo News
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
British PIAT
During WW2, there were many attemptes to defeat tank armor. Brits came out with this contraption
Here is a scene in movie "A Bridge Too Far" that shows how PIAT can be used
From: Forgotten Weapons
Here is a scene in movie "A Bridge Too Far" that shows how PIAT can be used
From: Forgotten Weapons
Black Friday sales set new record
Background checks for 2017 Black Friday set a new record with 203,086 checks. This is a significant increase from last year's 185,713 checks.
http://www.guns.com/2017/11/27/black-friday-background-checks-hit-record-high/
From: Guns.com
http://www.guns.com/2017/11/27/black-friday-background-checks-hit-record-high/
From: Guns.com
Monday, November 27, 2017
Rugged Suppressors Micro30
TWANGnBANG looks at this Modular Rifle Silencer
Website: https://ruggedsuppressors.com/product/micro-30/
Price is $1049
From: TWANGnBANG
Website: https://ruggedsuppressors.com/product/micro-30/
Price is $1049
From: TWANGnBANG
APEX Tactical's S&W M&P 2.0 Flat-Faced Trigger Kit
APEX Tactical comes out with a flat-face trigger for M&P 2.0. APEX came out with trigger for the original M&P that really enhanced the trigger. M&P 2.0 trigger is nothing to sneeze at, but this probably will make it even better
https://store.apextactical.com/WebDirect/Products/Details/192597
Price: $169.95
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Milpol 2017 round up
MilPol exhibition just ended and here are several interesting items
H&K 416F
This rifle was adopted by French and has some differences from other HK 416 models
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/11/21/milipol-17-hk-416f/1
Meprolight
MX3-T magnifier
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/11/23/milipol-2017-meprolight-introduces-new-mepro-mx3-t/
NYX-200
Meprolight describes these as "a lightweight, all-in-one weapon sight that includes a thermal imaging channel and day/night sensitive camera, integrated DVR and IR pointer"
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/11/22/milipol-2017-meprolight-launches-mepro-nyx-200/
MOR Reflex Sight (Mepro RDS PRO) with Green laser
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/11/21/milipol-paris-2017-new-mepro-mor-reflex-sight-introduced-mepro-rds-pro/
MicroTDS and FT Bullseye
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/11/21/milipol-17-meprolight/
S&S Precision has a new glove
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/11/21/milipol-17-emd-ss-precision/
H&K 416F
This rifle was adopted by French and has some differences from other HK 416 models
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/11/21/milipol-17-hk-416f/1
Meprolight
MX3-T magnifier
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/11/23/milipol-2017-meprolight-introduces-new-mepro-mx3-t/
NYX-200
Meprolight describes these as "a lightweight, all-in-one weapon sight that includes a thermal imaging channel and day/night sensitive camera, integrated DVR and IR pointer"
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/11/22/milipol-2017-meprolight-launches-mepro-nyx-200/
MOR Reflex Sight (Mepro RDS PRO) with Green laser
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/11/21/milipol-paris-2017-new-mepro-mor-reflex-sight-introduced-mepro-rds-pro/
MicroTDS and FT Bullseye
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/11/21/milipol-17-meprolight/
S&S Precision has a new glove
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/11/21/milipol-17-emd-ss-precision/
Firearm finishes
MAC goes over different type of finishes you can look at for your firearms
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Special Forces Foreign Weapons Demonstration(1974)
Harold Johnson of the Foreign Science and Technology Center was demonstrating various weapons at Ft. Bragg in this video.
The video is 1 hour long, but you can see how the foreign arms training were done in the day, including the latest products of the time
From: Jeff Quitney
The video is 1 hour long, but you can see how the foreign arms training were done in the day, including the latest products of the time
From: Jeff Quitney
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Rock River Arms LAR-6
Chris Bartocci goes over this rifle that was chambered for 6.8 SPC. The cartridge was developed for a purpose but it didn't do well.
From: Chris Bartocci
From: Chris Bartocci
Reloading shotgun slugs for cheap
Iraqveteran8888 shows how he saves money when he reloads shotgun slugs
From: Iraqveteran8888
From: Iraqveteran8888
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Israel Negev series
LAV looks at the Israel's domestically manufactured machinegun
From: Vickers Tactical
From: Vickers Tactical
Monday, November 20, 2017
Colt Single Army polishing
Colt made a small clip of Single Army pistol getting polished.
From: Colt
From: Colt
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Robinson Armament XCR-M
Chris Bartocci covers the .308 version of XCR
XCR-L was covered in one of previous video
From: Chris Bartocci
XCR-L was covered in one of previous video
From: Chris Bartocci
FN SCAR-SC (Subcompact Carbine)
The Firearm Blog has photo of a new SCAR variant. It doesn't seem like FN SCAR PDW
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/11/16/fn-scar-sc-subcompact-carbine/
From: The Firearm Blog
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/11/16/fn-scar-sc-subcompact-carbine/
From: The Firearm Blog
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Knights Armament SR15 E3 and Mod 2
Chris Bartocci looks at this AR that has some interesting features before others did.
From: Chris Bartocci
From: Chris Bartocci
Perun Holster by RCS
Raven Concealment Systems announced a new holster called Perun. It's OWB holster built with features from Eidolon holster line. Perun uses significantly less materials.
This new holster will replace the famous Phantom holster series as well. One unique feature is the retention adjusting slide. Material is a polymer using injection molding.
Available on Black Friday, and shipped near Christmas.
The holster works for following guns for now.
Glock 17, 19 and combination of SureFire or Stream lights.
Future version will include Sig Sauer P320, HK VP9, 1911s and more.
You can read more about the holster and see photos from
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/11/17/raven-concealment-systems-announces-perun-holster/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
This new holster will replace the famous Phantom holster series as well. One unique feature is the retention adjusting slide. Material is a polymer using injection molding.
Available on Black Friday, and shipped near Christmas.
The holster works for following guns for now.
Glock 17, 19 and combination of SureFire or Stream lights.
Future version will include Sig Sauer P320, HK VP9, 1911s and more.
You can read more about the holster and see photos from
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/11/17/raven-concealment-systems-announces-perun-holster/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Finnish Mosin-Nagant Variants
Ian and Karl goes over Finnish Mosin-Nagants. These Nagants are generally considered to be a bit more well made.
From: InRangeTV
From: InRangeTV
USMC adopts Glock 19M as M007
US Marine Corp is getting Glock 19Ms for personnels who need a weapon that can be concealed. This is by no means USMC-wide change in pistol form M9, but for those who need concealment, they have an option.
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/11/08/146606/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/11/08/146606/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Hudson H9 review
Military Arms Channel goes over this pistol that was the most interested pistol at 2016 SHOT show
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Vickers Guide: WW2 Germany Vol. 1
Vickers Guide announced a new book on WW2 German firearms.
The price ranges from $95 - $200
https://www.vickersguide.com/ww2germany
Also, there is a promotion where buying 2 or more books qualifies for free US domestic shipping. 3 books or more gets upgraded to signature version and free shipping
The price ranges from $95 - $200
https://www.vickersguide.com/ww2germany
Also, there is a promotion where buying 2 or more books qualifies for free US domestic shipping. 3 books or more gets upgraded to signature version and free shipping
Vickers Tactical +2 Extension for the Glock G42
TangoDown released the extension for G42. Price is $10.95
https://tangodown.com/shop/vickers-tactical-2-magazine-extension-for-the-glock-42-vtmfp-007-43/
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Haley Strategic D7 Training program
Travis Haley recently moved his company to a better location and also added a new program utilizing Virtra 300.
This is a system that allows 300 degrees of screen using 5 large screens. The scenarios can be adjusted by the operator, allowing many different progressions and results.
From: Haley Strategic Partners
This is a system that allows 300 degrees of screen using 5 large screens. The scenarios can be adjusted by the operator, allowing many different progressions and results.
From: Haley Strategic Partners
Greene Carbine
This rifle had some innovations in the 1800s incorporated in to it. Definitely an interesting piece of history
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Saturday, November 11, 2017
USSOCOM looking for Squad-Variable Powered Scopes
USSOCOM is looking for a scope that has variable power. It is seeking both First Focal Plane scope as well as the Second Focal Plane scope. Interestingly, First Focal Plane Scope will be set aside for small business, while Second Focal Plane Scope is open to everyone.
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/11/10/ussocom-seeks-squad-variable-powered-scopes/
Currently, USSOCOM is using Vortex Razor HD Gen II for this role.
From: Soldier Systems Daily
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/11/10/ussocom-seeks-squad-variable-powered-scopes/
Currently, USSOCOM is using Vortex Razor HD Gen II for this role.
From: Soldier Systems Daily
H&K SL7 308
This less "assault rifle"-ish rifle is mechanically same as G3, but has some less "militaristic" appearance. H&K also had similar setup with G36 called HK SL8
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
Bushnell AR Optics 1-4x Scope
MrGunsnGear looks at this budget friendly optic from Bushnells.
From: MrGunsnGear
From: MrGunsnGear
Friday, November 10, 2017
How to deal with spinner target
Karl from InRangeTV shows how to efficiently engage the spinner target.
From: InRangeTV
From: InRangeTV
Thursday, November 9, 2017
40 Caliber Pistol Cartridge Testing
This is an old video made by Federal Law Enforcement Training Center(FLETC) regarding the (then new) .40 S&W
Back then, .40 S&W was all the rage after FBI's Miami shootout as it offered better penetrations than 9mm while having more capacity than .45 ACP.
After two decades, things are now turning around and 9mm is back in the game.
Back then, .40 S&W was all the rage after FBI's Miami shootout as it offered better penetrations than 9mm while having more capacity than .45 ACP.
After two decades, things are now turning around and 9mm is back in the game.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Magazine fed Shockwave 12 guage
Black Aces Tactical released this magazine fed pump shotgun.
Here are some features
- Billet Black Aces Tactical receiver
- 4140 nickel plated bolt and slide
- 17-4 Stainless Steel firing pins
- The awesome Shockwave grip
- OEM Mossberg corncob forend standard
- Black Aces Tactical magazine tube spike standard
- Each weapon comes with 2 5rd stick magazines
- 27.5″ total overall length
- Backward compatible to most Mossberg 500 accessories
Price: $499
Link: http://www.blackacestactical.com/_p/prd3/4656851541/product/shockwave-magazine-fed-12-gauge!
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Greyhive Training Brief
Greyhive is a tactical training community of SMEs. They have many articles(link) and released a video called Training Brief. The first episode is about spalling
From: Greyhive via Soldier Systems Daily
From: Greyhive via Soldier Systems Daily
Monday, November 6, 2017
SureFire/HSP D3FT light
SureFire and Haley Strategic Partner teamed up to come up with a light. It gives out 500 lumens using a single cell.
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/11/05/surefire-hsp-collaboration-d3ft-light/
It's named Disruptive Environments Firefly Technique (D3FT), and will be available in Jan. 2018.
From: Soldier Systems Daily
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/11/05/surefire-hsp-collaboration-d3ft-light/
It's named Disruptive Environments Firefly Technique (D3FT), and will be available in Jan. 2018.
From: Soldier Systems Daily
Saturday, November 4, 2017
IWI's Masada pistol
IWI is coming up with a new striker fired polymer pistol.
This would be a new design in the line up using polymer frame. In the past IWI had polymer frame version of Jerico/Baby Eagle, but it seems like there was a need for new pistol.
The pistol comes with 3 interchangeable grips, and is fully ambidextrous, and holds 17+1 rounds of 9mm
Black, Flat Dark Earth, OD Green, and Sniper Gray colors will be offered.
Website: http://iwi.net/masada/
This would be a new design in the line up using polymer frame. In the past IWI had polymer frame version of Jerico/Baby Eagle, but it seems like there was a need for new pistol.
The pistol comes with 3 interchangeable grips, and is fully ambidextrous, and holds 17+1 rounds of 9mm
Black, Flat Dark Earth, OD Green, and Sniper Gray colors will be offered.
Website: http://iwi.net/masada/
IWI Tavor 7
IWI announced they are releasing 7.62x51mm version of Tavor. This is another entry in to bullpup rifles in 7.62 area.
Barrels will come in two lengths, 17" and 20"
From: IWI
Barrels will come in two lengths, 17" and 20"
From: IWI
VZ 61 Skorpion
This Czech machinepistol had some interesting concepts behind it.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Korean Glock Copy
The Firearm Blog posted some photos form PK Design Lab.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/10/30/potd-korean-made-glock-clone/
PK Design Lab is the company founded by Paul Kim, who was the VP of engineering at SureFire. Kim has left the company some years ago and works on various projects. He was involved in Lionheart pistol, an updated version of Daewoo DP-51 pistol.
It seems like he is now involved with the Korean Glock Copy. As of current, a lot of patents for Glock has expired and there are some remaining patents, but most of the gun can be built without problem now.
Looking closely at the photos, the first thing that stands up is the modularity of the pistol. The main part/chasis is the part that deals with all the internals. Just like SIG P320, that's the part that will be important for function. The photo shows that, and it is also reminiscent of STI 2011 set up.
This would allow modularity for armorers to fit the gun for whatever the different needs are.
Main recoil spring is that of a double spring variety. It is not sure why such design would be preferred, as H&K abandoned the design after USP. But to each to his own.
The slide is something that some Glock aficionados would be familiar with. It is the Lonewolf Slide.
The slide is actually manufactured by Dasan USA, whose parent company is a South Korean company. This company has been making them for a long time, and perhaps is the easiest after market slide to get. Dasan has been making some other parts as well, including Thales F90 parts, the new service rifle for Australian Defence Forces.
The TFB article asks if someone will import this. The question is is it made in South Korea. South Korea has very strict gun laws and personal ownership of pistol is very difficult to the point that it is impossible. Perhaps someone wants to enter the US pistol market with this.
Another possibility is that it maybe something they are trying to sell to South Korean military. This appeared at ADEX exhibition in Seoul Air Show. Daewoo pistol is now showing its age and perhaps there might be some rumblings about a new pistol.
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Magpul Masada and its history
Chris Bartocci shares the history of Magpul Masada. This rifle garnered much interest and was anticipated. But Magpul licensed production to Bushmaster, and it ended up being the ACR.
From: Chris Bartocci
From: Chris Bartocci