Gun News Blog: December 2018

Sunday, December 30, 2018

H&K G36

Ian goes over this modern rifle. There are two versions in the video. MG36E, which is export version that has slightly thicker barrel, and Bundeswehr version in clear plastic.

Ian doesn't discuss the infamous heating problem in this video.

From: Forgotten Weapons

Glock 20 and history of 10mm

Chris Bartocci goes over Glock 20 and history of 10mm and its adoption.

From: Small Arms Solutions

Brownells BRN-605

Brownells is coming out with reproduction of Colt Model 605

It tries to replicate as much as possible, but has to make the barrel 0.5 inch longer to meet legal limit. It also has 1:12 twist which limits the ammo selection to 55gr ammo for the best performance.

Price is $1,299.99

https://www.brownells.com/firearms/rifles/semi-auto/brn-605-5-56-prod124180.aspx

Saturday, December 29, 2018

CZ BREN 2

LAV made a quick video of the new improved CZ rifle. The rifle got feedback from Czech SF and shed some weight as well as having some small detail changes

From: Vickers Tactical Inc

Hotchkiss

Iraqveteran8888 collaborated with C&Rsenal and goes over this WW1 machinegun.

From: Iraqveteran8888

Thursday, December 27, 2018

H&K G11

Ian goes in-depth in both history and mechanism of this interesting rifle.

From: Forgotten Weapons

Hi point pistol

Grand Thumb decided to take one for the team and reviewed this pistol

Of course, you can try to improve it.

From: Garand Thumb, Dynamic Pie Concepts

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

WF Bern C42 & E22

This was the competitor to SIG 541 which eventually became SIG 550. It had some interesting features per the requirement, but didn't make it due to some problems

From: Forgotten Weapons

Spuhr on their G3 stock design

Hakan Spuhr talks about why their stock is designed the way it is. Please be aware that the sound suddenly gets loud at 4:35 when the shooting portion shows up.

From: Spuhr

Monday, December 24, 2018

Knights Armament SR15 E3 Mod 2 M-LOK

Chris Bartocci goes in to this 5.56 rifle

From: Small Arms Solutions

South Korean K1A

LAV goes over this carbine/SMG from South Korea

South Korean government was already developing K2 rifle when ROKA SF wanted a replacement for M3 they have been using. So in a tight deadline, K1 was developed, then had some modifications done and got K1A designation.

From: Vickers Tactical Inc

Why Bullpups?

Ian and Karl discuss about bullpup rifle and its merit

From: InRange TV

Friday, December 21, 2018

New CZ pistols for 2019

There are some information coming out regarding new pistols for 2019

First, P-10F is a P-10 with RDS ready slide. P-10S is sub compact with RDS ready slide.

The video was uploaded in October, but there was another mention of P-10S by someone related to CZ on the person's social media.

Also, there is P-10SC which sports longer slide with compact grip size. The information is from CZ's Czech website

https://www.czub.cz/cz/produkty/pistole/semi-compact/cz-p-10-sc.html

From: ANR Design, CZ-UB

New Glock for 2019?

RECOIL Magazine has an information regarding a new version of G43 called G43X. It features longer grip to accommodate 10 rounds instead of current 6

https://www.recoilweb.com/glock-to-release-10-round-g43x-pistol-144330.html

The graphic is what RECOIL Magazine made based on their information.

EDIT: Glock 48

RECOIL magazine once again has an article about new Glock. It supposedly has 10 round capacity, and is a single-stack pistol about the size of a Glock 19.

https://www.recoilweb.com/the-glock-model-g48-rumors-and-rumint-144366.html

From: RECOIL Magazine

Steyr Scout rifle in 6.5 CM

Steyr is putting out Scout Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. Scout rifle is concept put forth by Col Jeff Cooper. It had certain features and weight and Steyr was one of a small number of manufacturer that came close to the specifications.

http://soldiersystems.net/2018/12/20/steyr-introduces-a-6-5-cm-variant-of-the-scout-rifle/

From: Soldier Systems Daily

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

XM-8

Ian goes over the XM-8. This video probably is the most comprehensive video of the rifle available to public. The rifle had some very forward thinking ideas.

For those of you wondering about Ian's discussion with Larry Vickers about XM8 program, here is the video.

From: Forgotten Weapons

Sellier & Bellot Factory Tour

LAV took a quick tour of the ammunition manufacturer.

From: Vickers Tactical Inc

1911 Configurations

Mike Seeklander shares how he likes to set up his 1911. He also goes over how to present 1911 correctly, in terms of holster

From: Wilsom Combat

Tips for training for tactical games

Kit Badger gives tip on how to train for tactical games. Not necessarily USPSA or IDPA, but can be applied to wide variety of things including attending firearms training

From: Kit Badger

Friday, December 14, 2018

Taiwanese T91 Rifle

This rifle was relatively unknown but is generally credited to be the first generally issued AR variant with piston system.

From: Small Arms Solutions

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Paul Howe Signature Glock

Wilson Combat is manufacturing Glock 19 and 26 configured to Paul Howe's requirement. It is based off of Glock Gen 4.

https://www.wilsoncombat.com/paul-howe-glock-package/

Base price is $1,500

Monday, December 10, 2018

Stoner 63, 63A, & Mk23

Ian made a video regarding the Stoner 63 and its variants. This time he has all the parts available.

From: Forgotten Weapons

FAMAE SG 543

ALV goes over the Chile's licensed copy of SIG SG 540. It has some features changed.

From: Vickers Tactical

KAC M110 SASS

Chris Bartocci goes over this semi-auto sniper rifle. The video goes over history and some mechanical characteristics.

From: Small Arms Solutions

Vortex Optics Razor HD 1-6x Gen II-E

MrGunsnGear took a look at this robust second focal plane scope. E version is lighter than the original Razor HD Gen 2.

From: MrGunsnGear

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Kyle Defoor on LPVO

Tactical-Life posted a video with Kyle Defoor going over benefits of running LPVO(Low Power Variable Optics)

From: Tactical-Life

Kit Badger Ambush Targets V2.0

Ivan at Kit badger came out with improved target. This target has anatomy drawn, but it fades away as you increase the distance from it. It looks like someone is exposing their side.

You can get your free PDF version from following wbsite
https://kitbadger.com/kit-badger-ambush-targets-v2-0/

Also remember to pick up Kit Badger Anatomy Target
https://kitbadger.com/kbat/

From: Kit Badger

Festive Firearms Cookie Cutters

Kitfox Design Group came up with cookie cutters in the shape of Glock, revolver, AR, AK,and an IPSC target. Each order comes with digital download for some of cookie and icing recipes.

MSRP is $15.99

Link: https://kitfoxdesigngroup.com/