This rifle was the contender for British Sniper Rifle selection, which AI ultimately won
From: Forgotten Weapons
Thursday, February 28, 2019
TangoDown BG-AKOE Battlegrip
https://tangodown.com/bg-akoe-battlegrip/
Price: $18.45
From: Tango Down
M231 Firing Port Weapon
Soldier Systems Daily has a post about this rifle originally developed for defending M2 Bradley in the side or back.
http://soldiersystems.net/2019/02/27/m231-firing-port-weapon/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
http://soldiersystems.net/2019/02/27/m231-firing-port-weapon/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
Winchester .38 Special recall notice
Winchester is issuing recall for 130 Grain Full Metal Jacket .38 Special ammunitions. The symbol is USA38SPVP which can be located just above the product UPC code on the back.
Lot numbers affected by recall are KF21, KL30, and KM52. Lot numbers are located inside the right tuck flaps.
There is possibility of double charged powder
For more information, you can go to their website
https://winchester.com/Support/Customers/USA38SPVP-Recall
From:Winchester via The Firearmb Blog
Lot numbers affected by recall are KF21, KL30, and KM52. Lot numbers are located inside the right tuck flaps.
There is possibility of double charged powder
For more information, you can go to their website
https://winchester.com/Support/Customers/USA38SPVP-Recall
From:Winchester via The Firearmb Blog
2019 Knight's Armament catalog
Kinight's Armament posted their 2019 catalog on their website
https://www.knightarmco.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/digital-catlog-2019_webopt.pdf
https://www.knightarmco.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/digital-catlog-2019_webopt.pdf
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Stechkin APS
LAV shoots this rare pistol. It's interesting to hear a tid bit of history from LAV
From: Vickers Tactical Inc
From: Vickers Tactical Inc
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
MP40
Ahoy posted a video regarding the SMG. He had some nice videos and this was the latest after nearly a one year hiatus.
From: Ahoy
From: Ahoy
India buys sniper rifles
India is buying a lot of rifles for their military. This time it is sniper rifles to replace their aging SVD Dragunov rifles.
According to The Firearm Blog, India will purchase Victrix Minerva Tactical Scorpio TGT in .338 Lapua Magnum as well as Barrett M95 in .50 BMG, for a total of 6000 rifles.
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/02/19/india-buys-sniper-rifles/
From: The Firearm Blog
According to The Firearm Blog, India will purchase Victrix Minerva Tactical Scorpio TGT in .338 Lapua Magnum as well as Barrett M95 in .50 BMG, for a total of 6000 rifles.
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/02/19/india-buys-sniper-rifles/
From: The Firearm Blog
Strike Industries Glock Trigger recall
Strike Industries issued a recall for their Improved Flat Trigger.
SI says there was a safety concern. Those who send the trigger back must fill out information found on
https://www.strikeindustries.com/shop/recall?utm_source=2017
Those who send in will get $70 in-store credit per trigger.
Civilian Marksmanship Program finance and performance report
Guns.com reports about GAO's look into the CMP's finance.
Some interesting points:
https://www.guns.com/news/2019/02/19/report-finds-cmp-gets-a-lot-of-bang-out-of-surplus-guns
From: Guns.com
Some interesting points:
- Between 2008 and 2017, CMP sold 304,233 rifles and got transfers of 279,032 rifles from the Army.
- 35% of inventory is unserviceable and unsellable drill rifles.
- Out of 8000 M1911s transferred, 39 were deemed highly valuable while 145 were considered unsellable.
- Annual expense for 2017 was $15.1 million dollars
https://www.guns.com/news/2019/02/19/report-finds-cmp-gets-a-lot-of-bang-out-of-surplus-guns
From: Guns.com
Monday, February 18, 2019
2 inch gun slow motion
The Slow Mo Guys decided to give a shot at this miniature gun.
Shooting 2:21
Soda can 3:54, 5:24, 5:50
LEGO 6:25, 7:12, 7:44
Hammer falling 9:30
Barrell 9:59
From: The Slow Mo Guys
Shooting 2:21
Soda can 3:54, 5:24, 5:50
LEGO 6:25, 7:12, 7:44
Hammer falling 9:30
Barrell 9:59
From: The Slow Mo Guys
Saturday, February 16, 2019
HS PRODUKT VHS
LAV shows this bullpup from Croatia that apeared in Iraq as well.
From: Vickers Tactical
From: Vickers Tactical
Thought on narrowing down guns
Firearm Rack has a good article that discusses on consolidating your shooting tools.
https://www.firearmrack.com/specialization-isnt-for-insects-consolidating-your-shooting/
It's a bit long read, but makes some good argument on focusing on a small number of firearms and practicing with it to become more proficient rather than trying many different things.
From: Firearm Rack
https://www.firearmrack.com/specialization-isnt-for-insects-consolidating-your-shooting/
It's a bit long read, but makes some good argument on focusing on a small number of firearms and practicing with it to become more proficient rather than trying many different things.
From: Firearm Rack
Friday, February 15, 2019
H&K VP9 Slide conversion kit available
H&K brought in the slide conversion kit for VP9 pistol. It has slide, barrel, and recoil spring so user can just install it on their VP9 like they would after cleaning the gun
Price: $449
https://us.hkwebshop.com/hkstorefront/hk/en/Handgun-Parts/Handgun-Acessories/VP9L-Slide-Conversion-Kit/p/50254245
From: H&K
Price: $449
https://us.hkwebshop.com/hkstorefront/hk/en/Handgun-Parts/Handgun-Acessories/VP9L-Slide-Conversion-Kit/p/50254245
From: H&K
Grip Pod Shorty Version
The famous Grip Pod has deploy-able legs. The creator is now coming up with a shorter version and will be on market in summer
http://soldiersystems.net/2019/02/14/sneak-peek-grip-pod-v2k-shorty-version/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
http://soldiersystems.net/2019/02/14/sneak-peek-grip-pod-v2k-shorty-version/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
Monday, February 11, 2019
India to buy Caracal 5.56 carbines
India is reportedly buying 5.56 rifles from Caracal to replace its issued rifle as well. Recently, it was reported that India is to purchase SIG 716 rifle as well
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/02/11/india-set-to-buy-95000-carbines-from-caracal/
From: The Firearm Blog
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/02/11/india-set-to-buy-95000-carbines-from-caracal/
From: The Firearm Blog
Russia's new military pistol
Russia is adopting a new military pistol called Udav. It is chambered in 9x21mm Gryuza which is capable of going through steel plates using 7N28/29 bullet.
It has ambidextrous features and seems to come with laser aiming device.
https://www.guns.com/news/2019/02/08/new-russian-udav-pistol-set-to-replace-makarov-vie-for-international-sales
From: Guns.com
It has ambidextrous features and seems to come with laser aiming device.
https://www.guns.com/news/2019/02/08/new-russian-udav-pistol-set-to-replace-makarov-vie-for-international-sales
From: Guns.com
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Chinese CS/LS2
Ian shoots this 9x19mm SMG from china and shares his opinion. You can guess what it is just from the video title
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Holosun 507c Pistol Red Dot Sight
Warrior Poet Society gave a quick, to-the-point review of the pistol red dot sight
From: Warrior Poet Society
From: Warrior Poet Society
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Colt CK901
This rifle was made by Colt for Yemen and uses 7.62x39mm (AK round).
There has been similar works with Knight's Armament many years ago.
From: Forgotten Weapons
There has been similar works with Knight's Armament many years ago.
From: Forgotten Weapons
Sunday, February 3, 2019
India to buy SIG Sauer rifles
India is supposedly buying SIG716-G2 rifles to replace some of their infamous INSAS rifles. Defenseworld.net reports the deal is for 73,000 rifles for $97 million.
http://www.defenseworld.net/news/24199/India_To_Acquire_73_000_Sig_Sauer_Rifles_to_Replace_INSAS_Rifles
From: Defenseworld.net
http://www.defenseworld.net/news/24199/India_To_Acquire_73_000_Sig_Sauer_Rifles_to_Replace_INSAS_Rifles
From: Defenseworld.net