Build it and they will run
November 16th, 2009 | Link | Posted by Rob Curtis
It’s Monday morning. You’re busy, we know.
But after lunch, when you’re all(most) caught up, check out this web-app that lets you take gun parts and drag’n drop your dream gat in minutes. Choose a starting point from a bunch of popular rifles and pistols and then accessorize like it’s 2004 and you just got your first Blackwater paycheck. When you’re done, you can save your creation for sharing on your blog or favorite forum.
Square Away Your Carbine
July 21st, 2009 | Cordon & Review | Posted by Rob Curtis
Want to become a more effective rifle operator, or just spend a bit of that re-enlistment bonus on something less dangerous than a motorcycle? GearScout is here for you. We went to the units with deep pockets and 50,000 yearly round counts per man and asked them what they ran on their carbines.
We gave an open-ended survey to active-duty and recently retired career operators and trainers to get their desert-island list of carbine upgrades. We compiled the results using a point system and came up with this wish list, ranked in order or what they would add to their weapons first. We’ll be dragging this one out over the course of the week. Enjoy!
A.R.I.E.S. Suppressor System Pushes R.O.E. Envelope
February 12th, 2009 | Product Announcement | Posted by Rob Curtis
The suppressor and carbon-fiber fetishists at Shooter Depot have reduced the size and complexity of their large and complex A.R.I.E.S. system. The new 5.5-inch, 2-component can is 1.25 inches shorter than the original 3-piece setup after integrating the inner module with a threaded end cap.
The Advanced Rifle Integral External Suppressor (A.R.I.E.S.) system’s claim to fame is that it has no effect on the bullet’s point of impact and actually helps tighten shot groups. The system uses a carbon-fiber fore-end tube that mounts the suppressor out in front of the muzzle instead of threading onto it. This places no weight on the end of the barrel.
More deets and a photo gallery after the break.
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Shot 09 – Dustproof Magazine
January 19th, 2009 | Product Announcement | Posted by Matthew Cox
Somebody finally figured out a way to keep dust from entering the M4 through the magazine well. Tango Down’s Advanced Reliability Combat magazine has a special lip that seals up the well when locked into place.
Shot 09- Magpul’s New Sights
January 15th, 2009 | Product Announcement | Posted by Matthew Cox
Magpul Industries has a new set of backup sights that are made to be as tough as its polymer magazines have proven to be. The M4-style, front and rear Magpul Backup Sights are designed to be mounted on the Picatinny rail system.
The flip-up style sights are spring-loaded and lock in the down position and partially lock in the upright position. A lever release launches them into operation. The sights are made from the same high-impact-resistant polymer as its PMAG rifle magazines.
“They have been drop-tested and impact-tested,” said Justin Beard of Magpul at Shot Show ‘09. “They should hold up pretty good.” The new sights should be available in February. The rear sights will retail for $59.95 and the front sights will cost $39.95. They will come in desert tan, foliage green, O.D. green and black.
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Shot 09- SCARs For Everybody
January 15th, 2009 | Product Announcement | Posted by Matthew Cox
If you’ve got the cash, now you too can have a street-ready version of the weapon special operators will soon take to combat. In late December, FNH USA LLC began selling the first production models of its new civilianized Special Operations Combat Assault Rifle. “Everybody wanted it,” Tommy Thacker, product manager for FNH USA, said Jan. 15 at Shot Show ‘09. “It’s a big thing.”
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Compact But Beefy
June 19th, 2008 | Product Announcement | Posted by Matthew Cox
Beretta just introduced a stubby, new 9mm that’s beefy enough for larger hands. The Italian company released the PX4 Storm in Europe earlier this week at Eurosatory.
The pocket-sized pistol’s handle is very compact, but a special, fold-down lip on the butt of the 12-round magazine gives all three grip fingers a home while maintaining a low profile. It’s only available in 9mm for now, but Beretta plans to introduce a more powerful .40 caliber version soon.
Cooler means less barrels
June 19th, 2008 | Product Announcement | Posted by Matthew Cox
Assistant machine-gunners in the Russian Army have something to smile about these days. The replacement for the 1960s era PKM has ditched the spare barrel concept, giving assistants one less thing to carry.
The Pecheneg LMG, made by Tsniitochmash, is chambered for 7.62mm x 54R like the PKM. But it’s the barrel that sets the Pecheneg apart from its predecessor. It has special cooling coils that prevent it from overheating — no extra barrel needed.
The 17-pound Pecheneg fires 600 rounds per minute and has an effective range of 1,500 meters.
Italians “Choose” Beretta For New Rifle
June 17th, 2008 | Contracts | Posted by Rob Curtis
Seems the Italians know what they want when they see it. Without so much as a competition, the Italian Army decided to replace its current, ’70s era, battle rifle next year 30,000 new Beretta ARX160s.
The new rifle is about 3 pounds lighter than the old AR70/90 and has a new quick-change barrel system.