5.56 NATO

New from Daniel Defense at SHOT Show 2017 is a cool 5.56mm SBR and a new version of their heavy-hitting .308 rifle. Read on to find out more.

The new M249S Para from FN is big, unwieldy and expensive—and lots of fun. With a price tag that is not for the faint of heart, the M249S Para brings a lot of fun semi-auto, belt-fed firepower to the range.

The new Atrax from Lithgow Arms gives bull pup fans an Aussie version of the popular AUG-pattern rifle.

In recent years, the changing threat matrix has resulted in many protection details transitioning from 9mm subguns to comparably sized platforms chambered for a rifle cartridge. While some agencies and military units make do with the M4 Carbine, others operate in environments not suited for the M4. What is needed is a submachine gun-sized carbine in 5.56mm. This is exactly where the LWRC IC PSD carbine comes into its own.

Building on this strength is what the company describes as the next evolution of the FN 15 design. The FN 15 Series will now take on what is described as a “streamlined, family” approach and feature a newly designed FN handguard with M-LOK technology. This will include the new DMR II as well as the Tactical Carbine II.

The multi-caliber Scavenger 6 is a survival rifle dream gun. It’s a stocked revolver with each chamber cut for a different cartridge. By using multiple cylinders, it’s possible to have one design fire a dozen and half or more cartridges.

I always get excited about testing Daniel Defense rifles. They built the upper for the SOPMOD kits we had back in the day (and still do for all I know), and it was a huge leap forward over the old busted M4s we had prior to that. Black Creek, GA, has always turned out tough, high-quality products, and the M4V7 Pro is no exception.

CZ-USA is working on a face-meltingly great new catalog for 2017 with new BREN rifles and pistol, a P-09 Kadet Kit and the return of the SP-01 Phantom.

What makes the G.I. rifle so unique is the fact that Seekins Precision rifles are usually not “price point” products. Seekins has a great reputation for quality, and prices their rifles at reasonable ranges for the quality you are receiving. But, these prices often range from above $1,500 (with some around $1,250 at the lowest). So, the sub-$1,000 ballpark price of the G.I. is notable.