As SIG SAUER’s plan of global domination progressed last year, the world was treated to an entirely new rifle in the MCX. A lot of the press went to the smaller, pistol-sized, but the MCX did make waves. It became the duty weapon of the Netherlands Maritime SOF, the British CTSFO, the Berlin Police, and [...]
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Ready for Any Mission: SIG Sauer MCX Virtus — Full Review
Published: November 3, 2017 { 18 comments }
Springfield’s Newest Saint is a Compact and Light Pistol
Published: November 2, 2017 { 27 comments }The new fully-featured Saint pistols feature a custom free-floating rail, updated pistol brace and blast mitigation device.
First Look: Springfield SAINT Pistol — Full Review
Published: November 1, 2017 { 26 comments }With the release this week of the variant, the Springfield Armory AR-15 family comes closer to completion. Not content to just chop down a SAINT and slap a forearm brace in place of the buttstock, Springfield has added some design features that make this AR pistol the one to beat. SPECS Type: Direct-impingment semiautomatic pistol Cartridge: 5.56x45mm [...]
Stoner’s Space Age Shoot-Off—The M16A1 Versus the AR-180
Published: October 20, 2017 { 27 comments }ArmaLite began as a tiny little division of Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation in the early 1950’s. Fairchild built a variety of trainer and transport aircraft during and after World War II. Their most recognizable creation was the 1970s-era A10 Warthog ground attack fighter. Gene Stoner was the chief bottle washer at ArmaLite, and their mandate was to contrive the most technologically advanced military firearms designs on the planet. With a modest team of engineers, a few resources, and a remarkable excess of vision, these guys first strived to apply cutting-edge aviation technology to the development of small arms. Their efforts changed the way the world makes guns.
Washington PD Getting Suppressors for All Rifles for Hearing Protection
Published: October 20, 2017 { 13 comments }The Spokane, Wash. P.D. is outfitting all of their patrol rifles with suppressors for safety. “It’s nothing more than like the muffler you put on your car.”
A Double-Barreled AR, Meet the Gilboa ‘Snake’ – Available in December!
Published: October 19, 2017 { 86 comments }While at NASGW, Laura spotted the “Snake.” Gilboa’ double-barreled AR-15. It was a sight to behold from what I’m told.
Fightlite SCR Raider Pistols and Pistol Lowers Are a Must See!
Published: October 19, 2017 { 8 comments }Need great balls of fire? Here’s one way to get some with the Fightlite SCR Raider pistol. The Raider has a Shockwave pistol grip and uses AR uppers.
New Updated Receivers and Ultralight Handguards from Aero Precision
Published: October 11, 2017 { 2 comments }Aero Precision has a whole new line of super-lightweight free-floating handguards and updated enhanced forged lowers all at very desirable prices
Republican Senate Candidate Lands Facebook Ban for AR-15 Promo
Published: October 2, 2017 { 19 comments }A Missouri Republican Senate candidate got temporarily banned from his personal Facebook page after promoting an AR-15 giveaway.
A Pair of Rock Rivers — LAR-15 Quick Magazine Change & LAR-15 Better Than Basic Carbine
Published: September 29, 2017 { 12 comments }There are lots of great companies competing for a slice of the AR-15 market, but it’s sometimes hard to find a rifle that is different. Enter Rock River Arms. I was torn between two rifles: the LAR-15 QMC (Quick Magazine Change) and the LAR-15 BTB (Better Than Basic) Carbine. I couldn’t decide between which one to test, so Rock Rivers graciously sent both.