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China's New Hand-Held Laser Rifle: Less Lethal or Less Believable?

China’s New Hand-Held Laser Rifle: Less Lethal or Less Believable?

Chinese outlets are reporting that researchers have built a “laser AK-47,” a light and man-portable “less-lethal” weapon. The weapon, called the “ZKZM-500 laser assault rifle,” is allegedly effective out to 800 meters.

Killing Cousins: A Tale of Three Axis Submachine Guns

Killing Cousins: A Tale of Three Axis Submachine Guns

The Germans saw their industry transformed from a collective of cottage artisans of sorts into a manufacturing juggernaut that prevailed in the face of material shortages of many manifest flavors as well as round-the-clock bombing. Early guns were meticulously crafted and expensive. Later weapons, though functional, were designed from the outset to be readily manufacturable. Those in between exhibited characteristics of each. The three best examples are the Steyr MP34, the Beretta 38A, and the MP40.

Making the SIG P320 Better with the Apex Tactical Specialties Trigger Kit - Review

Making the SIG P320 Better with the Apex Tactical Specialties Trigger Kit – Review

The Apex Tactical Specialties SIG 320 Trigger Kit for factory upgraded models of the Sig Sauer P320 is a direct replacement to the factory trigger bar and curved trigger. Machined from billet steel and made in the free state of Arizona, the kit is easily installed without the need for tools or fixtures.

Special Operations Snipers Put 6.5mm Creedmoor Into Service

Special Operations Snipers Put 6.5mm Creedmoor Into Service

Special operations snipers will evaluate 6.5mm platforms to determine how much better the cartridge could perform in the field.

Po Boy 47 Suppressor- $200 Economic Solution

Po Boy 47 Suppressor- $200 Economic Solution

This week, we are taking a look at the most affordable suppressor in the nation, provided you don’t roll your own. (More on that later, not without a class 7 license, blah blah lawyers.) The Po Boy 47 Suppressor, from Black Aces Tactical.

Mossberg Announces the Mag-Fed 590M Shockwave!

Mossberg Announces the Mag-Fed 590M Shockwave!

It’s here, folks! Mossberg announced Tuesday that their non-NFA Shockwave platform got the 590″M” magazine-fed makeover!

FN SCAR Review - The Most Refined Assault Rifle in the World

FN SCAR Review – The Most Refined Assault Rifle in the World

Modularity is the new gospel in modern firepower, and the FN SCAR just drips with it. The upper receiver starts out as an extruded bit of aluminum, while the polymer lower contains the fire control system and secures the magazine. There are two major subtypes. The SCAR-Light (SCAR-L) runs 5.56x45mm. The SCAR-Heavy (SCAR-H) chambers 7.62x51mm.

Lead Faucet Tactical Accelerated Rifle & Pistol Course: Everything is a Rehearsal for Something

Lead Faucet Tactical Accelerated Rifle & Pistol Course: Everything is a Rehearsal for Something

Lead Faucet Tactical (LFT) provides tactical and shooting training to civilians, law enforcement, and military units. All of their instructors have extensive special operations backgrounds and real-world expertise which educates their teaching. They conduct basic classes as well as tailored training for specific agency requirements.

Nemo Omen 300 Win Mag - AR Gets A Turbo Charger

Nemo Omen 300 Win Mag – AR Gets A Turbo Charger

When I heard semi-auto and 300 Winchester Magnum, I assumed the gun had to be gigantic. It is large, but not Micheal Bay oversized. At first glance, you can see the DNA shared with an AR-15. There are a few changes to accommodate the caliber, but it keeps the things I find important.

Witness the Magic Modular Chassis of the SIG P320: Change Grips, Calibers in a Flash!

Witness the Magic Modular Chassis of the SIG P320: Change Grips, Calibers in a Flash!

With all the winning SIG Sauer has done over the last 18 months with the P320, I feel like here at GunsAmerica despite our extensive coverage we have forgotten to highlight one great feature.  The P320’s magic modular chassis system.