At the 2016 SHOT Show, Windham Weaponry announced that they would be showing a groundbreaking new rifle that would allow the user to convert between calibers by changing out the barrel, mag well, and bolt carrier group—all while utilizing the same lower and upper receivers. They were going to have three versions available, with up to four caliber options in one AR platform rifle.
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One Lower – AR Mags, AK Mags, 9mm Mags – Windham RMCS-4 – Full Review.
BY Jon Hodoway Published: December 30, 2016 { 27 comments }Strike Industries Rolling Out MP5-Compatible Pistols and Rifles
BY Max Slowik Published: December 29, 2016 { 6 comments }Strike Industries is working on a sexy new receiver system including pistols and rifles that’s compatible with Heckler & Koch MP5 trigger groups.
SIG Issuing Mandatory Recall on Select MCX Rifles
BY Max Slowik Published: December 23, 2016 { 12 comments }In factory testing, on rare occasions, the SIG team found that they could sometimes cause a rifle to fire a negligent discharge when not safely handled.
Savage Teaser Video Gives Us a Glimpse at their New Modern Sporting Rifle
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: December 20, 2016 { 2 comments }Savage released a cool little teaser video last week that gave us just a little insight into its new MSR — modern sporting rifle.
Ultra-Compact SBR: LWRC IC PSD 5.56—Full Review.
BY Rob Garrett Published: December 14, 2016 { 20 comments }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.
Long-Range Sleeper: The Tikka T3X Compact Tactical Rifle—Full Review.
BY Ian Kenney Published: December 9, 2016 { 9 comments }I cut my teeth on Remington rifles and have owned my fair share of custom and factory offerings but I kept hearing how superior the Tikka rifles were. There was a time when I just considered that big talk and now that I’ve had a Tikka T3X Compact Tactical in my hands, I don’t think it’s all talk.
Canadian Adapter Kit Uses AR Lower Parts for SKS Rifles
BY Max Slowik Published: December 8, 2016 { 14 comments }A Canada-based firearms accessory manufacturer is working on an adapter kits that let SKS shooters use AR-15 lower components.
Trigger Finger Placement: Tip, Pad, or Power Crease?
BY Clay Martin Published: December 7, 2016 { 32 comments }An age-old question: When it comes to shooting, where exactly do you put your finger on the trigger? Have no fear, Clay is here to give you the lowdown.
FIRST LOOK: Sneak Peek at Revamped & Enhanced FN 15 Rifles!
BY Michael O. Humphries Published: December 5, 2016 { 1 comment }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.
Clay: Why Pistol Accuracy Testing is Overrated
BY Clay Martin Published: December 3, 2016 { 21 comments }Requiring accuracy from a pistol is like requiring precision cuts from an ax. It’s not what the platform was designed to do. As long as he can hit six-inch groups at 25 meters consistently, that’s good enough.









