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Russia Hints at SVD Replacement (That We'll Never Get to Shoot)

Russia Hints at SVD Replacement (That We’ll Never Get to Shoot)

The proposed replacement, the SK-16, is a sleek, modern carbine with a flattop rail for optics, chambered not for 7.62x54mm, but 7.62 NATO, and that’s not all.

If I removed everything else for reliability or weight reasons, the Aimpoint Micro H-2 is the one component that would stay. It great for slugs but surprisingly useful for buckshot as well.

Gear Bag – Tactical Shotgun Accessories

Shotguns eat faster than Rosie O’Donnell and Michael Moore in the finals of a Krispy Kreme donut eating contest. Due to the size and weight of shotgun ammo, in-gun capacity ain’t all that great to start with.

SB Tactical Debuts New Stabilizing Brace -- NRA 2016

SB Tactical Debuts New Stabilizing Brace — NRA 2016

Based off the impressive Maxim Defense CQB Stock, the new SB Tactical stabilizing brace takes the best of the Maxim system and adapts it to SB Tactical’s innovative approach to PDW-style pistol stabilization.

The Stunning Beauty of the Cobalt Kinetics Evolve Rifle -- NRA 2016

The Stunning Beauty of the Cobalt Kinetics Evolve Rifle — NRA 2016

While Cobalt Kinetics may be a relatively new player in the AR market, it has been making quite the splash with its innovative and beautiful guns.

Introducing the New M&P Shield in .45 ACP -- NRA 2016

Introducing the New M&P Shield in .45 ACP — NRA 2016

Smith & Wesson made their big, new NRA Annual Meeting product announcement and it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser: meet the new S&W M&P Shield in .45 ACP.

Heckler & Koch Unveils Semi-Auto SP5K, New VP9 in FDE -- NRA 2016

Heckler & Koch Unveils Semi-Auto SP5K, New VP9 in FDE — NRA 2016

Heckler & Koch unveiled a commercial semi-automatic version of their iconic MP5K machine pistol at this year’s NRA Annual Meeting, the SP5K. They are also adding a new model VP9 pistol with a flat dark earth (FDE) frame and factory night sights.

As the suppressor is part of the 16-inch barrel, the Integra makes a handy rifle.

First Look: Gemtech’s New Integra Silenced AR Upper — NRA 2016

Anyway, at this year’s event, I happened to stop at the Gemtech station first, by pure chance and stumbled on some quiet coolness. New for 2016 is the Integra silenced AR upper receiver.

Does KA-BAR’s Tactical Spork Take ‘Tactical’ Too Far?

Does KA-BAR’s Tactical Spork Take ‘Tactical’ Too Far?

The KA-BAR Tactical Spork. I don’t even know what to say. A tactical spork!!!

This one shows off the flat dark earth Cerakote option.

Review: Surefire Ryder 9 Ti Suppressor

As the “Ti” part of the name implies, the Surefire Ryder 9 TI is body is made of Titanium for strength and weight reduction. In fact, the tube, front cap, and base plate are all made of Titanium. Read our review of this lightweight can.

The pattern inside is a lot more important than one might assume.

Optics Buying Guide: Scope Reticles

I’ll bet most of us tend to give only passing thought to reticle selection, but there’s a reason that there are somewhere over 96.2 billion reticle designs floating around out there. They’re designed for specific purposes.