Wednesday, December 31, 2014
APEX Gun Parts importing CETME L parts kit
APEX Gun Parts(not affiliated with APEX Tactical) is importing CETME L parts. CETME L is chambered for 5.56X45 NATO. The parts kit will not have barrel and receivers, but according to Richard from APEX Gun Parts, they have been contacted by several companies that are interested in manufacturing them.
From: AR15.com
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Colt Factory to become national park
Colt Factory in Hartford Connecticut is on its way to become a national park after the measure(H.R.1259) was approved as part of H.R.3979(Department of Defense budget)
Coltsville National Historical Park Act will establish Coltsville National Historical Park as a part of National Park System in Connecticut. The law will authorize a commission to outline final plans for a 10,000 square foot visitor's center at the old Colt factory complex.
However, this is not without some problems. According to the Associate Press,
The project's leading advocate in Congress, U.S. Rep. John Larson, a Democrat, said in an interview that the park could provide a forum for discussions of Colt's historical significance and issues including modern-day gun violence.
In other words, Connecticut wants to make money off of Colt's historical significance while driving firearm business out of the state and attempting to infringe on the Second Amendment. This hypocrasy prompted National Shooting Sports Foundation to withdraw its support for the bill. Colt Manufacturing is not enthusiastic about the project either.
From: Guns.com, AP
Coltsville National Historical Park Act will establish Coltsville National Historical Park as a part of National Park System in Connecticut. The law will authorize a commission to outline final plans for a 10,000 square foot visitor's center at the old Colt factory complex.
However, this is not without some problems. According to the Associate Press,
The project's leading advocate in Congress, U.S. Rep. John Larson, a Democrat, said in an interview that the park could provide a forum for discussions of Colt's historical significance and issues including modern-day gun violence.
In other words, Connecticut wants to make money off of Colt's historical significance while driving firearm business out of the state and attempting to infringe on the Second Amendment. This hypocrasy prompted National Shooting Sports Foundation to withdraw its support for the bill. Colt Manufacturing is not enthusiastic about the project either.
From: Guns.com, AP
Monday, December 29, 2014
How to Become a Professional Gun Nerd
Forgotten Weapons's Ian has a candid writing on the reality of making love of firearms in to a career. It's one of the most realistic advice one can see on the subject. One can take the route of a machinist or keep firearms as a hoby while as working in unrelated field.
It's a bit long for average internet reading, but definitely worth to do so.
Link: http://www.forgottenweapons.com/how-to-become-a-professional-gun-nerd/
From: Forgotten Weapons
It's a bit long for average internet reading, but definitely worth to do so.
Link: http://www.forgottenweapons.com/how-to-become-a-professional-gun-nerd/
From: Forgotten Weapons
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Ruger brings back 10/22 Charger pistol
Ruger is bringing back 10/22 Charger pistol. These pistols shoot .22LR cartridges and the new version comes with Picatinny rail, and AR style grip.
Price is $309(Standard model) and $409(Takedown version)
Link: http://www.ruger.com/products/22Charger/models.html
From: Ruger
ARAK-21 XRS
Hickok45 got the chance to to shoot this rifle from Faxon Firearms. It is a long-stroke rifle with interchangable barrels. Barrel change is not easy as Beretta ARX-100, but isn't too hard as an AR.
According to Hickok45, price is about $2280
http://youtu.be/akqCS_yjqOU
From: Hickok45
According to Hickok45, price is about $2280
http://youtu.be/akqCS_yjqOU
From: Hickok45
Saturday, December 27, 2014
CZ 805 Bren PS1 Pistol
CZ is going to import CZ 805 Bren PS1 Pistol. This is the pistol version of their 805 rifle. Unlike its rifle brother, it will come with magwell that can accept STANAG(AR magazine). Original Cz 805 Rifle used proreitary magazine that was not compatible with STAGNAG.
Barrel length will be 11 inches
It shoots 5.56mm
Price: $1982
Link: http://cz-usa.com/product/cz-805-bren-ps1-pistol/
From: CZ-USA
ALG Defense AK47 Lightning Bow trigger
ALG Defense is going to debut AK triggers. According to the Gear Scout the triggers ahve a unique design. PHoto is in the link
Link: http://gearscout.militarytimes.com/2014/12/26/alg-defense-ak47-lightning-bow-trigger/
From:Gear Scout
Link: http://gearscout.militarytimes.com/2014/12/26/alg-defense-ak47-lightning-bow-trigger/
From:Gear Scout
Friday, December 26, 2014
Remington in trouble?
New York Post claims that Cerberus Capital Management is facing about $1 billion debt related to Remington Outdoor Co.
According to the article, Revenue fell from $1.25 billion to $1 billion in 2014. In 2012, Cerberus tried to unload Freedom Group, but the price difference derailed the sale.
Link: http://nypost.com/2014/12/23/gunmaker-staring-down-1b-in-debt-as-gun-sales-slump/
From: NY Post
According to the article, Revenue fell from $1.25 billion to $1 billion in 2014. In 2012, Cerberus tried to unload Freedom Group, but the price difference derailed the sale.
Link: http://nypost.com/2014/12/23/gunmaker-staring-down-1b-in-debt-as-gun-sales-slump/
From: NY Post
Glass Type 99 LMG
Mickelsen Studios made this Type 99 LMG using borosillicate glass. It is about 51 inches long
Link: http://www.mickelsenstudios.com/catalog/Type99.html
From: Mickelsen Studios via The Firearm Blog
Thursday, December 25, 2014
AK-12
Here's some video of AK-12 shooting and new functionalities added to it. The two levers are added for one handed magazine release as well as releasing bolt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8mQjXW_BJU
From: arronlee33 via The Firearm Blog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8mQjXW_BJU
From: arronlee33 via The Firearm Blog
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
NRA Museum
Guns.com has a video of some of collections at NRA Museum in Fairfax, VA.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9A3Twi3EPQ
From: Guns.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9A3Twi3EPQ
From: Guns.com
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
H&K MR762A1 LRP
Military Arms Channel got to shoot this 7.62 rifle from H&K. This is probably one of the best semi-auto .308 rifle you can have.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H82xJvh9SE0
From: Military Arms Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H82xJvh9SE0
From: Military Arms Channel
How to be tacticool
Tips for those who must impress, There are some industry jokes. Can't help but wonder how many people would get rifled up due to this video.
http://youtu.be/dBaISwLnrgo
From: MBest11x
http://youtu.be/dBaISwLnrgo
From: MBest11x
Monday, December 22, 2014
M1 rifle manfacturing process
Here's how M1 Garands were made in Springfield Armory in the old days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44GtT7yxJEw
From: Critical Past vis The Firearm Blog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44GtT7yxJEw
From: Critical Past vis The Firearm Blog
How not to cut down a Christmas Tree
Hickcok45 shows you how not to do it....or may be the way to do it, depending on perspective
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq9xKcn8_AQ
From: Hickok45
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq9xKcn8_AQ
From: Hickok45
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Dry Fire, the Big Lie
Jeff Gonzales of Trident Concepts looks at usefulness and limitations of dry firing.
http://www.tridentconcepts.com/dry-fire-the-big-lie/
From: Trident Concepts
http://www.tridentconcepts.com/dry-fire-the-big-lie/
From: Trident Concepts
Top 10 common reloading mistakes
Guns & Ammo has a top 10 list of common mistakes you can make during ammo reloading. Be honest - how many did you make?
http://www.shootingtimes.com/reloading/10-common-reloading-mistakes/
From: Guns & Ammo
http://www.shootingtimes.com/reloading/10-common-reloading-mistakes/
From: Guns & Ammo
Saturday, December 20, 2014
LAV runs through Scrambler
Gunsite has this course of fire called Scrambler and LAV decides to give a shot at it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwOadp2plhM
From: Vickers Tactical
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwOadp2plhM
From: Vickers Tactical
How to spot scammers online
The Firearm Blog has an article on tips to spot scammers using guns as their ruse. TFB writer even attempted the transaction.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/12/18/spot-scammer-online/
From: The Firearm Blog
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/12/18/spot-scammer-online/
From: The Firearm Blog
Ruger coming up with LC9s Pro
Ruger announced LC9s Pro, which is LC9s without external manual safety and magazine disconnect
From: Ruger
From: Ruger
Friday, December 19, 2014
Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle available in Composite Stock
Ruger is offering Gunsite Scout Rifle with composite stocks. This is 3/4 pounds lighter than the previous package.
Barrel color will be either Matte Stainless($1099) or Matte Black($1039)
From: Ruger
Jerico pistol returns
IWI is brining Jerico 941 Pistols to US market. Both steal frame and polymer frame version will be available.
It will have adjustable sights, Picatinny rail. Comes with 2 magazines. Calibers will be 9mm and .40S&W
From: The Tactical Wire
It will have adjustable sights, Picatinny rail. Comes with 2 magazines. Calibers will be 9mm and .40S&W
From: The Tactical Wire
US Palm AK30 Magazinein brown color
US Palm added brown AK mags to their AK30 Mag product line
https://www.uspalm.com/products/ak30-30rd-magazine.html
From: US Palm
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Beretta M9A3
Beretta is realeasing enhanced version of M9 pistol called M9A3. The new version has some material and design changes. Some of the changes include,
-a thin grip with a removable, modular wrap-around grip
-MIL-STD-1913 accessory rail
-removable front and rear tritium sights
-extended and threaded barrel for suppressor use
-17-round sand resistant magazine
The pistol will be available in Q2 of 2015.
It looks like Beretta is feeling the heat from US military's attempts to look for a replacement pistol, and is trying to emulate the situation where competitors were deemed to provide no significant addition to existing equipment.
Link: http://www.beretta.com/en-us/beretta-usa-presents-next-generation-handgun-to-the-department-of-defense/
From: Beretta USA
CANSEC
Motherboard looks at CANSEC, an even held by Canadian Association of Defense and Security Industry. There are some interesing items like Colt's integrated system for soldiers.
http://youtu.be/W-Fi2lFeSCs
From: Motherboard via ENDO
http://youtu.be/W-Fi2lFeSCs
From: Motherboard via ENDO
George Zimmerman interview
George Zimmerman contacted Mark Walters of Armed American Radio on Dec. 14th. The interview starts around 16:50
http://massadayoobgroup.com/armed-american-radio-george-zimmerman-calls-talk-mas-ayoob/
From: Mas Ayoob Group
http://massadayoobgroup.com/armed-american-radio-george-zimmerman-calls-talk-mas-ayoob/
From: Mas Ayoob Group
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Desert Tech MDR
Military Arms Channel had a chance to look at this upcoming bullpup rifle. No release data has been set, and the prototype in the video is its third generation.
Desert Tech looked at several other rifles and chose things they like about each one of them and applied it to their design
http://youtu.be/oSZ-jrr4LU4
From: Military Arms Channel
Desert Tech looked at several other rifles and chose things they like about each one of them and applied it to their design
http://youtu.be/oSZ-jrr4LU4
From: Military Arms Channel
CZ 75B 40th anniversary
CZ will be releasing 40th anniversaary limited edition. Price is $1499
http://cz-usa.com/product/cz-75-b-40th-anniversary-limited-edition/
From: CZ-USA
Monday, December 15, 2014
AR-15 Muzzle Brake Shootout! 35 muzzle devices tested
Jeremy S looks at how much recoil reduction a muzzle device provides by measuring amount of move a gun makes while on slide.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FD-Rou9-9A
From: Jeremy S via The Firearm Blog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FD-Rou9-9A
From: Jeremy S via The Firearm Blog
Firearms Facts: Personal Defense Weapons
Iraqveterans8888 talks about PDW weapons and cartridges made for it.
http://youtu.be/zRaCmUTS2t8
From: Iraqveteran8888
http://youtu.be/zRaCmUTS2t8
From: Iraqveteran8888
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Frontline attacking NRA?
PBS's Frontline is going to air about NRA on Jan. 6. Looking at the trailer it seems like PBS is bent on portraying NRA in negative light
http://youtu.be/uBom87ESKiI
Some exerpts
http://youtu.be/Ausbo-oSjLk
From: Frontline
http://youtu.be/uBom87ESKiI
Some exerpts
http://youtu.be/Ausbo-oSjLk
From: Frontline
10 gun names pronounced incorrectly
Outdoor Hub Shooting made a video of 10 gun names mispronounced. Some are well known, some are not.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTDj8BFH9uI
From: Outdoor Hub Shooting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTDj8BFH9uI
From: Outdoor Hub Shooting
Saturday, December 13, 2014
The myth of over lubrication
LAV looks at the myth of over lubrication. Being over lubed won't get the shooter killed, but that doesn't mean that
http://youtu.be/p9bOT_d60LM
From: Vickers Tactical
http://youtu.be/p9bOT_d60LM
From: Vickers Tactical
Maxim lMG 08/15 slow-mo
Forgotten Weapons has slow motion video of how a Maxim IMF 08/15 operates
http://youtu.be/S9oq5FbvXPQ
From: Forgotten Weapons
http://youtu.be/S9oq5FbvXPQ
From: Forgotten Weapons
Tips on air travel with guns
Guns & Ammo looks at procedures for traveling with fire arms. Article makes it easy to read with steps written in chronological order
http://www.gunsandammo.com/how-to/guide-air-travel-firearm/undefined
From: Guns & Ammo
http://www.gunsandammo.com/how-to/guide-air-travel-firearm/undefined
From: Guns & Ammo
Friday, December 12, 2014
Aimpoint mounting locations
Modern Service Weapons gives advice on where to mount your Aimpoint.
http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=13138
From: Modern Service Weapons
http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=13138
From: Modern Service Weapons
.40S&W earphone
Inspire to Make posted the process of making anear bud out of spent .40 S&W cases.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJOKCtVwI1E
From: Inspire To Make
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJOKCtVwI1E
From: Inspire To Make
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Frank Proctor's "The Pinball Wizard"
Frank Proctor shows a drill to practice transition between targets.
http://youtu.be/FErJ6kp_RtU
From: Trigger Time TV
http://youtu.be/FErJ6kp_RtU
From: Trigger Time TV
The Q Series Holster
Modern Service Weapons reviewed the Q series holster from Q Series Holsters. This works on similar concept as Raven Vanguard.
http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=13105
From: Modern Service Weapons
http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=13105
From: Modern Service Weapons
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Bushmaster's .22 AR
The firearm Blog has photo and information about Bushmaster C22, a .22lr AR from Bushmaster. Supposed price is $380
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/12/09/bushmaster-c22-big-greens-mp-15-22-competitor/
From: The Firearm Blog
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/12/09/bushmaster-c22-big-greens-mp-15-22-competitor/
From: The Firearm Blog
NICS background check surpasses 200 million mark
According to the November figure, there has been 200,226,838 NICS check performed since the system was implemented. It should be carefully taken since the number of check doesn't show the exact number of guns sold.
PDF: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nics/reports/total-nics-checks-nov.-30-1998-november-30-2014
Article: http://www.guns.com/2014/12/09/nics-background-checks-break-200-million/
From: Guns.com
PDF: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nics/reports/total-nics-checks-nov.-30-1998-november-30-2014
Article: http://www.guns.com/2014/12/09/nics-background-checks-break-200-million/
From: Guns.com
Big 3 East
Iraqveteran8888 covers this gathering of writers, blogger, and manufacturers and has some interesting items to show.
http://youtu.be/btbmwa4QJQY
From: Iraqveteran8888
http://youtu.be/btbmwa4QJQY
From: Iraqveteran8888
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Detailed Glock Breakdown Trigger System
Powerfactor Show looks at Glock trigger system. It also compares with S&W M&P trigger system.
http://youtu.be/xd0-idesYZ8
From: The Powerfactor Show
http://youtu.be/xd0-idesYZ8
From: The Powerfactor Show
US SOF 2011 pistols fetch $8000
A pair of STI 2011 once used by a Special Operation Force group recently sold at a Gunbroker auction for $8000. These guns were at some point used by the group but was eventually the group went with different choice due to heavy cost involved with maintainenance.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=455930734
From: GunBroker
SilencerCo Harvester Subsonic Ammunition
SilencerCo is coming up with their own Harvester Subsonic ammunition. The first will be .300 BLK.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnQB6uXGgHA
From: SilencerCo via Soldier Systems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnQB6uXGgHA
From: SilencerCo via Soldier Systems
Monday, December 8, 2014
Honey Badger coming soon
GearScout reports that AAC will finally release Honey Badger sometime in 2015.
http://gearscout.militarytimes.com/2014/12/06/aacs-honey-badger-is-coming-to-market/
From: GearScout
http://gearscout.militarytimes.com/2014/12/06/aacs-honey-badger-is-coming-to-market/
From: GearScout
Photographing water droplets and pellets colliding
Maurice Ribble discusses how he managed to take a photo of a pellet hitting water droplet. Video shows the setup Maurice used and detail explantion of the set up. You can see some photos he took at the end
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7gYIEhy5xU
From: Maurice Ribble
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7gYIEhy5xU
From: Maurice Ribble
20 rules for winning gun fights
Guns.com has 20 rules for winning gunfights. It's a bit of cliche, but good for a quick refresher.
http://www.guns.com/2014/12/01/editorial-20-rules-for-winning-gun-fights/
From: Guns.com
http://www.guns.com/2014/12/01/editorial-20-rules-for-winning-gun-fights/
From: Guns.com
Sunday, December 7, 2014
CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Pistol Review
Colion Noir reviewed this CZ Scorpion EVO S1 pistol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XAYsYwZGxI
From: Colion Noir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XAYsYwZGxI
From: Colion Noir
P320 Video contest
SIG Sauer put up 10 finalists from there SIG P320 contest. You can vote through Dec. 22
http://www.sigsauer.com/Promotions/P320-Videos.aspx
From: Sig Sauer
http://www.sigsauer.com/Promotions/P320-Videos.aspx
From: Sig Sauer
BCM Gunfighter vertical Grip Mod 3
Military Morons reviews this new product. He looked at both KeyMod and Picatinny rail version.
http://www.militarymorons.com/weapons/ar.furniture3.html#vgmod3
From: Military Morons
http://www.militarymorons.com/weapons/ar.furniture3.html#vgmod3
From: Military Morons
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Thimpson vs M3 vs KRISS
Larry Vickers looks at the three .45acp submachine guns and runs through drills to show how they perform.
Part 1: http://youtu.be/n8sy1sHMX9k
Part 2: http://youtu.be/1HlAUsWaahU
Part 3: http://youtu.be/t_1zqQ6HGeM
Part 4: http://youtu.be/FF_Z0BuWRFE
From: Vickers Tactical
Part 1: http://youtu.be/n8sy1sHMX9k
Part 2: http://youtu.be/1HlAUsWaahU
Part 3: http://youtu.be/t_1zqQ6HGeM
Part 4: http://youtu.be/FF_Z0BuWRFE
From: Vickers Tactical
SKS - Complete review and history
Jerry Miculek looks at SKS. This is his first video in 4K UHD. Not only he shoots but goes through internals and disassembly.
http://youtu.be/1c7ZTcNTC5s
From: Miculek.com
http://youtu.be/1c7ZTcNTC5s
From: Miculek.com
Friday, December 5, 2014
Kalashnikov Group
Kalashnikov Concern is now reinventing itself as the Kalashnikov Group. The three companies - Baikal, Izhmash, and Kalashnikov - are under the group.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MD39HGqY8M
Kalashinokov ad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smz8RC39OrM
The Firearm Blog has some photos
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/12/04/potd-new-kalashnikov-group/
From: Guns.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MD39HGqY8M
Kalashinokov ad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smz8RC39OrM
The Firearm Blog has some photos
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/12/04/potd-new-kalashnikov-group/
From: Guns.com
Clever Double Barrel Sporting Rifle at RIA
Forgotten Weapons has been hitting strides and this time a rifle with .22 barrel under a 7mm Mauser barrel. The way .22 portion operates is interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KAtx-Zv9jg
From: Forgotten Weapons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KAtx-Zv9jg
From: Forgotten Weapons
AK markings guide
The Firearm Blog has AK markings guide. If you want to identify AKs this would be a good reference.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/12/04/field-guide-reading-kalashnikov-markings/
If you want to read from the source(Conflict Armament Research) here is the link
http://www.conflictarm.com/publications/
From: Conflict Armament Research via The Firearm Blog
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/12/04/field-guide-reading-kalashnikov-markings/
If you want to read from the source(Conflict Armament Research) here is the link
http://www.conflictarm.com/publications/
From: Conflict Armament Research via The Firearm Blog
AAC Illusion Silencer
Gearscout looks at the new product that does not require tall pistol sights. Price is going to be at $799
http://gearscout.militarytimes.com/2014/12/04/aacs-illusion-silencer/
From: GearScout
http://gearscout.militarytimes.com/2014/12/04/aacs-illusion-silencer/
From: GearScout
Thursday, December 4, 2014
The New CMMG MK47 Mutant
The Firearm Blog reviewed CMMG's MK47 Mutant. It's AR that takes AK-47 magazines. The article goes in to details. It uses DI system, and comes in 3 variations. Price ranges from $1499.95(Mutant T) to $1864.95(Mutant AKM2)
CMMG Link: http://www.cmmginc.com/category_s/1998.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XviRUKaULE
Some other review videos
Hickok45: http://youtu.be/xe48LfRMkt0
MrGunSlinger Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKVFYNJWCak
From: The Firearm Blog, CMMG
SureFire UDR Dominator
SureFire is releasing UDR Dominator. It emits 2400/185/14 lumens(High, medium, low) and runtime is (52 minute, 7.5hr, and 30hrs respectively with 123A). It takes 12 123A batteries or Li-ion rechargable batteries. Light levels are adjustable, in 8 different levels. It also has strobe features
Price is $1370
Link: http://www.surefire.com/illumination/flashlights/udr-dominator.html
From: Surefire
Magpul Padded MS1 sling
Magpul is releasing padded version of their famous MS1 sling.
Price: $59.95
http://store.magpul.com/product/MAG545/slings
From: Magpul
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Interview & Shooting: Jim Sullivan, AR-15 Designer
InRange TV has video of Forgotten Weapon's Ian McCollumn interview of an AR-15 designer Jim Sullivan. The latter half of video has how the improvement Jim Sullivan has worked on would make difference on M4.
https://www.full30.com/video/9b50f8a825ab510b4c227c7b32a76bc1
The Firearm Blog also shows some other guns Sullivan worked on and link to Small Arms Review Sullivan did some years ago.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/12/01/two-interviews-designer-ar-15-l-james-sullivan/
From: Full30, The Firearm Blog
https://www.full30.com/video/9b50f8a825ab510b4c227c7b32a76bc1
The Firearm Blog also shows some other guns Sullivan worked on and link to Small Arms Review Sullivan did some years ago.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/12/01/two-interviews-designer-ar-15-l-james-sullivan/
From: Full30, The Firearm Blog
Development of the Model 1911 Pistol
Forgotten Weapons has been covering various guns from Rock Island Auction and decided to do a history on development of the Model 1911 pistol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgOicEVA4u8
It's about 30 minutes long, and should be a treat for 1911 afficonados. You can read about the video from his website too
Link: http://www.forgottenweapons.com/development-of-the-model-1911-pistol-video/
From: Forgotten Weapons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgOicEVA4u8
It's about 30 minutes long, and should be a treat for 1911 afficonados. You can read about the video from his website too
Link: http://www.forgottenweapons.com/development-of-the-model-1911-pistol-video/
From: Forgotten Weapons
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
CZ 1911 A1
CZ USA announced that CZ will build a basic 1911. Not a Dan Wesson 1911, but a CZ 1911 A1. CZ USA says that some minor differences include taller, dovetailed sights(front and rear), walnut grips and stainless steel barrel. It is said to have tighter slide-to-frame and slide-to-barrel tolerances.
This 1911 doesn't have trigger safety, uses aluminum trigger and has 5 pould trigger pull. Frame and slide is made with forged carbon steel. Two 7 round magazines included.
Link: http://cz-usa.com/product/cz-1911-a1/
MSRP will be $849
From: CZ-USA
FNS-9/ FNS-40 compact
FN is supposed to comeout with compact guns. Both guns are DAO.
FNS-9 Compact carries 12 rounds, FNS-40 carries 10 rounds. However they will be shipped with 17 round magazine for FNS-9 and 14 round magazine for FNS-40
9mm:
.40 S&W:
Price is $499, $50 more for night sights
S&W buys Battenfeld Techonolgies Inc.
S&W bought Battenfeld Technologies which develops and sells shooting, reloading, gunsmithing, and gun cleaning products under eight brand names. You can see the products when you go to Bass Pro, Cabelas, Dicks, or Gander Mountain.
http://www.guns.com/2014/12/01/smith-wesson-acquires-gun-accessory-company-for-130-million/
From: Guns.com
http://www.guns.com/2014/12/01/smith-wesson-acquires-gun-accessory-company-for-130-million/
From: Guns.com
Monday, December 1, 2014
Barrel length studies in 5.56mm NATO weapons
Samll Arms Defense Journal conducted a rigorous test to see how barrel length affects performance of 5.56mm NATO rounds. The conclusion is not too surprising and there is a length it recommends to avoid going below.
http://www.sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=1093
From: Small Arms Defense Journal
http://www.sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=1093
From: Small Arms Defense Journal
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