Modular Handgun System solicitation announced

Army finally announced final draft of Modular Handgun System solicitation. The gun will be designated as XM17. The contract is estimated to be $580 million

Requirements for the gun is,

• modifiable grips
• varied magazine options
• ambidextrous controls
• rails
• hit 4 inch target at 50m range at least 90%
• ammunition should penetrate 14 inches into ballistic gel at 50 meters

Deadline is Jan. 28

The requirements are quite high, and it will be interesting to see if the guns make the requirement and be cost-effective. Ruger aleady announced they are not participating according to Guns.com

Smith & Wesson is teaming up with General Dynamics, and Beretta is trying to retain its hold with new offering.

From: Guns.com

2015 Washington State IDPA Championships Review

Powerfactor Show looks back at the WA state IDPA Championship. Rick also talks about a small but interesting failure he had.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf3HB_HaDuE


From: Powerfactor Show

Wiley Clapp CCOs are coming

Colt is making another run of 1911 envisioned by Wiley Clapp. It's base in 70 series with light alloy frame. Some of features are

• Original 1911 Small Safety Lock
• Long Black Trigger
• Flat checkered Mainspring Housing
• Colt Beavertail Grip Safety
• Novak Wide Notch Rear Sight
• Novak Brass Bead Front Sight
• Tactical Oval grips with fingerprint checkering
• Pete Single 25 lpi checkered front strap

Website: http://www.colt.com/Catalog/SpecialEditions/WileyClappPistols.aspx

From: Guns.com

PDW cartridges

The Firearm Blog has photos of Personal Defense Weapon cartridges of many different calibers.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/08/31/potd-more-pdw-cartridges/

From: The Firearm Blog

.50 BMG Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon Reproduction

Ian once again shows fun things, and this time it's a reproduction of Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon. Jump to 4:22 to see mechanism.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQji5FU_eig


From: Forgottern Weapons

Ruger Charger 10/22 with polymer stocks

Ruger is releasing Charger 10/22s with polymer stocks. MSRP is $309 for the basic model and $409 for takedown version. You get the choice of 10 or 15 round magazine

http://www.ruger.com/products/22Charger/models.html

From: Ruger

Zenitco AK Furniture review

The Firearm Blog got a chance to review this rare AK furniture. Russians are using it and Larry Vickers also built an AK with it.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/08/31/zenitco-ak-furniture-review-does-the-russian-hype-measure-up/

From: The Firearm Blog