CMP 1911 order starts

CMP is now accepting 1911 order forms.

The window to submit an order closes on October 4th. IT has to be postmarked between the two days.

One gun per person limit applies.

http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/1911-information/

From: CMP

HK45/MK24 Mod 0

Chris Bartocci goes over this pistol from H&K that was supposed to be the next 1911.


For more information, you can read the transcript of the interview with Ken Hackathorn and Larry Vickers did with Todd Green

http://pistol-training.com/articles/hk45-interview-with-ken-hackathorn-and-larry-vickers


From: Small Arms Solutions

Candela vs Lumens

Candela vs Lumens

MrGunsnGear talks about difference between the two


For those who want to geek out a little more here are two blogs that might help a bit

A bit more in layman's terms
https://blog.1000bulbs.com/home/whats-the-difference-between-candela-lux-and-lumens


and a bit more geeky
https://www.compuphase.com/electronics/candela_lumen.htm


For a nice graphical representation, here is one from an automotive blog
http://blog.streetsideauto.com/auto-parts/are-automotive-leds-worth-the-cost/

From: MrGunsnGear, Compuphase, StreetSide Auto, 1000bulbs

Caracal CAR816 A2

MrGunsnGear looks at the rifle from UAE.


As MrGunsnGear says, Caracal hired people who worked on H&K HK416 then SIG MCX to design the rifle. There are several small things done to make this rifle more reliable.

Chris Bartocci has some more information regarding the rifle as well



From: MrGunsnGear, Chris Bartocci

ISS Prop guns pt. 3

LAV and Ken Hackathorn shows the last part of their visit to ISS



From: Vickers Tactical Inc

British L42A1 Sniper

This is the last Lee Enfield rifle used by Brits due to L1A1(British issued FN FALs) not quite upto the sniper task



Also up for auction

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/415/enfield-l42a1


From: Forgotten Weapons

Lewis Gun

Iraqveteran8888 made a short video regarding this historic rifle with C&Rsenal.



You can see an unexpected problem in the later half

From: Iraqveteran8888