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2012年03月31日

LAR Grizzly T-50 .50BMG


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The LAR Manufacturing Grizzly T-50 is a beast. Designed to be capable of being shoulder fired, it was no accident that a muscular guy was manning the booth of this .50 BMG single shot bullpup. At its shortest barrel length, 32", it weighs in at 30.4 pounds, and thats without a scope, bipod, rails and carry handle!



LAR Grizzly T-50 .50BMG mounted on tri-pod


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Posted by echigoyaworks  at 21:40Sniper Rifles

2012年03月31日

Volkmann Custom’s New 1911s


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Lakewood ,CO April 16, 2008 – Volkmann Custom presents a new line of custom-made 1911 .45ACP pistols. Luke Volkmann and George Horne are providing high-end 1911-style .45ACP pistols to the general public, military, police, collectors and I.P.S.C competitors from their shop in Lakewood, Colorado.



The pistol lineup consists of The Combatant, The Combatant Carry, The Signature, and The Combat Custom. Each of the pistols can be custom-built to an extent, and pistols are offered that will satisfy the professional, the weekend shooter, or the collector of fine firearms. Depending on model, four-inch and five–inch barrel lengths are available. Many custom features are available including a choice of finish, sights, checkering, and single or ambi safeties. All pistols are crafted one at a time and the fit and finish is superb.



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Posted by echigoyaworks  at 19:00Pistols

2012年03月31日

Wilson Combat Recon 6.8 SPC


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Deadly capable cartridge ideal for both entry and patrol duties!



The 6.8 SPC is fast becoming a favorite for operators looking for more downrange punch over a standard 5.56mm. The Wilson Combat Recon, a direct-gas-impingement 6.8 SPC AR carbine, is shown equipped with a Nikon M-223 riflescope.


Shortly after the infamous 1997 LA Bank Robbery, departments all over the country were scrambling to do what they should have already done—arm their officers with rifles. At that time there wasn’t really even a choice in rifle, only which variant and where to get it. Cost was less of an issue, as I recall department cost was around $600 for a fully equipped M16A2 rifle. Other than magazines, that was about it—in fact, back then a sling actually came with the rifle.



The Recon’s railed forend features a modular rail system that allows for strips of Picatinny to be positioned where needed.


The contemporary process when choosing weapons, be they for SWAT team or patrol, is a whole other story. Do you go with an automatic or semi? How about piston-driven or gas-impingement? Flip-up sights or fixed? Even more critical today is the caliber, a choice that did not really exist 15 years ago. Options such as the 6.8 SPC and some of the calibers on the horizon offer significant benefits to many departments.



The new folding sights are light and rock solid, and the Accu-Rizer scope mount allows for easy mounting of optics — like this highly capable Nikon M-223 scope.


Then you get into the accessory market and the choices multiply exponentially. For many departments this is a decision that will stick for many years, and these questions are critical. Unlike the gun enthusiast, a department’s decision is long term and it is common for departments to not make changes for many years once the decision is made. That being the case, it is critical that the purchase be a good one.

By Dave Bahde, Images by Sean Utley




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Posted by echigoyaworks  at 14:21Rifles

2012年03月31日

Tactical Tomahawks


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New tactical axes are perfect tools for entry teams battling through barriers!



The modern “tomahawk” can be an ideal tool for SWAT teams making forced entries.


The modern “tomahawk” is seeing a renaissance in use as a tactical tool in law enforcement circles, but with a very specific tack. To help place this in context, as far back as the American Revolution, “boarding axes” were standard equipment on war ships for cutting away damaged rigging and digging burning wood out of the ship’s hull. Firefighters have also long carried various types of axes for chopping their way into buildings. This type of use is probably where the tomahawk/entry axe really comes into its own, namely as a tool for breaking into things when time is critical and finesse has gone out the window. Need to make a hole in a door or wall, smash a window, pry open a locked container, cut a wire or rope in a hurry? Then the modern entry tool tomahawk is just the piece of gear you want by your side.



Ontario 24” Entry Tool.


Before I delve into the current crop of hawks, I should say that I’m using “tomahawk” as a generic term for this type of chopper as a group. Many of the companies involved have their own phrases and terms for their products and not all consider their tools “tomahawks,” per se. However, for our purposes here, I think the term works as a general description.

By Steven Dick, Images by Sean Utley



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Posted by echigoyaworks  at 10:00Gears

2012年03月30日

Urban Combat Fireppower


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Decades of military and LE experience, uppers from Centurion and build tips from battle-proven experts these rifles are dead-on from 0 to 600 yards!



This custom patrol rifle has everything a working cop needs. It’s a “buy once” working tool that features Centurion Arms’ 16-inch double-chrome-lined barrel, CSAT sights and a top-notch LMT SOPMOD stock.



As the use of patrol rifles and carbines become more commonplace in the law enforcement community, we are also finding ways to enhance factory rifles to perform better in the field. With this trend comes the unfortunate situation where many officers are placing additions onto their guns that are substandard and of questionable quality.



From aerial gunnery to fast, accurate shooting out to 600 yards, this general-purpose AR-platform rifle does it all.


I have always subscribed to the “buy quality, buy once” theory, and I also extensively test my gear to ensure it functions flawlessly in the field and can be counted on during a crisis. I had two rifles built over the last couple of years that have performed flawlessly and surpassed my expectations of quality. The first rifle was built to fill a need for a “general-purpose police rifle.” This is a gun that can perform a laundry list of tasks really well with a one-gun approach. The first gun worked so well that I built a second gun as a near-perfect patrol rifle that would work well in an urban police law enforcement function. Both guns were built around Centurion Arms’ C4 rail systems, double-chrome-lined, 16-inch cold-hammer-forged barrels and mid-length gas systems.

The first gun is one of my all time favorite rifles. It has performed so well that I would put it up against any modern combat rifle. The gun started life as a Colt LE6920. Ken Elmore at Specialized Armament Warehouse (SAW) did his proprietary reliability package on the upper and lower. The gun then had the Centurion Arms 16-inch lightweight mid-length (9-inch gas system) upper installed. When Centurion released their 12-inch C4 handguard, this was one of the first guns fit with it.


By Darryl Bolke, Images by Hiro Soga



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2012年03月30日

Remington Versa Max Tactical 12 GA


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Revolutionary scattergun packed with fight-stopping power!


The Versa Max Tactical from Remington, shown equipped with an EOTech HWS optic, is designed to fire a wide range of shotshell loadings without a hitch.


In July, I traveled to Remington’s research and development facility in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, to tour the facility and try out the new Versa Max Tactical shotgun. I had heard reports about the Versa Max, but I hadn’t handled one until a few weeks ago. When the daylong event was over, my assessment was that its new scattergun has the potential to overtake the competition tactical shotgun market. In addition, the Versa Max Tactical promises to be a top-of-the-line law enforcement weapon.



The Versa Max Tactical features a loading port on the underside of the receiver, allowing access to the tubular magazine.


A handful of gun writers toured the facility and met Scott Franz, the director of research and technology, and Michael Keeney, the director of firearms development for Big Green. At one point, we watched the obligatory PowerPoint presentation that would make any engineer giddy with excitement. But I’m not an engineer.



A large bolt handle and magazine release button make putting the gun in battery a snap with heavy gloves.


When they brought out the tactical version of the Versa Max and passed it around, and then showed us a disassembled Versa Max, they had the full attention of this hands-on guy. As soon as the gun was broken down, I recognized that it shared some significant design elements with the Benelli M4—but on steroids. The engineers stressed that the design is capable of firing shells from the most powerful 3½-inch loads to the lightest 2¾-inch loads. I was quick to ask Franz about this regarding the Versa Max. “From a technical standpoint, we look at what our competitors do. The innovation is the gas system, and it’s 100 percent American-made,” Franz said with a grin.


The Versa Max shotgun is designed to fire a wide range of shells, from 2 3/4″ to 3” to 3 1/2″ lengths, interchangeably and without malfunctions.

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Posted by echigoyaworks  at 19:00Shotguns

2012年03月30日

M.E.U. .45 ACP Pistol

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This is a photo review of the MEU .45 ACP pistol from Tokyo Marui.
M.E.U. The 45 ACP automatic pistol United States Marine Corps.



The package, box design of this one is based on the desert marpat (marine pattern), which was originally used by the Navy Seals.



In the box, the gun and magazine sits properly in a bed of desert marpat cloth.



The right and left side view of the gun.




Comes with a standard stainless magazine.



The smal box contains the usual bag of bbs, the barrel bushing wrench, and magazine followers.



The Novak sights really look good, but it is hard to acquire target without white dots on it specially in lowlight conditions.



Rubberized checkered grip with a golden logo both left and right.




Markings on the left and right are exceptional




Slide stop, mag release, safety lever and trigger are all metal.



Ambidextrous safety lever




Military recoil spring guide.



Takedown is simple, standard 1911 takedown.





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2012年03月30日

CT-71 Anti Terrorist

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An exclusive look at the training and weapons of Jordan’s elite CT-71 Battalion.


With a cutting edge training facility, a certified special operations leader and the latest in decisive firepower, Jordan’s CTB-71 is ready to protect and serve. CTB-71 point man hurries towards the breach point with his G36, equipped with EOTech’s holo sight. The G36 carbine is easily adaptable to various counter-terror missions and environs.


“30 seconds, 30 seconds.”

I hear the time hack called through my ear protection and helmet as our Suburban rolls at high speed, locked and loaded through the desert. Terrain is sparse and bare: undulating hills with block houses and dirt patches as far as the horizon. The city is the desert and the desert is the city; There is no distinction in terrain or color. We’re moving fast, the sensation of speed magnified by proximity to the ground. This and the fact that I’m standing on the extended running board at the rear right position outside the suburban has my heart rate elevated and a broad smile across my face.


“10 seconds, 10 seconds.”

The call is repeated by the mission team leader in the lead vehicle of our two-vehicle assault element. Other team members and I have just enough time to do final gear checks— press checking rifles confirming they’re “hot,” re-verifying that optics are on and working, and a quick visual re-check that no mission-essential gear has fallen during our trip to the target. Not that it would matter. Time’s up.

“Go, go, go.”


U.S. Marine fires a .45-caliber pistol at a target during a precision marksmanship contest at King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center in Jordan.


The team leader didn’t need to say it. The rapid deceleration and sudden stop of the up-armored Suburban served as an easy and simple indicator. Step off the board. Hit the ground running. We’re on target and it’s time to move. My boots hit the ground as I hop from my spot at the rear of the lead assault vehicle and I make my way toward our initial breach point. In front of me, my team members bring up their rifles and scan the area of the surrounding rooftops and pathways—areas meant to serve as streets and thoroughfares, but that are no more than alleys and cart paths. I can see people on the objective. Are they friendlies? They’re focused on what we’re doing with a casual observance—a tilt of the head and an expression of wonder and disbelief. It reminds me of when you’re driving through the heartland of America past miles and miles of crop land and come across a random piece of abandoned farm machinery, baked by the sun, derelict, sitting in the middle of a field. You look at it, recognizing it for what it is but also registering that it’s not supposed to be there but you say to yourself anyway, “why wouldn’t it be…”

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Posted by echigoyaworks  at 09:00Forces

2012年03月29日

Core15 M4 5.56mm


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Gas piston performance keeps this carbine cool and clean!


The Core15 M4 Piston offers LEOs a clean-running patrol carbine for duty use on the streets.



The Core15 M4 Piston 5.56mm combines M4-style handling with a cool-running gas piston system of operation. Shown equipped with a Norton Performance 1-6×24mm CRS scope and a Dueck Defense Rapid Transition offset iron sight system.


It’s hard to keep track of all the companies that build AR-15-type rifles these days. At some point in the recent past, I was visiting with someone in the gun industry and we determined that the number of AR manufacturers hovered around 75 companies. My list isn’t quite that long, but it’s close. As a result, a law enforcement officer has a dizzying array of choices when it comes to selecting an AR-based tactical carbine.



The piston system of the Core15 features a two-position regulator and theoretically runs cleaner and cooler than standard ARs.


With all of these companies in the AR business, it gets rather murky telling the difference between a gun made by Company X or Company Y. Since last summer, and by the time this issue goes to press, I will have tested 47 different ARs made by 27 different companies for this and other Harris magazines. From a distance, many of these rifles look basically the same. Even a close inspection of their operating systems makes distinction between guns difficult. At this point, you have to learn something about the people at each company to find the nuances in manufacturing that set one company’s product apart from another’s.

When I got the assignment to test and evaluate the gas piston AR made by Core15, I was surprised to find Israel “Izzy” Anzaldua at the helm. If you know Anzaldua by name, you’re probably familiar with Bushmaster. He was the director of global training and technical services for that company, but aside from a title too long to fit on a business card, Anzaldua helped create the .450 Bushmaster and the company’s Predator rifle, and created the company’s Varminter rifle. Ironically, my introduction to ARs was when I purchased a Varminter several years ago. Prior to his 22 years at Bushmaster, Anzaldua spent 10 years active in the Army as a weapons specialist (and 12 years reserve). “I was 14 years old and in the ROTC was the first time I picked up an M16,” Anzaldua was quick to add. Upon leaving Bushmaster, Anzaldua moved to the upstart Core15 Rifle Systems, which benefited from his new role as vice president of sales and business development.


The gas block offers a section of Picatinny rail for mounting a front sight and the 16” barrel features an M203-style step down cut.

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2012年03月29日

Survival Firestarting with Travis Haley


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2012年03月29日

Taurus PT 24/7 G2


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Taurus is a company that just keeps on expanding their product line. Not only do they release new models on a regular basis but upgrade established models to keep up with current trends. The Taurus 24/7 G2 is one such pistol.

The G2 has been out now for almost a year and from what I’ve read and experienced has been well accepted as a full size defense pistol. The G2 comes in a hard plastic case with three interchangeable backstraps, two thirteen round magazines (40 cal), cleaning brush and two keys for the internal safety lock. A magazine loader is also included in the package.



I know some shooters like guns with a minimalist approach to pistols such as the Glock however I prefer a manual safety. The G2 not only has a manual safety much like a 1911 in operation but in placement as well. For a 1911 guy like myself this is a welcome addition. The G2 also has a complete set of controls which are all ambidextrous. The slide release, manual safety with a dual function as a striker de-cocker, magazine release all are mirrored on the right side. This is especially beneficial for lefty shooters as well as those who should be practicing left handed.



This two tone stainless and black G2 is the standard model which is designated by the DA/SA DS stamped on the slide. The first round fired is double action will all others single action. The DS stands for double strike which most will recognize as the ability to pull the trigger twice on the same round should the round fail to fire. This feature has little interest for me but I’m sure others will appreciate it since the second strike usually fires the round.



The trigger is much like the Glock in appearance as well as safety function. Takedown is identical to a Glock with the two tabs on either side of the slide which are pulled down allowing you to remove the slide. The rear of the slide has an industry standard striker status pin. The top of the slide at the rear of the barrel has a triangular shaped steel piece which is a loaded chamber indicator. This way the shooter can see and feel the loaded status of the pistol.



One other feature to note with the manual thumb safety is depressing the safety all the way down de-cocks the striker. The frame also has a rail for an aftermarket light or laser combination.



The rear sight is especially nice since it is a very low profile sight adjustable for windage and elevation. There are two screws on the right side of the sight for windage adjustment with a center screw on top for elevation adjustment. The backstraps are changed by tapping a pin out at the rear base of the grip.



The trigger on the G2 is smooth but does stack a bit at the end of the pull. The trigger pull is also a bit longer than I would prefer. However the trigger issue isn’t a deal breaker. It’s just not that bad. I’m just a bit picky about such things. The frame also has a rail for an aftermarket light or laser combination.

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Posted by echigoyaworks  at 12:13Pistols

2012年03月29日

Zeiss ZO 4x30i Combat Gunsight


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At 2012, he Hensoldt division of Zeiss released the Zeiss ZO 4x30i combat gunsight. The new sight, specifically designed as a combat optic for small arms, has a fixed 4x magnification, is robustly built and offers a very wide field of view. This puts it in the same category as the popular Trijicon ACOG series.



The new combat gunsight is based on the Zeiss ZO 4x30 that is in service with the German military aka the German Bundeswehr. While neither the German military nor Zeiss likes to admit it, the ZO 4x30 had been combat tested in peacekeeping missions and the NATO operations in Afghanistan. Zeiss originally developed the ZO 4x30 as the replacement optic sight for the Bundeswehr’s Heckler & Koch G36 assault rifle’s build-in ZF 3x4° sight.



The Zeiss ZO 4x30i retained the same proven optical formula as the Bundeswehr’s ZO 4x30. It features a 30mm objective lens with a fixed 4-power magnification. The ocular lens size is very large at about 35mm, which gives a big and highly detailed sight picture. The exit pupil is 7.5mm and that is bit larger than the average 5-6mm offered by most of the riflescopes. The eye relief is comfortably at 2.56 inch or 65mm. The internal adjustment system offers 20 mils of adjustments on both the vertical and horizontal axis. Each click of the turrets is 0.2 mil of adjustment.



The biggest improvement over the old build-in ZF sight is doubling the field of view (FOV) from 4 degrees to 8 degrees on the ZO 4x30/4x30i. That had practically increased the viewing area by 10 times through the optic. 8 degree FOV covers 42 feet at 100 yards.



The “i” suffix in new Zeiss ZO 4x30i version stands for illumination. That was added because the German military didn’t want in illuminated reticle for the original version. The newly added illumination system is powered by a single AA battery. Interestingly, the ZO 4x30i’s illumination system is capable of regulating the battery voltage from 1.2 volt (rechargeable AA battery) to 3.6 volt (industrial lithium cells in AA size). The battery life is rated for 800 to 1200 hours per AA battery. There are 6 daylight illumination levels and 3 dedicated night-vision settings.

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Posted by echigoyaworks  at 09:00Accessories

2012年03月28日

Laso’s Power-packed 870


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Largest Sheriff’s agency in the world upgrades to customized Remington pumps!



Even in full recoil, the recoil-reducing stock and the Federal Tactical load keep the muzzle on target. Here the author has utilized the recoil to assist in cycling the slide. Jeff Edmonds Photos


Serving an area greater than 12,308 square kilometers, with everything from gangster-infested rat holes south of downtown to celebrity-infested Malibu in the west, the 8,500 Deputies of the LASO know what it takes to get the job done no matter where it may take them. A proud organization that traces its roots back to the wild west of 1850s California, the LASO revels in its old school, hard-nosed mystique. It is not a place where change comes easy, but sometimes change is inevitable. By the turn of the century it became abundantly clear that the department’s Ithaca 37/87s needed to be replaced. As Ithaca was in and out of different ownership, parts were a problem and internal scavenging could only go so far. An influx of more than 600 guns (a gift from the LAPD, who had transitioned to the 870) helped delay the inevitable, but the writing was on the wall. By late 2007, the decision was made. LASO would go to the Remington. With any large department in any large county, the competition is fierce for contracts, especially a department that is surrounded by dozens of local municipalities that base their equipment selection on what the big kid on the block does. This time was no different. Several companies submitted T&E guns, but in the end, the modularity, ease of maintenance, ease of use, upgradeability and ruggedness won out and the 870 was selected above the other entries.



Pistol grips can make it difficult to access the 870 safety. It’s a training issue, not an equipment issue. Jeff Edmonds Photos


Because of the variety of missions that the LASO handles, it was recognized that multiple platforms would be needed for the department. The numbers in the LASO final purchase broke down to 3,000 units for patrol, 900 less-lethal units, and 300 special units set aside for the motor officers. For patrol, it was decided that the 870 would need some enhancements in order to make it more mission capable. The first thing was that the weapons for patrol would all need to be equipped with dedicated lights. LASO went with a dedicated SureFire unit. The addition of a weapon-mounted light vastly increased the deputies’ ability in the low-light environment, but it also added some logistical and training issues.



Notice how the XS Big Dot just jumps out and catches the eye. I found it to be extremely effective, especially at speed. Jeff Edmonds Photo

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2012年03月28日

Kalashnikov Vodka


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How about a Kalashnikov Vodka Bottle? For “only” USD 396.00 or EUR 300.00 you can call this very limited (13000 pieces) AK-45 Vodka bottle yours! Yes this is a little bit expensive for a bottle, but hey, it comes in a cool rifle case!



The AK 47 Kalashnikov Vodka Souvenir Bottle is a rare collectors item. It has only ever been produced once in the known history of vodka making and that has been by the Glasov Distillery, the only producer of the famous Kalashnikov Vodka.[1]




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2012年03月28日

HK45 from KSC

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The new Hekler &’ Koch HK45 ACP airsoft replica from KSC Japan.



Frame is ABS plastic, comes with one 29 round magazine. Using the System 7 developed by KSC for the GBBs. Chrono results range from 76-83m/s, which is average for KSC guns and and higher than Tokyo Marui's.


The box, comes in new silver instead of the usual blue from previous KSC guns.



In the box, the gun is inside a plastic bag. I am a little surprised on the discoloration of the magazine, but nothing major.



Comes with the large grip replacement for those with bigger hands, I have a small hand so the grip was just fine for me. It also comes with a tool for the grip replacement and of course the hop-up adjustment tool of KSC.



The left and right side view




The grip is nice to to the touch and feels right with my hands. Notice also the nice HK markings on the grip.



Another HK45 marking on the magazine bumper



The enlarge magazine release button which is nice considering that I am a lefty.



Very meticulous and accurate markings on the left and right side of the gun. The slide stop is also ambidextrous.




Safety lever on the left side, which is not ambidextrous which is a little bit disappointing, but real gun is not ambidextrous in that anyway.



Very visible white dots on the front and rear sight



Under rail for accessory attachment, flashlight, laser, etc.



Hopup can be adjusted by pulling the slide.




All in all, it is a nice gun. But since I am used to my guns with metal slides this one sounds so plastic to me. I would definitely buy this gun if the aftermarket metal slide comes out soon. But not yet, I can wait....

I am also waiting for the HK45 from Tokyo Marui. Then we will see which one.



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2012年03月28日

AK Rail For Low Profile Optics


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A nifty new sight rail from Strike Industries , one of my favorite accessory makers. It replaces the AK's rear leaf sight. Screws provide tension to prevent the rail from moving off zero.





The downside, of course, is that you no longer have a backup iron sight.

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2012年03月27日

Daniel Defense M4 V7 5.56mm


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Mid-length gas system AR that will withstand the toughest environments!


The Daniel Defense M4 V7 in 5.56mm combines a mid-length gas system with a unique modular rail system that has movable 3-inch sections of Picatinny rail. It is shown equipped with an Aimpoint PRO optic, Contour GPS/camera module and Lancer L5 AWM magazines.


Daniel Defense, although a relatively young company first started in 2000, has made an indelible mark on the tactical AR market. Combining top-notch quality, cutting-edge design and word-of-mouth endorsements from those in the know, the Daniel Defense M4 series of AR carbines are extremely well respected in tactical circles.

At the heart of this success is a simple but telling tagline with which the company dubs its weapons: Mil-Spec+. If you are familiar with the current semi-automatic market of AR carbines, you undoubtedly have run across the seemingly unending debate over who makes true “Mil-Spec,” who does not, and what the term actually constitutes. The concept of what is “Mil-Spec” carries such weight because the current M16 has served for roughly five decades in one form or another with the U.S. military, which has resulted in a design that has been refined and enhanced through significant real-world experience.



The Modular Float Rail 12.0 features a smooth, slim body that is only 1.75 inches wide but can accept included 3-inch strips of Picatinny rail that can be repositioned.


So the question of which semi-auto AR variant most closely fulfills the stringent requirements of “Mil-Spec” is a source of significant contention in some circles. And, obviously, the variant that most closely replicates all these advancements in a semi-auto form is of great interest to the LE officer looking for the best possible patrol/tactical carbine that can be acquired.



The Modular Float Rail 12.0 is free-floated for accuracy, and completely conceals the M4 V7’s low-profile, mid-length gas block.


By Michael O. Humphries, Images by Steve Woods





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2012年03月27日

iPhone 4s vs .50 cal armor piercing incendiary rounds

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I was expecting the iphone to shatter in million pieces in one shot but it didn’t. So that proves iphone is really sturdier than they appear.









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2012年03月27日

Magpul Type Ambidextrous Sling Installation

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This is a DIY on how to install The ARS ambidextrous sling attachment to the Tokyo Marui M4 Recoil Shock Series. I wish I had a guide like this when I did mine, because I ended up scratching the buffer tube, and installing it misaligned.



You will need few basic tools to do this
1. Philips screwdriver
2. Soldering iron (this is important if you want to do it properly)
3. Flat head screwdriver or a knife




First remove the buttstock by sliding it off the buffer tube. Then remove the three screws as shown.


Remove the wire cover and you will see the wires with the connector that contacts with the stock pipe battery plate.



Now using a soldering iron, you have to detach the connector assembly.


Shown here as the wires are disconnected (this is really important to do a good job, otherwise you will have trouble screwing back your buffer tube)


Remove the wire cover here.


Using a stockpipe wrench loosen the buffer tube ring until you can pull the wires off it.


Then do the same thing with the receiver backplate.


Now you are ready to unscrew the buffer tube.


After removing the buffer tube, you are now ready to replace the metal back plate with the ambidextrous sling attachment.


Now reattach the buffer tube slowly making sure that you don’t scratch the finish on the pipe.


Now insert the wires inside the sling attachment and the buffer tube ring.



From here, it’s just a matter of backtracking and putting everything back the way you disassembled you it.
Here’s how it look after attaching the magpul sling.








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2012年03月27日

Beretta Px4 Special Duty .45 ACP


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One of the most technological developments in a tactical sidearm!


This Px4 is accurate, reliable and fits nicely in the hand. Built for the harshest conditions, it is designed to go anywhere the operation takes it. Shown here with an Insight WX150 light.

The latest variant for Beretta is the Px4. Introduced in 2004, it took into account many of the requests made by agencies and professionals. The triggerguard, although ample in size, was rounded a bit for concealed carry. The takedown pin changed as well as the slide spring. The action is set up so there is very little feed ramp “bounce” to facilitate enhanced reliability. It is also has an exclusive rotating barrel system that provides for consistent and solid lockup. The accessory rail under the barrel was also added to accommodate lights and other devices. A removable grip strap was added to fit different hand sizes, as well as an ambidextrous safety/decocker and a reversible magazine release. There really is a ton of innovation in this pistol and it offeres those who either prefer or must carry a double-action/single-action pistol a modern, state-of-the-art choice.

Beretta is easily considered a leader in the 9mm pistol market. But as the military and others have clamored for a .45 ACP pistol, Beretta has come through with the Special Duty .45 ACP pistol. This pistol was developed to meet the requirements of the Joint Combat Pistol as specified by SOCOM. Designed to deal with the harshest of conditions, it utilizes materials that will hold up to serious abuse. It is equipped with both a single-flush magazine, holding 9 rounds, and two 10-round magazines with an extended base.


With controls that can be reached easily in a system familiar to our troops, Beretta’s Special Duty .45 ACP is an excellent example of a modern combat pistol designed with the special operator in mind.

All of them are coated in a special PVD coating that provides corrosion resistance and some lubricity. The barrel is extended, allowing it to be threaded where necessary. The pistol comes in a really nice waterproof case that keeps everything nicely packed away, and provides some room for a light or laser with a bit of effort. The lower and the case are in the earth color that our operating environment requires these days.


To accommodate an array of shooters, the mag release can be changed to operate on either side.

By Dave Bahde, Images by Sean Utley



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2012年03月26日

The Next Gen 7.62mm NEGEV NG7 Machine Gun


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Later this month IWI will officially unveil their new NEGEV NG7 Machine Gun. It will be chambered in 7.62x51mm but retain the same size as the standard model IWI Negev.



The company is calling it "the World's Only 7.62mm Caliber Light Machine Gun with Semi-Automatic Mode". As far as I know this is accurate. I don't think that the FN Herstal Mk. 48 (M249 chambered in 7.62mm) has a semi-automatic fire mode. This feature will allow troops to use the machine gun as a rifle if the situation requires it, for example if they run low on ammo.



Machine gunners are often given awful stocks. It is nice to see some real thought put into the design of the NG7 butt stock. It is foldable and is adjustable for both length of pull and cheek height. The butt plate is of the tyre tread variety.



The stock is based on the FAB Defense GLR-16 AR-15 stock.








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2012年03月26日

IO Hellcat II .380 Pistol


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I.O., formally known as Inter Ordnance, has developed an improved version of the original .380 HellCat pistol which first went on sale in 2010. The Hellcat II features high viz sights, improved trigger bar and trigger cam, improved extractor and modifications to the frame to ensure easier more reliable feeding form the magazine.





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2012年03月26日

PMAGS tested in cold conditions


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TaylorWSO @ ar15.com dropped a loaded Magpul polymer PMAGS onto concrete in -30 degrees, feed lip first:



So to the drop test. I wanted to see what they could do in the cold. I dropped it from the same table (3′ high) I have dropped metal mags from on the range. If you drop a metal mag on concrete from the same height it will damage the feed lips as to be unuseable-but you can bend them back. I was planning on dropping them on all sides but it broke before I could try it. From the table, fully loaded, no cover, both feed lips shattered when they hit the concrete. I expected it to break/crack but these things shot off and rounds went everywhere. I stopped the test right there as didn’t want to try it with any others on the other sides. You can see in the AK HTF that if empty they do fine in the cold.



So what does this mean.

IF you drop ANY mag loaded on the feed lips it will be useless. The Pmags might survive during the summer but all metal mags will bent hot/or cold. The metal mags can be bent back.
The plastic shatters when cold (duh) it doesn’t just crack.
The result: cracked/split feed lips:



Some plastics becomes become brittle in cold conditions, so this is not surprising. The good news is that Magpul are not sitting on their laurels. Their latest version of the PMAG can survive a drop from 5 feet onto concrete feed lip first, fully loaded in -30 F. See this video shot with a high speed camera:




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2012年03月26日

1,000-Meter Night Sniper


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KAC’s NEW Sniper Night Sight denies INSURGENTS the cover of darkness!


KAC NVG is also used by LE, as seen here with the Orlando Police Department S.W.A.T. team, who appreciate the ability to see clearly no matter what the lighting conditionshappen to be.


In the middle of night at a restricted shooting range, a seasoned Navy SEAL clipped a KAC UNS (Universal Night Sight) on the forward Picatinny rail of a 7.62mm NATO weapon, similar to the NV unit on the cover, and took aim. I couldn’t see the trigger-puller several feet away, let alone the 6-inch steel discs several hundred meters distant on the almost moonless night in Florida. Every shot that was fired was followed by a steel clang. In disbelief, I asked to try and was amazed how the targets were readily visible with the UNS placed in front of the pre-registered telescopic sight. At that distance, with almost no moon and no artificial light, I got a hit every time I pulled the trigger! The current record for a nighttime engagement with the UNS is a successful hit at 1,340 meters by a Marine in Afghanistan. Wow, I thought, how can this be?

Knight’s Armament Company (KAC) has a long history of recognizing, developing and producing just exactly what American warfighters need. As an example of Reed Knight seeing solutions before others see the problem, when he saw coverage of American warfighters engaged in combat in the Caribbean in the ’80s, Reed was appalled to see that soldiers had to tape flashlights to the forends of their weapons to fight at night. From that observation, he developed his KAC RAS (Rail Adapter System) that is on just about every M4 today.



That simple solution helped extend the M16/M4 as an effective battle rifle well into the 21st century, and has been so successful that the Pentagon has included similar rails for sighting optics and night vision gear on most handheld weapons in this country’s military. Reed also saw that darkness should help—not challenge—our warriors, so he began developing a family of outstanding night vision gear. As a result, Reed has the UNS series now type-classified to KAC as the AN/PVS-22, AN/PVS-26 and the new AN/PVS-30. This has ensured that American trigger-pullers maintain undisputed superiority in their ability to conduct day or night operations and place precise shots that are limited only by the ballistics of their weapons. The ability to deny the cloak of darkness to terrorists—who once felt safe moving, striking or placing deadly IEDs at night—has saved many American and western troops from injury or death.


The SNS is descended from the KAC AN/PVS-26, which has been used for years by Spec Ops warfighters.

By Andre M. Dall'au




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2012年03月25日

S.W.A.T. Knocks


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Dynamic vs. covert entry: Which tactic will keep your team in the fight?


Dynamic entry requires S.W.A.T. operators to saturate a structure and dominate the occupants. The success of dynamic entry is based on surprise, speed, and violence of action.


Dynamic Entry

Thanks to the influence of television and movies, when most people think of S.W.A.T., the image they conjure up is probably of a team of well-equipped, black-clad police officers armed to the teeth, kicking in doors and moving through a structure with reckless abandon in search of the bad guys. In the movies, this often leads to a dramatic Hollywood-style shootout, but in real life, dynamic entry is designed to overwhelm the occupants of the target structure and ultimately lead to compliance without a shot being fired.


Each team member must fully understand his area of responsibility. Here, two operators address a door while a third covers their proverbial sixes.


Surprise Element

Whether considering individual or team combative tactics, surprise is a crucial factor. The goal should always be to attack when the adversary is off-guard. Surprise can be achieved through stealth movement to the breach point, a loud breach, the use of noise-flash diversionary devices and aggressive movement by team members. Unfortunately, during the service of most search warrants, the knock and announce requirement negates the element of surprise. This could give occupants ample time to formulate a plan to destroy evidence or worse yet, arm themselves.

Speed Factor

While speed is essential during a dynamic entry, an operator should not move faster than his brain can process information or faster than he could accurately shoot. It does no good to run through the structure and miss a critical piece of information or fail to detect a threat. Far too many officers have literally rushed to their death when there was no real urgency.


From behind the cover of a ballistic shield, a S.W.A.T. operator prepares to deploy a diversionary device.

By Richard Nance, Images by Alfredo Rico




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2012年03月25日

Steve Dunn Engraving


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With 80 hours of machining and hand finishing a working man’s tool transforms into a high-performance, finely crafted fighting machine.



A working man’s gun is a sometimes worn, plain-from-the-factory tool that does its job. But any working man or woman who is a true enthusiast can appreciate the art of a finely crafted firearm. Engraving, an ancient technique used on weapons since early man, demonstrates ownership and power. Elaborate engravings inspire, decorate and awe. Gun engraving ranges from simple lettering of names, simple decoration or initials, to elaborate scenes that rival the museum-quality murals. The artistry of a finely engraved firearm should pique the interest of any shooting aficionado, and the craftsmanship of Steve Dunn on a 1911 is a work of art.



The exquisite artistry of a finely engraved firearm speaks to the true shooting aficionado.

Dividing his time nearly equally between engraving guns and knives, the Smith Grove, Kentucky artisan has been crafting weapons since 1988. Starting as a hobbyist, in 1990 Dunn enrolled in the basic forging class at the ABS school in Washington, Arkansas, where he started forging his own Damascus steel. He progressed quickly through the apprentice, journeyman, and in 1994, he reached the level of Master Bladesmith in the American Bladesmith Society. Shortly thereafter, he began teaching at the ABS knife-making school as a Master Smith. In April 2002, he took my first class at GRS under Chris DeCamillus. Finally, in 2003, he was elected to serve on the American Bladesmith Society Board of Directors. “I was asked to teach in 2005, and have been teaching at the GRS school ever since,” Dunn said. “I also attend several gun and knife shows each year demonstrating engraving for GRS.”



Attention to detail being an understatement, the high degree of Dunn’s craftsmanship is self-evident.


Dunn is accomplished in American, English, Germanic and Arabesque (pictured) engraving methods.

Dunn is well versed in American, English, Arabesque and Germanic-style scroll engraving methods. Truly highlighting his talents, his Bulino engraving, previously mentioned, is an Italian-style engraving that depicts hunting field scenes, animals, people and the like. “I just finished a Dakota Arms Model 76 rifle for Raymon Hunt, a rancher from Texas who was planning an African buffalo hunt,” Dunn recalled. “I engraved a warthog and buffalo on the rifle, and plated the work with gold. I worked on that rifle about a month, engraving the floorplate, grip cap, sight bases, and the sides of the receiver and on the barrel.”




By Jay Langston, Images by Steve Woods




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2012年03月25日

Surefire Charlie


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Joined by his little brother — The Jekyll!



Getting it right the first time seems to be a serious passion with SureFire’s knife division. Having first been shown a prototype of the “Charlie” heavy-duty field folder over three years ago, I was pleased to discover in late 2011 that the knife was finally in full production.



Like all of the company’s cutlery line, the model was designed by well-known custom knifemaker Steve Ryan for professionals who are more interested in performance than flashy looks. The heavy, 4.1-inch 154CM blade is mounted on a self-guard 7075 aluminum frame that will guarantee the Charlie will be there for you when you need it most.



To make things even more interesting, SureFire surprised knife users at the 2012 SHOT Show with a baby brother to the Charlie called the Jekyll. The compact 3.7-inch dress folder offers a blade a full 3.1-inches long, suited to hard use far out of its weight category.



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2012年03月25日

Taurus Model 405 .40 Caliber Revolver

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A short while ago Taurus released a new revolver in .40 S&W. The model 405 uses moon clips in order to accommodate this semi-auto round. This is Taurus’s first venture into this type of revolver. The 405’s are slightly smaller than a S&W K frame in size with a two inch barrel. It holds five rounds of 40 caliber ammunition.



Construction is stainless steel with a fully shrouded barrel. The version I received for review has a hammer but I understand a hammerless version is in the works. The 405 comes with five moon clips as well as two keys for the safety system. The grips are standard Taurus ribbed rubber grips. The sights are fixed plain sights. The trigger is wide and smooth which felt good when firing the revolver.



The cylinder locks up tight thanks to the standard rear lockup as well as an additional lock at the front of the cylinder. Both locks are freed when the rear release is activated. The cylinder to forcing cone is a very close fit as it should be.
The fit and finish is very good. The single action trigger pull is good but the double action pull is rather heavy at 13.5 pounds. I imagine after a good deal of use it will lessen somewhat. The Taurus also has the usual transfer bar safety should you release the hammer while manually cocking the gun.



By Phil White, thefirearmblog



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2012年03月24日

Weatherby SA-459 TR 12 Ga.


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Semi-auto tactical scattergun ready for LE patrol duty!


Introduced in 2011, the Weatherby SA-459 TR semi-automatic shotgun was designed for defensive and LE applications, plus comes at a very affordable price. Shown here with the Blackhawk Night-Ops Xiphos NT.


For many years, when the name Weather-by was mentioned in the context of firearms, the image that came to mind was a custom bolt-action rifle, its stock having a diamond-shaped inlay, and chambered for a proprietary Magnum cartridge. Weatherby and big game hunting—especially dangerous game—were almost synonymous. Today, things have changed somewhat, as you can still get the Mark V rifle with an action that has been legendary since 1958, plus there’s the newer Vanguard rifle series, and an even newer selection of semi-automatic and slide-action shotguns, all in sporting or Threat Response (TR) variations. Of course, you can still count on Weatherby quality and reliability, even if the danger comes from a two-legged instead of a four-legged source.



Mounted atop the Weatherby’s receiver is a 1913 Picatinny rail and attached to it is a fully adjustable “ghost ring” peep sight.


New for 2011 under the Threat Response line is the Weatherby SA-459 TR, a semi-automatic shotgun available in 12 or 20 gauge with a 3-inch chamber. As stated in the title, this shotgun was configured especially for defensive use. It’s even named after the California Penal Code section for burglary: 459. It was designed as an affordable yet formidable and dependable source of protection. Being a longtime practitioner of law enforcement, I can certainly see where it would have applications for the uniformed officer or plainclothes investigator. Its relatively compact overall length of 39 inches with an 18.5-inch barrel and 13.5-inch length of pull makes the SA-459 TR easier to handle within the confines of a vehicle and enhances its effectiveness in up-close, threat-response situations.



The right side of the receiver shows the location of the ejection port and the generous-sized operating handle of the Weatherby SA-459 TR.


The Weatherby SA-459 TR has many of the features that have become popular in today’s “black gun” and tactical markets. From the muzzle to the buttstock pad, it has a matte black, non-reflective finish. The short, defensive-length barrel is chrome-lined for easier maintenance and durability. The muzzle of the SA-459 TR has a screw-on muzzle brake with two rows of round ports on its circumference. Up front is a red fiber-optic sight mounted in a skeletonized steel housing with protective wings to ward off damage.



The Weatherby SA-459 TR has a removable muzzle brake and a cylinder bore choke. An optional TR Accessory Rail can be attached, too.


By William Bell, Images by Steve Woods


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2012年03月24日

Taurus Zombie Responder

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Taurus has joined the zombie craze with a zombified version of the Raging Judge Magnum. The can chamber .454 Casull, .45 Colt and 2.5"/3" .410 shotshells.



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