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Posted by ミリタリーブログ  at 

2012年02月19日

M249 SAW

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Spotlight on our military’s Squad Automatic Weapon that’s been cutting down the enemy since 1984!


Aug. 18, 2009: U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Medina, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman, provides security during a census patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan.


I remember the first time I handled an M249 Light Machine Gun, which was generally call¬ed the SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) at the time. I was at Ft. Lewis, Washington, doing a training course for the Military Police SRT (Special Reaction Team). We were doing building clearing exercises in a tire house, the snow crunching beneath our feet as we moved through the scenarios. Between exercises, we observed a lot of tracer rounds going down range nearby, so on our way back to the SRT HQ to debrief we stopped to see what was going on. Troops from either the 9th Infantry Division or the 2/75th Rangers—I don’t remember which as this was more than 20 years ago—were shooting the SAW, and I got a chance to handle and shoot one. I had fired an FN Minimi, the LMG upon which the M249 is based, prior to this occasion but at Ft. Lewis was the first time I encountered the U.S. version up close.

The M249 was introduced into U.S. units in 1984 to give the infantry squad a portable automatic weapon capable of accurately delivering a lot of rounds down range. Gas-operated and air-cooled, the M249 fires from an open bolt and has a quick-change design to rapidly switch out an overheated barrel, or one with a stuck cartridge case or that is otherwise unserviceable. Because the barrel is light, it overheats quickly which results in key-holing of bullets after a couple of hundred rounds fired on full auto. As a result, many experienced M249 gunners carry two spare barrels rather than one. Although most M249 gunners rely on the bipod to maintain portability, an M192 LMG tripod is available if the M249 is positioned in a static defensive position.


Oct. 9, 2009: U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment observe the movement of enemy forces during an attack at Patrol Base Bracha in the Garmsir district of Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Belt Or Magazine Fed

Although the M249 is fed primarily by linked ammunition, it also has the capability of taking M4/M16 magazines. Ability to take magazines from the standard squad rifle is a plus as it allows their use should the gunner run out of linked ammo. To be honest, though, in a firefight, most troops aren’t gong to be giving away the magazines they’ve humped into combat and, arguably, they will be able to deliver more sustained aimed fire if they keep them. Use of M4/M16 magazines in the M249 also batters the magazines so that they may cause malfunctions if used later in a rifle. Also, when used in the M249, the rifle magazine generally will have trouble feeding fast enough to match the M249’s cyclic rate of 750-1,000 rounds per minute. In fact, the cyclic rate actually increases when a rifle magazine is used, as no energy is being used to feed the belt. Still, some M249 gunners seem to prefer carrying their LMG with a 20-round magazine in place rather than a belt.




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Posted by echigoyaworks  at 21:40Sub & Machine Guns

2012年02月19日

Bushido Blaster

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A 1,000-plus round wring-out of a new 9mm PDW that takes place at a true warrior’s combat carbine course.


The Bushido PDW is made for unobtrusive but effective personal protection for tactical medics, covert security details and even situations in open or urban terrain.


The theme was constant; “Stay In The Fight” as this writer and 15 students including EMT’s, physicians, a firefighter, and other professionals spent two days learning carbine gunfighting from Wade Rorich at Bushido Tactical’s Carbine Course. It was sponsored by East Orange Shooting Sports, LE Targets and Brownells and hosted by the Central Florida Rifle & Pistol Club. During the course I used the new Bushido 9mm PDW and was surprised at the ability to make consistent first-round hits from all distances and positions. Wade is the President of Bushido Tactical, LLC and chief instructor, as well as the developer of the Bushido PDW. He demanded constant weapon control from the students and made it clear that proper muzzle orientation was a cornerstone for the course; be safe or go home. That message was important because this was not a class where students sit for hours while the instructor drones on and on. It was moving, kneeling, jumping in the dirt, swapping shoulders, running, jumping in the dirt again and running again—all while ensuring that the muzzle was maintained downrange and on target.
The course exercised every muscle in the body, while wringing out every aspect of the gear the students used. We quickly found out what was best for us:

• Does my ammo carrier allow easy and consistent access? (No, I can’t easily reach my magazines when shooting opposite-shoulder.)

• Does my two-point sling become a hindrance while I am engaging a threat? (Sometimes, when I need to rapidly switch shoulders.)

• Do the new doo-dads I just put on my carbine really make my shooting better? (No, they just add weight.)

• Does my eyewear give a clear view of my targets during exertion? (No, they fog up in the heat, but an application of Clarity DEFOG-it cleared it up.)

• When engaging targets with my off hand, do I make myself vulnerable by shooting from a left-hand barricade using my right shoulder? (Yes, rapidly swapping shoulders to engage a left-side threat is better and exposes less to return fire.)

• Is my red dot sight co-witnessed with my iron sights? (Yes, after sighting in.)

• Is it embarrassing to shoot in front of strangers? (Only to start with and then you realize that they are as self-conscious as you are and by the afternoon they are good friends anyway!)



By Andre M. Dall'au, Images by Erez Wolf




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Posted by echigoyaworks  at 19:00Sub & Machine Guns

2012年02月19日

Les Baer Police Special .223


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One carbine that can fit any law enforcement operator’s need!


The Les Baer Custom Police Special in .223 offers LE officers a patrol carbine with custom-level performance at a price that won’t break the budget.


When Les Baer Custom (LBC) released their Police Special in .223 in 2009 it was quickly adopted for its intended purpose. Knowing that he had a hit on his hands, Baer was quick to release the carbine in two new calibers for 2010.

The Police Special is a 16-inch AR that was designed to include every important feature a police officer wants but none of the stuff he doesn’t,” Baer said. “I knew there was a need for a high-performance rifle that could serve as either a patrol carbine or a high-energy tactical rifle.”


The ATI 6-position collapsible stock on the rifle incorporates a cheekpiece that is adjustable for height.


For 2010, Les Baer Custom has sweetened the pot a little more by adding a few additional high-demand law enforcement features, including a new LBC national match carrier, a new collapsible stock and pistol grip package, and an LBC flip-up front sight. In addition, the Police Special is now available in three high-performance calibers instead of just one. As a patrol carbine or a high-energy tactical rifle, the Les Baer Police Special can fit multiple roles in the law enforcement market. It’s loaded with businesslike features that make it a serious pro, and it’s intentionally devoid of the accessories that cheapen the purpose and limit the usefulness of a police rifle for real police work.


The button-rifled barrel helped this rifle achieve its sub-MOA guarantee. Four of 10 loads tested were less than MOA.


Among the features included in the newest version are the LBC forged and machined upper and lower receiver, and a chromed LBC National Match bolt carrier. One of my favorite features is the removable carry handle, which of course incorporates a rear sight. It can be quickly removed to expose a Picatinny flattop rail on the upper receiver that’s ready to mount your favorite optic.

By Jay Langston, Images by Oleg Volk




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Posted by echigoyaworks  at 12:10Rifles

2012年02月19日

Soul Stealer Patch


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This one is for our friends out there in Combat Camera, and any other career field where you are expected to carry two things with which to shoot people.

The patch comes from the mind of Geoffrey T. Campbell, and is available from the Monkey (Milspec Monkey that is).
Campbell was a United States Marine Corps Combat Photographer, and is now out working as a photographer in the Salt Lake City area, check him out, and if you are local to him, consider supporting a vet.

http://www.campbellgt.com/
http://milspecmonkey.com/store/patches/soul-stealer
From stickman



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Posted by echigoyaworks  at 09:10Accessories