2012年02月21日
Mk12 Navy Seal Steel
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Centurion Arms’ battle-built and proven special purpose 5.56mm tack driver—a designated marksman’s dream machine!
Long-range peacekeeper! The sniper depicted here is fielding the exact rifle, uniform and support gear used by U.S. Navy SEAL’s on frontline duty in Iraq.
In today’s battlefield and on the streets of urban America, the role and type of traditional sniper rifles has changed drastically over the last several years. Whereas bolt-action 7.62×51 sniper systems dominated before, in today’s fast-paced engagements with a different type of enemy, the platform of the sniper rifle has taken two paths. Long-range precision sniper rifles have become large, specialized systems that are chambered in cartridges like .338 Lapua Magnum, or .50 BMG. To fill the role of providing highly accurate fire in shorter-range combat environments, the precision 5.56mm AR-15/M16 based system is becoming a dominant force in the hands of designated marksmen, an indigenous member of the small infantry unit. Considerations of collateral damage as well have shown a greater need for pinpoint accuracy, with a less-powerful round, at closer engagement ranges.
The 5.56mm precision rifle used by special operations snipers in both Iraq and Afghanistan is the MK 12 Mod 1 Special Purpose Rifle. It is a culmination of many years of development, and has proven a success in the field. The program itself grew out of developments at the Naval Special Warfare Center, Crane Division, for use by Navy SEALs. These guns are also in use by U.S. Army Special Operations soldiers. Limited numbers are reportedly in use within the USMC.
Centurion Arms’ MK 12K variant is geared towards law enforcement use. Its versatility allows for it to be re-configured from a sniper system to being suitable for entry work with an optics change to an Aimpoint Micro T1 optic from its normal magnified precision rifle optic.
The MK 12 system has several variations, but the heart of the system is that of an M16 with a free-floating 18-inch match barrel that utilizes the OPS Inc. suppressor and matching muzzle brake and alignment collar. They have been built at Crane with either fixed A1 or A2 stocks, and some have been field modified by being put on collapsible-stock lower receivers with SOPMOD stocks. They have utilized various mid-range variable scopes from Leupold, and the current NightForce 2.5-10X optic. The current rifles use a Knight’s Armament fore-end with backup sights and trigger. They are also fitted with Harris bipods. The Knights rail system allows for numerous laser, white light and night vision devices to be utilized.
The NightForce 2.5-10X scope is a near perfect optic for the MK 12 and how it is used in typical Sandbox deployments.
By Darryl Bolke, Images by Hiro Saga
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2012年02月21日
MegaArms at Shotshow 2012
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First things first! Check out this awesome looking trio of AR-15′s. A MEGA Arms AR-15 Pistol!?!?!? How cool is that? The AR-15 in the middle features MEGA’s new NiB Coated Monolithic Upper and NiB Coated Ambi Lower. The one on the bottom has MEGA’s Tubular Monolithic Upper. Pretty soon there will be another great option for a high end AR-15 as MEGA Arms will be selling these complete rifles starting in the second quarter of 2012.
The AWESOMENESS level of this next picture is off the charts! Check out the XS Products drum attached to the MEGA Arms MATEN .308 rifle below, the new 50 Round .308 Drum from XS Products. It’s machined to match the design of the MATEN Upper Receiver. That is one awesome looking rifle!
MEGA Arms will start producing a tubular version of their Monolithic Upper receiver this year and will offer it in NiB coating as well.
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First things first! Check out this awesome looking trio of AR-15′s. A MEGA Arms AR-15 Pistol!?!?!? How cool is that? The AR-15 in the middle features MEGA’s new NiB Coated Monolithic Upper and NiB Coated Ambi Lower. The one on the bottom has MEGA’s Tubular Monolithic Upper. Pretty soon there will be another great option for a high end AR-15 as MEGA Arms will be selling these complete rifles starting in the second quarter of 2012.
The AWESOMENESS level of this next picture is off the charts! Check out the XS Products drum attached to the MEGA Arms MATEN .308 rifle below, the new 50 Round .308 Drum from XS Products. It’s machined to match the design of the MATEN Upper Receiver. That is one awesome looking rifle!
MEGA Arms will start producing a tubular version of their Monolithic Upper receiver this year and will offer it in NiB coating as well.
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2012年02月21日
Airborne Arsenal
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Special weapons that collapse, slide or fold to jump small—then fight big!
Most U.S. airborne troops today use the M4 Carbine; these 82nd Airborne paratroopers have Aimpoint sight. DoD Photo
When Russia and Germany created the earliest parachute troops, one of the problems faced was getting the paratroopers to the ground along with their weapons. Jumping with weapons created an array of difficulties. Most military rifles of the time were long and were likely to catch on the parachute lines or otherwise impede the jumper. Weapons also offered the possibility of injuring the jumper should the barrel or stock impact vital organs during a hard landing.
Because of these and other considerations, early German paratroops jumped with just a pistol and grenades while their rifles and SMGs were dropped in a separate case. This became a problem, however, when they encountered resistance upon landing because they had to fight their way to the drop case and extract their weapons. Later, jumping with an MP38 or MP40 SMG gave the paratrooper more range and firepower but still not as much as a rifle. The MP43/44, generally considered the first effective assault rifle, gave the German Fallschirmjager a more effective weapon, but it came too late in the war to use on major jumps.
This HK93A3 collapsible-stock rifle has a Zeiss 1.5-6X scope on a quick-detach HK clamp mount.
Other World War II airborne troops tried other solutions. Japanese paratroopers had the Type 2 Paratroop rifle that could be broken into two sections. U.S. paratroops experimented with jumping with just a handgun and fighting knife and retrieving their rifles from drop containers in the German manner. However, later they jumped with Thompson SMGs or Garand rifles. A special jump case would include a disassembled Garand. After mid-1942, a special M1A1 carbine with side-folding stock was available, although some airborne troops continued to jump with the Garand for more range, or the Thompson for more firepower. Once the Sten gun was introduced, it became the primary jump weapon for British airborne troops.
Korea’s Daewoo K1A1 has been used by ROK special ops units who appreciate the compactness with stock collapsed. Shown is the 19-inch barreled civilian K1.
By Leroy Thompson
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2012年02月20日
High Caliber’s MK18 Ultimate Fighter
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Go full-speed, low-drag at Tactical Response with HCS’ Mil-Spec SBR steel!
MK18 and MK12 uppers, and complete MK13 rifles. But a team that makes them to absolute Mil-Spec, based off their experience doing the same for our troops at the sharp tip of the spear, is worth a story.
Kevin O’Neill, one of the owners of High Caliber Sales, gave TW full access to their goodies and outlined their phil osophies and goals. Their products are solid, to Mil-Spec, and impressively built. Many troops return home and ask HCS to build them the very weapons that they trusted in combat.
HCS products are top drawer because they have an inside advantage: A.J. Brown, the other partner in HCS, recently retired after 22 years at Crane, and was part of the original design team for the weapons that HCS now makes. Brown first helped develop MK262 match ammunition before beginning development of the MK18, MK12 and MK13 rifles. The knowledge and experience he brings to HCS is not a skill set that can be learned as you go.
By Sean Utley
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2012年02月20日
Crossroads Top Guns
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With match-grade JP rifles, Las Cruces, NM S.W.A.T. excels in fighting drug-war crime and 3-Gun!
Unparalleled accuracy and flawless reliability in the 3-Gun competition world encouraged the LCPD to adopt the JP Rifles for law enforcement work. Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a small town with big city problems, but they’re no slouch when it comes to equipment. LCPD puts State and Federal grants as well as seizure money to good use.
Visiting Las Cruces, New Mexico, is like going back in time. The colorful city exudes all the rugged character of a Southwestern cowpoke ciudad of yesteryear. Nestled in the fertile Mesilla Valley between the towering Organ Mountains and Rio Grande River, it’s easy to imagine vaqueros riding down dusty streets past century-old homes. With a population of just 95,000 Las Cruces is a small city, but it experiences all the modern problems of larger metropolitan centers.
Often called the Crossroads City because it is bisected by Interstates 10 and 25, its geographic location creates interesting challenges for the Las Cruces Police Department. I recently sat down to chat with Lieutenant Mark Nunley. “Our issue is that because we are so close to the El Paso-Juarez border…the amount of narcotics that goes through the city causes issues with our interdiction units and traffic stops. The interstates make it quick and easy for people to get in and get out. Most of the stuff that comes through town is heading north or east, although we’re finding out that because of cartel problems in Tijuana we’re starting to see stuff go west again.”
LCPD S.W.A.T. used some hard-earned seizure money to equip team members with match-grade-accurate firepower from JP Rifles out of Hugo, Minnesota.
By Mike Detty, Images by Alex Landeen
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2012年02月20日
Crye Precision Spartan Facial Armour
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One of the gear that Crye Precision introduced during the Shotshow 2012 in Las Vegas is the Spartan Facial Mask.
One of the gear that Crye Precision introduced during the Shotshow 2012 in Las Vegas is the Spartan Facial Mask.
2012年02月20日
Mayflower goes A-TACS
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The A-TACS camo pattern is growing in popularity. Mayflower Research and Consulting is offering their kit in A-TACS.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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2012年02月18日
Silencer Science
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GemTech’s Dr. Phil schools us on everything we’ll ever need to know about high-quality suppressor technology.
SureFire’s Barry Dueck testfires a First Gen FA556 suppressor which has been upgraded with a better locking mechanism.
Ignorance and stupidity are not the same. Ignorance is a lack of information whereas stupidity is the inability to comprehend the information available. In my case, however, both apply. Worse yet, I think I’m fairly smart which means I don’t know what I don’t know. I’m about to discover just how dumb I am on the subject of suppressors because I’m here at Long Mountain Outfitters in Nevada to take a suppressor class from the acknowledged dean of silence, Dr. Phil Dater.
Suppressors are not without their drawbacks. Adding a pound or two to the muzzle slows target-to-target acquisition and makes the weapon longer, and thus more cumbersome in CQB.
Dr. Dater is a retired medical doctor, a radiologist, who turned a lifelong hobby of researching sound suppressors into a profession more than 30 years ago. He is one of the owners of a leading suppressor manufacturer, Gemtech, and also consults through his Antares Technologies side-business. Phil, as he prefers to be called, is about to educate me with a graduate-level understanding of cans.
What, then, is the sound of a gunshot? I now know it’s a wave of over-pressure, meaning a pressure wave that’s greater than the local pressure of the medium—air. Okay, but how is that sound generated? The answer to this question, it turns out, cuts to the chase of suppressors.
By Cameron Hopkins, Images by Ichiro Nagata
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2012年02月18日
Steyr SSG08 .338LM
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Our resident sniper trainer wrings out the newest bolt-action sureshot that’s packed with shooter-friendly features.
With the US Optics SN-3 5-25X T-PAL scope and the standard 20MOA base, the only limitation is the .338LM ballistics. The 27.17-inch heavy forged barrel will keep the accuracy at sub-MOA and extract all the speed available on the big Lapua case—to a mile away and beyond!
The SSG08 is, in many experts’ opinion, one of the best .308 sniper rifles available. It has blown away its competitors in the Government trials where it has participated, against the best sniper rifles on the market. Considering it has been available a little over a year, that is a remarkable feat. If all goes well, politically, I have been told that there will be some very important contracts soon. Sadly, Steyr rifles have a hard time winning the hearts and minds of the U.S. operators and agencies, for some complex reasons—the most important a defamatory campaign by a British newspaper some years ago.
The folding stock system has proven rugged on my .308 SSG08. After 1,500+ rounds, it shows absolutely no play. The new 338LM rifle has the same design.
If you already are familiar with the SSG08, from shooting it or otherwise, take note: There are some new and important features in the new .338LM SSG08. New engineers are joining the team at Steyr, adding fresh blood to the already extensive experience of the design teams, and new ideas are coming on line.
The SBS allows safe manipulation of the loaded gun and provides the action and barrel assembly with a bushing that will make it survive most overpressures, while keeping the shooter safe.
Steyr is the only manufacturer offering sniper rifles with cold-hammer-forged barrels. Cold hammer forging is a process in which the barrel is forged over a mandrel that has the lands and grooves imprinted into it. This forms the barrel with incredible precision and increased hardness, compared to traditional rifling methods. SSG barrels are known for their superb accuracy, ease of cleaning and long life, due to this ultra fine interior barrel finish. As a side benefit, the process leaves a unique spiral mark all over the length of the barrel, a Steyr-Mannlicher trademark. Although these SSG08 barrels were incredibly accurate, they had a drawback: In my opinion they were too short.
By Eduardo Abril De Fontcuberta, Images by Steve Woods
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Our resident sniper trainer wrings out the newest bolt-action sureshot that’s packed with shooter-friendly features.
With the US Optics SN-3 5-25X T-PAL scope and the standard 20MOA base, the only limitation is the .338LM ballistics. The 27.17-inch heavy forged barrel will keep the accuracy at sub-MOA and extract all the speed available on the big Lapua case—to a mile away and beyond!
The SSG08 is, in many experts’ opinion, one of the best .308 sniper rifles available. It has blown away its competitors in the Government trials where it has participated, against the best sniper rifles on the market. Considering it has been available a little over a year, that is a remarkable feat. If all goes well, politically, I have been told that there will be some very important contracts soon. Sadly, Steyr rifles have a hard time winning the hearts and minds of the U.S. operators and agencies, for some complex reasons—the most important a defamatory campaign by a British newspaper some years ago.
The folding stock system has proven rugged on my .308 SSG08. After 1,500+ rounds, it shows absolutely no play. The new 338LM rifle has the same design.
If you already are familiar with the SSG08, from shooting it or otherwise, take note: There are some new and important features in the new .338LM SSG08. New engineers are joining the team at Steyr, adding fresh blood to the already extensive experience of the design teams, and new ideas are coming on line.
The SBS allows safe manipulation of the loaded gun and provides the action and barrel assembly with a bushing that will make it survive most overpressures, while keeping the shooter safe.
Steyr is the only manufacturer offering sniper rifles with cold-hammer-forged barrels. Cold hammer forging is a process in which the barrel is forged over a mandrel that has the lands and grooves imprinted into it. This forms the barrel with incredible precision and increased hardness, compared to traditional rifling methods. SSG barrels are known for their superb accuracy, ease of cleaning and long life, due to this ultra fine interior barrel finish. As a side benefit, the process leaves a unique spiral mark all over the length of the barrel, a Steyr-Mannlicher trademark. Although these SSG08 barrels were incredibly accurate, they had a drawback: In my opinion they were too short.
By Eduardo Abril De Fontcuberta, Images by Steve Woods
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2012年02月18日
Hi-Lux Leatherwood CMR4 1-4×24 Tactical Scope
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At the 2012 SHOT Show, Hi-Lux Optic presented the upgraded CMR4 version of their popular CMR 1-4x24 scope. While the current CMR (Close-Medium Range) model is more of a multipurpose 1-4x scope, the new CMR4 is designed for the tactical role. It had addressed some of the concerns that I had found on my review of the Hi-Lux Leatherwood CMR.
The new Hi-Lux Leatherwood CMR4 features the following improvements over the CMR:
1) Improved Reticle
The CMR4’s reticle is still based on the one found on the CMR. The main difference is that it has a ticker outer open-circle for faster target acquisition. The inner open-circle is now thinner and smaller for assisting precision shooting. Both the vertical and horizontal stadia lines are now extended all the way to the edges. I personally still prefer the half-length stadia lines of the original CMR. There are two BDC marks for 500m and 800m ranges.
2) Capped Turrets
The adjustment turrets on the CMR4 are slightly smaller than those found on the CMR but it still retained the patented Zero-Lock return to zero system. While simple stamped caps were used on the prototype at SHOT, the production version of the CMR4 will be using machined billet aluminum caps.
3) Mils/Mils adjustment
The CMR4’s turret adjustment will be in Mils instead of the ½ MOA adjustment as on the CMR. The original CMR’s reticle is already using Mil hashmarks on the horizontal stadia lines and the new CMR4 reticle added that on the vertical stadia line as well. A Mil or milliradian is equal to 3.438 MOA. Each click on CMR’s turrets represents 0.1 Mil.
4) New illumination system
While it’s still not daylight visible, the new illumination system is now includes 3 levels of night-vision settings and has up to 400-500 hours battery life at max brightness with a good quality (not the cheap 25 cents ones from the auction site) CR2032 lithium battery. The CMR4’s illumination for both red and green colors seems to be brighter than that on the CMR. The CMR4’s reticle illumination lights up both of the open-circles, the center dot and a short top section of the vertical stadia line. As with the CMR, there will be separate CMR4 models for each of the color illuminations.
5) Shorter length Tube
The CMR4 prototype is roughly half inch shorter than the CMR. Which make it about 9.5 inches long. Hi-Lux’s Alex Sergeev shown me that the CMR4 prototypes are using a custom-made 3-piece tube but he informed me that the production version would use a lighter 1-piece tube design. It’s unknown how much weight saving the shorter tube can offer at this time.
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At the 2012 SHOT Show, Hi-Lux Optic presented the upgraded CMR4 version of their popular CMR 1-4x24 scope. While the current CMR (Close-Medium Range) model is more of a multipurpose 1-4x scope, the new CMR4 is designed for the tactical role. It had addressed some of the concerns that I had found on my review of the Hi-Lux Leatherwood CMR.
The new Hi-Lux Leatherwood CMR4 features the following improvements over the CMR:
1) Improved Reticle
The CMR4’s reticle is still based on the one found on the CMR. The main difference is that it has a ticker outer open-circle for faster target acquisition. The inner open-circle is now thinner and smaller for assisting precision shooting. Both the vertical and horizontal stadia lines are now extended all the way to the edges. I personally still prefer the half-length stadia lines of the original CMR. There are two BDC marks for 500m and 800m ranges.
2) Capped Turrets
The adjustment turrets on the CMR4 are slightly smaller than those found on the CMR but it still retained the patented Zero-Lock return to zero system. While simple stamped caps were used on the prototype at SHOT, the production version of the CMR4 will be using machined billet aluminum caps.
3) Mils/Mils adjustment
The CMR4’s turret adjustment will be in Mils instead of the ½ MOA adjustment as on the CMR. The original CMR’s reticle is already using Mil hashmarks on the horizontal stadia lines and the new CMR4 reticle added that on the vertical stadia line as well. A Mil or milliradian is equal to 3.438 MOA. Each click on CMR’s turrets represents 0.1 Mil.
4) New illumination system
While it’s still not daylight visible, the new illumination system is now includes 3 levels of night-vision settings and has up to 400-500 hours battery life at max brightness with a good quality (not the cheap 25 cents ones from the auction site) CR2032 lithium battery. The CMR4’s illumination for both red and green colors seems to be brighter than that on the CMR. The CMR4’s reticle illumination lights up both of the open-circles, the center dot and a short top section of the vertical stadia line. As with the CMR, there will be separate CMR4 models for each of the color illuminations.
5) Shorter length Tube
The CMR4 prototype is roughly half inch shorter than the CMR. Which make it about 9.5 inches long. Hi-Lux’s Alex Sergeev shown me that the CMR4 prototypes are using a custom-made 3-piece tube but he informed me that the production version would use a lighter 1-piece tube design. It’s unknown how much weight saving the shorter tube can offer at this time.
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2012年02月18日
Self Guided Bullet – Very First
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Sandia National Laboratories have invented a small caliber self guided bullet. The bullet contains an optical sensor, CPU, battery and electromagnetic actuated fins. It is able to track laser designated targets out to 2,000 meters.
The CPU tracks laser designed targets using the optical sensor in the nose and can make changes to its flight as often as 30 times per second. The below photo shows a nightime field test in which they attached a LED to the base of the bullet.
A LED attached the the base of the bullet shows its path.
Reading in between the lines of the Sandia press release this invention is a long way from actually being able to hit targets at long distances. Computer simulations indicate that the bullet could theoretically get within 8" of a target at 2,000 meters. Sandia is looking to license the technology to a commercial partner to develop the technology.
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2012年02月17日
XPR15 EBR 5.56mm
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Enhanced Battle Rifle with billet components for the demanding patrol officer!
Shown equipped with a Nikon M-223 3-12×42SF Matte Rapid Action Turret Nikoplex Riflescope, Crimson Trace MVF laser vertical foregrip and Weaver Precision Tactical Bipod, the Head Down XPR15 EBR is a duty-ready .223 carbine ready for patrol use.
These days, there’s such a thriving market for AR-15 rifles, more and more entrepreneurs are enticed to make their foray into the market. Nonetheless, plenty of know-how and business acumen are still necessary prerequisites to survive in the business. One new company that has begun manufacturing AR-15 rifles is Head Down Products (HDP), of Powder Springs, Georgia. With many years of experience in the firearms industry, Director of Operations David Hunsucker saw a need for cost-effective, high-quality AR-15 rifles and excellent customer service.
Note the horizontal cuts of the upper receiver, and the oversized Magpul MOE triggerguard. While the XPR EBR’s controls were standard, the receivers were not. Machined from solid billet, the basic configuration is the same, but the geometric square-cut contours are subtly different.
Head Down began production in early 2009 with its mission being to fulfill these goals. What sets HDP apart from the plethora of other AR-15 manufacturers is the fact that they produce billet rifles and parts, while most are machined from forgings. Machining the receivers and parts from solid billet ensures that tight tolerances are maintained and parts are turned out consistently each and every time. Milling receivers from billet similarly results in tighter tolerances and stronger, more precise components.
What immediately seemed a bit different about the EBR was the fact that the receivers are machined with unique contours; less rounded, and more angular and geometrical in shape than the standard AR-15 blueprint. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, and the accompanying photos demonstrate just how Head Down receivers depart from the standard.
Note the Head Down logo etched into the bolt carrier.
To be more specific about the EBR’s receivers, the upper and lower are machined from 6061 aluminum alloy billet in a flattop configuration with an oversized, hinged Magpul MOE triggerguard and flared magazine well, and are joined by captured crosspins. The upper receiver is cut to allow the use of a Magpul BAD lever; finish is type III hardcoat anodizing. Bolts and carriers are mil-spec, and milled from carpenter 158 steel, magnetic particle-tested and shot-peened with a properly staked gas key. An aesthetic touch is the Head Down negative image skull logo etched into the carrier, visible through the ejection port. Another such logo can be seen on top of the receiver, just aft of the Picatinny rail.
The EBR’s flash hider is a Micor Industries unit.
The EBR’s 16-inch barrel is cold-hammer forged from 4150 ordnance-grade steel and chrome lined with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate. The chamber will handle 5.56mm pressures. A Micor Industries flash hider is attached. The Micor is matched to the rifle’s rate of twist, and Micor makes the claim that it’s scientifically designed to reduce flash signature and muzzle climb. The carbine-length gas system with a low-profile gas block makes for a cooler-running, longer-lasting weapon. A 12-inch Head Down MC12 multi-caliber rail system is a free-float quad-Picatinny rail built for both a 5.56mm and .308 upper (yup, a .308 is in the works) and comes supplied with three soft rubber ladders for comfort. An entire ArmaLite lower parts kit (i.e. pins, single stage trigger and hammer, detents etc.) make up the internals.
The pistol grip is a Magpul MOE unit from reinforced, high-impact polymer, with crackle texture on the sides and deep horizontal grooves on front- and backstrap, with a curved beavertail that fills the grip-to-receiver junction for improved comfort and protection of the web of the hand. A storage compartment may also be accessed from the bottom of the grip.
Buttstock is Magpul’s CTR 5-position model.
Buttstock is Magpul’s CTR (Compact/Type Restricted) 5-position buttstock, which incorporates a locking mechanism that friction-locks the stock to the buffer tube for zero movement. The CTR is made from high-impact composite material. Front and rear sights are also from Magpul, specifically their MBUS (Magpul Back-Up Sight) color injection-molded polymer sights. The front sight features an elevation-adjustable front post, while the rear is a dual-aperture peep adjustable for windage via a drum on the right side.
Fit and finish overall was excellent. We could only manage a small amount of wobble between the upper and lower receivers.
By Matt Berger
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Enhanced Battle Rifle with billet components for the demanding patrol officer!
Shown equipped with a Nikon M-223 3-12×42SF Matte Rapid Action Turret Nikoplex Riflescope, Crimson Trace MVF laser vertical foregrip and Weaver Precision Tactical Bipod, the Head Down XPR15 EBR is a duty-ready .223 carbine ready for patrol use.
These days, there’s such a thriving market for AR-15 rifles, more and more entrepreneurs are enticed to make their foray into the market. Nonetheless, plenty of know-how and business acumen are still necessary prerequisites to survive in the business. One new company that has begun manufacturing AR-15 rifles is Head Down Products (HDP), of Powder Springs, Georgia. With many years of experience in the firearms industry, Director of Operations David Hunsucker saw a need for cost-effective, high-quality AR-15 rifles and excellent customer service.
Note the horizontal cuts of the upper receiver, and the oversized Magpul MOE triggerguard. While the XPR EBR’s controls were standard, the receivers were not. Machined from solid billet, the basic configuration is the same, but the geometric square-cut contours are subtly different.
Head Down began production in early 2009 with its mission being to fulfill these goals. What sets HDP apart from the plethora of other AR-15 manufacturers is the fact that they produce billet rifles and parts, while most are machined from forgings. Machining the receivers and parts from solid billet ensures that tight tolerances are maintained and parts are turned out consistently each and every time. Milling receivers from billet similarly results in tighter tolerances and stronger, more precise components.
What immediately seemed a bit different about the EBR was the fact that the receivers are machined with unique contours; less rounded, and more angular and geometrical in shape than the standard AR-15 blueprint. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, and the accompanying photos demonstrate just how Head Down receivers depart from the standard.
Note the Head Down logo etched into the bolt carrier.
To be more specific about the EBR’s receivers, the upper and lower are machined from 6061 aluminum alloy billet in a flattop configuration with an oversized, hinged Magpul MOE triggerguard and flared magazine well, and are joined by captured crosspins. The upper receiver is cut to allow the use of a Magpul BAD lever; finish is type III hardcoat anodizing. Bolts and carriers are mil-spec, and milled from carpenter 158 steel, magnetic particle-tested and shot-peened with a properly staked gas key. An aesthetic touch is the Head Down negative image skull logo etched into the carrier, visible through the ejection port. Another such logo can be seen on top of the receiver, just aft of the Picatinny rail.
The EBR’s flash hider is a Micor Industries unit.
The EBR’s 16-inch barrel is cold-hammer forged from 4150 ordnance-grade steel and chrome lined with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate. The chamber will handle 5.56mm pressures. A Micor Industries flash hider is attached. The Micor is matched to the rifle’s rate of twist, and Micor makes the claim that it’s scientifically designed to reduce flash signature and muzzle climb. The carbine-length gas system with a low-profile gas block makes for a cooler-running, longer-lasting weapon. A 12-inch Head Down MC12 multi-caliber rail system is a free-float quad-Picatinny rail built for both a 5.56mm and .308 upper (yup, a .308 is in the works) and comes supplied with three soft rubber ladders for comfort. An entire ArmaLite lower parts kit (i.e. pins, single stage trigger and hammer, detents etc.) make up the internals.
The pistol grip is a Magpul MOE unit from reinforced, high-impact polymer, with crackle texture on the sides and deep horizontal grooves on front- and backstrap, with a curved beavertail that fills the grip-to-receiver junction for improved comfort and protection of the web of the hand. A storage compartment may also be accessed from the bottom of the grip.
Buttstock is Magpul’s CTR 5-position model.
Buttstock is Magpul’s CTR (Compact/Type Restricted) 5-position buttstock, which incorporates a locking mechanism that friction-locks the stock to the buffer tube for zero movement. The CTR is made from high-impact composite material. Front and rear sights are also from Magpul, specifically their MBUS (Magpul Back-Up Sight) color injection-molded polymer sights. The front sight features an elevation-adjustable front post, while the rear is a dual-aperture peep adjustable for windage via a drum on the right side.
Fit and finish overall was excellent. We could only manage a small amount of wobble between the upper and lower receivers.
By Matt Berger
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2012年02月17日
Battle-Breed Berettas
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Italy’s paratroopers jump into battle with the new ARX and GLX 160s!
Both the ARX160 and GLX160 have been used operationally in Afghanistan by Italian Forces. These Italian paratroopers are armed with the new rifle and grenade launcher while on patrol in an Afghan village.
Since the turn of the Century, many of the world’s armies, especially members of the NATO Alliance, have initiated programs to enhance the effectiveness of their combat soldiers. The focus of all of these programs is the fusion of technology in the fields of sensors, communications, and infantry weapons. When melded, these different technologies make the soldier more aware of the battlefield situation and more lethal at the same time. These technologies also allow individual soldiers to be part of a network across the full spectrum of combat, and interact more efficiently with assets such as armored forces, artillery fire support, close air support, and combat medical assistance, and allow the information to be integrated at all levels of the chain of command.
Italy launched such a program in 2001 known as Progetto Soldato Futuro or Project Future Soldier. A remarkable fact about this futuristic program is that the world’s oldest continuous firearms manufacturer, Beretta, is responsible for the development and production of the system’s rifle and grenade launcher. These two weapons, the Beretta ARX160 automatic rifle and the GLX160 grenade launcher, were engineered to be the most ergonomic, ambidextrous, lightweight, accurate, adaptable, and reliable infantry combat weapons in the world.
The Beretta ARX160 Rifle with the GLX160 Grenade Launcher mounted. Feature-packed battle rifle! Besides its folding stock, the ARX 160 sports a quick-change barrel system. A simple pull on the two side latches (similar to Beretta’s Px4 pistol disassembly latch) allows the operator to pull the barrel assembly forward and out of the top receiver. It literally takes a few seconds.Photo Courtesy Beretta.
In order to maximize the effectiveness of both weapons, they will be integrated with the latest in electro-optical sensor and fire-control systems developed by the Italian company SELEX Galileo. These systems include the ASPIS Day/Night Miniaturized Combat Weapon Sight for the ARX160, and the SCORPIO Grenade Launcher Fire Control System for the GLX160. Both of the Beretta-produced weapons and the SELEX Galileo-produced electro-optical fire control systems will be integrated with a host of other equipment made by different contractors. These sub-systems will include such gear as a body-carried personal computer, individual radio, GPS, body armor, camouflage ensemble, and protective clothing for various threat environments.
The SELEX Galileo ASPIS Combat Weapon System allows soldiers to aim the ARX160 using a helmet-mounted display so that soldiers will be able to engage targets around corners or from positions of cover while minimizing their exposure to enemy fire.
As Italy’s leading firearms manufacturer, Beretta is no stranger to military small arms. The succession of modern battle rifles began with the U.S.-designed M1 Garand, which Beretta produced under license for the Italian military as well as for export. Following the NATO adoption of the 7.62×51mm cartridge, Beretta developed the select fire, magazine fed BM59 (Beretta Model 1959) from the Garand action. In the 1970s Beretta introduced the AR70, in 5.56×45mm caliber, which saw limited service with Italian special operations forces. In 1984 the Italian Government announced a competition to select a new 5.56mm service rifle. Beretta entered their AR70/90 rifle, which was a highly refined and improved variant of the AR70 design. The Beretta AR70/90 won the competition and has served the Italian forces well since 1990.
21st Century Firepower
A number of factors have influenced the development of Italy’s newest battle rifle. Experience gained from years of operational service during missions in places like Iraq, Somalia, Afghanistan, Lebanon and the former Yugoslavia, as well as domestically in Italy, highlighted the importance of having a rifle that could operate reliably in any environment across the globe. The 1990s saw the emergence of accessories such as red-dot and holographic sights, flashlights, laser devices, vertical grips, and night vision equipment for military small arms. This meant that the ARX160 must be modular in order to accept any current and future accessories. Finally, the ARX160 had be soldier friendly and be easy to use and maintain in combat conditions.
Bred From Battle
This Italian soldier is armed with a well camouflaged ARX160 during mountain operations in the Alps. After rigorous testing in extreme conditions, the new Beretta has proven that it can operate reliably in any environment across the globe.
Beretta has made good use of the lessons learned by Italian soldiers in the field. In order to be more reliable in sand and dusty conditions, the ARX160 has been designed to function with minimal lubrication. The ARX160 can also be field stripped into a bare minimum of components without tools, to facilitate maintenance. There are also no small parts or pins that can be easily lost. Ambidextrous, the Beretta ARX160 can switch its charging handle to either the right or left side in a matter of seconds. The direction that spent cartridge casings eject can also be easily changed. An adjustable four-position collapsible stock is a standard feature. The butt plate is rounded and features a checkered, slip-resistant surface. During transport in tight spaces or for use during actions such as fast-roping and parachuting, the stock can also be folded forward along the right side of the receiver.
Both the safety/fire selector and the magazine release controls are designed to be ergonomic and ambidextrous. There is a fire selector switch on both the right and left side just above the pistol grip. This location allows the selector to be easily manipulated by the shooter’s thumb while still keeping a positive grip on the weapon while held in the firing position. There is also a magazine release control on both sides of the receiver located just above the trigger and magazine well. The magazine release can be operated using the index finger, and like the selector switch, it can be done while holding the rifle in the firing position. As a bonus there is also a third magazine release along the bottom, forward section of the trigger guard. All three magazine releases are fenced to minimize the chance of an unintentional magazine ejection.
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2012年02月17日
Crimson Trace M72 LAW Laser Attachment
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Crimson Trace has developed a laser aiming attachment for the M72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon (LAW). Because the LAW launcher tube is disposable the laser module uses quick detach mount so that the operator can easily attach is before firing and remove it before disposing of the tube.
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2012年02月17日
GunVault SpeedVault
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GunVault, manufacturer of the highly popular GunVault compact security safes, introduces the SpeedVault. The demand for convenient home, office or business security makes SpeedVault a smart solution for storing handguns. The SpeedVault is a drop-down safe that can be mounted under a desk or in various locations for a variety of concealment with a holster-like protective foam lined interior. It offers a combination of theft protection and fast, reliable access.
The SpeedVault is constructed of tamper-proof, 18-gauge steel and available in digital lock or biometric finger print scanner. An activation button triggers a spring-loaded door that not only has a high-strength lock mechanism, but also performs reliably, time after time. Foolproof security is ensured with an audio and LED low battery indicator to help guard against direct tampering and unexpected power loss. Mounting hardware is included.
The SpeedVault Bio uses biometrics, specifically fingerprint recognition, to access the safe contents faster and more securely than ever before. A high-performance algorithm is used to achieve speedy identification of enrolled fingerprints and at the same time has a very low False Reject Rate (FRR). The self-learning algorithm adds new minutiae to the fingerprint templates each time a user touches the fingerprint sensor, which decreases the likelihood of FRR; updates slight changes that might occur over time to an enrolled fingerprint, as well as help diminish variations between the enrolled fingerprints. The system can handle up to 120 fingerprint templates.
GunVault Brand Overview from GunVault on Vimeo.
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2012年02月16日
Multi-Mission ACR
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In seconds flat, Bushmaster’s Adaptive Combat Rifle is ready for any mission!
Remington’s and Bushmaster’s new ACR is already being tested by various LE agencies in the U.S. and abroad, such as the San Jose, CA, PD, and by police agencies at the federal level. The adaptive nature of the ACR, its efficient ability to mount sights, lights, accessories and suppressors brings considerable appeal to the law enforcement arena.
The ACR (Adaptive Combat Rifle) has been available for purchase nearly a year now. This rifle was originally the concept of Magpul, an innovative company founded in 1999 to develop a simple device to aid in the manipulation of rifle magazines, while reloading under stress. In the ACR’s infancy Magpul called the ACR the “Masada,” after the name of a site of ancient fortifications in Israel. The concept of the Masada—provide the ultimate, individual, battlefield weapon—was very straightforward
Adaptive” is the descriptive part of this new weapon’s name. Within the widely varied missions given American military forces, there is frequent need for a small arms system of unique capabilities or configuration, or even caliber.
The Magpul Masada incorporated what many consider excellent combat rifle features from established firearm designs like the FN SCAR, HK G36 and the M16/AR15. The Masada also includes several features developed by Magpul such as a quick-change barrel, adjustable gas regulator, non-reciprocating charging handle, and storage compartments located in the stock and grip. Firearm design is important but mass production is key to the success of any weapon system. A partnership between Magpul, Bushmaster and Remington is what ultimately made the ACR a reality.
By Richard Mann. Images by Ichiro Nagata
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2012年02月16日
Beretta Nano 9mm
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The first thing you notice about the Nano is the striking configuration of the slide, a sharply angled, tapering contour narrowed at the muzzle to make this pistol a natural for quick reholstering.
The first thing you notice about the Nano, other than its compact dimensions—a mere 5.63 inches in length, 4.17 inches in height, and 0.90 inches in width—is the striking configuration of the slide, a sharply angled, tapering contour narrowed at the muzzle to make this pistol a natural for quick reholstering. Equally striking is the one-piece polymer frame, initially a visual mystery until you discover that it is little more than an outer shell covering a separate stainless steel fire control sub-chassis that contains frame rails, trigger and striker-firing system in a removable, serial-numbered module that is “the gun” for all intents and legal purposes. This design will allow Beretta to offer interchangeable grip frames in different colors, backstrap sizes (smaller and larger for different hand sizes), as well as incorporate other technologies in the near future, which may include an integrated laser sighting system. The lightweight, molded technopolymer grip frame will also make these changes very affordable.
Changing out frames is as simple as field-stripping the Nano, which, after removing the magazine and clearing the gun, comes apart by simply rotating a takedown screw on the right side of the frame with the edge of a shell casing. The slide can then be pulled off the sub-frame. Reassembly is even quicker, as the takedown screw automatically resets and locks itself when the slide is replaced.
Gripping the Nano is another surprise, as it fits the average hand like a .380 Auto or micro-compact 9mm, with a flat magazine base to tuck the little finger under. A large, curved triggerguard makes getting to work quick business even with a gloved hand. There is also ample room for a secure, two-handed hold with plenty of clearance behind the muzzle of the short 3.07-inch barrel.
Range Test
The trigger pull a little longer than expected and there was notable stacking, but with very little practice it is easy to get comfortable with this gun’s operation. Since this is a striker-fired design, the trigger does all the work like a double-action revolver, so the long trigger pull is not unexpected. Neither is its quick reset, which makes double-taps a breeze. The gun has a very clean exterior; there is no manual safety lever or slide release lever, just a reversible magazine release. The Beretta utilizes a Glock-type pivoting trigger safety to ensure that discharging the gun is a very deliberate act. On that count, recoil is brisk, but the contour of the grip frame and balance of the gun make it more than manageable, as do the Nano’s dovetailed white dot sights, which are large enough to reacquire quickly after each shot.
For ease of use in the field, the dovetailed sights are adjusted using a standard 1.5mm hex wrench. The front sight is dovetailed vertically for easy replacement, the rear horizontally for quick windage adjustments or replacement.
On the test range, during the gun’s debut, we found the Nano accurate at 50 feet firing on steel targets. Every shot rang the bell, so there was no doubt about hitting the mark. Reacquiring the sights was effortless, and the gun points naturally with a relatively low bore axis. As noted, there is no slide release—after a reload, a slight rearward pull on the slide is all that is necessary to release it and chamber the first round. If the Nano were any easier to handle, it would be a revolver.
With a 3.07-inch barrel, the gun’s total carry weight (empty) is just 17.67 ounces. Packing six rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber, the Nano is small enough for pocket carry and can easily be secreted in an inside-the-waistband (IWB) rig. This is a unique and well-thought-out gun that truly defines 21st century technology from a company that has been making firearms since the 16th century.
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The first thing you notice about the Nano is the striking configuration of the slide, a sharply angled, tapering contour narrowed at the muzzle to make this pistol a natural for quick reholstering.
The first thing you notice about the Nano, other than its compact dimensions—a mere 5.63 inches in length, 4.17 inches in height, and 0.90 inches in width—is the striking configuration of the slide, a sharply angled, tapering contour narrowed at the muzzle to make this pistol a natural for quick reholstering. Equally striking is the one-piece polymer frame, initially a visual mystery until you discover that it is little more than an outer shell covering a separate stainless steel fire control sub-chassis that contains frame rails, trigger and striker-firing system in a removable, serial-numbered module that is “the gun” for all intents and legal purposes. This design will allow Beretta to offer interchangeable grip frames in different colors, backstrap sizes (smaller and larger for different hand sizes), as well as incorporate other technologies in the near future, which may include an integrated laser sighting system. The lightweight, molded technopolymer grip frame will also make these changes very affordable.
Changing out frames is as simple as field-stripping the Nano, which, after removing the magazine and clearing the gun, comes apart by simply rotating a takedown screw on the right side of the frame with the edge of a shell casing. The slide can then be pulled off the sub-frame. Reassembly is even quicker, as the takedown screw automatically resets and locks itself when the slide is replaced.
Gripping the Nano is another surprise, as it fits the average hand like a .380 Auto or micro-compact 9mm, with a flat magazine base to tuck the little finger under. A large, curved triggerguard makes getting to work quick business even with a gloved hand. There is also ample room for a secure, two-handed hold with plenty of clearance behind the muzzle of the short 3.07-inch barrel.
Range Test
The trigger pull a little longer than expected and there was notable stacking, but with very little practice it is easy to get comfortable with this gun’s operation. Since this is a striker-fired design, the trigger does all the work like a double-action revolver, so the long trigger pull is not unexpected. Neither is its quick reset, which makes double-taps a breeze. The gun has a very clean exterior; there is no manual safety lever or slide release lever, just a reversible magazine release. The Beretta utilizes a Glock-type pivoting trigger safety to ensure that discharging the gun is a very deliberate act. On that count, recoil is brisk, but the contour of the grip frame and balance of the gun make it more than manageable, as do the Nano’s dovetailed white dot sights, which are large enough to reacquire quickly after each shot.
For ease of use in the field, the dovetailed sights are adjusted using a standard 1.5mm hex wrench. The front sight is dovetailed vertically for easy replacement, the rear horizontally for quick windage adjustments or replacement.
On the test range, during the gun’s debut, we found the Nano accurate at 50 feet firing on steel targets. Every shot rang the bell, so there was no doubt about hitting the mark. Reacquiring the sights was effortless, and the gun points naturally with a relatively low bore axis. As noted, there is no slide release—after a reload, a slight rearward pull on the slide is all that is necessary to release it and chamber the first round. If the Nano were any easier to handle, it would be a revolver.
With a 3.07-inch barrel, the gun’s total carry weight (empty) is just 17.67 ounces. Packing six rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber, the Nano is small enough for pocket carry and can easily be secreted in an inside-the-waistband (IWB) rig. This is a unique and well-thought-out gun that truly defines 21st century technology from a company that has been making firearms since the 16th century.
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2012年02月16日
Patriots on Patrol
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BPAUX: California’s Border Patrol Auxiliary steadfastly lines up to stop the tide of lawbreaking aliens.
BPAUX buy their equipment with their own money, so they buy American. L to R on SKB Milspec case: Springfield XD-9 with a SureFire X400 laser/light. LMT Defender 5.56mm rifle with CA-legal Monsterman Grip, Riflegear upper, 30-round TangoDown Arc magazines, SureFire muzzle brake and Leupold 1-4X CQT battle sight. Tactical rifle is a Remington Custom Shop TDR .308 with Leupold 3.5-10X Mark 4 Illuminated scope and binoculars are Leupold 10x50mm Military model with Mildot reticle.
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2012年02月16日
AK47 High Cycle Custom
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The Tokyo Marui AK47 High Cycle Custom: A quick photo review.
The Box
In the box
A graphic represntation of the new High Cycle internals and the new motor.
Front assembly from the right side
Six position LE retractable stock
Markings on the right side receiver
Markings on the left side receiver
Front assembly, left view
It comes with the hicap short type AK magazine (250 rounds)
It takes an 8.4v stick type battery on the top of the receiver.
All in all, my impression is that this is a very sturdy gun. Firing at 81m/s it is very capable of bringing tangos down on a CQB indoor gamefield. The rate of fire is faster than than the Steyr HC (I could be wrong though), which translates into a better response, very good for those semi-auto games.
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The Tokyo Marui AK47 High Cycle Custom: A quick photo review.
The Box
In the box
A graphic represntation of the new High Cycle internals and the new motor.
Front assembly from the right side
Six position LE retractable stock
Markings on the right side receiver
Markings on the left side receiver
Front assembly, left view
It comes with the hicap short type AK magazine (250 rounds)
It takes an 8.4v stick type battery on the top of the receiver.
All in all, my impression is that this is a very sturdy gun. Firing at 81m/s it is very capable of bringing tangos down on a CQB indoor gamefield. The rate of fire is faster than than the Steyr HC (I could be wrong though), which translates into a better response, very good for those semi-auto games.
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2012年02月16日
Impact Rolling Steel Targets
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The Impact-22 Rolling Steel Target is the funnest, most dynamic reactive steel target available today. It’s patent-pending rolling target design is proven to help you become a more accurate shooter. The innovative 3 fin target heads ensure the target can be shot from any angle while the target literally rolls across the shooting range.
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The Impact-22 Rolling Steel Target is the funnest, most dynamic reactive steel target available today. It’s patent-pending rolling target design is proven to help you become a more accurate shooter. The innovative 3 fin target heads ensure the target can be shot from any angle while the target literally rolls across the shooting range.
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2012年02月15日
Stealth, Silent, Deadly
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SureFire’s sound-, flash- and dust-killing “TSR” suppressors get wrung out on LMT7 .308 sureshots.
The LMT7 rifles were equipped with SureFire suppressors and adapters and functioned without incident during the intense three-day urban sniper training course.
If you’d have told me six months ago that I would be shooting a suppressed black rifle 30 minutes outside of Los Angeles, I’d have sent you for drug testing. Nonetheless, there I was lying under the bright sun and brilliant blue sky on the Angeles County Rifle Range deep in the People’s Republic of California.
SureFire has been the name in tactical illumination for some time, having just celebrated their 30th birthday. However, a fact that many TW readers might not be aware of is that SureFire is one of the leading producers of firearm sound suppressors, with many current military and law enforcement contracts including the United States Marine Corps.
The Suppressor Division of SureFire LLC manufactures sound suppressors for rifles, carbines, and machine-guns. Naturally they build the adapters (flash suppressor/muzzle brakes) necessary to mount their “cans.”
Total Reduction Signature
The addition of a suppressor gives the military shooter many advantages over his opponent. This is particularly true in and around buildings where gunfire noise is amplified.
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2012年02月15日
FNH SPR Sord Combo
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For precision shooters, the operational challenge of getting a safe and accurate first-round shot grows increasingly complex as defense and law enforcement units are tasked with both expanded missions and an increased sensitivity towards liability. For snipers, success requires more than what one Army instructor referred to as “lying on your stomach and making an accurate shot.” Distances to multiple targets, shot angle—particularly in urban environments—as well as environmental factors all combine to impact ballistic performance and optics adjustment. TW combined the FN SPR rifle and Horus/Vectronix SORD ballistics and ranging system to test two of the industry’s newest precision shooting tools and learn if the combination was greater than the sum of its parts.
The System: The integration of weather, range, ballistics, optics and a precision firing platform. Clockwise from right: The FN SPR-A1 with Horus Falcon 5-20×50 scope with an H25 reticle, the Vectronix LRF, Horus ATragMX ballistics computer and the Kestrel 4500 pocket weather meter. The author ranges the target with the Vectronix LRF attached via cable to the ATragMX Ballistics Computer.
Special Police Rifle
FNH USA’s SPR (Special Police Rifle) series was designed with simplicity and reliability in mind. The SPR was awarded an FBI HRT (Hostage Rescue Team) contract in 2004, and according to FN, “The SPR A3 was selected after a 10,000-round endurance test with two rifles resulting in no parts breakage, misfires or malfunctions while exceeding the accuracy requirement of .50 MOA.” TW evaluated the SPR A1 for this article.
The SPR’s pre-’64 Winchester action features a claw extractor and the traditional CRF (controlled round feed) mechanics. While volumes have been written in the debate between CRF and “push feed actions,” the Mauser-inspired claw does reliably control the round via contact with the rim throughout the cycle (as opposed to the push feed which engages the rim only when the bolt handle is turned down and fully locked).
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For precision shooters, the operational challenge of getting a safe and accurate first-round shot grows increasingly complex as defense and law enforcement units are tasked with both expanded missions and an increased sensitivity towards liability. For snipers, success requires more than what one Army instructor referred to as “lying on your stomach and making an accurate shot.” Distances to multiple targets, shot angle—particularly in urban environments—as well as environmental factors all combine to impact ballistic performance and optics adjustment. TW combined the FN SPR rifle and Horus/Vectronix SORD ballistics and ranging system to test two of the industry’s newest precision shooting tools and learn if the combination was greater than the sum of its parts.
The System: The integration of weather, range, ballistics, optics and a precision firing platform. Clockwise from right: The FN SPR-A1 with Horus Falcon 5-20×50 scope with an H25 reticle, the Vectronix LRF, Horus ATragMX ballistics computer and the Kestrel 4500 pocket weather meter. The author ranges the target with the Vectronix LRF attached via cable to the ATragMX Ballistics Computer.
Special Police Rifle
FNH USA’s SPR (Special Police Rifle) series was designed with simplicity and reliability in mind. The SPR was awarded an FBI HRT (Hostage Rescue Team) contract in 2004, and according to FN, “The SPR A3 was selected after a 10,000-round endurance test with two rifles resulting in no parts breakage, misfires or malfunctions while exceeding the accuracy requirement of .50 MOA.” TW evaluated the SPR A1 for this article.
The SPR’s pre-’64 Winchester action features a claw extractor and the traditional CRF (controlled round feed) mechanics. While volumes have been written in the debate between CRF and “push feed actions,” the Mauser-inspired claw does reliably control the round via contact with the rim throughout the cycle (as opposed to the push feed which engages the rim only when the bolt handle is turned down and fully locked).
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2012年02月15日
Starbucks Buycott
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2A supporters start Buycott to battle the Starbucks Anti-Firearm Boycott
Across the nation today, a group called National Gun Victims Action Counsel begins their Valentine’s Day boycott of Starbucks Coffee to bring to light the corporation’s unwillingness to support a ban on customer’s carrying firearms into their stores. There’s some background on the group’s demands in this press release.
Well, if you haven’t heard, the 2nd Amendment crowd has taken notice. They are mobilizingby suggesting folks spend a couple bucks at Starbucks today to show their support for Starbuck’s decision to allow any law abiding, firearm-carrying citizens to shop and eat in Starbucks unhindered by corporate policy. The use of a $2 bill is encouraged because it depicts the founding fathers signing the Declaration of Independence, though I guess it would make more sense if they were signing the Constitution…
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2A supporters start Buycott to battle the Starbucks Anti-Firearm Boycott
Across the nation today, a group called National Gun Victims Action Counsel begins their Valentine’s Day boycott of Starbucks Coffee to bring to light the corporation’s unwillingness to support a ban on customer’s carrying firearms into their stores. There’s some background on the group’s demands in this press release.
Well, if you haven’t heard, the 2nd Amendment crowd has taken notice. They are mobilizingby suggesting folks spend a couple bucks at Starbucks today to show their support for Starbuck’s decision to allow any law abiding, firearm-carrying citizens to shop and eat in Starbucks unhindered by corporate policy. The use of a $2 bill is encouraged because it depicts the founding fathers signing the Declaration of Independence, though I guess it would make more sense if they were signing the Constitution…
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2012年02月15日
MKA1919 12 Gauge AR-15 Shotgun
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RAAC is importing the Akdal MKA 1919 12 gauge shotgun from Turkey. The shotgun closely resembles the AR-15, only a lot larger.
Because the BATFE only allow "sporting" shotguns to be imported, it is imported without any tacti-cool features. The lower receiver is polymer with the stock and pistol grip being part of the mould, much like the Cav Arms polymer AR-15 lower receivers.
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RAAC is importing the Akdal MKA 1919 12 gauge shotgun from Turkey. The shotgun closely resembles the AR-15, only a lot larger.
Because the BATFE only allow "sporting" shotguns to be imported, it is imported without any tacti-cool features. The lower receiver is polymer with the stock and pistol grip being part of the mould, much like the Cav Arms polymer AR-15 lower receivers.
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2012年02月15日
Nighthawk Custom x Advanced Armament Corporation 1911
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Built in collaboration with Advanced Armament Corporation, the new AAC Suppressor Ready pistol is one that you will cherish for a lifetime. This one is not just another pretty face in the crowd, but rather an all business gun that comes ready to use with or without an Advanced Armament Suppressor. A steel thread-protector comes standard to protect your barrel when the suppressor is not in use.
Available thru Nighthawk Custom, its Preferred Dealers or from Advanced Armament Corporation, this custom handgun is loaded with proprietary features. The first to catch your eye will be the lightening cuts on the top of the slide, mainspring housing and front strap that match the Advanced Armament M4-2000 suppressor. As you can see from the pictures, it makes for a very attractive firearm.
The slide sports new Heinie Ledge Straight-Eight Suppressor Sights which we are only available thru Nighthawk Custom. These sights are designed to give you a complete sight picture over the top of the suppressor. The distinct “ledge” rear sight allows you to cock the weapon off of a hard surface if needed.
Features include:
- Proprietary Lightening Cuts on the Front Strap, Mainspring Housing and Slide Top
- Forged Frame and Slide
- Nighthawk Custom Match-Grade Blacked-Out Threaded Barrel with Thread Protector
- Medium Length Lightweight Match-Grade Blacked-Out Trigger
- Ultra-thin Aluma-Grips with Nighthawk Custom logo
- Advanced Armament Corporation Logo on both sides of the Slide behind the rear cocking serrations
- Forged Slide Stop cut flush with chamfered frame
- Complete De-Horn for easy carry
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2012年02月14日
Rock River Arms LAR-PDS 5.56mm
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The AR has evolved into a modular, cleaner-running, close-quarter carbine!
The 5.56mm LAR-PDS, shown equipped with a Swarovski Z6i 1-6x24mm BRT scope and Weaver Tactical Bipod, is a piston-operated AR with a true folding stock system.
With the recoil spring assembly located above the barrel, the LAR-PDS is free to employ a side-folding/collapsing stock assembly.
For this reason, new weapon systems like the FN SCAR and Bushmaster ACR generated a lot of buzz in the combat rifle arena. The problem with both of these designs is that, while they tackled the most popular AR problems, they were not ARs; meaning, they were not compatible with the vast majority of AR-dedicated parts and accessories.
Posted by Richard Mann, Images by Jeff Rose
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