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I have been fascinated with the thought of modular weapons systems for as long as I can remember. I tend to fluctuate between wanting to keep pistols bone stock and going absolutely crazy with customizations. Modularity really helps with the latter, so today I’d like to look at 3 modular handgun systems today. We will […]
So yes, let’s start off by getting this out of the way. Yes, AKs are the “bad guy” rifles in the eyes of most of the Western world, but let’s put this aside and look at the Zastava M70 pattern rifles. First, let’s explain the difference between standard AKM rifles and Yugo patterns. The terms […]
“Parting is such sweet sorrow” Although the Bard was referring to the love between Romeo and Juliet it’s appropriate for my feelings today as I’m bidding a fond farewell to a rifle we’ve been testing on multiple range trips lately, the Anderson Frontline 16. Vincent’s original comment in my first article was echoed by numerous […]
Fourteen earthquakes of 6.0 or greater magnitude since June 1st, (and many smaller ones), the 7th named storm of 2024 is another Category 3 hurricane, major flooding this year in the northeast, a very contentious election year, wildfires, cyber hacking is at an all-time high including threats to our infrastructure and transportation grids. Wars in […]
Welcome a new writer to the LoadoutRoom, Sean Northrop! Looking at the title, it might make you think of a time when you’ve had to make the best out of a bad situation. We’ve all done it at some point to get the job done. For example, taking a strap off a less used piece […]
Shooting a good .22 semi-auto rifle can be one of life’s great pleasures, especially if you’re with family and/or friends, it’s simple pure fun. That’s what we found with the BC-201 from Bear Creek Arsenal, it’s fun to shoot and it’s a straight, precise shooting little rifle. When it comes to precision shooting, Bear Creek […]
Modern military sniper competitions provide a range of valuable benefits to U.S. Army snipers, enhancing their skills, tactics, and overall effectiveness. I spoke at length with Iahn about the competitions, his thoughts on them, their value, and what it was like to be part of the first-ever US Military team of Snipers to compete in […]
When I was young a “day at the range” consisted of a box or two of 22 shells, my rifle, soda or tin cans, and some string. With a 20-minute walk down the railroad tracks, I was in business. I miss those days. Today range days seem to take some planning, an early wake-up call […]
SOF Week 2024 was an absolute powerhouse of an event. This year’s lineup of exhibitors included industry heavyweights like Sig Sauer, Barrett, Knight’s Armament, and FN America. These top-tier companies showcased their cutting-edge firearms and tactical gear, giving attendees a firsthand look at the latest innovations designed to give operators the edge in the field. […]
Hydra Weaponry, Maine’s largest firearms employer and a leader in modular weapon systems, is excited to unveil two groundbreaking rifles: the Next-Gen MARCK-15 Hydra® Weapon System and the new Hydra 10. Both models demonstrate the company’s commitment to innovation, performance, and user-centric design. Next-Gen MARCK-15 Hydra® Weapon System The MARCK-15 Hydra® Weapon System, renowned for […]
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