Courtesy of Tactical Life As with anything else, the shooting industry goes through different phases with regard to the popularity of certain types of products. Whether it’s 1911s, ARs or striker-fired pistols, once something has taken hold in the shooting community, the firearms industry is always ready to accommodate people’s tastes. One of the most […]
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Barrett Announces the REC7 DI Pistol in 5.56 NATO and .300 BLK
Courtesy of Tactical Life Tennessee-based gun maker Barrett has announced it is now offering its popular REC7 DI in an AR-style pistol configuration. RELATED STORY: Tool Singer Maynard James Keenan Fires Barrett’s .50 BMG, .338 Lapua Shooting Illustrated reports that the new REC7 DI pistol —available in both 5.56 NATO and .300 BLK—sports a 10.25-inch stainless steel match […]
8 Industry Experts Pick Their Must-Have SHTF Gun
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Compiled by Jay Pinsky The question is pretty commonly heard at gun shops, barbecues and shooting ranges. Every shooter knows it, and every shooter thinks about it. What gun would you choose if you could only have one gun? It seems simple, but experts and enthusiasts alike know how difficult […]
Gunwerks HAMR | Extreme Long Range Shooting System
Bigger isn’t always better, but for the times when it is, reach for the HAMR. Chambered in 375 Cheytac, the Gunwerks HAMR is the next step in the evolution of extreme long range. The new Gunwerks HAMR launches a 377gr projectile with an incredible .950 G1 ballistic coefficient at nearly 3,000fps. With these phenomenal ballistics, […]
Ready to Pounce: The 6.5 Creedmoor Ruger American Predator Rifle
Courtesy of Tactical Life Mention precision rifles, and most of us will immediately think of a factory-customized AR or bolt-action rifle that weighs 11 to 13 pounds with a scope. These rifles often have excellent accuracy and equally “excellent” prices, starting at about $900 for a basic bolt gun and easily topping $2,500. Add a […]
Axelson Tactical ROC Competition Muzzle Brake | Review
Axelson Tactical was founded in honor of the memory of Matt Axelson, a SEAL who was killed in the line of duty. The fact that I’m starting the review process of the ROC Competition muzzle brake the day after Memorial day is not lost on me. Now that the day dedicated to the memory of […]
Army Set to Host Classified Industry Days for Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle
Courtesy of Tactical Life The U.S. Army has posted a special notice announcing classified industry days for its Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle, the intended replacement for the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) in Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) and select support units over the next ten years. According to Soldier Systems, the industry days will take place July 25-27, 2017 at Fort […]
US Army Issues RFI for 7.62 Interim Combat Service Rifle
Courtesy of Tactical Life The U.S. Army Contracting Command has issued a request for information—on behalf of Product Manager Individual Weapons—for a new Interim Combat Service Rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm. RELATED STORY: Don’t Call it a Comeback – Army Said to be Mulling the Return of the 7.62 Battle Rifle We’ve been hearing about the Army’s 7.62 rifle […]
Radian Weapons Model 1 | The Pinnacle of the Species?
I got my hands on Radian Weapons Model 1 rifle about 5 months ago and since that time, it has continued to redefine what I should expect out of the AR platform. In my first impressions article, I went over the tech specs and detailed how the Model 1 performed on the first range day. […]
See the ADM Universal Improved Carbine at OTOA
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear American Defense Manufacturing (a member of JTF Awesome) and several models of its flagship Universal Improved Carbine blaster will be at the Ohio Tactical Officers Association conference this week. They’ll be located right by the main entrance in the right corner, booths 156 and 157. While you’re there you’ll also […]