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Courtesy of Tactical Life The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)’s 2017 Armament Systems Forum, which just wrapped yesterday in Fredericksburg, Va., contained a number of juicy tidbits regarding the weapons used by our armed forces. The first revelation was that the US Army had selected soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division to be the first to field the new Sig Sauer M17 service […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life One of the big stories to come out of the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Atlanta was the introduction of a brand new AR from Taurus, the T4SA. Check out the intro video below. RELATED STORY: 12 Taurus Judge Revolvers That Fit Every Need Built around a direct gas impingement system, the Taurus T4SA 5.56mm semi-automatic […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life A year and change after introducing its first-ever suppressor, Ruger is at it again with its new Silent-SR ISB (Integrally Suppressed Barrel) designed for the 10/22 Takedown. RELATED STORY: 20 AR Suppressors & Other Muzzle Devices on the Market Quickly and easily assembled to any Ruger 10/22 Takedown or 22 Charger, the Silent-SR ISB sports […]
Before I start my review of the SIG 556R I want to do a short review of SIG’s customer service. I purchased this rifle heavily discounted because of issues with failing to extract and failing to eject. I knew off the bat I’d be sending it to SIG for repairs, and any repair costs would […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life A few months back, as we sat in a coffee shop discussing different AR-15 chamberings and their effective ranges, we wondered if there was one caliber that trumps them all for effectiveness out to 1,000 yards. Could we actually build an AR-15 that is capable of ranges usually reserved only for larger-caliber […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life In 1934, Congress passed the National Firearms Act (NFA), which, among other things, placed restrictions on the purchase, sale and ownership of what the federal government calls “Class 3” weapons. This classification included firearms that could operate in a fully automatic mode, or in other words, firearms that could discharge multiple […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life Smith & Wesson is officially shipping out the latest additions to its M&P AR rifle family, the M&P15X and M&P15T. Both rifles retain the look and operating features of the M&P rifle line, but with the added versatility of the Magpul M-LOK system. RELATED STORY: M&P Performance – 6 Do-It-All Smith & Wesson M&P […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life There’s a lot going on in the world of Savage Arms. As you’re no doubt aware, the Massachusetts-based company recently introduced its first-ever collection of AR rifles. Now — three months after making its SHOT Show debut — comes the Savage Model 10 GRS bolt gun. Long-range shooters, this one’s for you. RELATED […]
Special Operations Command is exploring a new caliber for its semi-automatic sniper rifle needs and upgrading one of its bolt-action sniper rifle systems. Maj. Aron Hauquitz told Military Times Tuesday that SOCOM is in the preliminary stages of exploring a sniper rifle chambered in the 6.5 mm caliber. The two commercially available rounds being evaluated […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life Bowing to customer demand for a longer top rail version of its AUG A3 M1 platform, Alabama-based Steyr Arms announced it is now in full production on a new model it is calling the AUG A3 M1 Long Rail. RELATED STORY: Gun Review – Steyr Arms’ AUG/A3 M1 Bullpup According to the press […]
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