For many of us from the conventional side of the military (or who never served at all) the FN Scar tends to carry with it a certain appeal. As a rifle designed specifically for Special Operations troops (SCAR actually stands for Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle), … [Read more...]
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Suppressing the AR-15: The Good and Bad
I pulled the trigger on my MK18 with a surefire suppressor mounted and looked back at Jason, an active duty military police officer, “That’s actually still kind of loud” he exclaimed while replacing his Peltor headset onto his ears. And it was. An AR-15 chambered in 5.56 is never … [Read more...]
Choosing between the AR-15 and the AK-47
The debate between AK-47s and AR-15s is perhaps a bit more civil than the digital spats between the likes of Glock fanboys and 1911 historians in your Facebook newsfeed, but there are certainly some similarities. Arguments about stopping power, reliability, and accuracy get … [Read more...]
Ultradyne Announces Tunable X1 Muzzle Brake Available in .223 Rem / 5.56mm
Ultradyne, an American designer and manufacturer of advanced shooting accessories, has officially released the innovative X1 tunable muzzle brake specifically calibrated for .223 /5.56. The X1 enables the user to optimize barrel movement regardless of shooting technique, … [Read more...]
The 20 Dollar Pistol Brace – The Breach Brace
Pistol braces are absolutely amazing. They produce an outstanding degree of control for pistols that are just way too big to be easy to fire. With the popularity of AR, AK, Scorpion, MP5, and other huge pistols a brace is almost a necessity. These days there are tons of … [Read more...]
Photo of the day: A Contractors go-to Carbine
Spikes tactical lower, BCM 14.5 upper, blah blah blah... What's on this build isn't as important as why it's on here. This is my "I had no prep time and I gotta fight" carbine. I could go with a shorter barrel and suppress it, but in my research and experience, 5.56 comes out … [Read more...]
The RECCE Rifle: Originally Developed for the SEAL Teams
Reconnaissance teams of all different origins have always been centered around the ability to be a minimalist, highly maneuverable element that can discreetly observe and report on the enemy, providing valuable intelligence for command elements that often dictates when and where … [Read more...]
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