Anyone with an internet connection and access to YouTube already knows that Russia is like the Upside Down from “Stranger Things,” in that it looks like the developed world but seems to operate under a very different set of rules. Watching crazy dashcam footage from inside Russian boarders has long been a great way to […]
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The Russian Makarov service pistol
The Makarov pistol was Russia’s solution to the need for a modern military sidearm and caliber after World War 2. It was a replacement for the TT33 Tokarev, a pistol that was deemed too large and underpowered for practical use any more; it also lacked a manual safety, something that most military’s desire for a […]
Five Worst Rifles Ever: The Don’t Buy List
The title says it all. We have compiled a list of the the top five rifles never to buy. It’s a short list to help you, our audience, save money and keep your stress level under control. Anyone who is honest with themselves, and has been a gun enthusiast for any length of time, will […]
Mid 1800’s Conversion Guns: Cimarron Brings the Past to Life
As the self-contained metallic cartridge was being developed in the 1800’s, many firearms manufacturers and private gunsmiths were busy converting the cap and ball arms to metallic cartridge models, more commonly known as “conversions.” Cimarron has taken the guns from this era and improved them as replicas for the modern shooter. 1858 New Model Navy […]
Watch: Larry Vickers fires the interesting Russian AN-94 weapon system
Russia puts out some interesting weapons. One of those interesting designs is the rapid fire two round burst AN-94. The system is odd, everything from the magazine to the complex operating system to the felt recoil. In the following video Larry Vickers gets some hands on time with the Russian AN-94 weapon system. Photo courtesy […]
PSS Pistol and Russian SP-4 Silenced Ammunition
For the longest time I thought the PSS Pistol was just a myth until Small Arms Review did an extensive article about it a few years ago! The take down: *Featured image courtesy of Small Arms Defense Journal
SIG SAUER 556R Russian
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 […]
Russian SOF Gear – Altyn helmet
In the late 80’s the Soviet KGB issued a request for a new helmet to be issued to it’s elite troops in Afghanistan. The helmet was to provide extremely good protection over most of the user’s head. As this was to be mainly used in close quarters by units rapidly deployed from helicopter or armoured […]