The competition for the Army’s new submachine gun is entering the final stage. The process began back in May when the Army issued through its Program Executive Office Soldier (PEO) a Request for Information (RFI) during the annual National Defense Industrial Association’s … [Read more...]
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Zenith MKE Z-5P SB | Subgun second to none
Manufactured by MKE of Turkey and imported by Zenith Firearms, the Z-5P SB is the closest thing you can get to an authentic Mp5 without buying an HK directly. The Z-5P (and its roller-delayed brethren) are manufactured on the same machines and in the same factory as licensed … [Read more...]
Grease Gun: Examining the M3/M3A1 Submachine Gun
Compared to most U.S. infantry weapons of World War II, the M3 submachine gun is not especially well known. This is even more remarkable given that it is the longest-serving SMG in U.S. military history, having been used from 1942 to 1992. The M3’s resemblance to the tool used … [Read more...]
Heads are Harder than You Think: Watch the Amazing Video
The thickest part of the skull is the forehead. A handgun round, even from a submachine gun, may not penetrate. If you need a head shot because the threat has body armor or cover. Make sure it counts. A gunshot wound to the head with a rifle or … [Read more...]
Zenith Z-5P subgun | Quick Look
While the venerable HK Mp5 has been in service since the '60's, it gained true icon status in the 1980's. Between watching real world commandos take down the bad guys of the world on the news and enjoying Arnold and Chuck stack nameless henchmen into piles with the little subgun … [Read more...]
MP40: Germany’s Influential 9mm Submachine Gun
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) The German MP40 (and its predecessor, the MP38) brought about several unique features that inspired many future small-arms designs after WWII, including a folding stock and parts extensively made from steel, aluminum and … [Read more...]
SilencerCo at SHOT Show 2016
SilencerCo, a West Valley, Utah based manufacturer of sound suppressors will be the first company we're spotlighting from SHOT Show 2016. We met with several members of SilencerCo's management on Industry Day at the Range in Boulder City, Nevada and were highly impressed with … [Read more...]