Originally published on Tactical Life After blowing up a supposed “auto-rated” suppressor with an M16, I went on a trek to find one that would not have an unscheduled and surprising demise. My research found numerous roads leading me to Rugged Suppressors. I called the company and spoke to Michael Derdziak, one of the two owners, […]
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CSW: Exclusive First Look at LMT’s ‘Confined Space Weapon’
Originally published on Tactical Life Lewis Machine & Tool’s innovation truly shines with its new CSW, or “Confined Space Weapon.” RELATED STORY — Gun Test: Lewis Machine & Tool’s LM8MWSLTFDE The CSW has a 10.5-inch, integrally suppressed barrel. The 1-in-7-inch-twist barrel is actually 8.2 inches long, with the suppressor making up the remainder. The barrel, gas […]
‘Tanto’ Uncensored: 7 Questions with Benghazi Warrior Kris Paronto
Courtesy of Tactical Life The events of September 11, 2012, in Benghazi, Libya, took the life of Kris Paronto — a.k.a. “Tanto” — from the most austere and non-permissive environments to the center of a worldwide political controversy and ultimately onto the silver screen. On that fateful night, known to most Americans as simply the Benghazi […]
Russia’s RPK-74 LMG: A Faithful Servant Since 1974
Courtesy of Tactical Life When I was in Russia a little over 12 years ago, I had quite a few contacts with former Desantniks (paratroopers) and Spetsnaz operators and made it a point to ask them about the weapons they had used and their opinions of them. Since most had seen combat in Afghanistan or Chechnya, their views of weapons […]
US Marshals Service to Get New Ballistic Helmets from Armor Express
Courtesy of Tactical Life U.S. Marshals serving the Western District of Virginia are getting some new head protection thanks to a contract the agency has awarded to Texas-based body armor manufacturer Armor Express for its Busch AMP-1 TP ballistic helmet. Given that the U.S. Marshals Service is the primary federal agency that conducts fugitive investigations around the […]
Mandatory Sig Sauer Recall Issued for 3 Rifle Models
Courtesy of Tactical Life A safety warning and mandatory Sig Sauer recall has been issued for several rifles from the manufacturer. Sig announced Friday that a limited number of rifles in the SIG716 DMR, SIG516 Carbon Fiber and SIGM400 Predator models are affected. RELATED STORY: Sig Sauer Announces Details of P320 Voluntary Upgrade Program The problem […]
HK, B&T USA Team to Release HK Suppressors for US Market
Courtesy of Tactical Life Heckler & Koch has teamed up with B&T USA for the release of HK suppressors to the commercial market in the United States. RELATED STORY: 2017’s New Suppressor Lineup Is Insanely Versatile Previously only available to law enforcement and military customers, this line of factory suppressors will be made in the U.S. […]
Sig Sauer Rattler: Tactical-Life’s ‘Gun of the Month’ for September 2017
Courtesy of Tactical Life An outgrowth of the pistol-caliber MPX series, the modular MCX platform has turned heads ever since it was first introduced by Sig, and the latest Sig Sauer Rattler variants get our nod for “Gun of the Month” because of their reduced size. RELATED STORY: Daniel Defense DD5V2: Tactical-Life’s ‘Gun of the Month’ for August […]
RevolutionARy: The 5.56-Sized POF Revolution .308 Battle Rifle
Courtesy of Tactical Life The AR-15 is a great platform. It’s light and mobile and can be fired quickly and accurately. It just doesn’t have much of a punch. But what if you could take the best attributes of the AR-15 and chamber it in .308? Wouldn’t that be revolutionary?” I was sitting in Frank […]
The ADV80: The Pinnacle Bruiser of Custom Land Cruisers
Courtesy of Tactical Life Land Cruisers aren’t for everyone, but Rodney Wills isn’t “everyone.” Rodney has lived a life of constant immersion. He just can’t do anything casually. He’s been diving head-first into the deep end of myriad pools since he was a teenager. It was then, before he could drive, that his love for BMX […]