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SHOT SHOW 2008: MAGPUL PDR (Personal Defense Rifle) 5.56mmwatch!
MagPul is currently in the process of developing a 5.56x45mm NATO/.223 Rem. NATO (5.56mm NATO) bullpup PDW (Personal Defense Weapon)-sized subcarbine/SBR (Short Barreled Rifle) called the "PDR", which stands for "Personal Defense Rifle". The MagPul PDR(TM) is approximately the same ...More ( Guns )
Magpul announcement: Bushmaster scores manufacturing contract
bushmaster.com — Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC (BFI) announced today that it has signed an exclusive license deal with Magpul Industries Corp. for the production, future development, and sales of Magpul's prototype MASADA weapon system. The Bushmaster ACR (Adaptive Combat Rifle) will initially be offered in 5.56 NATO, available for law enforcement and civilian purchase second quarter 2008. This release will be followed ...More ( Guns )
TAVOR: Coming to Canada soon!watch!
Canada should be seeing an influx of a few hundred Tavor rifles in the near future. Looks like the US is being screwed with this one, as they were with the Sig / Swiss Arms rifles, damn import laws! Here's ...More ( Guns )
Guatemalan Army adopts the Tavorwatch!
Looks like the Tavor is being adopted by more worldwide armies these days. Others include India, Thailand, Portugal, etc. I can't understand what they're saying, but damn that rifle looks cool. Stay tuned for a full Gearcult video review as ...More ( Military )
Type 97 (Chinese semi-auto QBZ-97 bullpup) coming to Canada
thefirearmblog.com — The Type 97 is the civilian export version of the QBZ-97 rifle, which in turn is the export version of the 5.8x42mm QBZ-95. It is chambered in 5.56x45mm and takes STANAG magazines. Looking at the photo I think it has a 20" barrel.More ( Guns )
Polish "Neon" 5.56mm and 25mm / 40mm weapon
thefirearmblog.com — It looks like Poland is developing their own version of the XM29 OICW concept, according to the MSPO 2008 website. What makes the Polish concept unique is that the grenade launcher part of the weapon will, at this stage in the design, be able to be removed and swapped for a different caliber, either 40mm or 25mm.More ( Guns )
Indian 5.56mm INSAS Rifle
ofbindia.gov.in — India has got a new 5.56mm rifle that resembles an AK, but may qualify as a variant in some countries. The weapon is ergonomically designed, light in weight, easy to carry, handle, operate and maintain. The barrel of the weapon is chromium plated for longer life.More ( Guns )
5.56mm - Is Bigger Better? Current Ops Reignite Bullet Controversy
blog.wired.com — Few things elicit stronger views in the military than debates about small arms. Whether it's the merits of the M4, or in this case, the size of the rounds, there are some very strong opinions on the subject. Here's an interesting look at how recent operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have given new ammo (yes, a bad pun) to those ...More ( Guns )
gunbabe5.56 Optimized Ammo: Enhanced Terminal Ballistics for SpecOps SBRs
defensereview.com —
Special Operations Forces (SOF) assaulters/operators now have a new, specialized 5.56x45mm NATO (5.56mm NATO)/.223 Rem. round at their disposal that's been unofficially referred to as the "5.56 Optimized" (pronounced "Five Five Six Optimized") and/or "Brown Tip", because the round has, appropriately, a brown tip.
The "optimized" nomenclature apparently refers to the fact that the round is optimized for subcarbines/SBRs ...More
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Colt's new sub compact weapon (SCW) - Shot Show 2009
gearcult.com — Colt just announced their new Sub-Compact Weapon (SCW) at Shot Show 2009. The SCW is designed specifically for CQB/CQC in confined spaces like buildings and small dwellings in urban warfare environments, vehicle deployment during security operations (i.e. PSD ops), and any other operation where a compact 5.56 weapon is the optimal solution, while still allowing the operator to effectively engage ...More ( Guns )