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Wyndham Weaponry to Close

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

Visitors to the Wyndham Weaponry site are met with this message:

It is with deep regret that we announce the closing of Windham Weaponry. Our website/online retail ordering system will remain active through Tuesday night, Sept 12. We will do our best to ship all orders this week and early next week. No credit card will be charged until the order is shipped.

Twelve years ago, when we started Windham Weaponry, our shareholders and longtime employees were excited to continue the traditions and spirit of Bushmaster Firearms, after the new owners decided to leave Maine.

We built WW into a company we could be proud of providing outstanding customer service, high quality products, as well as a great place for our dedicated employees to work.

The last few years have been a very challenging time for the firearms industry, and we have struggled to keep the WW dream alive for as long as possible. Unfortunately, we have not been able to meet our loan obligations with the bank after they worked with us as much as they could.

There was a glimmer of hope when we were negotiating with an investor to help keep WW alive and healthy, but that just fell through.

We have begun discussions with Keenan Auction Company to determine the best course of action for a full liquidation which should happen within the next month or so.

Our shareholders and employees truly appreciate your loyal support all of these years.

The company was created in 2012 using the old Bushmaster factory in Wyndham, Maine. Bushmaster was sold to Freedom Group (Cerberus Capital Management) in 2006 and had closed the plant a few years later. Bushmaster Firearms Industries, Inc is currently in business, headquartered in Carson City, Nevada.

DARC Selects L9 Mfg. as the Official Tactical Rifle of DARC

Thursday, September 7th, 2023

L9 Manufacturing (L9 Mfg.) and Direct Action Resource Center (DARC) are Pleased to Announce an Unmatched Brand Partnership for the Training and Firearms Industry. DARC has Selected L9 Mfg. as the Official Tactical Rifle of DARC.

L9 Mfg., aims to be the trusted choice for the professional end-user and the community they serve, by producing safe, reliable and superior rifles tailored to meet their operational needs. Since 2014, L9 Mfg., the parent company of SOLGW, have been dedicated to providing high-quality, American-made M4 and MK10 firearm platforms and accessories that have proven craftsmanship and performance. As a leader in the firearms industry, L9 Mfg. instills confidence and trust in their clients through innovative design, extensive data collection, rigorous product testing and accuracy. L9 Mfg. stands with the professional end-user by offering a lifetime warranty and a service promise to support and replace, any issued firearm platform that has been used in the line of duty.

DARC was founded in 1996 as a private research lab for leadership, tactics, and technology integration. For 27 years, DARC has been committed to professionalism, discretion, mission specific training experiences, and the accompanying equipment research and development. By specializing and focusing on the peer/near-peer conflict, DARC is always anticipating and searching for unconventional and effective solutions to current and emerging threats. DARC is committed to finding positive outcomes for clients through their tailored training programs and applicable technology solutions. Collectively, with carefully selected cadre, real-world experiences, training methodologies, facilities, and service culture, DARC has created an environment for innovation that is inimitable in the training industry.

L9 Mfg. and DARC believe in the importance of well trained and equipped professionals. This brand partnership will enhance DARC training programs for clients by incorporating L9 Mfg.’s firearm platforms. Providing clients the opportunity to use the L9 Mfg. rifles during training at DARC offers a unique test and evaluation lab in a high- stress environment.

“Both L9 and DARC use a data and results driven approach to solve real world problems. This alliance accelerates our efforts to increase both the reliability of the platform and the operator by rapidly fielding concepts into a demanding environment that either validates or refines the solution. There’s no participation trophy. It either works, or it doesn’t. And our job is to sort that out in training and testing rather than a real world encounter.”

Mike Mihalski, L9 Mfg

The complementary capabilities of L9 Mfg. and DARC will authentically identify emerging operational demands through training and evaluation. This holistic approach will generate innovative solutions streamlined for the professional user. DARC and L9 Mfg.’s commitment to continuous improvement and pursuit of excellence, ensures this brand partnership will be the flagship of mission-specific advancements in firearms production and training resources for the benefit of the professional end-users.

“For the past 49 years, I have professionally and personally carried and used, an AR15 in variety of environments and configurations. I have experienced the trends and witnessed the evolution of the platform first-hand. Since 2020 I have personally been evaluating the L9 Mfg. rifle. When an off the shelf rifle performs at a custom built level, it gets my attention. Several things are important to me when it comes to selecting a platform to use. Number one is quality- it must be built with quality components, at spec tolerances and maintain functionality. Second is reliability, third is accuracy and fourth is who is manufacturing it. There are a lot of great AR15’s on the market now – it wasn’t always so. What solidified the selection of L9 Mfg. as the official DARC platform was the opportunity to meet the armorers building the rifles- they are the difference. Observing firsthand their attention to detail and tenacity, is hard to express in words but it’s tangible. Some call it grit, others character. I know that when I am running an L9 rifle, that the armorers who assembled it as if it was for themselves and that the company stands 100% behind their product. It is reassuring to deal with a person instead of a corporation and then also experiencing personable customer care as an individual. I think their platform is one of the best I’ve handled to date and the armorers are incredible. Bottom line is— people and performance; L9 is both and it is rare.”

Richard Mason, DARC

For more information on L9 Mfg. please visit www.L9mfg.com

For more information on Direct Action Resource Center (DARC) please visit www.darc-usa.com.

 

Simple Jack Carbine from Sons of Liberty Gun Works

Thursday, August 24th, 2023

24 AUGUST 2023 – San Antonio, TX – Sons of Liberty Gun Works (SOLGW), is pleased to announce the release of the “Simple Jack” Carbine. SOLGW products feature meticulous craftsmanship, unbeatable reliability, and a lifetime warranty. Founded in 2014, SOLGW is a premier rifle manufacturer that builds quality, hard-use platforms.

Conceptualized by “AT” Ambrosia Terrebonne (moniker), Subject Matter Enthusiast, the Simple Jack AR rifle is a solution that brings real-world, affordable enhancements in a complete package to the SOLGW signature lineup.

“Picking out components to build a rifle ready for use can be overwhelming. I wanted to see a platform that focused on solving the “paralysis of analysis” of what to choose when you are unsure if your needs and capabilities will change in the future.

My thoughts were this: Why pay for components you may not need when you could put that money towards actual life-support items, for example, an optic, light, and sling? The Simple Jack does this as a platform that can accept your modifications as your needs and capabilities change.”

– Ambrosia Terrebonne

Simple Jack Rifle Features:

• Larue MBT-2S Straight Bow Trigger (flat-faced trigger for greater surface area)
• HRF Concepts Rifle Combat Magwell (250% larger funnel surface – Rebellious Stripes Edition
• SOLGW Hard Chrome Bolt Carrier Group (Enhanced durability linking back to Eugene Stoner’s original design)
• 13.7″ (Mid-length Gas System with P/W NOX9) 16” OAL
• Barrel: SOLGW 4150CoMOV 1:7 MPI HPT Barrel
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO Chamber
• Barrel Steel: 4150 CrMoV (Chrome Moly Vanadium per MIL-B-11595E)
• Twist Rate: 1/7 Twist Six Groove
• Thread Pitch: 1/2-28 Threaded Muzzle
• Gas Block: .750? Gas Block Journal with appropriately sized gas port
• Barrel Finish: QPQ Corrosion Resistant Finish
• Barrel Extension: QPQ coated M4 Feed Ramp Extension
• High Pressure Tested (HPT)
• Magnetic Particle Inspected (MPI)
• With “F” Marked Taper Pinned Front Sight Block
• Midwest Industries Combat Flip Up Rear Sight
• Mil-Spec Safety
• SOLGW LCH (Liberty Charging Handle)
• B5 Systems Bravo Stock and Grip
• Magpul SL Mid-Length Handguard

Available today at Interstate Guns

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Primary Weapons Systems Releases Limited Edition MK113 ALPHA Rifle

Monday, July 24th, 2023

A limited run of the MK113 Alpha Rifle is now available for purchase from PWS

Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) has recently released the limited edition MK113 Alpha Rifle. This is welcome news for those who have been fans of PWS for many years, as the Alpha is an exclusive recreation of the PWS original Mark I Alpha, originally released in 2018. Only 250 of these rifles have been made, and each ships with a certificate of authenticity and a unique challenge coin. This rifle is a must-have for collectors and PWS enthusiasts alike.

              The Alpha is unique compared to the rest of the PWS lineup due to a combination of fine-tuned enhancements. With a 1:7 twist rate, the Alpha offers exceptional stability for heavy bullets, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and performance. The construction of this rifle is of the highest quality, featuring robust steel plates and screws for a rock-solid rail assembly. Additionally, the gas adjustment knob takes a strategic shift, now positioned in front of the rail, providing convenient access and no need for an adjustment tool. These many carefully engineered modifications make the Alpha completely embody the PWS commitment to innovation, delivering a truly exceptional firearm.

              PWS has a limited number of Alpha rifles remaining, so be sure to order yours as soon as possible through the PWS website before they’re gone for good. For dealer orders, please contact Director of Sales, Ben Peters, at ben.peters@primaryweapons.com.

Red Arrow Weapons Debuts 350 Legend

Friday, July 14th, 2023

Fork Union, VA – Red Arrow Weapons is adding to its lineup of high-quality yet affordable firearms with its new 350 Legend.

Built on the AR-15 platform, the 350 Legend features a pistol-length black nitride barrel and Magpul CTR stock with a 7075 T-6 aluminum upper and lower.

Tipping the scales at just over 6.4 pounds, it comes equipped with a 2.5-pound drop-in trigger and RAW 15-inch M-lok hand rail.  

With high-quality options at an affordable price point, Red Arrow Weapons has created its own category in the firearms market.

To learn more about Red Arrow Weapons and browse the full lineup of products, visit redarrowweapons.com.

Sneak Peek – GBRS Group x Cobalt Kinetics Signature Carbines

Monday, June 12th, 2023

GBRS Group has a bunch of cool new stuff at the recent ADS Federal Range Day, but this is something set aside for the consumer market.

Cole and DJ have worked with Cobalt Kinetics to introduce signature carbines. Coming soon, they’ll be offered through Firearms Depot.

Sneak Peek – Global War on Terror (GWOT) Rifle Package from Daniel Defense

Monday, June 5th, 2023

Tomorrow, 6 June 2023, Daniel Defense is releasing an exclusive Global War on Terror (GWOT) rifle package which is based on an upgraded M4A1 RIII and includes a Blue Force Gear Vickers Sling, Magpul MBUS Pro flip-up sights, a Mil-Spec Flat Dark Earth (FDE) Cerakote finish on the rifle’s RIII rail instead of anodizing, custom Global War on Terror engraving on the lower, and a matching commemorative challenge coin. This isn’t the rifle you carried, it’s better.

I spent and afternoon on the range with the GWOT rifle and it’s everything you’d expect from Daniel Defense and more. DD guns are rock solid, reliable builds that incorporate lessons learned from their military and LE contracts. In fact, it’s that experience that makes this rifle so special. The US military and our Allies have used multiple Daniel Defense weapons and parts during the GWOT.

Since their founding around the sunset of the Assault Weapons Ban, Daniel Defense has been based near Pooler, Georgia, but they didn’t open their own dedicated factory until 2009. For a time they also manufactured in Ridgeland, South Carolina, but in 2017, they consolidated all of their operations in the state of-the-art, 300,000 Sq ft facility you see here. They manufacture everything themselves except for a few small parts like springs and fasteners in-house and have begun to integrate additive manufacturing for their suppressor line.

Daniel Defense wanted to honor those who served to protect our nation with a special price on these rifles. In a statement, Daniel Defense Founder/Executive Chairman Marty Daniel said, “This is our way of honoring and thanking the brave men and women who serve—and have served—this great country of ours.”

Daniel Defense tells me it will only be available for purchase by active-duty and retired military and law enforcement professionals, U.S. veterans, and those who diligently and selflessly served our nation in times of need.

They also want me to let you know that to see pricing and order the GWOT rifle package, you must first create an account and provide your military or law enforcement credentials or proof of service to ddmile@danieldefense.com. The rifle goes on sale 6 June 2023, and the sale runs through Independence Day, July 4.

www.danieldefense.com/gwot

Cobalt Kinetics & Firearms Depot to Release Pro-Staff Inspired Signature Rifles

Friday, May 12th, 2023

May 12th, 2023: Cobalt Kinetics, a manufacturer of exquisitely designed (and expertly built) American Masterpiece firearms and accessories; is proud to announce that they will be teaming up with Firearms Depot to release two signature rifle builds designed by their Pro-Staff members. Jon Dufresne (Kinetic Consulting) & Don Edwards (Greenline Tactical) have lent their subject matter expertise to design the 11.5” CK-Pro “Bear Claw” and the 13.9” CK-Pro “Fast Eddie” platforms.

The collaboration between both companies was viewed as a great opportunity to provide customers with specialized platforms that were built using specs hand-picked by each shooter (and borrowing on years of subject matter expertise in the process). Each build will feature the same list of amazing components that makes the standard CK-Pro so amazingly accurate/ dependable, but with some tasteful upgrades too. The 11.5” & 13.9” will come equipped with Cobalt’s suppressor compatible RCB muzzle devices (Deadair Keymo on 13.9” & HUXWRX QD on 11.5”). They will also come with lo-profile, 2-point slings.

The platforms will also feature each Pro-Staff shooters signature barrel designed by them in conjunction with Rosco Mfg. barrels. Both barrels are constructed from 416R stainless steel, are then electro polished, and finally Melonited. The result is an MOA producing, precision grade barrel, with duty level service life, and both have been optimized for suppressor use. They feature a proprietary “Continuous Taper” to shore up strength on critical parts of the barrel, whilst lightening up other parts to provide a cooling/ balance ratio not easily found in other barrels. Both platforms also feature Cobalt Kinetics’ LIFETIME WARRANTY.  

The platforms will be sold exclusively through Firearms Depot, starting with the 11.5” CK-Pro “Bear Claw” on May 12th.

“Working with Firearms Depot on this project has allowed us to bring something to the market that customers can enjoy whilst also being able to depend on. Both platforms are the result of over a year and a half of testing, abuse, and input from both talented shooters. Each found their specific set-up that worked extremely well for their given mission roles. The best part is that customers will be ready to roll to the range (or training class) once they mount an optic. We have provided every possible upgrade on these platforms, so customers do not have to!”

-Gabriel Cabrera (President/ Cobalt Kinetics)

For more information on Cobalt Kinetics and their products go to www.CobaltKinetics.com