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The DI RUC Rifle – Rainier Arms Urban Combat Build

Monday, February 6th, 2023

The Rainier Arms RUC is a Direct Impingement rifle they describe as the “…next step in [their] efforts to bring the highest quality rifles to the market…while offering the best value as well.” The RUC is a complete AR15 rifle built around the recently upgraded Rainier Arms Select barrel. It features the Rainier Urban Combat Rail (UCR) and boasts many other high-end features as well.

Read on and learn more.

Take a look at this setup.

Rainier Arms Urban Combat Rail (UCR)

The RUC DI Rifle utilizes the RA Urban Combat Rail to provide shooters with a rock-solid handguard that can take any abuse thrown at it.

RUC DI Urban Combat Rail

The UCR MLOK slots are positioned at the 3, 6 & 9 o’clock positions for adding user-defined rail sections. There are also anti-rotation QD sockets at the 3 o’clock & 9 o’clock positions. Other features include:

  • CNC machined 6000 Aluminum
  • Hard Coat Anodized Milspec Type III/Class 2
  • 7075 Aluminum Barrel Nut
  • Patent Pending 17-4PH Cored Stainless Steel Rail Mounting Hardware
  • Anti-rotation tabs to easily align the rail to upper receiver
  • *No Barrel nut shims are required for installation if you decide to switch things out
  • 1.315? Interior Diameter

FHAV2 Flash Hider

Rated 5 stars out of 5 stars by Rainier Arms customers, this is definitely, as one reviewer put it, a “bad azz flash hider.” The only downside to this muzzle device is how hard it is to keep them in stock.

DI RUC FHV2 Flash Hider

FHAV2 Specs

  • 303 Stainless with Black Nitride finish
  • 1/2-28 thread & 1/2-36 thread pitches
  • 2.26 length, .89 Diameter, 1.76 oz.

The Rainier Arms DI RUC Rifle

Rainier Arms Select Barrel

RA designed these as an affordable alternative to their match-grade barrels. They’re so confident about the quality they offer a 100% money-back guarantee within 90 days of purchase.

RA Select Barrel

Barrel Specs

  • Stainless Steel Match Grade Blank
  • Twist: 1:7 | Thread Pitch: 1/2 x 28
  • .750 Gas Block Seat
  • Polyganol 5-groove rifling
  • M4 Feed Ramps
  • Proprietary Contour
  • Nitride Finish

Avalanche ANC Charging Handle

A patented ambidextrous design, the Avalanche’s interchangeable handles offer an individualized look and feel. Made for fast and fluid operation, the Avalanche is built in Rainier’s own facility in Wichita, Kansas.

Avalanche ANC Charging Handle

Avalanche features:

  • 15% increase in wall thickness
  • Reduced vent holes to minimize flex and improve rigidity
  • Latch angles redesigned for improved locking and charging
  • 7075 T6 Aluminum
  • Weight 1.34 oz

RUC DI Rifle Full Specs

Upper Receiver:

  • RA Select 5.56 Barrel – 16 in.
  • RA Forged Upper Receiver
  • RA Urban Combat Rail – 15 in.
  • RA Precision Bolt Carrier Group
  • RA “Avalanche” Charging Handle
  • RA Low Profile .750 Gas Block
  • RA FHV2 Flash Hider

Lower Receiver:

  • RA Forged Lower Receiver
  • RA Modified Trigger Guard
  • B5 Systems QD End Plate
  • H1 Buffer – 3.9 oz
  • Carbine Buffer Spring
  • ALG Defense Quality Trigger
  • B5 Systems Bravo Stock
  • B5 Systems Type 23 Pistol Grip

RUC Rifle ejection port side

SHOT Show Range Day 23 – Geissele Unveils Dedicated 6 ARC Rifle and Magazine

Tuesday, January 17th, 2023

During yesterday’s Range Day, Geissele showed off a variant of their Super Duty rifle dedicated to firing the 6 ARC cartridge.

Offered in 18″ and 20″ models.

Reliable magazines for the 6 ARC (and other Grendel rounds) have been an issue, so Geissele also developed their own magazine. These will be available in 5, 20, and 30(!) round capacity.

Gemtech Releases New GVAC Upper Receiver Group

Tuesday, January 17th, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, MA., (1/16/2023) – Gemtech®, a leader in cutting-edge innovation and visionary designs within the suppressor industry, is proud to introduce the mid-length GVACTM Upper Receiver Group.

The Gemtech GVAC is a complete upper assembly optimized for suppressed shooting. With its patented design, the GVAC barrel and gas system significantly reduces gas blowback and mitigates recoil in order to enhance the shooting experience and maximize performance. Its newly designed 16.1-inch barrel profile transfers weight back toward the chamber to improve control and is fitted for Gemtech’s proprietary flash hider, the ETMTM (Elite Taper Mount), which provides precise alignment and helps resist carbon lock.

The GVAC has a self-regulating Direct-Impingement system that includes an additional chamber to collect and counter the gases that can add recoil when shooting suppressed. The assembly is protected inside a 15-inch lightweight handguard that features a Picatinny top rail and 7-sided M-LOK® channels for the use of compatible accessories.

Redefine suppressed shooting with the Gemtech® GVACTM.

MSRP: $839.00

To stay up to date on products and news, visit the newly designed Gemtech website: GEMTECH Suppressors

Cobalt Kinetics to Showcase at the 2023 SHOT Shows

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

January 13th, 2023: Cobalt Kinetics, a manufacturer of American Masterpiece firearms, is proud to announce that they will be showcasing their Pro model rifle line, SPR model rifle line, and accessories line at the 2023 NSSF SHOT Show (January 17th-20th at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV). Booth #42610 will be the headquarters for all things Cobalt during the SHOT Show. Dealers, Distributors, and all interested parties are invited to pass by the booth to lay hands on the CK-Pro/ CK-SPR platforms, CK-URG’s, and Cobalt accessories.

Cobalt will be showcasing the engineering that makes their firearms unique including the S.I.M.S. handguard interface, VLTOR/ Cobalt A5-CK buffer system, and the RCB family of muzzle devices. Cobalt is looking for new Dealers/ Distributors and will be offering some great programs scaled to meet each level of. Pro-staff shooters Farewell Firearms Training, Kinetic Consulting, Greenline Tactical, and more will be appearing at the Cobalt booth throughout the week. Make sure to mark down booth #42610 as the place to be this year at the SHOT Show.

“The Cobalt brand has experienced some amazing growth this year! Cobalt has expanded its footprint in the market and customers are seeing that we are the best platform out of the box. Locking in partnerships with key partners like VLTOR (and more) have also allowed us to continue to fine tune our product line. We cannot wait to show everyone what we will be working on in 2023…”

– Gabriel Cabrera (Chief Revenue Officer)

If you are a Dealer/ Distributor interested in learning more about the new updates with the brand, would like to schedule a meeting at the SHOT Show, or have any Sales/ Marketing inquiries make sure to reach out to Gabriel Cabrera (Gabriel@CobaltKinetics.com).

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

A Piston-Driven AR-15 for the Modern Age

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Mo.

For Immediate Release

VKTR Industries combines passion, precision, and purpose with proprietary technology to produce exceptional firearms. VKTR Industries has established itself within the intersection of revolutionary design and cutting-edge manufacturing capability. The team at VKTR draws from decades of engineering, machining, and firearms industry experience to bring consumers a fresh new take on precision armaments.

The flagship product for VKTR Industries is the VK-1, a lightweight, feature-rich, low profile, piston-driven AR-15 for the modern age.

– Available in FDE, Sniper Gray, and Black
– 16”, 13.7” and 10.5” Options
– Low Profile Patented VK-1 Piston System
– Fully Ambi Forged Lower Receiver
– Thermal Fit Forged Upper Receiver
– Fluted Hammer Forged Barrel
– Low Profile MLOK Handguard
– Radian Talon Selector and Raptor Charging Handle
– Magpul MOE SL Buttstock and K2 Grip
– Proprietary Gas Block Design
– Innovative Modified Cam Pin Geometry

The VK-1 uses a revolutionary low-profile piston system design featuring optimum gas port sizing and a piston assembly featuring a unique cup and spigot design that improves the gas seal and overall efficiency of the gas system. The VK-1 also includes a staged gas bleed system with two sets of exhaust ports at precisely determined distances to reduce the inertia of the operating rod once it nears the end of its stroke. The reimagined VK-1 Short Stroke Piston System includes a Fully-Supported One-Piece Op Rod and removable gas block and matches the footprint and weight of a standard DI AR-15 while providing the benefits of a piston driven system.

VK-1 is fully ambidextrous, including a patented Billet Machined magazine release and bolt catch. Both have been reprofiled and textured for the greatest ergonomics possible while maintaining a sleek, low profile. Heat-treated Billet construction ensures these components will perform for a lifetime of service even in the most hostile conditions.

To get hands on experience with the VK-1, please visit VKTR Industries at the upcoming 2023 SHOT Show in Booth #41764 or for more information, please contact info@vktrind.com.

www.vktrind.com

Red Arrow Weapons Adds to 5.56 Lineup

Friday, December 16th, 2022

Fork Union, VA – Red Arrow Weapons has expanded its high-quality 5.56/.223 offerings to meet consumer demand.

The RAW 5.56 selection, which was developed with the diverse needs of their customers in mind, now includes a rifle, a pistol with a 9-inch rail handguard, and a pistol with a 7-inch rail handguard.

The 5.56 models feature plenty of premium options out of the box, such as an ambidextrous selector, a 2.5-pound CMC drop in trigger, a sub MOA barrel, and Magpul accessories.

Red Arrow Weapons partnered with a select group of U.S. Special Forces operators to develop firearms that are both functional and dependable when it matters — all at an incredible value.

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

Red Arrow Weapons Expands Lineup with New .308

Wednesday, November 30th, 2022

Fork Union, VA – Red Arrow Weapons is adding to its lineup of .308 workhorses to offer the ultimate firearm for home defense, sport shooting, and hunting.

Dependable, versatile, and accurate, RAW .308 models pair the knockdown power of the caliber with the company’s sub MOA barrel and the 2.5-pound single stage trigger for premium performance.

The firearms feature premium nitride and cerakote finishes to keep them looking sharp and operating at the highest level. Finishing touches such as the ambidextrous selector and the perfectly sized M-lok hand rail are included standard with the lineup, clearly demonstrating the RAW commitment to quality at an affordable price.

Red Arrow Weapons owner Kip Campbell uses his hunting expertise to ensure the firearms are a top-tier choice for hunting applications in addition to home defense and sport shooting.

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

Poster #2 – 510 Grizzly Cartridge: The M4 Heavyweight Champion

Wednesday, October 5th, 2022

This is the second installment of a multi-week effort to share examples of posters which were presented during the recent Future Force Capabilities Conference presented by the National Defense Industrial Association in Austin, Texas. I’ll let them speak for themselves.

As always, contact info is on the poster for those interested.