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PEO Soldier Checks Out LSAT

Wednesday, February 21st, 2018

Originally an AAI (now part of Textron Systems) science project, under the auspices of several different government programs, the Lightweight Small Arms Technology weapon and its Cased Telescoped has been under development for decades (and untold millions in development costs).

Here, BG Anthony “Tony” Potts, Program Executive Officer Soldier, fires the 5.56mm Cased Telescoped Light Machine Gun Feb. 14 during a visit to Textron Systems.

The CT LMG with 1,000 rounds weighs 28.5 pounds vs. an M249 with 1,000 rounds weighing 48.9 pounds. That’s pretty impressive. The favored technology for the Army’s upcoming Next Generation Squad Automatic Weapon program, is the TC round which will not fire from existing weapons in the Army’s inventory and current ammunition will not fire from the LSAT weapon. Although, the ammunition is lighter, you’ve got to have the right weapon to fire it. Conversely, current ammunition could also be lightened by going to a polymer case. And then, there’s the whole issue of reducing stoppages on LSAT, which requires the weapon to be dismantled.

Can’t wait to see how it performs in source selection. The IC criteria set the bar pretty high.

Atlas Gunworks Announces the Nemesis Pistol

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018

North Ferrisburgh, VT – Atlas Gunworks has announced the ultimate competition pistol designed for USPSA Limited Division shooters. The Nemesis double-stack .40 caliber pistol provides shooters with a distinct advantage over those using traditional guns.

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The Nemesis’ unique feature is a fixed front sight block. This block delivers the benefits of a shorter lightened slide, less reciprocating mass, improved balance point, additional weight at the end of the barrel, and a front sight that doesn’t move with the slide. “The Nemesis truly is an amazing pistol for Limited shooters. Recoil is softer and flatter than traditional guns allowing the gun to return to true zero. The sight system allows for faster shooting and follow up shots that are always closer to true zero,” said Atlas President Adam Nislon.

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The Nemesis shares the features of other Atlas guns including a tri-top and lightened slide, PT EVO grip, X-Line Vario trigger, KKM 5” bull barrel, flared ejection port and competition magwells. A super-hard DLC coating is standard.

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Staying true to their commitment to short wait times, the Atlas Gunworks Nemesis ships in less than 3 months. For more information visit atlasgunworks.com/atlas-nemesis-sight-blockor call 855-940-1911.

Check Out Grey Ghost Precision’s New Website

Sunday, February 18th, 2018

In addition to checking out their firearms and accessories, you can also read customer reviews, or write your own.

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Langdon Tactical Beretta PX4 Storm Carry

Thursday, February 15th, 2018

Phoenix, AZ (January 25, 2018) – Langdon Tactical Technology, Inc. announces the launch of the newly refined Beretta PX4 Full-Size as the PX4 Carry 9mm handgun. The PX4 Carry is the full-size version of the well-known Compact Carry, encompassing all of the same features and benefits in a full size package.  “Underrated is an understatement,” says Ernest Langdon, he continued “after shooting 50,000 rounds through the same PX4 Carry in one year, I truly believe this is the most underrated service pistol of modern time.”

The Langdon Tactical PX4 Carry includes AmeriGlo Night Sights, Talon Grips, Beretta Competition Trigger Group, Stealth Levers, Extended Mag Button, Reduced Weight Hammer Spring, and Sniper Gray Cerakote Slide. It is shipping with two 17-round magazines and one 20-round magazine.

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Langdon Tactical Technology specializes in firearms training, customer trigger jobs on Beretta 92/96’s and PX4’s. Langdon is well known for his work on double-action hammer fired pistols and is happy to be offering these services again. For more information, check out www.langdontactical.com.

Q Mini Fix

Wednesday, February 14th, 2018

Q has expanded their firearms offering with the introduction of Mini Fix, seen here nestled between The Fix and Honey Badger. Q founder, Kevin Brittingham, shared some information on this new design with us.

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The Q Mini Fix is a scaled down version of The Fix bolt gun with a receiver that is 1/2″ shorter. Designed to fit M4 magazines, the Mini Fix will be offered in pistol (300 BLK) and rifle (224 Valkyrie) formats.

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The pistol Mini Fix features an 8″ 300 BLK barrel with 1:5 twist and a Q designed Stabilizing Brace built exclusively for this firearm by SB Tactical. The Q Brace is not depicted in any of these photos.

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The pistol has an overall length of 17″ including the mounted Cherry Bomb muzzle brake, which accepts the Trash Panda and Thunder Chicken silencers. There is also a full length top Pic rail and the handguard covers the 8″ barrel. Here are some photos to give you an idea of how long it is.

As you can see, this model with the stock from The Fix weighs 4lbs 11oz, but it will weigh even less once the Q Brace is installed.

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The rifle Mini Fix in 224 Valkyrie will come with a Q match barrel and the folding stock from The Fix.

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As an aside, Brittingham told me that so far, they are seeing the best performance for the .224 when using PRI 6.8 magazines, although they continue to evaluate others. The rifle will ship with what they determine is best.

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Brittingham related that at this point, the final detail they haven’t worked out yet, is whether they’ll incorporate M-Lok or use Q-Sert for attachments. Q-Sert is machined from 17-4 rectangular stock with an anchor at the back and pressed into place. Below is an image which shows two handguard. The top incorporates Q-Sert, while the bottom is constructed to the M-Lok standard.

Both versions are only available in the clear hard coat anodizing seen in the photos. The anodizing will look slightly different with each material so you won’t get a uniform hue across the entire gun, but it’s one of the many features which makes the Mini Fix different from everything else on the market.

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Mini Fix is an adaptable design and a fixed stock and hinge adapter will be available. This way, a pistol owner may register it as an SBR, if desired. Additionally, Brittingham tells me he expects to offer .223 and 6.5 Grendel barrels.

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Because Mini Fix features 80% parts commonality with The Fix, production is already in progress with shipping planned for late 2nd Quarter, 2018.

To pre-order, you’ll need to first make a $100 donation to Special Operations Care Fund and then pay half of the $2699 up front, to Q.

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Accu-Tac introduces the new HD-50 Bipod

Tuesday, February 13th, 2018

For Immediate Release: Debuted at SHOT Show 2018, the Accu-Tac HD-50 (Heavy Duty 50BMG) is the newest product in the AccuTac family of Bipods and was designed specifically for use on 50 BMG caliber rifles. The HD-50 is our most robust bipod which is achieved by making the Arm Lock Lugs larger to withstand the heavy recoil of a 50 BMG. The HD-50 bipod also has the ability to Cant and has a very sturdy throw lever allowing you to adjust the tension and enhance the ability to lock the canting motion in to place. The legs can be extended into nine different height options and its wider center hub delivers more stability and strength to support larger heavy rifles.

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SPECS
– MATERIAL: 6061 T6 Aluminum Alloy
– MIN HEIGHT: 7.0″ – 177.8mm
– MAX HEIGHT: 10.0″ – 254.0mm
– MIN STANCE: 13.5″ – 342.9mm (Legs at 90 degree deployed)
– MAX STANCE: 17.5″ – 444.5mm (Legs at 90 degree deployed)
– CLOSED POSITION WIDTH: 5.5″ – 139.7mm
– CLOSED POSITION LENGTH: 9.0″ – 228.0mm
– WEIGHT : 27.5 oz
– COLOR : FLAT BLACK
– COATING: Type III – Hard Anodize

The Accu-Tac HD-50 bipod will be available soon at all Accu-Tac dealers as well as www.Accu-Tac.com where you can also view our full line of world class bipods, bipod accessories, muzzle brakes and scope rings.. For more information please contact us at info@accu-tac.com.

GAOS 18 – M&P Shield

Thursday, February 8th, 2018

Like I said in the intro, this is a trade show and major manufacturers are in hand, exhibiting their consumer products. Smith & Wesson has their new M&P 380 Shield EZ pistol with its grip safety.

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They’ve got the full range but another model I wanted to point out is the M&P 9 Shield 2.0 with integrated Crimson Trace green or red laser.

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Solid Film Lubricant Pen Available for Small Arms Touch-ups

Tuesday, February 6th, 2018

The Army’s PS magazine announced that touching up weapons where the finish has worn off just got easier. Repairmen can now order a solid film lubricant (SFL) paint pen dispenser with NSN 9150-01-646-0099. The dispenser makes touching up nicks, scratches and shiny spots a snap. The pen costs $33.