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SIG P320 Completes Government 10,000 Round First Article Testing With Zero Issues

Monday, April 2nd, 2018

Late last week, SIG SAUER posted a rather intriguing photo to their Instagram account.

It had this caption.

6 guns….60,000 rounds…zero failures…big shout out to the testing and engineering teams at SIG SAUER as they put the P320 through its paces for a new customer’s endurance testing protocol

I asked for more information from SIG, inquiring which government agency the test was conducted for. No one would say, neither on, nor off-the-record, but I did find out that this was First Article Testing and that it wasn’t DoD. Additionally, the testing was conducted at SIG with government observers. This leads me to believe it was for Department of Homeland Security. SIG technicians fired 10,000 rounds each through six P320 pistols. I understand the ammunition was Gold Dot 2.

The pistols also went through a full battery of testing including a six-axis drop test. Once again, there were no failures. Both of these tests are significant due to last year’s -30 Deg drop issue and the P320-derived Modular Handgun System exhibited issues with ammunition in DoD testing last year.

It’s very rare for a new piece of equipment to complete First Article Testing with zero deficiencies. It sounds like SIG has been learning from past issues and upping their game. Let’s see if they can keep this up.

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V Seven Weapon Systems – Helios Compensator

Sunday, April 1st, 2018

For immediate release – Glendale, OR – V Seven Weapon Systems continues to add titanium components to their AR15 product line. The latest is the Helios.

The Helios is an ATF approved linear compensator. The device is constructed from 100% corrosion resistant Grade 5 Titanium. It’s 1.25″ diameter tucks nicely into most rails and the overall length of 2.75″ adds approximately 2.2″ in length to the weapon.

Weighing in at 2.8 ounces, the Helios offers big performance from a lightweight package. Available in a raw Titanium (MSRP $127) or DLC black finish (MSRP $129). Sizes include 1/2×28 for 5.56, 1/2×36 for 9mm, 5/8×24 for all calibers up to .338″, and 5/8×32 for 458SOCOM.

Visit our website, vsevenweapons.com, or give us a call at 541-832-2179.

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2018 USASOC Sniper Comp – KAC Lightweight Assault Machine Gun Update

Friday, March 23rd, 2018

I noticed a slight update to the Knight’s Armament Company Lightweight Assault Machine Gun we showed you last year.

The barrel remains 15″ but it’s now a heavy barrel and they added a handle. This, after user feedback, which told them that the original barrel was getting hot and some users didn’t want to have to change it out and others who said it was difficult to change without a handle when they wanted to. Knight’s made both changes.

I’ve got to tell you, it weighs under 9 lbs and carrying it outside to take a photo, it felt like a carbine rather than a belt fed.

www.knightarmco.com

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Gunwerks Announces Exclusive Rifle Series series Called The Collective, Reveals The CoPilot

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

(Cody, Wyoming) March 19, 2018. The Collective, a series of exclusive, purpose-driven, premium rifles, introduces the CoPilot. The ultimate truck gun for the land manager, hunter, and those who simply want the best. The CoPilot is a limited edition rifle with less than 100 offered to the public. Designed as a short frame rifle the CoPilot is chambered in 6MM Creedmoor, built with premium components and accessories.

“We pooled some of the brightest minds and makers of the best components in the industry. Then, sparing no expense and cutting zero corners, the concept of The CoPilot as the ultimate truck gun was conceived.” says Gunwerks C.O.O, James Christensen. “We wanted a rifle system that was accurate, lightweight, suppressed, and had all the top-of-the-line trimmings. It had to be perfect for a coyote, whitetail, or even a 500 lbs Nilgai.”

At its core, it is a Gunwerks’ GLR bolt action. Next, we added a Proof Research custom length, carbon wrapped barrel designed specifically for this rifle. Because we needed an ultra-compact package, we worked with Manners to design a collapsible carbon fiber stock. The versatility of this adjustable stock also makes it perfect for your little guy or girl to grow up with. The CoPilot also includes a frictionless sear trigger from Trigger Tech, Nightforce ATACR F1 4-16×42 optic, and is ready for a SilencerCo Omega suppressor. It also comes with an SKB hard case which protects a customized Armageddon Gear softside case which secures the rifle and houses the SilencerCo Suppressor as well as ammunition boxes in specialized compartments.

The custom Armageddon Gear case can be set down like a suitcase, and it will stand up unlike other soft side gun cases to ensure safety and convenience at all times. Another important part of the package is the ammo. The package ships with 1,500 rounds of 103 grain Hornady ELD-X loaded ammunition.

Finally, the package also features the Gunwerks Long Range Package meaning each gun is tested not only at 100 yards but at a distance to create a ballistic profile for every individual rifle. This information for a given altitude and temperature is engraved onto a ballistic turret. Utilizing a Trigger Tech trigger set at 2 lbs, the light, crisp pull coupled with the custom carbon barrel and the NightForce scope, this rifle has an effective hunting range of 800yds while the target range extends beyond 1200!

The CoPilot is an experience within itself from opening the case to entering the field. To see the CoPilot visit www.gunwerks.com/copilot or call 877-393-1639.

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Polymer80 – SubCompact Frame

Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

During my recent visit to the IWA Outdoor Classics in Germany I ran into Polymer80 in the Brownells booth. Imagine seeing them in Europe, considering our perception of their gun laws.

I hadn’t talked to them in awhile, so they showed me their new 80% Sub-Compact Frame.

The PF940SC will allow you to build a G26-style pistol.

www.polymer80.com

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Combat Control Teams Used AR-15s As Early As 1965 In Vietnam

Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

CMSgt Gene Alcock (USAF, Ret) has long served his country in both the Air Force and industry. These past years, he’s continued as a historian, documenting the history of the Combat Control Teams he served on. He recently shared this photo from 1965 which depicts one of the earliest uses of the AR-15 rifle in a combat setting.

USAF NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HQ, 2D AIR DIVISION (PACAF), APO SAN FRANCISCO, CA 93307

14 OCTOBER 1965 – BONG SON SPECIAL FORCES CAMP, RVN – CCT TSgt Stan Williams, 32, of Erwin, NC “talks in” a C-123 Provider of the 315th Air Commando Group during an airlift of Army of the Republic of Vietnam troops at Bong Son Special Forces camp. The army unit was heading for Tuy Hoa North, after spending more than two months in the field. Watching the aircraft land is TSgt Gene Adcock, 28, of Christopher, IL, another member of the team.

The radio vehicle pictured is the MRC-94. The weapon, an Armalite AR-15 and a B- 2 air traffic control light are shown on the ground at the right wheel.
(Air Force Photo by SSgt B. W. Cook)

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Posted in Air Force, History, weapons | 9 Comments »

Garand Thumb Checks Out The BPRE Cold Harbor Special Projects Group Carbine

Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

“Black Powder, Red Earth” fans rejoice. Internet sensation Garand Thumb checked out the Cold Harbor Special Projects Group Carbine and produced this video. Cold Harbor is the fictional PMC featured in BPRE.