Chambered in .22 LR, this bolt action target rifle from Savage Arms will replace the L98A2 which is a rim fire variant of the SA80 for Army cadets. The bolt has been removed on the rifle in the photo. It will take the name of No. 9.
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IWA – New British Army Cadet Rifle from Savage Arms
Sunday, March 6th, 2016SilencerCo Announces New Summit Package
Sunday, March 6th, 2016
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – March 2, 2016 – SilencerCo, the industry leader in silencers and accessories, has teamed up with Nighthawk Custom to bring a new addition to its popular Summit line of special products.
Nighthawk Custom is known as the premiere 1911 manufacturer, creating work that is not only durable and reliable, but also beautifully crafted with an unparalleled attention to detail. Like SilencerCo, Nighthawk Custom is dedicated to building only the highest quality products.
The partnership between these two companies has yielded a seamlessly matched and impeccably crafted collaboration truly worthy of the Summit line. This package comes with two Nighthawk 1911’s, each with a matching Summit-Edition Osprey 45K paired together in a premium, handcrafted, felt-lined, solid wood collector’s display case.
Package details include:
This Summit package between Nighthawk Custom and SilencerCo represents the very highest echelon of product detail and quality. Available exclusively through Capitol Armory, expect these 25 packages to quickly find their way into the hands of clamoring collectors and 1911 novices alike.
For more information on this and other SilencerCo Summit packages, visit www.silencerco.com/summit.
IWA – H&K Releases New Firearms
Saturday, March 5th, 2016Heckler & Koch unveiled several new German-legal semiautomatic firearms at IWA. These are some of the coolest guns you can’t have in the US.
The release included a civilian variant of the MP-5, referred to as the SP5. Versions included a Picatinny rail as well as a fixed stock.
There was also an USC model of the UMP in .45.
Additionally, H&K displayed a G-36 version called the HK243 S SAR which comes with a folding stock. Available in Black as well as RAL8000 (Tan), they’ve also introduced a STANAG Magwell for the semi-auto rifle. The HK243 S TAR for Tactical Automatic Rifle offers a foldable and retractable stock as well as a slim line hand guard. Both models incorporate a Picatinny sight rail but the HK 243 S TAR’s slim line hand guard features a STANAG 4949 rail at the top and MIL-STD 1913 rail at the bottom as well as HKey slots. The S TAR modifications are also offered as a retrofit kit.
Finally, they had the MR223 A3 in 11″, 14.5″ and 16.5″ lengths.
Available in both Black as well as RAL8000, they feature the most modern upgrades to the HK416 including NATO STANAG 4179 (draft) Magwell, Ambidextrous Bolt Catch and Slimeline Handguard with HKey slots and STANAG 4949 rail at the top and MIL-STD 1913 rail at the bottom.
IWA – TAT3D Sharp Grip Knife
Friday, March 4th, 2016This is a Picatinny compatible vertical foregrip that contains a knife. Offered by TAT3D, the Sharp Grip Knife is considered a last ditch weapon that will stay with your rifle.
As you can see, it’s offered in quite a few configurations including an angled grip as well as a non-metallic blade.
IWA – Sport Systeme Dittrich’s SG-11, a Modernized FG-42
Friday, March 4th, 2016This is a pretty cool item I ran across here at IWA, spying it out of the corner of my eye as I walked through the aisles. My brain screamed “FG-42” but something wasn’t quite right. I stopped and asked the man at the booth what it was and sure enough, he told me it was a modernized FG-42. Turns out, the guy I was talking to was Bernd Dittrich and it was his company. Aesthetically the rifle is different, but it retains the same operating system as well as a few classic design cues. The name is different as well, being referred to as a Sturm Gewehr rather than a Fallschirmjäger Gewehr.
Chambered in .308 rather than the original 7.92x57mm, the rifle is offered in two length, SG-11 (320mm barrel) and SG-12 (500mm barrel). You’ll notice there added a full length Picatinny rail above the barrel as well as a section below the barrel.
As you can see, it utilizes the original-style magazine which Sport Systeme Dittrich manufactures.
The SG-11 utilizes a folding charging handle but unfortunately, it’s on the right side of the gun, making the manual of arms a bit awkward. I do like that they incorporated an AR-style grip, but I’m not a fan of the CAA model they included kn the display guns. While the stock is inspired by the original sillhouette of the FG-42, accommodation for an AR-style stock would be interesting.
Additionally, they offer an SG-13 which is chambered for the 7.62x54R cartridge. They also manufacture working reproduction firearms. A sampling is seen below. Unfortunately, these are not yet available in the US but Herr Dittrich told me he has been scouting factory locations.
Radical Firearms Launches Low Cost Suppressor Line
Thursday, March 3rd, 2016Radical Firearms, a firearms and weapon component manufacturer based in Stafford, Texas, has announced their new lower cost suppressor line, for both rimfire and center fire cartridges. The full release can be read below:
Stafford, TX – Radical Firearms is proud to announce a new line of four affordable rim fire and center fire rifle suppressors.
You are going to like these cans.
These four new suppressors are as follows:
· The RF 7.62 Stainless Steel Suppressor is 9” long, 1.5” diameter rifle suppressor rated for 308 Winchester and higher. Finished in High Temp Cerakote and threaded to fit barrels in 5/8 X 24, this 23.6 oz. suppressor is available for $499.99 MSRP.
· The RF 5.56 Direct Thread Suppressor is a 7” long, 1.5” diameter rifle suppressor rated for 5.56 NATO. Finished in High Temp Cerakote and threaded to fit barrels in ½ X 28, this 22.2 oz. suppressor is available for $399.99 MSRP.
· The RF 22LR Direct Thread Suppressor is a 5.5” long, .925” diameter rim fire suppressor rated for 22 long rifle. It is completely user serviceable and features a stainless steel monocore baffle system. Finished in High Temp Cerakote and threaded to fit barrels in ½ X 28, this 6 oz. suppressor is available for $219.99 MSRP.
· The RF 22LR Integrally Suppressed Barrel is a 16.25” long, .925” diameter replacement barrel for the Ruger 10/22 rifle that contains a rim fire suppressor rated for 22 long rifle. It is completely user serviceable and features a stainless steel monocore baffle system. Finished in High Temp Cerakote, this 1.5 lb. suppressed barrel is available for $399.99 MSRP.
Direct threaded rifle suppressors such as the RF 7.62 and RF 5.56 require no proprietary muzzle devices to add to the overall cost of the suppressor to the consumer. Integrally suppressed barrels, such as the RF 22LR Suppressed Barrel, offer superior sound reduction in rim fire calibers as opposed to external suppressors.
With suppressors being legal to own in 41 states as of this writing, many customers are looking for low cost solutions for their suppressor needs. Radical Firearms fills those needs offering a low cost solution in a high quality product.
The company offers an exclusive Lifetime Warranty on all firearms manufactured by Radical Firearms for the life of the product. The suppressors have a limited lifetime warranty to the original owner. (Full automatic fire and any damage from such will void the warranty, for example.)
Nightforce Optics Announces Precision Tactical 2 Rifle Match
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 
Nightforce Optics is excited to announce the inaugural Nightforce Precision Tactical 2 Rifle Match. This competition will be a blend of the rifle component of 3-Gun and target engagements known to competitors of the Precision Rifle Series (PRS). The match is to be held August 27-28, 2016 across the expansive natural terrain of the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, NM. Running the match are Denise and JJ Johnson, who have much experience from running the world famous Rocky Mountain 3 Gun match.
The match format will consist of 10 stages, with shooters running both a carbine and precision rifle on each stage. Close to 300 yard targets will be engaged with the carbine, while precision rifles will engage steel to 1000 yards. Estimated minimum round counts will be 200rds from the carbine and 100rds from the precision rifle.
“We are thrilled to partner with Denise and JJ for this event, as we feel this is a unique match concept that will appeal to shooters from both multigun and precision rifle,” says Sean Murphy, Marketing Project Manager and shooter for Nightforce Optics. “I think competitors will enjoy using their favorite carbine on targets from up close to 300 yards, and then transitioning to a precision rifle out to 1000 yards on every stage. The Whittington Center is a perfect choice for this event, with the unlimited potential for exciting stages shot across their corner of the Rocky Mountains.”
Sign up information is available at: johnson3gun.webs.com/p-t-match-august-27-28-2016
If you would like to sponsor this event, please contact Nightforce Marketing at marketing@nightforceoptics.com.
The maximum number of competitors will be limited to 100 for the first year, so sign up early!
Now That’s An Odd Looking .45
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 
Who can identify it?
