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Walther Releases 22 Mag Walther Magnum Pistol

Saturday, May 28th, 2022

Walther has announced the release of their first-ever .22 Magnum pistol: the WMP, saying:

“This isn’t just another target practice plinker, Walther has developed a high quality, lightweight, easy-to-shoot, and affordable pistol for shooters who want to stay READY as part of their active outdoor lifestyle.”

They go on to say,

“Featuring an optics-ready slide, best-in-class ergonomics, and a first-time patented ambidextrous reloading mechanism incorporating both paddle and button releases called the Quad Release. With 4 total activation points, the Quad Release mechanism is the most versatile ambidextrous mag release ever created.”

It will ship with either two flush-fit 15-round Walther WMP magazines or 10-round WMP mags depending on local restrictions. It will also come with a pair of optic adapter plates for most RDS footprints.

Walther WMP Specifications

Caliber:    22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire
Color:    Black
Slide: Aluminum optics ready
Frame:   Polymer
OAL:   8.2 inches
Slide Length:   8.2 inches
Width:    1.48 inches
Height:   5.66 inches
Barrel Length:   4.5 inches
Sights (Front): Fiber Optic
Sights (Rear):   Serrated
Weight: 27.8 ounces (with empty magazine)
Mag Capacity:   15 rounds

Learn more about the Walther WMP at waltherarms.com.

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NRAAM 22 – PTR

Friday, May 27th, 2022

You asked and they delivered.

PTR has their new 9CT Classic, which delivers a MP5 clone with 8.86″ 3 lug barrel, push button and paddle mag release, classic plastic handguard and will accept the claw-style mount.

Comes with 20 rd steel magazine and bungee sling.

www.PTR-us.com

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NRAAM 22 – POF USA

Friday, May 27th, 2022

Patriot Ordnance Factory is exhibiting their new Phoenix, a 9mm pistol caliber carbine.

This 9mm gun features a direct blowback action, Pic rail at the rear for attachment of stocks/braces, and ambidextrous controls. There is a full length pic rail along the top to attach enablers and the handguard is MLOK compatible. The non-reciprocating charging handle can be configured for use from either side.

pof-usa.com

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Maxim Defense Releases NEW Products at NRA 2022

Friday, May 27th, 2022

St Cloud, MN – Maxim Defense, the premier manufacturer in PDW-stocks, braces and accessories is announcing the release of significant new products 2022.

Maxim Defense MD9™

Leading the way in new products for 2022 is the newly-developed MD9™. The MD9™ is available in in both SBR and Pistol formats. Inspired by the award winning PDX™, the NEW Maxim Defense MD9™ is designed to handle the fierce demands of the Tier-1 community and dominate in close quarter encounters without sacrificing energy on target and accuracy. Paired with either a Maxim Defense CQB stock or brace, the MD9™ is a game changer.

Caliber: 9mm (9x19mm)

Barrel Length: 5.8”

Colors: Black, Arid, Urban Grey

Overall Length: 20”(collapsed)

Weight (empty): 6.1lbs

Muzzle Device: Maxim Defense Hate Brake

Stock or Brace: Available in our CQB stock or CQB brace

Trigger: ALG Combat Trigger

Maxim Defense DSX-D Suppressor

The MSX suppressor line by Maxim Defense is specifically designed to minimize the increase in cyclic rate and gas blowback of a suppressed weapon system. Primary design features include the significant reduction of sound signature, decreasing flash signature, reduction of recoil and increase in accuracy. Duty built for the world’s most rigorous demands, this suppressor is designed to be the most robust and strongest suppressor in category. It has been repeatably tested with SOCOM tables across a variety of calibers and barrel lengths, down to 5.5” 5.56 NATO with M855 ball ammunition and has survived with no damage or significant changed in sound reduction. This suppressor is approved to be used on our PDX™.

Calibers: 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 6.5mm

Colors: Black, Arid, and Urban Grey

Diameter: 1.75” [44.45mm] outer diameter

Weight: 21 oz [595.3g]

Length: 7.9” [200.7mm] overall length

Finish: Cerakote, DLC (Diamond-like coating)

Thread Pitch: ½-28 thread mount for 5.56; 5/8-24 thread mount for 7.62 & 6.5 calibers

Duty Suppressor System – Direct Threads

Maxim Defense DRF .22 Suppressor

The Maxim Defense DRF suppressor is specifically designed to minimize the increase in cyclic rate and gas blowback of a suppressed weapon system. Primary design features include the significant reduction of sound signature, decreasing flash signature, reduction of recoil and increase in accuracy.

Calibers: .22LR, .22MAG, .17HMR

Color: Black

Diameter: 1.0” [25.4mm] outer diameter

Weight: 3.5 oz [99.2g]

Length: 5.9” [149.9mm]

Finish: Type III MIL-SPEC hard coat anodizing, DLC

Thread Pitch: ½-28

Direct thread, Rimfire suppressor

Maxim Ammunition Frangible Ammo

Newly released for 2022, our Maxim Ammunition Frangible Ammo has been specifically designed with home defense and tactical training in mind. Compatible for use with our newly released suppressors, our frangible ammo is some of the most consistent and accurate in the industry. Loaded at Red Mountain Arsenal, LLC, this ammunition is green compliant and safe for use in California.

Calibers: 9mm (9x19mm), 5.56x45mm

Projectile Type: Frangible

Projectile Weight: 9mm: 90gr, 5.56: 40gr

Cartridge Overall Length: 9mm: 1.139”, 5.56: 2.24”

Nominal Muzzle Velocity (MO): 9mm: 1308 ft/s, 5.56: 3380ft/s

To learn more about Maxim Defense, please visit us at www.maximdefense.com.

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Rheinmetall Supplies Light Artillery Cannon to U.S. Army – Contract Worth over Two Million US Dollars

Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

Rheinmetall makes a decisive contribution to the U.S. Army’s light artillery cannon project. Rheinmetall’s subsidiary American Rheinmetall Munition (Stafford, VA) has been awarded a $2.5M contract from the U.S. Army for the delivery of a shorter and lighter artillery weapon system in support of the National Defense Strategy.

A lightweight artillery cannon would enhance the mobility, maneuverability and lethality of Army artillery systems and provide the long-range firing performance capability the Army is seeking for its entire howitzer fleet. It will further inform the Army’s ongoing capability assessment for a next-generation armament.

COL Lance Green, the Military Deputy of the Combat Capabilities Development Command-Armament Center (DEVCOM AC) stated, “This DEVCOM AC project alongside numerous other active Science and Technology efforts could provide our warfighters a distinct advantage in this increasingly complex security environment.”

“We are proud to have the opportunity to support the Army in its efforts to develop next-generation long-range precision fires technologies and particularly to prototype what could be game-changing advanced, lightweight howitzer technologies,” said American Rheinmetall Munition CEO John Somich. “Rheinmetall is a global leader in artillery technologies including munitions, propellant and cannons and we will bring to bear our tremendous expertise, technology and full commitment to the Army in this effort.”

American Rheinmetall Munition is currently expanding its role as a major supplier of innovative, next-generation weapons and ammunition in the U.S., drawing on a global portfolio of world class munitions and armaments offered by Rheinmetall and its affiliates. The company has been producing and supplying high-performance practice and direct fire service ammunition for American military and law enforcement customers for several decades. This new prototype artillery solution contract represents another opportunity to demonstrate American Rheinmetall Munition’s commitment to serve as a vital partner to the Army and to deliver next-generation technology.

American Rheinmetall Munition is part of the American Rheinmetall family of U.S. defense companies which include American Rheinmetall Systems in Biddeford, ME, American Rheinmetall Vehicles in Sterling Heights, MI, and U.S. corporate parent American Rheinmetall Defense in Reston, VA.

www.rheinmetall.com/arm

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FN Unveils MultiCam FN SCAR Rifles at the 151st NRA Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas

Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

McLean, VA – May 25, 2022) FN America, LLC is set to unveil custom MultiCam® patterned FN SCAR® NRCH rifles at the 151st NRA Annual Meeting held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, May 26 – 29, 2022. The pattern, Crye Precision’s original MultiCam®, has been applied hydrographically to the receiver and trigger module frame of the SCAR 16S, 17S and 20S commercial SCAR variants.

The legendary FN SCAR® series, having roots in its battle-proven lineage, now features dual, non-reciprocating charging handles that enable users to shoot from any position or use any grip style. The benchmark of reliability and versatility with its three variants, the FN SCAR rifles are capable of consistent accuracy from their cold hammer-forged and chrome-lined barrels and one-piece forged aluminum receiver. They deliver precision fire with aid from their fully adjustable buttstock, low-flash gas regulator and fast-handling characteristics uncommon in similar rifle platforms.

The MultiCam® pattern is arguably one of the most popular camouflage patterns currently used by conventional and special operations forces worldwide. According to Crye Precision, the MultiCam® pattern was developed to effectively limit the visual and near-IR signature of a person operating across a very wide range of physical environments and seasons. After many successful evaluations, after being proven in combat, and after becoming the officially issued pattern of the U.S. Army for all Afghanistan operations in 2010, MultiCam® is the proven multi-environment concealment solution.

To learn more about the MultiCam SCARs or other FN SCAR rifles, please visit www.fnamerica.com or the FN Booth (2923) at the 151st NRA Annual Meeting.

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B&T USA Begins Shipping Integrally Suppressed SPC9 PDW SD Short-Barreled Rifle Systems

Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

Tampa, FL (May 24, 2022) – B&T USA is excited to announce it has begun shipping its all-new SPC9 PDW SD short-barreled rifle (SBR) configuration featuring an integrally suppressed, ported barrel system compatible with an included RBS (Reduced Backpressure System) suppressor.

“The SPC9 PDW SD is modern and unique in many ways, while at the same time providing familiarity” said Jon Scott Vice President of Sales, B&T USA. “This integrally suppressed model features a non-standard suppressor design that performs as advertised, while at the same time boasting a slim, ergonomic handguard with useable M-LOK compatible slots for mounting enablers.”

The PDW SD is the fifth model in the SPC9 line-up, joining a 4.5-inch barreled PDW, 9-inch Standard, integrally suppressed Standard SD and a 16-inch Carbine. Each are lightweight and reliable, well balanced and accurate, safe and modular — the SPC9 checks all the boxes and is one of the lightest recoiling 9mm carbines available, thanks to B&T’s innovative and effective hydraulic buffer system.

Some of the features found on the SPC9 are time proven while others are state-of-the-art and modern. One of the unique features of SPC9-series is that it is equipped with two different charging handle systems. One of these is the handle found on AR platforms, while the other is a non-reciprocating, foldable charging handle located above the barrel. This gives the user the choice to use whatever manual of arms that is preferred; both systems are ambidextrous.

Like many B&T SMG’s, the SPC9 accepts all APC9 PRO lower receiver groups, meaning it can be equipped to accommodate Glock magazines, SIG P320 magazines or proprietary B&T magazines, by simply switching the non-serialized lower receiver group.

www.bt-usa.com

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U.S. Marine Corps C-UAS Program Kicks off U.S. Production

Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

MADIS production moves to Kongsberg’s world-class RWS facility in Pennsylvania

JOHNSTOWN, Penn. – May 23, 2021 – Production of the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) Remote Weapon Station (RWS) has successfully moved from Kongsberg, Norway to Kongsberg Protech Systems USA in Johnstown, Penn. with the inaugural system completing assembly and testing in March. Additional systems are also being built for MADIS as part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD) modernization effort.

“Kongsberg’s Johnstown facility consistently yields remote weapon station manufacturing excellence, having produced more than 20,000 systems over the last 15 years. Our highly trained and skilled staff partnered with engineers and staff from Norway to successfully transition the production of all MADIS RWS to the Pennsylvania facility as part of our schedule and contract with the U.S. Marine Corps,” said Jason Toepfer, project manager, MADIS RWS, Kongsberg Protech Systems. “The successful build of this inaugural system exemplifies our rigorous processes, joining the 5 prototype and test assets we’ve produced for the Marine Corps in Norway. This also kicks off MADIS RWS production here in the U.S., a move that allows us to better support this customer and deliver this critical lethality enhancement.”

The KONGSBERG RS6 RWS for MADIS RWS includes the XM914E1 30mmx113mm percussion-primed cannon with a co-axial M240C (7.62mm) machine gun, an integration kit for the STINGER Air-To-Air Launcher (ATAL) and provisions for future C-UAS defeat systems. MADIS is part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ plan to upgrade their two active Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) battalions. The first 30mm remote weapon system to be qualified on the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle platform (JLTV), MADIS RWS mounts on JLTVs and fights as a complimentary pair, designated as Mk1 and Mk2. The MADIS Mk1 features STINGER missiles, and neutralizes fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Mk2 fulfills the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) mission requirement, while also providing radar and command-and-control for the pair.

The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Kongsberg the indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity other transaction authority (OTA) production contract in Sept. 2021. It has a ceiling of $94 million and includes a series of Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) systems, full-rate production units, spares and training. This production contract award followed a Sept. 2020 OTA contract award from the USMC to KONGSBERG for test articles and activities, which included Design Verification Testing (DVT), after a competitive process.

The KONGSBERG RS6 RWS for MADIS leverages technology and competence drawn from multiple counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) and air defense programs. The system leverages commonality with the family of PROTECTOR RWS delivered and fielded with the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.

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