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Milap – The New Indian Carbine

Monday, May 30th, 2011

In our article on the Indian Army’s Futuristic Infantry Soldier As a System (F-INSAS) we mentioned a new carbine that was on its way. It’s called Milap and according to a recent article in the Times of India, it should begin field trials soon. Named after the joint venture that developed it, the carbine comes from a collaboration between the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). There are reportedly 20 variants of the carbine with Defence sources claim the Milap will run about R50,000 per copy which is half of what an earlier consortium had quoted. We’re not too sure what is meant by 20 variants but we find it very interesting that the Indian Army is more interested in a carbine, more suited for CQB scenarios such as the Mumbai attacks rather than full length heavy caliber rifles for potential operations along the border with Pakistan.

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Product Sneak Peek from Mission First Tactical

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Mission First Tactical’s assaulter/operator driven designs are products made exclusively in the USA through a partnership with DuPont’s Military Plastics division. These new materials allow them to offer components that are a third the weight of traditional polymer without degraded quality. We’re offering you a sneak peak at just a few of the first releases from Mission First Tactical’s highly anticipated product line.

This is the React™ Short Grip, a forward grip featuring minimal profile footprint and covered with MFT’s own Tac Skin™ texturing. It also boasts a secure water tight plugged storage with a foam block with a quick access tab to diminish rattle, as well as a flat non slip bottom surface that aids in supported firing positions. At 2 oz you can barely tell it is there.

For more info visit missionfirsttactical.com or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/missionfirsttactical.

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DDM4 Torture Test

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Pretty interesting video. I’d say it speaks for itself.

www.danieldefense.com

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Malaysia Eyes Bigger Market for M4 Carbine

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

According to a report by Malaysian news agency Bernama, Malaysia has put forth a proposal to cooperatively produce and market the M4 carbine to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The M4 is manufactured in Malaysia under a license granted from Colt Defense LLC in 2006-7 by SME Ordnance Sdn Bhd. 14,000 M4s are currently in service with the Malaysian Armed Forces, Special Forces of Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency as well as the Royal Malaysian Police.

SME Ordnance Sdn Bhd (SME) is a National Aerospace & Defence Industries (NADI) subsidiary company. They have been issued a mandate to cooperate with ASEAN countries to produce the Colt M4 carbine assault rifle for a wider user base. SME signed a new contract with Colt in February to facilitate the production of an additional 116,000 carbines over seven years. This must still be approved by the US Congress. In particular, Brunei was singled out as a possible customer for the US issue service weapon.

The initiative to develop the region’s defense industry, referred to as the ASEAN Defence Industries Collaboration (ADIC) was set forth at the recent ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) in Jakarta. One of the most compelling points of the plan to federate the production of the rifles across partner countries is that 85% of the parts will be locally produced. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi explained “Only the main technology and equipment come from United States. Colt also gave us the right to sell M4 to ASEAN countries. “Asean partners will be given the opportunity to share production. Although M4 will be made in Malaysia, its components will be produced by ASEAN countries.”

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New Reticle Options for the Meprolight M21 Combat Sight

Friday, May 20th, 2011

Meprolight’s M21 reflex sight is imported from Israel by The Mako Group. It is a self-illuminated reflex sight powered by tritium and a fiber optic collector system. While it is the standard issue combat sight for the Israeli Defense Forces, they feel it is also a great option for Law Enforcement duties. One of the biggest advantages of the M21 is that it requires no batteries and has no switches to break. This means that it can be mounted to a rifle and there is no chance of encountering a dead battery when you need it most.

In addition to the cost savings associated with batteries, there is another advantage. Mako has worked with Mepro to introduce new reticle options. The standard reticle for the US market has been the bullseye reticle, but they have now added the Triangle reticle, Open X reticle, and both 4.3 MOA and 5.5 MOA Dot reticles.

“The non-electronic Mepro M21 sight with bullseye reticle has proven immensely popular with law enforcement agencies who need a rugged sight that can withstand rough rides and extreme temperatures in the trunk of a patrol car, and is always ready for instant use without worry about dead or leaking batteries,” Addy Sandler, CEO of The Mako Group explained. “Now these agencies have the option of choosing the precise triangle and dot reticles to fit any intended use.”

For more information about the Mepro M21 Self-Powered Reflex Sight and the new reticle options, visit www.themakogroup.com.

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Improved Carbine Q&A Posted

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

I am assuming that everyone has seen the presolicitation for W15QKN-11-R-F003 Improved Carbine. If not click the link. In association with the Industry Day, the Army collected questions and here are the answers. Most won’t make any sense unless you have the draft solicitation close at hand.

US Army IC Q&A18 APR 2011

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Panteao Productions to Sponsor Miami Vice Themed Side Match at the Carolina Cup

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Join the Panteao Gun Team June 16-18 in Oxford, NC at the IDPA Carolina Cup as they pay homage to a television show enjoyed by many shooters…Miami Vice. Panteao Productions, along with Colt and Winchester, are hosting a side match called Calderone’s Return – The Hit List. In this scenario, you are the Argentinean hit man from the fourth episode of season one of Miami Vice called “Calderone’s Return”. In this famous scene, the hit man (played by Jim Zubiena) takes out a drug dealer inside of a limo with a shotgun; then faces a bodyguard he didn’t count on. From the surrender position, he quickly dispatched the drug dealer’s bodyguard with a Mozambique drill, then calmly drops the magazine out of his 1911, empties the chamber, and places the gun on top of the bodyguard as he walks away. Classic scene!

Think you’ve got what it takes to take your shot at being the Hit Man? You’ll be facing a target 10 yards away and you’ll have to drill it with two rounds to the body and one to the head using a Colt 1911.

While at the Carolina Cup if you happen to spot a match participant that looks a lot like Detective Stan Switek from Miami Vice, it’s because it is Switek. Actor and IDPA and NRA member Michael Talbott will be shooting the match with the Panteao Gun Team on Friday and Saturday.

The Panteao Productions filming crew will be filming portions of the clinic for the upcoming documentary on the Carolina Cup. More information about the Carolina Cup can be found here: www.the-carolinacup.com

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Adcor Defense to Offer BEAR as Improved Carbine Contender

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Adcor Defense has announced that they plan to offer their piston driven Brown Enhanced Automatic Rifle (BEAR) as a candidate for the upcoming US Army Improved Carbine solicitation anticipated to be released late this month. Unlike other Stoner-style piston rifles, the BEAR’s piston is permanently attached to the bolt carrier.

“The Adcor Defense BEAR combines a new piston system with an exclusive ejection port dust wiper with cover, an ambidextrous forward-placed charging handle/forward-placed assist, and a new key-locked, highly rigid rail system,” said Jimmy Stavrakis, president of Adcor Defense Inc. “More importantly, this innovative design will increase reliability and eliminate the soldier’s most common cause of weapon failure — jamming due to operation in harsh, dirty environments.”

The fixed piston isn’t the only innovation found on the BEAR’s bolt carrier. In order to mitigate stoppages caused by dust and other debris entering the chamber, Adcor has developed a patented spring-loaded dust cover mounted on the bolt carrier. Each time the weapon fires and the weapon goes into battery, the dust cover moves into the ejection port opening, flush with the outside geometry of the carbine.

Interestingly, the BEAR also integrates an ambidextrous (user configurable) forward charging handle into the rail system. And imagine this, it’s non-reciprocating. Additionally, the barrel is free floated.

www.adcorindustries.com/defense

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