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Enforce Tac 19 – HK 433 Ver 5

Thursday, March 7th, 2019

Heckler & Koch displayed the latest version of the HK 433 Carbine during Enforce Tac. Chambered in 5.56mm, this model incorporates an 11″ barrel and features H&K’s RAL8000 coloration.

They have submitted the HK 433 as well as a variant of the HK 416 for the Bundeswehr’s competition for a new rifle to replace the G36. Take a look at the version we wrote about one year ago here, and you will notice a few, slight variations.

For instance, the charging handle has been moved slightly to the rear and is now reversible from left to right.

Above are two closeups of the back up front sight and below are two of the rear.

The HK 433 combines operating controls from both M16 and G36 families.

You can see it is equipped with the H&K 30 round polymer magazine. It features a window with orange round indicator on the spring.

-Eric Graves
Editor

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Enforce Tac 19 – FN SCAR-SC in 300 BLK

Thursday, March 7th, 2019

FN Has introduced a version of the SCAR Sub Compact in 300 BLK or as they like to say, 7.62x35mm. 300 BLK has gained a great deal of popularity in European LE and Security services.

The SCAR-SC features a 7.5″ barrel and thanks to the collapsible stock, is 21.1″ to 25.7″ in overall length. It weighs 6.9 lbs and features a NON-reciprocating charging handle.

fnamerica.com/products/riflescarbines-select-fire/fn-scar-sc

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US Army Seeks To Purchase 167,195 M4 Carbines

Thursday, March 7th, 2019

The US Army May have it’s eye on a Next Generation Squad Weapon System, but it’s not done buying M4 Carbines.

Yesterday, Army Contracting Command – New Jersey (ACC-NJ) At Picatinny Arsenal, NJ issued a pre-solicitation to industry, on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM-SW). They intend to issue a request for proposal (RFP) W15QKN-18-R-0219 to procure approximately 167,195 M4 Carbine (NSN: 1005-01-231-0973/Part Number 9390000) and M4A1 Carbine (NSN: 1005-01-382-0953/Part Number 12972700) built to print using the Technical Data Package (TDP). This procurement action will be a Full and Open competition in accordance with FAR 9.104-2(a), special standard of responsibility and the M4/M4A1 must be manufactured exclusively within the United States or its Territories.

This is a huge opportunity for industry. The anticipated contract minimum guarantee of $10,000.00 will apply to each contract and will be met with the first delivery.

To meet this requirement for FY 2020 through 2024, the United States Government intends to award up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts with Firm-Fixed-Price Delivery Orders. This procurement will be awarded to the Offeror (s) whose proposal(s) represent the best value to the Government using Trade-Off Processes.

For full details, visit www.fbo.gov.

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Enforce Tac 19 – H&K SFP9 OR SD

Wednesday, March 6th, 2019

German manufacturer Heckler & Koch displayed the SFP9 OR SD at Enforce Tac. It is a striker fired 9mm pistol. Most of you are probably comfortable with the SD designation indicating suppressed, but you may not be familiar with the OR suffix which stands for Optics Ready.

In this case, the slide was equipped with a Delta Point Pro by Leuplod Optics. It also featured a flared mag well.

This Impuls-IIA Compact Suppressor was produced by Switzerland’s Brugger & Thomet specifically for sale by H&K.

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Global Ordnance LLC and GRAND POWER Announce Partnership

Monday, March 4th, 2019

For Immediate Release
(2/28/19)

Global Ordnance LLC and GRAND POWER announce Partnership, Global Ordnance is the exclusive supplier of GRAND POWER Firearms to the U.S., beginning March 12th, 2019.

Global Ordnance LLC and GRAND POWER has worked together since 2014 on multiple defense projects, including supplying the U.S. Military with pistols and heavy machine guns. They recently partnered with Global Ordnance in adapting GRAND POWER’s existing STRIBOG design to meet the US Army’s Sub Compact Weapon System (SCWS), which is one of six down selectees and is pending award by the U.S. Army. Global Ordnance LLC is now partnering with GRAND POWER for commercial opportunities in the U.S. and will be the exclusive importer of GRAND POWER firearms into the United States.

This includes the following models: STRIBOG SP9A1, K100, K100 X-Trim, P1, P11, P1 Ultra, Q100, Q1S, X-Calibur, P45, P45L, XP45, P40, P40L, XP40, K22S, K22 X-Trim, P380, CP 380, & LP 380. GRAND POWER firearms feature a Rotating Barrel to improve accuracy and reduce recoil. Each pistol delivered by Global Ordnance will feature 3 magazines

The Global Ordnance improved STRIBOG SP9A1, will feature an upgrade to the currently available on the U.S. market SP9A1s. The Global Ordnance model will feature a non-reciprocating charging handle and three magazines. The handle reduces recoil and allows for eliminating the risk of anything getting snagged on the charging handle; a modification which at the same time provides a safety improvement. *Arm brace not included

Global Ordnance is working with GRAND POWER to introduce new firearms for the U.S. market. GRAND POWER is located in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia. GRAND POWER has a current portfolio of more than 40 different models of pistols in all common pistol caliber (.22, .32ACP, .380ACP, 9mm Makarov, 9mm Luger, 9x21mm, .357Mag, .40SW, .45ACP and 10mm). GRAND POWER has been making firearms for 17 years and currently exports to more than 60 countries worldwide. Global Ordnance and GRAND POWER are both ISO certified. Global Ordnance and GRAND POWER are confident that teaming together, they can bring the best value and quality firearms to the American gun enthusiast.

Global Ordnance is performing customer service and warranty support for the U.S. market.

For more information on these products, visit: www.globalordnance.com or call 941-549-8388.

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Rheinmetall presses ahead with laser weapon technology: new weapon station successfully tested

Friday, March 1st, 2019

Rheinmetall continues to make steady headway in the world of laser weapons, having recently completed a successful serious of comprehensive trials with a weapon station. In combination with a laser, the weapon station demonstrated its speed and precision in tests conducted in December 2018. The weapon station can be armed with lasers in the 100 kW output power range.

During the tests, which were conducted in Switzerland at the company’s Ochsenboden test centre near Zürich, drones and mortar rounds were successfully engaged at operationally relevant ranges.

The laser weapon station is the latest stage and logical continuation of the process in which Rheinmetall has transformed laser weapon technology into a fully functional weapon system. It consists of four main components: the laser source, beam director with the telescope, and coarse tracker (weapon station).

The mobile weapon station performs the task of mechanically aiming the laser toward the target. Now that a weapon station specially designed to meet the requirements of a laser weapon station has been successfully realized, Rheinmetall has all of the principal assemblies for a future laser weapon system at its own disposal.

The laser weapon station was combined with a beam director – successfully employed in multiple tests – and high-performance Rheinmetall lasers. It is also designed to be combined with a soon-to-be-available 20 kW laser source, likewise made by Rheinmetall.

Equally suitable for ground, air and naval operations, the assemblies are modular and scalable in design, and can be deployed regardless of the threat situation on military platforms of all types.

Among the laser weapon station’s outstanding performance parameters are its extremely accurate mechanical aiming function, coupled with an unlimited, 360° traversing zone and an elevation range in excess of 270°. The system architecture (EN DIN 61508) is closely oriented to the MANTIS air defence system now in service with the Bundeswehr, and thus also offers interfaces for connecting it to higher-echelon air defence systems

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M231 Firing Port Weapon

Wednesday, February 27th, 2019

The M231 Firing Port Weapon is a rather obscure footnote in US Small Arms history. Thanks to Marty Bordson, owner of Badger Ordnance, I recently got the chance to fire one.

Designed to be shot from the firing ports of the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle (the M2 was the Infantry variant), the M231 was based on the M16A1. As you can see, it featured a short, threaded handguard which was screwed into place in the firing port. Initially, the M231 featured a wire stock, reminiscent of the M3 “Grease Gun” but it was later removed as it was prone to rattle off and become a nuisance in the vehicle. Although, the real reason was probably to dissuade the rifle’s use in place of the standard M16 by dismounted Infantry.

Below, you can see the modified selector lever, peculiar to the M231. It is either SAFE or AUTO and the SOP was to fire Tracer ammo, aimed through a vision block. The M231 was meant to deal with enemy dismounts who might try to engage from the sides and rear of the Bradley.

Marty made a couple of mods to the rifle in order to use it while hunting hogs. He changed out the flash hider so it would accept a Mack Brothers suppressor and fitted a mount and PEQ-15 to the carrying handle. Obviously, that didn’t do me any good during the day. I sighted over the top of the receiver and aimed at the berm.

Perhaps the most interesting feature of the M231 is that it fires from the open bolt to help keep it cool. With a cyclic rate of around 1200 rpm, the added suppressor just sped it up, and also exacerbated the gas issues. I also had access to a Magpul D60 PMAG, while those using the M231 in its heyday would have only had USGI 30 rd magazines. My firing hand was covered in carbon when the magazine was finished and I had to stop halfway through, due to the back gas. The video below shows me firing the second half of the magazine. I can only imagine what it was like in the vehicle when there were six firing at once. For a period, there was supposed to be a vent hose for the gas, but the few accounts I’ve heard of these actually being fired from within the vehicle, it didn’t work.

Eventually, the M2 Bradley was upgraded with slab sides designed to accept reactive armor panels which eliminated the side firing ports. However, the M231 is said to soldier on, at least in arms rooms, as the M2 has retained the two firing ports on the rear hatch. As late as the invasion of Iraq, armored troops were spotted using the M231.

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SIG SAUER MCX Rattler Canebrake Now Shipping

Tuesday, February 26th, 2019

NEWINGTON, N.H., (February 26, 2019) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the newest addition to the MCX family, the MCX Rattler Canebrake is now shipping and available in retail stores.

The MCX Rattler Canebrake comes as a suppressor ready platform with an SD handguard and inert training device that mimics the size and weight of the SIGSRD762 suppressor, and assures all muzzle flash is past the shooter’s hand when reaching out on the handguard during operation without a functional suppressor installed. With the MCX Rattler Canebrake there’s no need for the purchase of a shorter barrel kit and SD Handguard to have a suppressed MCX system, simply unthread the inert training device, install your suppressor, and select the appropriate gas setting for your ammunition.

Additional features of the MCX Rattler Canebrake include a 2-stage flat-blade match trigger, Cerakote E190 finished upper and lower, a folding coyote-tan PCB, and comes with one 30-round polymer 300blk Magpul™ magazine.

MCX Rattler Canebrake

To learn more about the MCX Rattler Canebrake or locate your local SIG SAUER dealer visit sigsauer.com.

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