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USMC Fields M38 Squad Designated Marksman Rifle

December 26th, 2017

Back in May we told you that the US Marine Corps planned to field M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles Equipped with 3-9x scopes as Squad Designated Marksman Rifles. Apparently, work began not long after and units are now equipped with the rifle, designated as the M38. The Marines adopted the 5.56mm M27 in 2011 to replace the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon in the infantry squad. The M27 is manufactured by Heckler & Koch and is based on the HK416.

The optic actually used has been identified as the Leupold TS-30A2 Mark 4 MR/T 2.5-8x36mm with a tuned Mk262 77gr turret. Interestingly, the Marines are supposed to transition to the M855A1 round this year.

In these photos, Marines with 3rd Battalion 8th Marine Regiment fire the M38 Squad Designated Marksmanship Rifle during a live-fire weapons exercise at range F-18 on Camp Lejeune, NC, Dec. 8, 2017. Photos by LCpl Michaela R. Gregory.

Tags: Heckler & Koch
Posted in USMC, weapons | 29 Comments »

The 2017 Magpul Block Leave Extravaganza Grand Prize Winner Is…

December 26th, 2017

Last week we hosted a great giveaway by our friends at Magpul. They gave away 15 sets of the following:

3 PMAG® GEN M3™ PMAGs
3 PMAG® 21 GL9™ PMAGs
1 PMAG® D-60™ AR/M4 PMAG
1 MS4® DUAL QD SLING GEN2
3 MAGPUL T-SHIRTs
1 MAGPUL™ TEJAS “EL ORIGINAL” GUN BELT
1 pair of MAGPUL CORE™ TECHNICAL GLOVEs
1 of each size MAGPUL DAKA POUCHES and DAKA WALLETs

One of those lucky 15 was randomly selected to win the bonus grand prize of one of each garment from the Spring ‘18 apparel line of clothing.

That lucky guy is Keenan Bowman.

Congratulations to Keenan and thank you to everyone who participated. A special thanks to Magpul for making this happen!

Tags: Magpul
Posted in Advertiser, Contest | 3 Comments »

TYR Tactical Is An Official Sponsor Of SIG Range Day 2018

December 26th, 2017

Mobile Showroom & Innovate or Die® Tour Stop
Each year SIG SAUER welcomes over 1,500 invited guests to the Clark County Shooting Complex in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is an exclusive opportunity to test the latest SIG SAUER products and to get a closer look at how SIG SAUER is becoming the complete weapons systems provider, combining firearms with optics, silencers, ammunition, airguns, and accessories.

For the second year in a row, we are proud to announce that TYR Tactical® is an Official Sponsor of SIG Range Day 2018. Attendees will have the opportunity checkout the Innovate or Die® Tour and Mobile Showroom on January 21st – 22nd. This event is closed to the public.

What is the TYR Tactical® Innovate or Die® Tour & Mobile Showroom?
We understand that to create Mission-Adaptable Gear, one has to spend a tremendous amount of time and resources on R&D – making sure that the feel, comfort and ergonomics of our products are right for our customers. To better serve this mission we have created the TYR Tactical® Mobile Showroom. This completely custom 44’ trailer was designed to travel across the country so we can better show our complete breadth of products. For the first time customers will have a hands-on experiences with TYR Tactical® Pouches, Body Armor, Belts, Revere K9™ Products and Huron™ Clothing & Packs. They will also get a chance to view products before their release and provide feedback on existing products.

Tags: Sig Sauer, Tyr Tactical
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Tdi-Arms – New AKM-L Minimalist AK Lower Handguard

December 26th, 2017

Tdi-Arms AKM-L

The AK world is divided into two camps: PURISTS & MODERNISTS. Tdi-Arms wants to breach this gap by creating products in the true Kalashnikov way: Simple, Rugged and Functional.

The AKM-L Lower handguard has a non intrusive design that will look great on a modernized as well as classic wood variants, retaining the AK look without over ”bubbaing” it.

Made from T6160 aluminum with a left side QD socket, it fits perfectly with the Ultimak gas tube.

The AKM-L is in production and will be available in just a few weeks.

Specs:

T6160 Aluminum

M-Lok attachment system

Weight: 100g

Equipped with a left side QD socket

FITS: All standard AK stamped receivers Saiga/Wasr/Arsenal

Does not fit: Milled receivers/Yugo/Vepr

MSRP: $99.00

The AKML will be available trough the Tdi-Arms
Website www.tdi-arms.com and trough their dealers.

To become a Tdi-Arms dealer please contact them at info@tdi-arms.biz / evgeny@tdi-arms.biz

Tags: Tdi-Arms
Posted in Weapon Accessories | 1 Comment »

Gunner’s Fact or Fiction: Semi vs. Automatic

December 26th, 2017

U.S. Marines, CWO5 Christian Wade, 2nd Marine Division Gunner, and Cpl Gerald Tredo, 3/6 infantryman, compare shot groups while firing on semi-automatic and full automatic at various distances on October 18, 2017 at Camp Lejeune. The intent is to provide guidelines on when it is most appropriate to use semi automatic and full automatic when suppressing an enemy. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Bethanie Ryan)

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What Did You Get For Christmas?

December 25th, 2017

I received a Survival Knife by Law Tactical and Winkler Knives.

What did you get?

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MATBOCK Monday – Reaper Hunting Vest

December 25th, 2017

MATBOCK and Reaper Outdoors are proud to announce the release of the Reaper Hunting Vest. Designed for the hunting enthusiast, it includes a Rhodesian style chest rig, main hunt pouch with integrated hand warmer, a large multi-purpose pouch, ideal for a small puffy layer, a small multi-purpose pouch for smaller items, a shear pouch, a thermacell pouch, and a dip can pouch. All of the pouches and chest rig are made with MATBOCK’s ghost and ghost lite materials and attach via their patent pending TAB system to make the system ultra lightweight, waterproof, and durable. The Hunt Vest Kit is available now in MultiCam and can be purchased as an entire kit or each part individually.

Kit Includes the following:
Rhodesian style chest rig
Main hunt pouch with integrated hand warmer
Large multi-purpose pouch
Small multi-purpose pouch
Shear pouch
Thermacell pouch
Dip can pouch