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The future Army infantry weapons

Written on 6 Jul, 2003 at 15:53 in Rifles And Carbines | viewed 353 views times | Comments

This week’s issue of the Army Times features two good stories covering the XM8/XM29 and XM312 programs: The OICW, now designated as the XM29, has been completely overhauled with an entirely new development and acquisition plan. The XM312, a .50 caliber heavy... (Continue reading)

Surefire Tactical Combat Lights. Light Up the Badguys at Night.

Written on 6 Jul, 2003 at 15:52 in Sighting/Night Vision Equipment | viewed 318 views times | Comments

by David Crane I’ve been using Surefire combat flashlights for the last several years for one reason: they’re the best. No question about it, they are heads and shoulders above the rest of the competition on a number of levels. First,... (Continue reading)

AW50 Long Range Interdiction/Anti-Materiel Rifle by Accuracy International

Written on 6 Jul, 2003 at 15:50 in Rifles And Carbines | viewed 545 views times | Comments

by David Crane Accuracy International (AI) appears to have a hit on there hands with the AW50 .50 BMG bolt-action anti-materiel (anti-material)/sniper rifle. The AI AW50 anti-materiel rifle, in layman’s terms, is basically 33-35 lbs (depending on reports) of "you don’t want... (Continue reading)

MIT helping develop Nanotechnology

Written on 6 Jun, 2003 at 15:44 in New And Future Technology | viewed 73 views times | Comments

I spotted this article on the Army and MIT’s new facility for the development of nanotechnology. ... (Continue reading)

KOBRA EKP-1S Fast Action Collimator Sight for Your Kalashnikov

Written on 6 Jun, 2003 at 15:43 in Sighting/Night Vision Equipment | viewed 921 views times | Comments

According to Tantal’s Collector Resource, the KOBRA EKP-1S Fast Action collimator sight is "currently used in the field by Russian OMON SPETsNAZ. The site goes on to say that "The Kobra EKP-1S Fast Acquisition Collimator Sight is currently used... (Continue reading)

VEPR K Carbine by Robinson Armament

Written on 6 Jun, 2003 at 15:41 in Rifles And Carbines | viewed 664 views times | Comments

The VEPR K carbine by Robinson Armament is available in 7.62×39mm and 5.56×45mm calibers. Barrel is 16". The VEPR K carbine is by all accounts very well made and of high quality. Anyone looking for a handy... (Continue reading)

Romak-3/PSL Sniper Rifle

Written on 6 Jun, 2003 at 15:40 in Rifles And Carbines | viewed 1,308 views times | Comments

The Romak-3/PSL is the military version of a Romanian sniper rifle that is now available in the U.S. The commercial version is just called the Romak-3, and it looks to be an interesting foreign offering. The rifle is basically the... (Continue reading)

VZ 2000 Rifle by Ohio Ordnance Works. Czech This.

Written on 6 Jun, 2003 at 15:38 in Rifles And Carbines | viewed 488 views times | Comments

by David Crane For all you Kalashnikov collectors out there, Ohio Ornance Works is offering a unique AK alternative. It’s called the VZ 2000. The VZ 2000 is a custom semi-auto version of the Czech VZ.58, and is... (Continue reading)

Meet the No Contact Jacket. It’s Shockingly Fashionable.

Written on 6 Jun, 2003 at 15:37 in New And Future Technology | viewed 74 views times | Comments

by David Crane This one’s pretty cool, folks. Unfortunately for all us guys, the "No Contact" Jacket only comes in one version right now, and it’s for women. Basically, the No Contact Jacket packs 80,000 volts of electricity, making the wearer... (Continue reading)

Beretta CX4 Storm Carbine. Sleek, Futuristic, and Modular.

Written on 6 Jun, 2003 at 15:36 in Rifles And Carbines | viewed 2,004 views times | Comments

by David Crane The Beretta CX4 "Storm" carbine is a pistol caliber carbine that will eventually come in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. Right now, it only comes in 9mm Parabellum. The CX4 Storm carbine is a a... (Continue reading)

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