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Problems with NATEC PCA-Spectrum Polymer-Cased Ammo?

Written on 17 Dec, 2005 at 13:37 in Ammunition | viewed 1,599 views times | Comments

by David Crane david@defensereview.com DefenseReview recently published an article by Bob Taubert on high-tech small arms ammo titled Ammunition Improvements for 21st Century Mil/LE Urban Operations, in which ammunition made by NATEC, Inc. was discussed. Well, one of our readers who... (Continue reading)

Fiocchi to make 5.7×28mm Ammo for Five-seveN USG Pistol and PS90 Carbine

Written on 17 Dec, 2005 at 13:32 in Ammunition | viewed 1,336 views times | Comments

For Immediate Release: December 12, 2005 Contacts: Sarah Perry 703.288.1292, X 117 sarahp@fnhusa.com David A. Golladay, Jr. 864.414.2404 dagolladay@bellsouth.net FNH USA partners with Fiocchi of America: New 5.7 x 28mm sporting ammunition to carry the FN brand McLean, Va. (December 12, 2005) – As announced in September 2005, Herstal,... (Continue reading)

Ammunition Improvements for 21st Century Mil/LE Urban Operations

Written on 17 Nov, 2005 at 12:20 in Ammunition | viewed 4,255 views times | Comments

by Bob Taubert One of the driving ideas behind the adaptation of the "Black Rifle" and its varmint caliber ammunition was to lighten the load of the ground pounding Infanteer. That was achieved through remarkable engineering, but it didn’t take long... (Continue reading)

Update: 6.8×43mm SPC SPECOPS Cartridge in Trouble? 6.5 Grendel on the Rise?

Written on 14 Sep, 2004 at 12:56 in Ammunition | viewed 2,582 views times | Comments

by David Crane david@defensereview.com The 6.8×43mm SPC, according to DefenseReview sources, has been performing extremely well in the field against enemy combatants. Special Operations end users are thus, reportedly, very pleased with it. Unfortunately, it’s also been reported to us... (Continue reading)

Virtra Systems Use-of-Force Firearms Training Simulator: Immerse Yourself.

Written on 10 May, 2004 at 17:23 in Ammunition, Training | viewed 189 views times | Comments

by David Crane david@defensereview.com Of all the products displayed at Trexpo East 2004, DefRev enjoyed this one the most. It’s called the IVR-300 HD/IVR-360 HD Use-of-Force Firearms Training Simulator System. Its manufacturer, Virtra Systems, refers to the technology as "immersive... (Continue reading)

The 6.8×43mm SPC Rifles for U.S. Spec-Ops: Thread at TF

Written on 7 Feb, 2004 at 18:42 in Ammunition | viewed 260 views times | Comments

Click here to view a VERY long TacticalForums.com thread on the 6.8×43mm SPC, which has been designed for CQB (Close Quarters Battle) and short-to-medium range interdiction (sniping). We just thought DefRev readers should be aware of it. ... (Continue reading)

Le Mas Ltd. Blended Metal Technology Ammo vs. ADS Transparent Armor: AFJI Video!

Written on 6 Aug, 2003 at 16:51 in Ammunition | viewed 3,039 views times | Comments

by David Crane david@defensereview.com For the last couple of years, Le Mas Ltd. has been pitting their "Blended Metal Technology" ammo (made specifically for them by RBCD Performance Plus, Inc.) against American Defense Systems, Inc. (ADS)/A.J. Piscitelli & Associates, Inc.’s "VistaSteel"... (Continue reading)

DefRev Announcement: Story Submissions

Written on 6 Jul, 2003 at 15:59 in Ammunition | viewed 118 views times | Comments

The story below titled "E-Book on the Colt 1903-08 Hammerless Pistol" was submitted by an anonymous user. DefRev has made an exception in that specific case and approved that post. However, DefRev does not normally accept posts without... (Continue reading)

Why Isn’t Our Military Going 6mm? by David Crane.

Written on 5 Dec, 2002 at 22:08 in Ammunition | viewed 314 views times | Comments

Back in September, I wrote a quick blurb on the Chinese QBZ-95(Type 95) infantry rifle, chambered for the proprietary 5.8×42mm cartridge. Now, while it’s true that I’m not a particularly big fan of the Chinese army, it must be... (Continue reading)

Ballistics: The Ogre Defensive Power Factor

Written on 1 May, 2002 at 17:28 in Ammunition | viewed 334 views times | Comments

I was talking with one of my brothers about some different calibers and velocities. Something we often talk about. This led to the IPSC’s Power Factor, which is simply Bullet Weight in Grains, Times Velocity, Divided by 1,000. This... (Continue reading)

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