Gear
Trading Up
Sent my Smith & Wesson Sigma off to its buyer today, and the man I bought the 92fs from dropped it in the mail today too. I do have fond memories of the S&W as it was my first centerfire pistol purchase, and the gun I qualified with on my Texas CHL course. I am…
Read MoreInfo on 5.56mm Effectiveness from Sweden
Over at the Vuurwapen Blog, an presentation by the Swedish on the effectiveness of the 5.56mm round caught my eye. Quite an interesting read, with good solid facts behind it. http://vuurwapenblog.com/2010/06/23/info-on-5-56mm-effectiveness-from-sweden/
Read MoreSOCOM Cancels Mk-16 SCAR
In a surprising reversal that follows years of effort to design a one-of-a-kind commando rifle, the U.S. military’s Special Operations Command has abruptly decided to abandon the new SOCOM Combat Assault rifle – the “SCAR,†as the rifle is commonly known – in favor of previously-fielded carbines. Details provided exclusively to Military.com reveal that SOCOM,…
Read MoreM855A1
A new round replaces the current M855 5.56mm cartridge that has been used by U.S. troops since the early 1980s. The M855A1 offers a number of significant enhancements: improved hard target capability, increased dependability, consistent performance at all distances, improved accuracy, reduced muzzle flash and a higher velocity. It’s tailored for use in the M-4…
Read MoreSmith & Wesson Sigma 9mm (SW9VE) For Sale [SOLD]
I’ve been bitten by the Beretta 92FS bug… To minimize the risk of receiving the wrath from my wife, I’m putting my S&W Sigma 9mm up for sale to help finance the 92FS. The gun is in like new condition, just under two years old (purchase date was July 13, 2008). All original packaging, documentation…
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