The M17/M18: Putting the modular in the Modular Handgun System
With the adoption of the M17/M18 series of handguns, the military has chosen a truly modular design that could last for years.... Read more.
Guile, violence, and intelligence – The tools of the WW2 spy
The WW2 spy was a unique individual. Violent, sometimes cunning, and always intelligent they helped the Allies achieve victory.... Read more.
Super shorties – The Top 5 short carbines
Short carbines are the chosen weapon of most special operations forces when close combat is the mission of the day.... Read more.
The other Armalite – The AR-18
Armalite's famed AR-15 became the United States military's M16 and M4. But did you know that Armalite produced the AR-18 as well?... Read more.
This LVAW is SOCOM’s overpowered answer to the SMG
The current theme of special operations weapons seems to be small and quiet. I can’t blame them. Small, lightweight weapons with suppressors are quite comfortable... Read more.
Why the US hasn’t adopted this gun that shoots around corners
One of the more interesting weapons to pop up in the Global War on Terror is the CornerShot. The CornerShot comes from the mind of Israeli Defence Force Lt.Col Amos... Read more.
M1919: The machine gun that just wouldn’t quit
John Browning designed a ton of guns the U.S. military has used and still use to this day. The list includes the M1911 handguns, the M1897 Trench Gun, the M2 Machine... Read more.
The first AR carbine – The Colt 605 Dissipator
The Colt 605 was the first attempt to shorten the Colt M16. So did it succeed, and why was it given the name "Dissipator"?... Read more.
Grenade launchers are firing a lot more than grenades these days
40mm grenade launchers are some of the more versatile tools in the armory of the United States military. That versatility really comes as a result of all the different... Read more.
Why the Marines chose an LPVO (it makes sense)
The Marine Corps prides itself on being a Corps of riflemen. A big part of Marine Corps culture involves the rifle. “Every Marine is a rifleman” defines... Read more.