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.
On Target: Why the US military needs to put Red Dots on its sidearms
As a slow lumbering beast, the military is often rarely fast to acquire and accept new technology. One such example is the adoption of red dot sights on handguns.... Read more.
The 7 best service weapon nicknames of the US military
Military culture is different from mainstream culture, and predictably, military cultures around the world are different from American military culture. However,... Read more.
The Magpul D-60: A drum that works
Magazines are critical to the weapon’s performance. Most M16/M4 malfunctions are caused by bad magazines, outdated magazines, magazines older than the guys using... Read more.
These are the deadliest snipers the world never saw
Snipers utilize a craft all their own. It’s an odd one that involves small elite teams, armed with accurate rifles, often going out alone and away from the... Read more.