The M16A2 was a Marine Corps lead project to improve the M16A1 but they failed to make the most effective combat rifle.
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The 590A1 fighting shotgun – The military’s pump-action option
GearWhen American forces need the most versatile weapon in the arsenal they turn to the Mossberg 590A1 fighting shotgun.
5 ‘Star Wars’ guns inspired in a galaxy not so far away
Off DutyLet’s call ourselves off duty for a bit and talk about two of my favorite subjects: “Star Wars” and guns. Today we are going to look at “Star Wars” guns and the real guns behind them. Most guns in Star Wars are based on actual firearms and dolled up to appear rather sci-fi, albeit they […]
The most useful of Robert Rogers’ 28 Rules of Ranging in 2022
FeaturedRobert Roger’s Rules of Ranging were written in the 1700s and are still relevant in 2021. Why? Well, some advice is universal.
The trench guns of World War I
HistoryTrench guns proved to be so effective fight stoppers in the hands of U.S. soldiers during World War I that the Kaiser wanted to ban them.
My 5 favorites pieces of issued gear
GearSometimes issued gear sucks, most of the time it’s okay, but sometimes it is absolutely fantastic. And these are the most fantastic pieces of issued gear.
FourSix – The world’s first 4.6x30mm AR
GearCMMG has made history by releasing the first 4.6 caliber weapon in the AR platform. The FourSix could be an economical personal-defense weapon.
The M17/M18: Putting the modular in the Modular Handgun System
GearWith the adoption of the M17/M18 series of handguns, the military has chosen a truly modular design that could last for years.
Guile, violence, and intelligence – The tools of the WW2 spy
HistoryThe WW2 spy was a unique individual. Violent, sometimes cunning, and always intelligent they helped the Allies achieve victory.
Super shorties – The Top 5 short carbines
GearShort carbines are the chosen weapon of most special operations forces when close combat is the mission of the day.
