Once a staple of the GWOT, vertical grips have now largely faded away
I loved the vertical grip, and part of me still does.
North Korea’s Type 88-2 AK rifle is horribly bad
Even Kim Jong Un’s bodyguards use this horrible weapon that almost seems as if it were designed badly on purpose.
The Army adopts the XM8 carbine to go along its new M7 rifle
The new XM8 is a shorter, lightweight version of the M7 series.
The Marine Corps is keeping the M27 rifle – and that’s a good thing
The Corps is making the right decision in sticking with the M27.
8 revolutions in firearms technology that changed warfare
Small arms revolutions typically make a soldier shoot faster and farther, and ultimately make them deadlier.
SOCOM selects small American company for its CAR rifle
The Mk 1 rifle is the culmination of numerous small advancements on the AR platform that drive the weapon forward.
Army receives rifles with new LICC cartridge, but their purpose is unknown
The LICC might not meet the M7’s goals, but seems to be the better rifle for general infantry use.
These aircrew survival weapons have ensured US airmen stayed alive in rough situations
The aircrew survival weapon is a pilot’s last-ditch tool after ejection. It’s primarily intended to give the pilot a tool to stay alive in a rough situation.
The technologies that will unlock the next generation of firearms
The future of lethality will revolve around the accessories attached to the rifle and the ammo that it fires.
SOCOM’s latest rifles embrace the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge
The Creedmoor does a lot of things right and will likely be SOCOM’s preferred cartridge for the near future.
Is the Army’s new M7 rifle a step back over its predecessor?
The idea behind the M7 appears valid, however whether its implementation is realistic remains to be seen.
Serbia’s unique Zastava M21 – Service rifles from around the world
The Zastava M21 series of rifles is an excellent example of a weapon that sticks to Kalashnikov’s pattern but also makes some distinct departures.
Future service rifles from across the world that deserve more attention
Today, we’re going around the world to look at five new service rifles that haven’t received a lot of attention.
Keeping it weird – The most bizarre features on military firearms
Let’s enjoy some of the weirdest features and attachments we can find on military weapons.
Canada’s superior C7 and C8 – Service rifles from around the world
The Canadian military uses rifles that are very similar to those of the United States, but also different in very interesting ways.
How the AR-18 influenced a generation of service rifles
The AR-18 would go on to be one of the most influential assault rifles in the world – it just took it 50 years.
Barrett’s Squad Support Rifle System will make infantry squad deadlier
This year Sandboxx News saw and handled the Squad Support Rifle System at SHOT Show.
Grenade launchers looked to be the future of infantry weapons
Supported by the Army and Pentagon, these wouldn’t be your average grenade launchers.
Changing the Army’s mind: The M16’s long road to adoption
After exhaustive testing, studies, and combat, the M16 proved to be the best rifle for the job and to this day still performs well against more modern competition
Marine Corps new marksmanship plan will make Marines more lethal
The Marksmanship Campaign Plan will help shape the current and future Marine Corps.
Indonesia’s Pindad SS2 – Service rifles from around the world
The SS2 series shows that the Indonesian military is progressive and willing to adapt and adopt to stay current and provide its troops with modern rifles.
These are the absolutely worst military small arms of the modern era
These small arms aren’t only the worst of the worst, but somehow got past the prototype stage and even saw combat action.
Japan’s modern Howa Type 20 – Service rifles from around the world
The Howa Type 20 is a high-tech, high-quality weapon that will serve the average Japanese soldier well.
Exploring the Army’s obscure and radical SAWS program
The SAWS program was ahead of its time and its conclusions have been proven correct by the last decades of modern warfare.
The British military’s new elite unit is receiving one of the best rifles in the world.
The British Rangers’ new L403A1 rifle is an extremely well-made, versatile, and reliable cutting-edge weapon.