Industry News
The 2nd new 1-8x tactical scope rleased by Nightforce Optic is their NX8. It seems to be positioned as a more affordable compact model to their new high-end ATACR 1-8×24 F1 advanced tactical model. I call the NX8 the “Shorty” is because it reminded me the March Scopes 1-8x24mm Shorty from its use of 30mm size tube, […]
Nightforce will be finally release their long rumored 1-8x24mm tactical optic. Designated as the ATACR 1-8×24 F1 Advanced Tactical Scope, the new Nightforce is short at only 10 inch long but it’s still a bit heavy at 21 ounces weight. We will definitely checking this out at the SHOT Show 2018. The new Nightforces […]
The last weekend of October, I had the privilege of attending the Rifle Dynamics 2017 Red Oktober Kalashnikov Championships held at the Southern Utah Practical Shooting Range with one of my brothers in arms from the Marine Corps, Timothy Yan. There are 5 basic categories of competition, I signed up for the Heavy Home-built category […]
LaRue Tactical returns to the Big 3 East Media Event after many years. They brought along their new SURG suppressor and the new Federal .224 Valkyrie caliber. The new LaRue Tactical SURG suppressor features an external metal protective shield. Those hexagon holes are not only cooling down the suppressor, but they also reduce the […]
RS Regulate, my favorite optic mount maker for the AK platform, introduced their new modular handguard with M-LOK interface for the IWI Galil ACE during the recent Fall 2017 Big 3 East Media event at Daytona Beach, Florida. Unlike the stock Galil ACE polymer handguard, the RS Regulate upgrade handguard is made from CNC […]
First time Big 3 East attendee, Troy Industries, revealed their upcoming Commemorative Battle of Mogadishu M16A2 carbine (model: SFOD-D M16A2 Carbine). Following their popular My Service Rifle series, the new replica carbine was developed with detailed research, and a portion of the sales will be donated to military and veterans charities. This new Troy Ind. replica caught […]
Recent news broke of Salient Security Services (SSS) filing for bankruptcy. At first glance some people jumped to the conclusion that Salient Arms International was also in trouble. Adrian Chavez, President of Salient Arms International (SAI), went on record saying the rumors of SAI’s demise was mistaken. We have since learned that there are many […]
by Jon Gibbon. Republished with permission from Armslist. Link to the original article. PETA recently introduced an anti-hunting Facebook filter allowing users to update their profile pic with a custom filter to promote their “Shoot Selfies, Not Animals” campaign. Hunters across this country and around the world decided they could do both. Is this a hilarious trolling […]
Macaroni or Micro Roni? That Is The Question…
From the Canadian importer Tactical Imports Corporation: We are happy to announce that the Type 81 inspection was a success! Inspection notes are as follows: -30 guns were inspected from random boxes -No aesthetic problems identified -450 rounds tested, no stoppages -No overdrilling of gas ports in barrels -Mistake with wood finish made, guns will […]