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Re: Dublin AK Systems Introduces 2nd-Gen AK Ratchet Charging System (AK RCS): Left-Side-Situated Charging Handle for Kalashnikov AKM (AK-47 and AK-74) Tactical Rifles and Saiga Semi-Auto Tactical Shotguns

Info — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:02:12 -0000

This thing works as advertised alright! I had an opportunity to shoot it for a review I am doing on it for WASR-10.com and although there are some draw backs, its function is not one of them...:-). Funny you should mention that about the Krebs; the RCS does not reach the indent in the Krebs custom BHO fire selector by about 1/4":-(... That is actually going to be one of my feedback points. I think it can easily be made to reach...

Re: U.S. Aircraft Carriers Vulnerable to Attack?: The Ticking Time Bomb

Honourablesaka — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:11:27 -0000

That was great article, well loaded with facts. I hope the war mongers in Washington, Paris and London have taken note of the real threat they will face if they dare attack Iran. Usually, when I see those huge warships stationed in the Persian Gulf, I wander what exactly they think it could do. The end part of this article should serve as a piece of advise to the warmongers.

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Yes, a big, shiny CVN-21 supercarrier surface ship will look really impressive initially when it shows up off someone’s coast. But, how impressive will it look when it’s sinking to the bottom after getting pulverized with anti-ship missiles and torpedos? A very wise U.S. submarine commander once said “There are two kinds of ships in the US Navy: subs and targets.”How right he was.--Source: DefenseReview.com (http://s.tt/13fmB)

Re: The True Story of the Beretta M9 Pistol.

Jd1112 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:22:28 -0000

Gave a lot of valuable information, thank you for this. I've been thinking of getting one, this just made up my mind!

Re: F-22 Raptor Program Cancellation: Will we learn from it?

Lewis Sanborn — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:30:40 -0000

Olga, fine post.

The solution, though not a nice solution, is war.

All the layering you speak of would disappear and sweat would appear. People would quite abruptly rather long hours at work than cooling it at home.

I choose to be confident on the sweat. I purposely shade my eyes on the sagged pants of today's young. But I may be also purposely ignorant.

Re: Sandia Labs Self-Guided Bullet: Laser-Guided .50-Caliber Saboted Round Coming for the U.S. Ordnance M2HB-QCB (Quick-Change Barrel) “Ma Deuce” Heavy Machine Gun (HMG)? Meet the Possible Precision .5...

Dan — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:05:27 -0000

It's an interesting piece of technology. What about adding preservation of human life into the "financial transaction" of war. Not to sound like too much of a libtard but I could see if something benefits our soldiers on the ground it could balance the scales of cost/affordability vs enemy damage/cost assessment. Of course, "cost" and "affordability" could already be factor any life-saving abilities into the equation. The economics of war are interesting - until you find yourself on the front line at least.

Re: Sandia Labs Self-Guided Bullet: Laser-Guided .50-Caliber Saboted Round Coming for the U.S. Ordnance M2HB-QCB (Quick-Change Barrel) “Ma Deuce” Heavy Machine Gun (HMG)? Meet the Possible Precision .5...

Sharpe — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:59:07 -0000

A guided round for a machine gun is ridiculous. On the other hand, having a smoothbore longarm (can't call it a rifle, can we?) that any platoon member can use to can hit targets a mile away might come in handy.

Re: Raptor Beware: Russia Test-Flies PAK FA Sukhoi T-50 5th-Generation Supercruise-Capable Low-Observable/Stealth Fighter Aircraft. Look out F-22.

Стёпин Алексей — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:57:01 -0000

Ты плохо знаешь Наш)) Иран наш союзник. Вы давите их по одному. Ваша ось зла состоит из тех стран которые вкладывают в себя, а не в вашу экономику.

Re: Silencerco 5.56 Saker Modular/Universal 5.56mm Rifle Silencer/Sound Suppressor with Trifecta Fast-Attach Mount and Trifecta RS Flash Hider/Suppressor at SHOT Show 2012: Most Innovative and Modular ...

guest — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:46:05 -0000

they should make the front part, crenated so it can be used as weapon, like surefire combatlight

Re: Silencerco 5.56 Saker Modular/Universal 5.56mm Rifle Silencer/Sound Suppressor with Trifecta Fast-Attach Mount and Trifecta RS Flash Hider/Suppressor at SHOT Show 2012: Most Innovative and Modular ...

RomeoTangoBravo — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:04:06 -0000

Have you heard any word on MSRP? I've looked several places without success.

Re: U.S. Ordnance M2HB-QCB (Quick-Change Barrel) “Ma Deuce” .50 BMG Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) Gets Test-Fired at the Range (Video!)

stan196 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:47:13 -0000

Thank you for photo's and video!! It seems the U.S.Army has learned that sometimes less is more.

Re: KRISS USA Sphinx SDP Compact High-Capacity 9mm Tactical/Combat Pistol (with DEFIANCE Silencer/Sound Suppressor) Impresses at the Range at SHOT Show 2012 Media Day!

Dude — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:45:09 -0000

If you'd like a 1911 style thumb safety I hear there's a startup called CZ something or other that makes a copy of this gun with one.

Re: NewMatics PM16 and Laser Sim Urban Warfare/CQB Training System. Exclusive Video!

Forgethehammer — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:26:06 -0000

This idiot marketed the finest airguns ever made to the wrong crowd!!!!! What a dolt!! I would be happy to build and sell these items, but it's too late now since he sold out to some yuppie jackass in Texas.

Re: McCann Industries Ultra-Lightweight Carbon Fiber M14/M1A Rifle/Carbine Chassis

GerdVanVoores — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:48:00 -0000

I agree. I had a McCaan mount on my REM 700 installed by McCaan themselves. They are very rude experts on everything types. They treat you like you know nothing and they know everything. Their mount was the biggest mistake I ever made with my rifle. Screws broke all the time even with 8-40 screws, zero would not hold, and the mount is too close to the barrel affecting harmonics and cooling. In the end I threw the McCaan POS mount in the garbage and got a Badger Ordnance mount. Now everything is great.

Re: Lucid HD7 Red Dot Sight with Auto-Brightness Reticle Capability: Best Combat Optic under $500 for Close Quarters Battle (CQB)?

guest — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:24:38 -0000

good one, never thought of that

Re: US PALM 45-Round and 30-Round Quad-Stack (4×2 config) 7.62x39mm Russian-Caliber Polymer AK Rifle Magazines: The Kalashnikov AK-47/AKM Rifle Gets a Big Boost in Immediate Ammo Capacity/Tactical...

Otelio Garcia — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:44:59 -0000

they already have 40-round mags for the RPK which is in 7.62x39 and 45-round mags for the RPK-74, which is in 5.45x39. Extended AK mag, double column feed. They've been used in Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion, typical Russian hardware, tough and reliable. Obviously longer than the quad-stack above, but we're talking centimeters.

Re: US PALM 45-Round and 30-Round Quad-Stack (4×2 config) 7.62x39mm Russian-Caliber Polymer AK Rifle Magazines: The Kalashnikov AK-47/AKM Rifle Gets a Big Boost in Immediate Ammo Capacity/Tactical...

Dan — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:37:37 -0000

These look great, would love to have 45 round capacity in an AK. I hope these feed well and function as good as they sound on paper.

Re: Lucid HD7 Red Dot Sight with Auto-Brightness Reticle Capability: Best Combat Optic under $500 for Close Quarters Battle (CQB)?

SW — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:42:00 -0000

BUIS....!

Re: Remington M24E Sniper Weapon System (Sniper Rifle) “Leaked” Promo Video for SHOT Show 2010

Trev_dawg2 — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:55:42 -0000

I want one! An M24 rebuild that is!

Re: M16 Viper Series: Custom 5.56mm Weapons Packages for Special Ops (Video!)

gray — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:55:44 -0000

i love this thing

Re: PCP Ammuntion Polymer-Cased (Plastic-Cased) Ammo Goes Prime Time at SHOT Show 2012 Media Day: Ultra-Lightweight Rifle/Machine Gun Ammo is Combat Ready! (Video!)

Tony — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:37:54 -0000

I'm happy to the interest in our new polymer cased ammunition. We spent about two year developing these cases from the ground up. There is no relationship between PCP Ammunition and any of the previous companies that attempted to produce polymer cased ammunition. With that said, we have done extensive testing of our ammunition in machine guns and semi and auto assualt rifles. We have repeatedly seen a decrease in chamber temperatures over that of brass cartridges though the conduction of heat back from the barrel still heats the chamber. The polymer acts as an insulator during firing, thus not losing energy as heat into the case and chamber. Because of this we have seen a more efficient burning of the powder with more energy used to heat the gases and propel the bullet. This has been indicated by increased velocity over brass when loaded to the same pressures.
As for the fluted chamber question, we have not tested in a fluted chamber so I would not recommend it. The polymer may deform to match the chamber thus making extraction difficult if not impossible.
As far as reloading goes, we cannot recommend reloading for liability reasons. I can also say that our cases have a reduced volume which would cause standard loads to be unsafe in our cases. The reduction in volume is small still allowing for us to match the velocity of brass ammunition while staying within SAAMI specs for pressure.
I'll try to check in often to answer any additional questions as we are excited to get feedback from users once they are able to shoot it in their own weapons. We plan to continue to refine and improve our cartridges so feedback from knowledgeable users is key.
-Tony Padgett
PCP Ammunition

Re: PCP Ammuntion Polymer-Cased (Plastic-Cased) Ammo Goes Prime Time at SHOT Show 2012 Media Day: Ultra-Lightweight Rifle/Machine Gun Ammo is Combat Ready! (Video!)

Bodhisattvya — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:04:43 -0000

We could save weight now by using Aluminum Cases instead of brass like CCI Blazer Ammo. Since reloading isn't an issue, I'm surprised the U.S. Military hasn't jumped on this solution a long time ago!

Re: Para-Ordnance LDA 1911 Pistols

Robert Randin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:49:21 -0000

Hey guys hope all is good. Just want to know where i can find a spur hammer not the flat coceal type for my para ordnance LDA model.

Re: PCP Ammuntion Polymer-Cased (Plastic-Cased) Ammo Goes Prime Time at SHOT Show 2012 Media Day: Ultra-Lightweight Rifle/Machine Gun Ammo is Combat Ready! (Video!)

Cool_hand77 — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:07:07 -0000

Are they compatable with fluted chambers, such as the G3/HK91?

Re: U.S. Aircraft Carriers Vulnerable to Attack?: The Ticking Time Bomb

Josh ulpot — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:49:06 -0000

I totally subscribe the views, opinions, and ideas of Mr. Crane.

Re: PCP Ammuntion Polymer-Cased (Plastic-Cased) Ammo Goes Prime Time at SHOT Show 2012 Media Day: Ultra-Lightweight Rifle/Machine Gun Ammo is Combat Ready! (Video!)

windknot — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:50:58 -0000

Does it retain heat? A large portion of the heat generated in firing is removed from the chamber when a brass case is ejected. Do plastic cases have the same issues as case-less ammo (i.e. increase and faster chamber temp)?