How the AMPV Killed the M113

If you spend five minutes talking to anyone who has served in an Armored Brigade Combat Team, they’ll tell you that the tanks and infantry fighting vehicles usually get all the glory. The public fixates on the 120mm smoothbore cannons and 25mm Bushmaster chainguns punching holes in targets acro...

By Mason Berryman •

Why People Love The Smith & Wesson 5906

There is a growing roar for Smith & Wesson to bring back the 3rd generation of metal-framed pistols, with a particular interest in the classic 5906 series. The classic non-railed versions were discontinued back in 1999, with the railed versions discontinued back in 2004. So after 20 years, wh...

By Matt E •

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Operator Glove System

Your hands are your primary interface with your weapon, your kit, and your environment. The FirstSpear OPERATOR GLOVE SYSTEM pairs the Operator Inner Glove (OIG) and the Operator Outer Glove (OOG) into an advanced combat system built around maximum weapon manipulation, tactile feel, and durabilit...

By Eric G •

The 30 Year Search for the Army’s Squad Automatic Weapon

As the introduction of the SIG M250 potentially opens a new chapter in the U.S. Army's squad automatic weapon story, or more accurately, the GPMG role, it is worth looking back at the excitement around the M249 when it was adopted. The U.S. Army type-classified the M249 on February 1, 1982, ...

By Lynndon Schooler •

KUGS Introduces Bipods For SIG 550 Rifles

Swiss small arms and accessories manufacturer KUGS  has introduced a new bipod line for the SIG 550 series of rifles. The KUGS bipods  are designed to provide greater stability, which is primarily achieved by increasing the leg angle from the standard 60 degrees to 90 degrees.

By Hrachya H •

Everytown Lawyer’s Take on Pistol Grips Misses the Mark

Everytown attorney Janet Carter says pistol grips are more than cosmetic and improve firearm performance. Here’s what the feature actually does on a rifle. The post Everytown Lawyer’s Take on Pistol Grips Misses the Mark appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By TTAG News Contributor •

NY Dad Faces 40 Years for Building Guns at Home

Demetrio Daga faces up to 40 years in prison after a New York jury convicted him on 15 weapons charges stemming from his collection of homemade and 3D-printed firearms. The post NY Dad Faces 40 Years for Building Guns at Home appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By TTAG News Contributor •
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