In response to an overwhelming number of requests for a longer top rail for its legendary AUG A3 M1 bullpup platform, Steyr Arms announced today that it is now in full production of a Long Rail version of the rifle. Offering 25 numbered slots, the new Long Rail version provides a significant increase in surface area to use both optics and back-up iron sights. The top … [Read more...]
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Are 20 round AR-15 Magazines Better than 30 Rounders ?
Are 20 round AR-15 magazines better than 30 rounders ? It's a topic that always brings up spirited debate so we figured we would wade into the debate. It use to be many many moons ago back in the days of leaded gasoline and cars that had carburetors the standard issue magazine for the M16 was a 20 rounder. I know to many people that seems like ancient history, but to those of … [Read more...]
Hexmag Rail Covers for ALL rail systems: First Look
Our readers might be tired of hearing about how great SHOT Show 2017 was for us here at the site, but we aren't done highlighting the companies and gear that we found ourselves drawn towards. Hexmag is no stranger to The Arms Guide, we have several writers who have tried their polymer AR-15 magazines and found that they performed admirably during all the tests we put them … [Read more...]
AR-15 Chamber Swab from Swab-Its: First Look
We have featured Swab-It's before on the site back in November 2016 when brought you the Swab-It's reusable 9mm bore swabs. So we were already very aware of the company when they approached us at SHOT Show 2017 and offered us a small sample of their latest yet to be released product the AR-15 Chamber Swab. I was excited when the site was approached about doing a test and … [Read more...]
Sig Sauer 550 What IF ?
(Feature Image Courtesy:swissarms.ch) There are always guns that have a rabid following but never seem to gain commercial success for some reason. The Sig 550 is a rifle that has always fascinated me but unfortunately never really caught on. The Sig 550 is most recognized as the assault rifle of the Swiss Military, but was also adopted by several other countries since its … [Read more...]
First Look: The Versatile Strike Industries SI Link Fore Grip
The market for rail accessories is hotter than ever, KeyMod vs MLok, angled grip vs stubby grip, the battle goes on. What if you could have and angled grip that is made of billet 6061 Aluminum and it can fit both KeyMod and M-Lok rail systems and still be affordable? Too good to be true you say ? The Strike Industries SI Link Curve Fore Grip is such a creation. I was wondering … [Read more...]