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...]
I'll be blunt: I'd love to own an IWI Tavor in 5.56x45mm. As a bullpup rifle, it fits my reach and shoulders better than most standard configuration carbines. I also appreciate the IWI Tavor's efficient, streamlined design. As a cross dominant shooter, I'm especially keen on how ambidextrous the Tavor is, allowing me the option to configure a left-facing ejection port, and a … [Read more...]
This year, Keltec has released two new guns on the market. One is a KSG and the other is a newer variant of the RDB, and both have been pretty popular for Keltec. The KSG has been popular in the civilian market for people who want to carry as many 12 gauge shells as possible in a compact shotgun, without losing the capabilities given by a full 18" barrel. Personally, I … [Read more...]
by Hognose Australia, which now prides itself on being semi-auto-rifle and homicide-free, once not only designed and manufactured such rifles, but exported them. The Australian Leader rifle in 5.56 never won any contracts we're aware of. But a quantity of them sold here, and they have won some converts. It shares some mechanical features with the Armalite AR-18 series, and … [Read more...]
There are many reasons that people do not like bullpups like the IWI Tavor in general, but one of the worries that people have is that there may be a risk of an out-of-battery detonation. This causes much concern when you think about the fact that this would be happening right in front of your face. But rest assured that this is not a very likely issue with the Tavor due to how … [Read more...]
The Tavor TAR-21 is the current service rifle for the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), but IWI is now producing these rifles for civilian purchase. I've only gotten to fire a few rounds through it, which is something considering how hard it is to come by 5.56x45 (the standard chambering for the Tavor), but not much to go off of for a full review. So, this post is more of an … [Read more...]
