I can hardly believe my eyes here. In the last few weeks a couple of stories hit the industry editorial sphere that show a trend in Military Small Arms. They're evolving, fast. From Soldiers Systems here is the 5,000 unit solicitation for the new machine gun similar to the one pictured above for SOCOM and the USMC. Here too the US Army is looking at fielding an … [Read more...]
With the quality of primary optics being at an all time high, I've noticed a trend of many shooters skipping back-up iron sights (BUIS) on their primary fighting rifle. I feel that if a gun is to be used for more than competition or as a range toy, BUIS are still a critical component to have. I was able to get my hands on a set of Yankee Hill Machine's (YHM) HK … [Read more...]
Heckler & Koch Expanding Plant to Meet Domestic Production Needs...It's a news headline that is a welcome sight to many in the firearms industry and signals that with the outcome of the recent Presidential election that larger companies like Heckler & Koch feel the next four years will be favorable to them in terms of tax credits and national gun laws. This coming … [Read more...]
Due to the current popularity of concealment style pistols, the H&K USP design in general gets put on the sidelines. Though it is not the smallest or most comfortable pistol design on the market today, it still holds its own when you are looking for a pistol design that will serve you well for years of harsh … [Read more...]
In a small press release that got very little attention the Swedish Special Forces chose a new rifle, and it was from an unlikely source. Until recently Sweden has been using a mix of weapons that include several Heckler & Koch rifles including the Model 53, the Model G36C, and the Model 416. They also have a good deal of the Fabrique Nationale FNC, & Sako TRG M-10 in … [Read more...]
The so called "Black Friday" sales adds are no doubt filling up your email servers and the mailbox at your house. Just in time for the Holiday Season we here at The Arms Guide are always willing to lend a hand in helping separate you from your hard earned money. This year we decided to help you with your Christmas shopping by creating that we are simply naming the Top 5 … [Read more...]
