Posts Tagged AR

Barrett REC7 PDW

Posted by Brian in Barrett, Long Guns, News on 15/Jan/2011 14:11

Press Release From BarrettÂ®

ANNOUNCING THE NEW REC7Â® PDW (PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPON) IN 5.56 NATO AND 6.8 SPC

(Murfreesboro, TN) Barrett announces the newest configuration of the REC7 piston-operated rifle line; the 8-inch REC7 PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) is now available.

Our REC7 PDW was developed to meet the needs of military and law enforcement customers, and it has caught their attention by offering rifle-cartridge power and precision in a submachine gun-sized package. The REC7 PDW comes in 5.56 NATO or the 6.8 SPC cartridge, and it is available with either a mil-spec single-stage trigger or select-fire trigger group (agency/export only).

The REC7 PDW offers all the refinements of its full-size counterpart, such as the 9310 steel Barrett Enhanced Piston Bolt, which is proofed and magnetic-particle tested to ensure reliable performance. The anti-tilt bolt carrier with integral piston strike face is machined from 8620 steel. The gas block is chromeâ€“lined, forward venting and has a fluted gas piston cylinder. This increases reliability by eliminating carbon buildup. Forward venting also keeps the operator’s hands clear of hot gasses.

REC7â€™s piston is made of 17-4 stainless steel and is the strongest on the market. The piston is easily accessed for cleaning without needing to remove the rail system. This enables optical sights or laser devices to maintain their zero after routine maintenance. The Barrett PDW piston system eliminates issues experienced by ultra-short rifles, increasing reliability with or without a suppressor. Designed for suppressed operations, the PDW has a two-position (suppressed/unsuppressed) nitride finished gas plug, which is easily manipulated with gloves. The REC7 PDWâ€™s upper supports a free-floated, hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel that is proofed and magnetic particle tested for quality assurance.

Barrett is a family-owned and operated company specializing in high performance rifle systems and accessories. Barrett manufactures rifles, ammunition and optic accessories in addition to training for civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the US military and over 63 foreign allied militaries worldwide.

6.8 spc, AR, Barrett, pdw, rec7, rifle

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Leatherman MUT- MultiTool for Gun Owners

Posted by Brian in Accessories, Knives, Long Guns, Warrior Tools on 12/Jan/2011 15:36

The Leatherman MUT is the multitool for gun owners. There is also an EOD version for those in the Military.

Youtube Review from Gun Websites:

AR, knife, leatherman, multitool, MUT, video

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Piston AR Uppers From Ruger

Posted by Brian in Ruger on 12/Jan/2011 15:01

From The Tactical Wire

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR), announces the availability of three, AR-style upper receiver assemblies featuring the innovative two-stage, piston driven performance of the SR-556Â® family. These rugged and reliable SR-556 piston driven uppers run cleaner, cooler, and are easier to maintain than traditional gas driven systems, offering significantly improved reliability. SR-556 upper assemblies will be available through firearms retailers and ShopRuger.com.

AR, long guns, piston upper, Ruger

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Ruger 556 Available in 6.8 SPC

Posted by Gary in Ruger Long Guns, Warrior Tools on 6/Oct/2010 00:09

Seems kind of strange that a rifle called the 556 is now available in 6.8, but more calibers can’t be a bad thing right?

556 in 6.8 SPC

6.8 spc, AR, rifles, Ruger

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AK vs. AR – Lone Star Lowdown

Posted by Gary in Long Guns, Opinion, Training, Warrior Tools on 16/Sep/2010 16:09

This has nothing to do with Alaska and Arkansas.

From: Tactical Wire

Voices From the Field: More Bang for the Buck

by Paul Markel

The boom in black rifle (AR) sales naturally led to a boom in the sale of .223 Remington or 5.56x45mm ammunition. This was no big surprise to anyone as that is the most popular chambering for that rifle. What you had was thousands of new AR owners now added to the .223 gene pool. The days of paying three dollars for a box of Winchester white box .223 are gone and not likely to return.

XS Sights Marketing VP Dave Biggers sights in S&W M&P15 in 5.45mm.

There is little doubt that feeding these self-loading, centerfire rifles has become a pricey endeavor. They are enjoyable to shoot, hence we do a lot of it. Your budget might allow for 100 rounds shooting sessions or 500 round extended weekends. Regardless, it’s always good to get more bang for your buck.

It was with this in mind that I first acquired a S&W M&P15 carbine chambered in 5.45×39 Russian. The price of the Russian equivalent to our 5.56mm runs about half. Simply put, you can buy 1000 rounds of 5.45×39 for what you’d pay for 500 in .223 Remington. That’s training or practice ammo mind you, match grade and controlled expansion .223 Rem runs much high at about a buck a shot.

.223, 5.45x39, 5.56, ak, Ammo, ammo prices, AR, cheap ammo

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Wilson Combat 6.8 Project

Posted by Gary in Long Guns, Warrior Tools, Wilson Combat on 18/Aug/2010 16:22

Wilson Combat 6.8

“6.8 SPC was developed for better terminal effects while still having an acceptable long range trajectory. “

After a tremendous amount of research and testing by Bill Wilson and the Wilson Combat team we are excited to announce the availability of our custom AR platform rifles chambered in 6.8 SPC caliber.

The 6.8 SPC (6.8x43mm) was initially developed by MSG Steve Holland and Chris Murray a United States Army Marksmanship Unit gunsmith to offer superior downrange lethality over the 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington in an AR pattern service rifle with minimal loss of magazine capacity and a negligible increase in recoil. When built to the level of quality and precision Wilson Combat has achieved the 6.8 SPC is also capable of outstanding accuracy and reliability.

In our match-grade, Spec II chambered 16â€ barrels, The 6.8 SPC is capable of pushing a .277 caliber, 85gr bullet to over 2900 FPS. 110gr bullets easily achieve 2500 FPS with factory loaded ammunition.Â Appropriate hand loading can achieve even higher velocities and enable the use of heavier projectiles up to 130 grains, which dramatically improves terminal ballistics over a 5.56 Nato/.223 Remington at long range.

This added ballistic performance makes the 6.8 SPC perfect for home protection andÂ SRT/SWAT teams.Â The 6.8 is a truly ideal hunting round for medium to heavy game and turns the AR into a serious hunting rifle.