Shared from the excellent Modernforces website that covers the history of MACVSOG. Lnk at bottom of article. Brief History: The AK-47 is a gas piston-operated 7.62×39mm cartridge assault rifle developed in the Soviet Union by Mikhail Kalashnikov. Work on the AK-47 began as early as 1945 in Russia and in the following year 1946, the AK-47 had reached prototype phase and wasContinue reading “AK Rifle And Its Many Variants In Vietnam”
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Introducing RXD Suppressors: Dead Air & Ruger Redefine Silence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Heber City, UT – Two of the most respected names in the shooting sports industry—Dead Air Silencers and Ruger Firearms—have joined forces to introduce an entirely new class of suppressors: the RXD Series. This bold new line isn’t a rebrand or a re-skin—it’s a ground-up innovation built to complement Ruger’s renowned firearmContinue reading “Introducing RXD Suppressors: Dead Air & Ruger Redefine Silence”
Recent Vintage?
I’m not sure what to call this post. I had been thinking about it since Sunday while shooting at some pests with the old Colt Accurized Rifle. I hadn’t had it out in a while and while I was sitting there I reflected on it and the changes I had made to it. The ColtContinue reading “Recent Vintage?”
Lou Biondo — Business End Customs — Springfield 1911 Retro Custom 45 ACP
P320-M.O.D.: The Ultimate Off-Duty Pistol Official Sidearm of the SIG SAUER OFF-DUTY Program
NEWINGTON, N.H., (April, 25, 2025) – SIG SAUER, industry leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, optics, and ammunition, is proud to announce the P320-M.O.D. Designed in collaboration with Max Michel, Captain of Team SIG and 20-time U.S National Champion, the P320-M.O.D. combines premium features from some of SIG SAUER’s most iconic competition-winning models with the purpose-drivenContinue reading “P320-M.O.D.: The Ultimate Off-Duty Pistol Official Sidearm of the SIG SAUER OFF-DUTY Program”
UNITY Tactical Updates Its Line of FAST Red Dot Mounts with the FAST Micro-SB
Broussard, LA—UNITY™ Tactical, a designer of components that integrate tactical systems and optimize the human factor, announced the launch of the FAST™ Micro-SB, its third mount built with a micro footprint. Designed specifically for the Aimpoint® CompM5, CompM5b, and Duty RDS mini red dot sights, the FAST Micro-SB features built-in fully adjustable front and rearContinue reading “UNITY Tactical Updates Its Line of FAST Red Dot Mounts with the FAST Micro-SB”
Ed McGivern’s World Record-Setting .38 SPL
RIA is about to auction of McGivern’s most famous 6 gun. I’ve seen a lot of his collection at the NRA museum in DC but they did not have this one that I can recall. Seems like they did at the time but that was back in 2010. They sure don’t make’em like him anymoreContinue reading “Ed McGivern’s World Record-Setting .38 SPL”
Quick Glimpse: In The Blood (African Safari)
1992 Gunsite Academy — GSP — Springfield 1911 45 ACP
Rarely seen Gunsite Gunsmithy GSP with Slimline conversion, on a Stainless Springfield Armory 1911A1, finished in Black T. Sign up for our email list for all shop news! https://kgbcustomsllc.com
Forging the Future of Combat: Inside CALFEX with the Next Generation Squad Weapon
Well, we got a nice propaganda piece from the Army today. An attempt to sell everyone on how great new service weapons are even though they are a step back to the M14 days. Its unintentionally hilarious to me. FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — In Fort Campbell, Soldiers from 1st Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 101st AirborneContinue reading “Forging the Future of Combat: Inside CALFEX with the Next Generation Squad Weapon”
Scattered Shots 