The Recce Rifle

Reconnaissance teams of all different origins have always been centered around the ability to be a minimalist,  highly maneuverable element that can discreetly observe and report on the enemy, providing valuable intelligence for command elements that often dictates when and where the fight takes place. With this mission comes the desire for lightweight and versatile […]

Light shed on a hidden gem: DoubleStar Midnight Dragon

With a flooded AR-15 market it’s easy to ignore models that have been out there for a while, and even easier to ignore them if they haven’t been recently seen on a magazine cover cradled by some full-sleeve-tattooed gym rat with a perfectly-groomed operator beard.  Add to that the increasingly affordable options for home builds […]

Army picks Heckler & Koch sniper rifle to replace M110

The Army just bought a new sniper rifle. The Army wanted to acquire a shorter, lighter, more accurate, more ergonomic and more reliable gun for marksmen, according to Program Executive Office Soldier’s product portfolio. The new Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System should be easier to carry and use in close quarters than the M110 without sacrificing performance […]

Springfield M1A Scout Squad Rifle: An American classic lives on

Definition I picked up a Scout Squad with my eye on making a DMR. Most of you probably already know but for those who don’t, let’s define a DMR. Wikipedia explains the Designated Marksman’s tool like this: The Designated Marksman Rifle is the weapon used by soldiers in the designated marksman (DM) role. The DM’s […]