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Mega Rad Gun Thread
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DocAwe
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"This suppressor was made for warfighters and not influencers" - posted from my iPhone on IG.
Who's ready to spend $1800 dollars?
What's even funnier about this is that this influencer said like six months ago that his surefire can and 416 were terrible together. Gotta get that sweet money though.
The RC3 just lost an NSW contract to AAC
What's even funnier about this is that this influencer said like six months ago that his surefire can and 416 were terrible together. Gotta get that sweet money though.
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AAC(the suppressor company) still exists? I can't find any recent news of them winning a contract.
Anyways, the problem with the 416 and RC2s has more to do with the 416's piston system than any unique characteristics of Surefire suppressors. My understanding of the problem is that the piston system would wear over time and cause malfunctions. That's something all high backpressure cans will cause and I imagine it will be less of a problem with the RC3's reduced backpressure.
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Anyone else see this?
SigSauer shilling a drone-mounted P365 to the US military:
(archive)
tl;dr: someone at Sig watched an old YouTube video with some guys who slung a pistol under a drone, and said; "Hey, we can do that and make money".
Lest we forget the college kid who did it first years ago got fucking investigated & caused a minor shit storm before being ordered to dismantle & desist his experiments. Sig definitely doesn't have to worry about any of that.
Edit: and meanwhile, in Ukraine....
SigSauer shilling a drone-mounted P365 to the US military:
(archive)
tl;dr: someone at Sig watched an old YouTube video with some guys who slung a pistol under a drone, and said; "Hey, we can do that and make money".
Lest we forget the college kid who did it first years ago got fucking investigated & caused a minor shit storm before being ordered to dismantle & desist his experiments. Sig definitely doesn't have to worry about any of that.
Edit: and meanwhile, in Ukraine....
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pretty much spot on. good old M4-2000 (ranger cored or not) worked best for me and mine. ran kinda hot though, "do not touch".
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DEVGRU is re-purchasing AACs for their Noveskes. The Dead Air Sandmans are having baffle strikes with 5.56.
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There has been a new (minor) development
Some guy on reddit posted a "Tribute to Derwood" extolling his contributions to the 3DP Gun Community which was signed by 33 Guncad devs all of which are associated with dev groups that are not Deterrence Dispensed. The post is one big long Derwood suck-off which lambasts "The Detractors" and states that Derwood #1. Ivan The Troll responds in the comments informing those who don't know that Derwood is bloviating about suing FDM Arms, That Derwood is being a big gay baby over nothing but that he is also a generally good developer outside of his drama.
In other news developer Instructive Content has posted another update regarding his North Korean style helical AK magazine, which can hold "140+" round of 5.45x39mm ammunition.
Lastly we have the UDP380, an Owen Gun inspired PCC with some interesting design choices and options.
-Modified FGC-9 ECM process for DIY Barrel
-.380 Glock barrels are also an option
-Magazine feed lips are about 4x thicker than any other 3D Printed magazine currently available, leading to extreme durability
-Magazine has survived loaded with snap caps for 6 months of life in a Shed in New Orleans, for 2 months of which the average temperature has been over 105F.
-Proprietary magazine that uses an unnamed generic spring from a hardware store or a 3D Printed leaf spring that will reduce magazine capacity.
-Developed says that a 9mm version is likely in the future
-Receiver is designed to be printed without supports
-1913 rail receiver option for the modular mounting of stocks/braces will be an option.
-Three different trigger packs will be available, Semi auto only, Forced reset only or dual trigger Semi/FRT.
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when you have owen gun at home...
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At the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) show FN showcaced an improved version (FN said they made 40 unspecified improvements) of their Individual Weapon System (IWS) Rifle chambered in their proprietary .264 Lightweight Intermediate Caliber Cartridge (LICC).
Now I would like to present an admittedly somewhat wild theory regarding the future of the IWS, I believe that the parties involved (FN and Magpul) are relatively assured that the IWS will be adopted in some capacity by Special Forces and this is all based on the involvement of Magpul. For reasons that I can only guess at the involvement of Magpul in the project is being danced around despite their obvious involvement but that is besides the point. Magpul is probably the largest manufacturer of magazines in the entire US and probably in the world as well, one does not involved them in a project that you do not expect to succeed. Seeing as how the IWS magazine is proprietary (according to Matthew Moss of The Armorer's Bench) that means that Magpul would have to create an entire new manufacturing line which means new molds and tooling which do not come cheap (regardless as to whether or not Magpul or FN paid for them) and that is assuming you get the design right the first time (admittedly easier in this modern age). The second supporting piece of evidence for this claim is a (fucking terrible, SS is dogshit for images for some reason) photo from the above article which is of the floorplate of the new magazine which features large drainage holes which would be useful for those engaged in "Over the Beach" scenarios. So I think a not unlikely scenario for the future would be SOCOM fielding IWS's to supplement (if not outright replace as the IWS has offerings as short as 11.5'' the exact same as the "Block III" MK18 )URGI's and the MRGG guns.
Source on the proprietary magazine claim
Some more images (actually good ones from X)
Some more not as good images
Also there has been an update from Rock Island regarding their upcoming "gamechanger" they are now touting "Power, Precision and Performance" so maybe it won't be a handgun?
Literally while I was writing this I discovered what the reveal is going to be
Interesting to see further development of the 5.0
Now I would like to present an admittedly somewhat wild theory regarding the future of the IWS, I believe that the parties involved (FN and Magpul) are relatively assured that the IWS will be adopted in some capacity by Special Forces and this is all based on the involvement of Magpul. For reasons that I can only guess at the involvement of Magpul in the project is being danced around despite their obvious involvement but that is besides the point. Magpul is probably the largest manufacturer of magazines in the entire US and probably in the world as well, one does not involved them in a project that you do not expect to succeed. Seeing as how the IWS magazine is proprietary (according to Matthew Moss of The Armorer's Bench) that means that Magpul would have to create an entire new manufacturing line which means new molds and tooling which do not come cheap (regardless as to whether or not Magpul or FN paid for them) and that is assuming you get the design right the first time (admittedly easier in this modern age). The second supporting piece of evidence for this claim is a (fucking terrible, SS is dogshit for images for some reason) photo from the above article which is of the floorplate of the new magazine which features large drainage holes which would be useful for those engaged in "Over the Beach" scenarios. So I think a not unlikely scenario for the future would be SOCOM fielding IWS's to supplement (if not outright replace as the IWS has offerings as short as 11.5'' the exact same as the "Block III" MK18 )URGI's and the MRGG guns.
Source on the proprietary magazine claim
Some more images (actually good ones from X)
Some more not as good images
Also there has been an update from Rock Island regarding their upcoming "gamechanger" they are now touting "Power, Precision and Performance" so maybe it won't be a handgun?
Literally while I was writing this I discovered what the reveal is going to be
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The Owen Gun deserves all the love and affection it can get, such a reliable design. It may have been ugly, but that was part of the charm. Fun that this UDP380 PCC is in .380 auto, we need more of those in the world lol
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>DEVGRU buying essentially PSA suppressors
Holy shit this is gonna cause some chapped asses
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Already happening. One guy who probably works for Dead Air has been having a meltdown about it on ARFCOM
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Cross-post from the Ukraine thread, courtesy of @MG-34; a Mauser M1934 found on a dead Russian.
More battlefield trophies; an M1891/30 with PU scope, and two AK-12s:
The full video has everything, including an interesting method of attaching accessories on a DMR...
Source:
Edit: I've never seen a thermal scope with this kind of tint/hue. Is it to ease eye strain, or maybe lessen night-blindness?
Found the type, it's a Venox Patriot 640 LRF;
available now for only 490,000 rubles (circa $5k).
I'm on the fence whether I like it or not, and I have a feeling they're probably rebranded or sourced from the Chicoms.
More battlefield trophies; an M1891/30 with PU scope, and two AK-12s:
The full video has everything, including an interesting method of attaching accessories on a DMR...
Source:
Edit: I've never seen a thermal scope with this kind of tint/hue. Is it to ease eye strain, or maybe lessen night-blindness?
Found the type, it's a Venox Patriot 640 LRF;
available now for only 490,000 rubles (circa $5k).
I'm on the fence whether I like it or not, and I have a feeling they're probably rebranded or sourced from the Chicoms.
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I'm guessing The RIA "big surprise" is the RIA 5.0 in 10mm.
Now honestly I like RIA, I think they are reminding the industry a 1911 is not supposed to start at $1500, it's an old design, free of patents and anything resembling R&D, even the 2011 platform has been out for over a decade. I have used RIA parts in my builds and they have turned out very well, I have been trying to get my hands on a RIA 5.0 to see if it's as nice as everyone claims. I think RIA should just go all out and start building Open class race guns, I want to see if they can make something of quality that does not cost $5,000
Now honestly I like RIA, I think they are reminding the industry a 1911 is not supposed to start at $1500, it's an old design, free of patents and anything resembling R&D, even the 2011 platform has been out for over a decade. I have used RIA parts in my builds and they have turned out very well, I have been trying to get my hands on a RIA 5.0 to see if it's as nice as everyone claims. I think RIA should just go all out and start building Open class race guns, I want to see if they can make something of quality that does not cost $5,000
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Blue light makes both worse. I can't imagine purple doesn't also.
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Might've also been done with image processing, to make the footage easier to see or more impressive? I dunno, it's weird.
In the meantime, here's something that doesn't need any help to look impressive:
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RIA, for a poorfag like me, IA a godsend. I do want a 1911 eventually. I am in no position to get a Colt or anything of that sort. Sure, their might be issues. So? The aftermarket for the 1911 is so vast I'm sure I can find a way to fix it. If any of you have kept up with my car troubles, I'll stick with a beater until it works. But unlike a car, with a gun like a 1911, I can take my time. Save my money until I can fix it right. I can wait to make it perfect, no one says it needs to be done today.
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Lately I've heard colt factory 1911's are not great. A machinist/gunsmith friend of mine I knew 10 years ago constantly talked about just how much work a factory Colt 1911 took to tune up right, mostley the feedramp badly needing a stone/polish job . A family member gave me a series 70 to fix, it was almost brand new, just sat in the factory box for 30+ years, maybe 50 rounds thru it and it was jamming and failing to load quite a bit with new manufacture ammo. I ended up de-burring the fp hole, polishing the breech face a ton and changing the spring to a heavier one and then it ran well, a factory gun needed smithing right out of the box.
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Quite a long post today, light stuff first
Qore Performance (notably the makers of the Ice Vent and Ice Plate Systems) have released their Catamaran universal adapter for ice vent installation. Previously only plate carriers with specific, dedicated body facing velcro panels could attach ice vents which there were only a few of, now most plate carriers on the market can accept ice vents with the adapter. Which as Qore would say "Will lead to a revoutionary leap in temperature management for end users" (they use a lot of big words but what they say does make sense, your gear should be as comfortable and impede you as little as possible).At $95 you may be better off DIYing some velcro panel additions. Price includes a set of Ice Vents
Next we have a unique pistol designed by an Australian named Bernard, The Wildebeest in .357 Magnum with a slide that resembles the bolt of the Finnish Jatimatic. Interestingly Bernard has received a US Patent on his design in August of last year, The patent being #11,402,162 B1 (I don't know how to work the patent search website so if anyone could provide a link I would be grateful). A CAD animation of the operating mechanism plays from 1:50 to 2:09
Next is some CZ news from TFB
-P-10 refresh/replacement is coming "in the next few months" but the original P-10 will remain in production for some time afterwards.
-Bren refresh is coming, farther off than the P-10 refresh, the CEO also says that there is a completely new "brother" rifle to the Bren in the works, Bren in .300 Blackout is also coming.
-CZ will be joining the ranks of companies bringing a Microcompact to market
-No plans for a 10mm "for at least the next 3 quarters".
-Very, very small chance for limited runs of "vintage" CZ guns (58, 61 etc)
-Plans for Optics readiness across the entire CZ Pistol line
Lastly I wanted to bring up a style of operating mechanism that I am unsure as to why it is not utilized more, that would be the "Hybrid" DI/Piston mechanism that most prominently features in the Tinck Arms Perun X16 but also the obscure and rare Halloway Arms HAC-7. Both guns feature a length of gas tube that feeds gas toward a piston which is then forced rearwards. The benefit of the system is that less weight is towards the muzzle and the remaining weight is more centered thus making the firearm more ergonomic. Does anyone have any comment?
The only immediate flaw I can think of with the Perun is that it vents gas right on top of the chamber, which goes against the use case/justification for a piston operating mechanism (cooler for longer). The HAC is a long stroke compared to the Perun's short stroke and vents further forward of the chamber. In addition it is admittedly a very small benefit at the cost of an unproven mechanism.
Qore Performance (notably the makers of the Ice Vent and Ice Plate Systems) have released their Catamaran universal adapter for ice vent installation. Previously only plate carriers with specific, dedicated body facing velcro panels could attach ice vents which there were only a few of, now most plate carriers on the market can accept ice vents with the adapter. Which as Qore would say "Will lead to a revoutionary leap in temperature management for end users" (they use a lot of big words but what they say does make sense, your gear should be as comfortable and impede you as little as possible).
Next we have a unique pistol designed by an Australian named Bernard, The Wildebeest in .357 Magnum with a slide that resembles the bolt of the Finnish Jatimatic. Interestingly Bernard has received a US Patent on his design in August of last year, The patent being #11,402,162 B1 (I don't know how to work the patent search website so if anyone could provide a link I would be grateful). A CAD animation of the operating mechanism plays from 1:50 to 2:09
Next is some CZ news from TFB
-Bren refresh is coming, farther off than the P-10 refresh, the CEO also says that there is a completely new "brother" rifle to the Bren in the works, Bren in .300 Blackout is also coming.
-CZ will be joining the ranks of companies bringing a Microcompact to market
-No plans for a 10mm "for at least the next 3 quarters".
-Very, very small chance for limited runs of "vintage" CZ guns (58, 61 etc)
-Plans for Optics readiness across the entire CZ Pistol line
Lastly I wanted to bring up a style of operating mechanism that I am unsure as to why it is not utilized more, that would be the "Hybrid" DI/Piston mechanism that most prominently features in the Tinck Arms Perun X16 but also the obscure and rare Halloway Arms HAC-7. Both guns feature a length of gas tube that feeds gas toward a piston which is then forced rearwards. The benefit of the system is that less weight is towards the muzzle and the remaining weight is more centered thus making the firearm more ergonomic. Does anyone have any comment?
The only immediate flaw I can think of with the Perun is that it vents gas right on top of the chamber, which goes against the use case/justification for a piston operating mechanism (cooler for longer). The HAC is a long stroke compared to the Perun's short stroke and vents further forward of the chamber. In addition it is admittedly a very small benefit at the cost of an unproven mechanism.
Link?
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