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Black Hawk Down is one of the Top 10 modern military movies that has come out in the past thirty years. The movie shows us the bravery and heroism of American soldiers on the ground in Mogadishu in 1993. One of the most iconic weapons from that battle was M14, used by Delta Force Operator Randy Shughart.
Luth-AR is known for its popular MBA buttstocks and other premium accessories for the AR-15 platform. Luth-AR is proud to introduce it’s newest entry into its complete upper lineup with the .308 Fluted Bull Barrel Complete Upper. This .308 upper was designed for shooters from diverse shooting backgrounds such as competition, tactical, and precision shooting.
Faxon Firearms is known for making premium high-quality aftermarket barrels for rifles and pistols. Over the years, the company has released its lineup of pistols and rifles. Faxon is proud to introduce their new FX22 line of rimfire rifles. The new FX22 lineup will feature several options with 10/22 style Faxon receivers and bolts.
Brownells continues to grow its successful lineup of BRN-180 uppers receivers. The company has been a part of the resurgence of the iconic AR-180 design and function. The BRN lineup consists of the 5.56, 300 BLK, and 7.62×39 variants. Brownells is proud to announce the BRN-9, chambered in 9mm.
Henry Repeating Arms is well-known for its iconic lever action rifles. The Henry rifle can trace its design back a century and a half ago as Americans expanded West. The Henry repeating rifle was one of the iconic firearms that helped conquer the West. Now, Henry is stepping outside of their comfort zone and producing their first revolver. Henry is proud to announce the new Henry Big Boy Revolvers.
Since its purchase of Marlin, Ruger has been doing a great job of reintroducing classic lever action rifles back into the market. On Monday, Ruger announced the Marlin Model 336 Classic in .30-30 Winchester. The Model 336 features a stain blue finish, a black walnut buttstock, and a 20” barrel.
News|Industry News By Drew BryantMarch 26th, 2023, theloadoutblog.com Since its unveiling back in 2022, Q’s 8.6 Blackout has been round in high demand in the shooting community. Only a few […]
Brownells has had huge success with the modernization of the AR-180 with its BRN-180 series of upper receivers. The BRN-180 uses a short-stroke piston system and will fit any standard AR-15 lower. The upper receivers are chambered in .223 Wylde and .300 Blackout respectively. Brownells is proud to introduce the new BRN-180SH chambered in .300 Blk and optimized for use with suppressors.
HOWA proudly releases their new Action Mini Rifles chambered in 6mm ARC. HOWA will have different models allowing shooters to find the rifle to fit their needs.
The newest generation of the MCX lineup has been highly anticipated in the commercial market since the U.S. Army announced SIG as the winner of the NGSW program—now the rifle is finally available for purchase. The new MCX SPEAR will be available in 7.62x51mm NATO and 6.5 Creedmoor during its initial run with the .277 Fury coming down the road.
Henry Rifles’ iconic and timeless lever action helped tame the Wild West. Now, the legendary manufacturer is offering a new carbine with the versatility to handle the wild that still exists. Henry is proud to introduce the Homesteader 9mm carbine.
A few weeks back, the ATF submitted the pistol brace ruling to Federal Registry. In that ruling, the ATF decided that firearms with pistol braces are now viewed as SBRs and fall under the jurisdiction of the NFA. With that ruling, pistol brace owners have been seeking ways to keep their legally owned AKs without registering them.
When suppressing an AR-15, one of the things end users have to contend with is the gases being pushed back into their faces while shooting suppressed. As time has passed, adjustable gas blocks and gas-busting charging handles were designed to help mitigate the gases the end user is exposed to. Gemtech has taken it further and introduced their new GVAC upper receivers.
Gemtech is well-known within the industry for making robust and innovative suppressor systems. That desire for innovation has led to their newest .30 caliber suppressor, the Neutron 7.62. The Neutron was designed to strike the perfect balance between size, strength, and weight. This suppressor can be used on a short-barreled rifle, designated marksman rifle, or hunting rifle.
Leupold is well-known for making well-built, rugged, well-designed optics and red dots. One of Leupold’s most popular lineups is the Mark 5 series of riflescopes, which offers shooters various optics to fit their shooting disciplines. At Shot Show 2023, Leupold introduced the Mark 5HD 2-10×30 riflescope.
Gemtech is well-known for making innovative, robust, and rugged suppressors. Their desire for innovation has led to their newest suppressor, the Abyss. The Abyss is a dedicated 5.56 suppressor that can reliably run .223 REM, 5.56 NATO, 6mm ARC, and 5.7x28mm. Gemtech designed the Abyss to be a hard-use suppressor that can be used on various barrel lengths. The Abyss is made of stainless steel and titanium and finished with a high-temperature Cerakote.