Sturm, Ruger & Co. just released its new AR-556 MPR (Multi-Purpose Rifle). Capitalizing on the good reviews and success of the original Ruger AR-556, the MPR version is tailored designed for regular or professional shooters who prefer much more versatility than the basic shooting platform of the original. The new Ruger AR-556 MPR comes with an impressive addition of … [Read more...]
Are U.S. Marines Switching to HK 416?
Recently our friends at TheFirearmBlog reported on the possibility of the United States Marine Corps selecting the HK 416 as their new service rifle. This was after Military.com reported U.S. Marines testing the HK 416 at the Air-Ground Combat Center in Twenty-Nine Palms, California under the designation of M27 IAR (Infantry Automatic Rifle). The Marines, like the rest of … [Read more...]
New Springfield Armory Saint AR-15
Springfield Armory has just released their new Saint AR-15 rifle with plenty of enhanced features. This is Springfield's first move into the highly popular AR-15 market, and initial impressions of the Saint have been very positive. For the last month or so Springfield has been tempting the world with news of the Saint's release, but initial press releases did not hint on … [Read more...]
Desert Tech MDR – First Look!
As requested we have a first look at Desert Tech's new MDR bull-pup rifles from SHOT Show. The MDR (Micro Dynamic Rifle) once again proves the engineering mastery of Desert Tech designers, and now offers fans of the company a more tactical bull-pup rifle in (2) very popular calibers, with more in the plans for the future. The MDR is fully staged to make a huge run on the "black … [Read more...]
DMPS Recon AR-15
The DPMS Panther Arms Recon AR-15 was delivered several upgrades and accessories that more professional shooters are expecting in an AR-15. The addition of a heavy stainless steel barrel, Magpul MOE collapsible stock, Magpul MOE pistol grip, MOE front and rear back-up sights (BUIS), a low profile gas block and an AAC flash hider, makes the DPMS Recon more than an attractive … [Read more...]
New Colt LE6920MPS AR-15
Colt has recently announced the delivery of a new line of AR-15's in the LE6920 series. The original LE6920 series has been significantly successful in law enforcement for the reliability and quality of Colt AR-15's, and the fact that Colt priced their basic LE AR-15 under $1000. Though basic, the LE6920 came ready for use with a Magpul rear back-up sight (BUIS) and one Magpul … [Read more...]
Ruger SR-556 Take-Down Rifle
Ruger Firearms has just announced the introduction of the SR-556 Take-Down AR-15 rifle. Expanding upon the innovative technology that brought the [easyazon_link identifier="B00JJK5JBW" locale="US" tag="bluesheecom-20"]Ruger 10/22 Take-Down[/easyazon_link] rifle in 2012, the Ruger SR-556 Take-Down will offer shooters the same incredible adaptability on an AR-15 platform. The … [Read more...]
Christensen Arms VTAC-15 Rifle
Christensen Arms has partnered with Kyle Lamb and Viking Tactics to produce the Christensen Arms VTAC-15 rifle. Based upon the Christensen Arms CA-15 rifle, the VTAC-15 will be over a pound lighter while still offering incredible design and accessory improvements. Christensen Arms is a leader in carbon fiber technology and production in the rifle market, including the very … [Read more...]
New HK MR556A1 Competition Model
Heckler & Koch is no stranger to making high quality rifles, and this year the company was continuing to show off their "Competition Model" of the previously released MR556A1. The Competition model was originally debuted at the 2014 SHOT Show, and is now in full production and availability. Though marketed to the 3-gun shooting market, there are features that make the … [Read more...]
Rock River Arms Integrated Rifle Sight AR-15
This year at SHOT Show Rock River Arms introduced their Integrated Rifle Sight (IRS) rifles. The IRS rifles incorporate many of the outstanding features that have made Rock River Arms one of the most popular AR-platform manufacturers. On top of those great features, RRA has developed the IRS top rail. This additional feature appears to be an upgraded and longer RRA TRO hand … [Read more...]