Alright, let’s see–Kalashnikov reliability and durability, over double the capacity of a standard subgun, light weight, low recoil, and it’s available in 9mm parabellum. Just one question. Where do I sign up? Russia’s Bizon 2, made by Izhmash, utilizes an under-barrel mounted helical feed magazine that holds a whopping 64 rounds of 9mm ammo. Valery Shilin’s Gun Club site has …

If your team needs to reach out and touch someone, you might wanna’ give The Hecate II .50 BMG and Ultima Ratio 7.62mm Nato a try. These are two very serious tactical interdiction tools. Both rifles are box magazine fed, and built with reliability and durability in mind. Click here to visit the manufacturer’s site and read more about them. …

The MR-30 PG, or Marksman’s Rifle- .30 Caliber – Professional Grade, by D&L Sports, represents a quantum leap ahead of what’s currently in the hands of most tactical snipers today, and just may be the best .308 tactical rifle in the world. Dave Lauck, owner of D&L Sports, created this rifle for the most discriminating professional. The MR-30 PG rifle …

Russia’s Gepard PDW looks to be a real comer in the PDW arena. The gun apparently allows the operator to fire different types of 9mm rounds with different lengths without changing the magazine or barrel. It also utilizes some kind of "anti-recoil system". One of the rounds it can fire is the 9x30mm Grom round, which has special armor piercing …

Kevin McClung and Steve Morrison are now building high-end custom 1911’s and Hi-Powers for carry that they call "Hard Use" guns.

The new Fall issue of "Special Weapons for Military and Police" has an article on Russia’s Nikonov An-94 Abakan rifle, written by Charlie Cutshaw. The AN-94 may replace the AK-74 as Russia’s primary service rifle. Along with the AEK-971 and AK-107/108, it’s one of the leading contenders in that race. CLICK HERE to go to the AN-94 page on Valery …

Here’s an interesting new 1911 called the "Street Deuce". Looks kinda’ interesting. Safari Arms is a division of Olympic Arms. Click here to go to the "Street Deuce" page.

Just found this site for the ERGO Grip. Falcon Industries makes some really cool grips for long guns. They’re particularly popular with AR-15/M16 users, including military, law enforcement, and civilian. Click here to go to the site.  

The Michigan Supreme Court, after listening to arguments last Wednesday, is expected to rule in about a week on whether a new law that could add tens of thousands of concealed weapons to holsters and purses of Michiganians can take effect July 1. Cick here for the story.  

by David Crane david@defensereview.com If you have a Mossberg or Remington pump gun lying around somewhere, you might want to try to get your hands on a Knoxx Industries Sidewinder Conversion Kit/(snail) drum magazine. The Knoxx Industries Sidewinder™ 10-round drum magazine system changes the game real quick when it comes to firepower out of a pump action shotgun. Once you …