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Called the "Evolution" internally by Beretta during its development, the new Vertec pistol is basically just that, a model 92/96 updated with the latest features, like an accessory mounting rail on the dustcover, removable front sight, , flush-fitting 4.7" stainless barrel ala the "Elite" series, beveled magazine well, and dual-textured thin polymer grips. The standard version of the Vertec will …

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeff Gonzales, Director of Training Trident Concepts Research Group 928-925-7038 www.tridentconcepts.net dot@tridentconcepts.net DATE: Prescott, Arizona December 19, 2001 The book Combative Fundamentals, An Unconventional Approach, by Jeff Gonzales will be released and available for retail purchase spring 2002. Jeff Gonzales takes you step by step through developing the combat fighting skills necessary to work …

We at DefRev just wanted to thank all of our members and visitors(that’s right, even the lurkers) for supporting us since we started up this year. We’ve tried to make DefenseReview.com as good a resource as we can for gun guys interested in the latest firearms/small arms and firearm-related equipment. We really appreciate all the support we’ve received. We very …

March 16-17 Tactical Knife Class Instructor: James Keating, www.combattech.com Cost: $185.00 Location: Gahanna P.D., Gahanna, OH March March 23-24 Combative Handgun April 27-28 Close Quarters Fighting Instructor: Jeff Gonzales, www.tridentconcepts.net Cost: $295.00 (each) Location: Marysville, OH I am handling the knife class registration. Trident Concepts is doing there’s via there web site. Thank You Shawn Herman Shawn’s Tactical Specialty ShawnTac1911@aol.com …

The new AK-47/74 RAS by Knight’s Armament Corporation is coming soon. It should allow AK owners to use some of the same goodies that, up until now, have only been applicable to the AR-15/M-16. Optical combat sights, night vision optics, white lights, lasers, forward vertical pistol grip, etc., can all be mounted on the RAS. The only thing DefRev is …

Rock River Arms out of Cleveland, Illinois has come out with their own version of a LETC(Law Enforcement Tactical Carbine), and it’s called the LAR-15 LE. Features include a rather interestingly designed flattop receiver with full-length Picatinny rail, redesigned safety/fire selector lever, M4A1 double heat shield handguards, and match grade two-stage trigger. Barrel is heavy with 1:9" twist. Click on …

LDA stands for “Light Double Action”. Before I tried one of Para-Ordnance’s LDA’s for myself, I have to say that I wasn’t very interested in the concept of a double-action-only .45. The truth is, I felt that it was a solution to a non-existent problem, since I happen to be a single-action proponent. However, now that I’ve sampled it, I …

Pete Carber, of Custom Arms Company, Inc.(CAC), built a special custom Glock 22 for an American Handgunner article that appeared in the May/June 2001 issue. The article was written by Andy Stanford. The custom G22 was built using a Caspian slide, Bar-Sto match barrel, Lightning Strike’s aluminum trigger and skelotonized firing pin, and MMC sites. Carber also performed one of …

Here’s a very interesting article on DEW’s, or "Directed Energy Weapons". DEW’s include weapons that utilize lasers and microwaves. It looks like military use of such technology is probably not that far off. Click here to go to the story.  

Ned Christiansen of Michiguns Ltd. seems to be doing some interesting work on Springfield Operators. When you follow the link below to the photos, pay particular attention to the modifications to the front of the gun(specifically, the dustcover). The shaping/machining work looks to be excellent, and the gun just looks great overall. It should be known that Christiansen does all …