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Russia’s Very Trick Multi-Caliber Personal Defense Weapon

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 …

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If You Have a Pump Shotgun, Watch Out for the Sidewinder.

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 …

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Mad Dog Knives’ Mirage X. The most technologically advanced knife ever?

Kevin "Mad Dog" McClung’s ceramic masterpiece may just be the ultimate high-tech edged tool. There are two models, the E.O.D., and the Operator. The Mirage X is corrosion proof, and magnetically and electrically inert. It also has superior edge-holding capabilities over conventional steel blades. Click here to view and read about the Mirage X at Mad Dog Knives’ site.

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Valtro PM 5 Tactical Shotgun

In addition to their new pistol, Valtro also makes a very interesting magazine fed tactical shotgun. The PM 5 operates via pump action, and loads from a detachable 7 round box magazine. With spare magazines, the operator can accomplish very fast reloads with a variety of mixed loads(i.e.slug to buckshot, buckshot to birdshot). To read more on the PM 5 …

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Heads-Up-Display (HUD) for Small Arms

Electro-Optics Technologies(EOTech), has come out with the first true holographic site for small arm weaponry. Eotech calls it their HOLOgraphic Diffraction Sight, or HDS. The company claims their technology offers a significant increase in both speed and peripheral vision capability for the operator in close quarters battle(CQB) environments.

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The DSR-1 Advanced Bullpup Sniper Rifle

by David Crane defrev at gmail dot com June 11, 2001 The AMP Technical Services DSR-1 rifle is currently being billed by its manufacturer as "the most sophisticated and technologically advanced tactical precision rifle in the world." One of its key designers is a Mr. K. G. Kirnstaetter, who was also responsible for the design of Erma’s SR-100 rifle.

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Springfield Armory TRP Operator Pistol

Springfield Armory has a new 1911 with an extended dust cover and integral mounting rails for a flashlight or laser. It’s about time someone did this with a 1911. There is also a Mil-Spec Operator, but the TRP is the higher-end model. Click here to go to link

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HK MP7 PDW. Serious Compact Firepower

By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com November 17th, 2002 Every once in awhile, as the editor of Defense Review, I have the rare and somewhat distinct pleasure of handling and firing a firearm that is not only brand spanking new, but actually manages to knock my socks off. Please keep in mind that I did not expect Heckler …

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Integrated Force

Integrated Force Integrated Force By: Gabe Suarez Images of third world jungles flash through your mind as you and your partner search the overgrown wooded freeway embankment. The sweat pours down your face as you move ghostlike through the bush, as you search for the would-be killer. Your sweaty hand tightens around the light-equipped Glock, as you remember the victim’s …

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