“Take cover! Bring up the PIAT!” – Anthony Hopkins as Colonel John Frost of the British Parachute Regiment in the movie “A Bridge Too Far”. The issuing of that command on-screen was my first introduction to the rather odd looking, and oddly named, “Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank”, or PIAT for short. The first light anti-tank […]
Category: Weapons
Kalashnikov Reveals AK-19 Assault Rifle
The Kalashnikov Group unveiled a new variant of the AK-12 assault rifle family for export sales on its social media platforms on 17 August. Designated the AK-19, the rifle is chambered in the 5.56×45mm NATO calibre. Features of the AK-19: Barrel length: 415 mm Weight: 3,35 kg New lightweight adjustable length buttstock New rear sight […]
The Story Behind HK’s Roller-Delayed Blowback Operating System
Heckler & Koch became famous and successful with a range of roller-delayed blowback small arms they manufactured from the early 1960’s up to the early 1990’s. So successful were these firearms that the name HK basically became synonymous with the roller-delayed blowback system. It may surprise some folks however to learn that HK did not […]
LCTairsoft LK-33 Operation Overview
Look out at the end of this week for the release of Issue 117 of Airsoft Action magazine, featuring the first part of an in-depth review of the LCT LK-33 that I helped out with. In the meantime, LCT Airsoft has released a short video about the LK-33 series that walks you through the different […]
SpearUAV Unveils The Ninox Encapsulated Drone System
SpearUAV – an innovative company that develops and supplies unique UAS solutions for defense and HLS applications – has unveiled its Ninox family of encapsulated drones that provide on-demand and on-the-move intelligence capabilities that create new dimensions on the battlefield. Compared to traditional drones of similar capabilities, Ninox offers both operational affordability and flexibility: the […]
G&P Stoner M63A1 Tactical Rail Version LMG
The Stoner 63 light machine gun probably needs no introduction, but if it does, look here. The good news is that G&P has also now finally released a ‘modernized’, railed version of their outstanding MK23 Mod 0 LMG replica. We have to give a hat tip to our friends at Dave’s Custom Airsoft in the […]
Gun Busters: RPK on Fire
It’s time for another “Gunbusters” video from the Kalashnikov Group. You might remember the one we shared a few months back where they did their best to destroy a WWII PPsh submachine gun, well this time it’s a 1974 vintage RPK on the table. How many rounds do you think it will take before the […]
Friday Foto
Water crossing scene during filming of “Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan” in Nerang, Queensland, Australia. Photo credit: Jasin Boland / Red Dune Films […]
SIG SAUER Introduces PROFORCE M18 Airsoft Pistol
The newest addition to the SIG AIR PROFORCE line is an authentic replica of the U.S. Military issued M18 handgun. As with all SIG PROFORCE airsoft products, the M18 is designed for professional training and for discerning recreational airsoft shooters who demand the highest quality and reliability. The PROFORCE M18 has an optic-ready slide with […]
AMG® UH-1® Gen II Holographic Sight from Vortex
Introducing the brand-new, American-made AMG® UH-1® Gen II from Vortex. The Gen I’s rugged reliability and lightning-quick target acquisition in close quarters was very much appreciated by tactical shooters – but they craved night-vision compatibility. The AMG® UH-1® Gen II delivers! With four night-vision compatible settings and a dedicated night-vision button, the Gen II is ready to […]