Tag Archives: M4

New TWS II Thermal Sight Uses AA Batteries

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Robert Farago

The Thermal Weapon Sight II (TWS II) is a joint US Army and US Marine Corps program to develop and deploy thermal weapon sight systems. The TWS II “family”—from rifle to armored vehicles—-is built round BAE Systems’ MicroIR microbolometer-based sensor … Continue reading →

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You Want a Bigger Bullet for Your M4?

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Robert Farago

Wikipedia: “Grendel is one of three antagonists, along with Grendel’s mother and the dragon, in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf (AD 700–1000). Grendel is usually taken to be some kind of monster, though this is the subject of scholarly debate. In the poem, Grendel is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Last Patriot by Brad Thor

Posted on April 21, 2010 by William C. Montgomery

By William C Montgomery on April 21, 2010 Let’s get right to the point. The Last Patriot, a thriller by Brad Thor, is the most ridiculous book I’ve read in my adult life with the possible exception of Everyone Poops … Continue reading →

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TWHN BS: Great Landing Wrong M4 Edition

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Robert Farago

I am not the most technical of gun nuts. Load, aim, fire, make safe. Buy the best gun you can afford and use the recommended ammo. But I admire the technologically adept amongst us and read their work religiously (votive … Continue reading →

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U.S. Army Drops Bayonet Practice

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Robert Farago

According to the AP [via KTUU], the U.S. Army has dropped bayonet practice from basic training. “Adapting to battlefield experience in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Army is revamping its basic training regimen for the first time in three decades by … Continue reading →

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Real Reason for Marines’ Underpowered Rounds Revealed

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Robert Farago

According to The Marine Times, the head of Joint Forces Command was trying to get his troops a better rifle with more powerful bullets well before the Corps deployed in Afghanistan. Pre-theater, General James Mattis’ lobbied for a 6.8mm round. … Continue reading →

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TWHN BS: Bring a Rifle to A Shotgun Fight Edition

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Robert Farago

According to the Wichita Eagle, the local police wants to trade shotguns for rifles in patrol cars. It seems some members of the Kansas law enforcement fraternity are feeling out-gunned. “It used to be that if you had an active-shooter … Continue reading →

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