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Chris's Picks for the Labor Day Sale

8/31/2018

Add Code NDV to save an additional $70 off a $600+ order. Add Code VA6 to save $20 off a $200+ order.

LEWIS MACHINE & TOOL - AR-15 CQB
STARTER KIT UPPER RECEIVERS 5.56 PICATINNY

Cartridge: 5.56 mm NATO
Finish: Black
Length: 16
Style: Assembled
Twist: 1-7
Regular price is $1258, SALE $699

DANIEL DEFENSE MK18 STRIPPED SOCOM UPPER RECEIVER
Cartridge: 5.56 mm NATO
Contour: Government
Length: 10.3
Style: Stripped
Twist: 1-7
Made in the USA
Reg $874, Sale $729

COLT - AR-15 M4 COMPLETE LOWER RECEIVER 5.56MM

Make : AR-15
Cartridge : 5.56 mm NATO
Finish : Black
Reg $399, Sale $299

TRIJICON - RMR TYPE 2 RM06 3.25 MOA ADJUSTABLE LED REFLEX SIGHT
Adjustment(s): 1 MOA (1" at 100 yds)
Battery Life: 4 yrs
Brightness Settings: 8 settings
Night Vision Compatible: No
Power Supply: (1) CR 2032 Lithium battery
Reticle: 3.25 MOA red dot
Weight: 1.2 oz
Reg $545, Sale $541

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Glock Generations

8/29/2018

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GLOCK - G17 G4 4.49IN 9MM GAS NITRIDE BLACK POLYMER FIXED 17+1RD

GLOCK - G17 G5 9MM 17+1 4.49" GLOCK NIGHT SIGHTS

GLOCK - GEN 5 MAGAZINE FOR GLOCK 17/34

MAGPUL - PMAG 17 GL9 9X19 MAGAZINE FOR GLOCK® 17

GLOCK - MODEL 17/34 9MM MAGAZINES

GLOCK - MODEL 17/34 9MM 33-ROUND MAGAZINES

ELITE TACTICAL SYSTEMS GROUP - TRANSLUCENT MAGAZINE FOR GLOCK®

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The 300 AAC Blackout

8/22/2018

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Over the last several years many new calibers have been introduced to the AR-type platform. On the AR15 platform there is the 204 Ruger, 6.8mm Rem SPC, 6.5 Grendel, 7.62x39mm, 5.45x39mm, 5.7mm, 450 Bushmaster, 458 SOCOM, .50 Beauwolf and .499 LWR. There is also a whole other array to the AR10. Of those mentioned above, the only one who has done really well is the 6.8mm Rem SPC. There are several manufacturers of rifles and ammunition. However, around the 1991 time frame, a new round was developed by JD Jones of SSK Industries that would prove versatile and offer tactical advantage, the 300 Whisper®. In November of 1992 he would trademark the name.

During research for this article, JD Jones was interviewed to get the back drop on the development of the 300 Whisper®:

“I first licensed Thompson Center to use it and they put it into the Contender and it became quite popular in the Handgun Metallic Silhouette competition for years. T/C uses a 1-10 twist which is not good for sub-sonic with heavy bullets. Initially in the AR we used a single port gas system, which is about what S & W is now using. We found with heavy sub-sonic bullets, 1680 powder would function in it (although quite dirty), and high velocity ammo also had a small window of functioning without working the gun too hard. The SSK adjustable gas system solves the problems of functioning with a quite wide window of proper functioning, with a wide range of powders and bullet weights. This system has an L—for generally low velocity ammo and H for high velocity ammo, and in-between those settings the gas is shut off. For example, we have loaded 220 subsonic (1040 fps) and 220 HV (1400 fps) from a 10” M-16 for some people. In a non adjustable gas system, the port pressure of the HV load would be quite high giving excessive bolt velocity with a single non adjustable system if the sub sonic was to function reliably. With our system, the HV will work the gun OK but also too violently for my taste. We’ve used 6” to 12” twist rate and found 8” or 7” to be the most versatile. It is probably the most copied cartridge in existence today. It was CIP dimensioned many years ago and commercially manufactured in Europe for about 15 years. It has been called the 300/221; 300 Hush, 300 Murmur (France), 300 fireball, etc., and the latest, 300 Blackout. Over the years there have been many problems with the functioning of AR’s with single non adjustable gas ports but the chamber dimensions have all seemed pretty close---close enough to use the 300 Whisper® dies and basic data. In 1992 the practical way to make the cases was simply to open the 221 case to 30 cal. Anyone could do that with the dies we supplied. 223---5.56 case wall thicknesses varies a lot—however later we had hundreds of thousands of cases made from primarily LC military brass---with an operation to give proper neck wall thickness. Inquires were made to the majors to make brass. One asked for an order for 1 million rounds loaded ammo and they “would consider it” and Pete Pi told me the other just turned it down flat. I think ANY chamber is capable of having problems with cases made from SOME 5.56 or 223 brass due to ending up with excessively thick neck wall thickness.”

The 300 Whisper® was never submitted for acceptance by SAMMI. What this means is that there was never an industry standard on cartridge case dimensions, chamber dimensions of loading specifications. This makes it difficult for an ammunition producer to make ammunition that will work properly in any given firearm. Ammunition has been manufactured by Hornady and Corbon, however, a majority of the ammunition has been hand loaded with cartridge cases manufactured from the 221 Rem parent case.

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Enhanced Bolt Carrier Finishes - Part 3

8/11/2018

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WMD NiB-X Carrier
8620 steel with Carpenter 158 Bolt
Proprietary Nickel Boron product. NiB-X is 40% harder than chrome and has a Rockwell 70 hardness. This is much harder than Nickel Teflon (~Rc45), Hard Chrome and MeloniteTM (Rc55). The process temperature for Melonite and other salt bath nitrocarburizing is 1050°F and too high for many components. The coating has a very slippery feel and is easy to clean. The finish is corrosion resistant.
MSRP $197.99 with bolt and hammer

FailZero/UCT
Nickel Boron
Specs not published
First to use Nickel Boron (NiB) Technology in firearms (Colt SCAR). Suppose to be the highest boron content in the industry which correlates to material hardness, reduced friction and endurance. This company will coat customers components.
MSRP $108.99

Rubber City Armory
Black Nitride Carrier is 8620 steel and 9.3oz.
BlackNitride is a thermal chemical diffusion of nitrogen and carbon into the surface of the steel. Wear resistant, fatigue strength, corrosion resistant, lubricity and cosmetically appealing. Not as expensive a process as hard chrome or nickel based platings
MSRP $299.99

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Enhanced AR10 Bolt Carriers - Part 2

8/8/2018

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LMT Chrome Plated Bolt Carrier and Proprietary Nickel Bolt
Chrome Plated
Captive Firing Pin Retainer Pin
No Forward Assist Notches
ENHANCED BOLT
Dual Ejectors
Enhanced Extractor
Nickel based finish
Enhanced Geometry of Locking Lugs
MSRP $429.00

Faxon Firearms
QPQ Salt Bath Nitride
Bolt is 9310 Tool Steel
Forward Assist Notches
High Quality
All bolts MPI tested
Lugs chambered 45 degrees to ensure reliability even with high pressure ammo
MSRP $219.00

Rubber City Armory
Black Nitride
Forward Assist Notches
Adjustable valve on carrier key
MSRP $299.99

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Enhanced Bolt Carriers - Part 1

8/2/2018

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LMT - (click here to purchase)
Proprietary Nickel Finish
Fully Supported Cartridge Base
Improved extractor (duel extractor springs), improved extractor claw, stress relieved locking lugs, MPI and proof tested

MSRP $299
Code JBA - takes $25 off

HM Defense - (click here to purchase)
Black Nitride
9310 Steel
Solid bottom am slot and proprietary cam pin
MSRP $79

Sharps Rifle Co - (click here to purchase)
DLC Coating or NP3+
S7 Tool Steel
Angled locking lugs/modified shape
MPI and Proof Tested

MSRP $89.99

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The WMD Guns "BEAST"

7/26/2018

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Throughout the industry in the past several years, attempts have been made at “lube less finishes”. A finish that will last forever, won't scratch and basically the holy grail of finishes that make cleaning easy and quick. In the late 1950 to early 1960’s, chrome plating was used on bolt carrier groups on the M16 series rifles. This made easy cleaning and also the chrome plating had limited self lubricating properties, but still required lubricants. The chrome plating was phased out mostly due to cost and also the fact that quality control on the process was not up to snuff and the chrome plating suffered corrosion and flaking.

In early 2000’s a new finish came into the scene. Nickel boron has been dubbed as the ultimate in lube less and protective finish in the industry. My first experience with nickel boron was a UCT finish that was used for a short time by Colt Defense. Colt worked with UCT to provide a nickel boron finish for their SCAR entries in 2003/2004 time period. All three entries into the program were rifles completely coated with nickel boron, including the receivers, bolt carriers, fire control group parts, etc. At that time, nickel boron coatings were not in their prime; Colt did not have the greatest luck with it and discontinued use of it in favor of the mil-spec manganese phosphate.

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CMMG Guard Video and Product Links

7/21/2018

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Here are the product links for the CMMG Guard video:
CMMG - MKG-45 DRB 45 ACP 16.1 GLOCK® MAG http://bit.ly/2mzNSHE

CMMG BKGS BANSHEE 5" 9MM BLACK http://bit.ly/2uVDCNJ

CMMG - BKGS BANSHEE 5" 9MM BURNT BRONZE http://bit.ly/2myK89h

SIG SAUER - BRAVO 4 RIFLESCOPES http://bit.ly/2IcDnaq

MAGPUL G17 PMAG GL9 MAGAZINE 9x19 http://bit.ly/2v1ujft

GLOCK - MODEL 17/34 9MM MAGAZINES http://bit.ly/2zYWiBR

GLOCK - MODEL 17/34 9MM 33-ROUND MAGAZINES http://bit.ly/2uU6ndz

GLOCK - MODEL 21 45ACP MAGAZINES http://bit.ly/2mvMgia

ELITE TACTICAL SYSTEMS - TRANSLUCENT MAGAZINE FOR GLOCK® http://bit.ly/2LeffWr

ELITE TACTICAL SYSTEMS - TRANSLUCENT MAGAZINE FOR GLOCK® http://bit.ly/2LGXRFW

SIG SAUER - ELITE PERF AMMO 9MM LUGER 147GR JHP http://bit.ly/2uVF2Yz

AMERICAN EAGLE - 9MM LUGER 124GR FMJ SUBSONIC AMMUNITION http://bit.ly/2zVUM3K

MAGTECH - SPORT HUNTING AMMO 9MM LUGER 147GR JHP http://bit.ly/2mxSuy3

BLACK HILLS - 9MM LUGER 115GR FULL METAL JACKET AMMO http://bit.ly/2IDMbXj

KCI USA, INC. - GLOCK 21 26RD MAGAZINE 45 AUTO http://bit.ly/2LdQkCC

BLACK HILLS AMMUNITION - 45 ACP 230GR FULL METAL JACKET AMMO http://bit.ly/2JIO40o

SIG SAUER - ELITE PERFORMANCE AMMO 45 ACP 230GR FMJ http://bit.ly/2JHbC60

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Noreen Firearms BN36 Series of Rifles

7/17/2018

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When examining the black rifle market, you basically have two receivers. You have a standard 5.56mm lower receiver, which has multiple calibers it can host, but you are limited based on length and width of that magazine well. The next is the .308 lower receiver, which is limited to basically 6 calibers. What about some more full power rifle calibers? One company has tackled this dilemma, Noreen Firearms, out of Belgrade, Montana. Opening their doors in 2007 by Peter Noreen, the company set out to build .50 BMG caliber single shot rifles. At the time, there was a rather large market for them. Prior to opening a gun manufacturing company, Peter was a machinist who owned his own tool and die company. When getting into the gun business, he already had the machines necessary to build all, but the trigger group of the ULR or Ultra Long Range 50 caliber rifle.

For the first two years the company consisted of just Peter building the rifles. In 2009, Peters son, Phil, joined the company. Since its start in 2009 as a one man operation it then grew to 14 by 2013. Noreen Firearms is a family owned business that has most of its ranks filed with veterans. Proudly, Noreen Firearms claims that more than 85% of their rifle is manufactured right in Montana. With the introduction of more specialized weapon designs, Noreen Firearms has added several machines to increase both quality and speed of production. The company is in a constant state of research and development. In 2010 Noreen Firearms introduced their second product to the market, "The Bad News," which is a semi automatic AR-platform 338 Lapua caliber rifle.

In November of 2012, Noreen introduced their most popular rifle to date, the BN36. This is a semi-automatic rifle based on the AR10, which fires the very popular 30-06 Springfield cartridge. Since the M1 Garand, there has only been a handful of semi-auto 30-06 rifles. These would include the Remington model 742 and the Browning BAR MKII. There has been no modern sporting rifles....until now. I was invited by Phil Noreen to visit his factory and test out some of his rifles. Setting foot into his assembly area, one can easily see they are always in high speed R&D mode.

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The Sig Rattler - A Complete Sig Weapon System

7/8/2018

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Today's video is on The Sig Rattler, which is a complete Sig Sauer weapon system. The follow links are all of the products that were mentioned in the video. The Sig Rattler is currently available at Brownells and there is a sale through July 8th. Receive $30 off and free shipping with Code VAS.

SIG SAUER - MCX RATTLER 300 BLACKOUT http://bit.ly/2m0Vnah
SIG SAUER - FOXTROT1 TACTICAL WHITE LIGHT http://bit.ly/2MTHJkE
SIG SAUER - SRD762-QD SUPPRESSOR 7.62 MM NATO QUICK DETACH http://bit.ly/2uhdQ6f
LANCER SYSTEMS - AR-15 L5AWM 300BLK MAGAZINE 30RD http://bit.ly/2m4cWXb
SIG SAUER - ELITE MATCH AMMO 300 AAC BLACKOUT 125GR OTM http://bit.ly/2MWKEcE
SIG SAUER - ELITE HT AMMO 300 AAC BLACKOUT 120GR OTM http://bit.ly/2m3vnLH
SIG SAUER - ROMEO3 REFLEX SIGHT WITH PICATINNY RISER http://bit.ly/2m132p9

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Chris's Picks for the Labor Day Sale

Add Code NDV to save an additional $70 off a $600+ order. Add Code VA6 to save $20 off a $200+ order.

Glock Generations

The 300 AAC Blackout

Enhanced Bolt Carrier Finishes - Part 3

Enhanced AR10 Bolt Carriers - Part 2

LMT Chrome Plated Bolt Carrier and Proprietary Nickel Bolt
Chrome Plated
Captive Firing Pin Retainer Pin
No Forward Assist Notches
ENHANCED BOLT
Dual Ejectors
Enhanced Extractor
Nickel based finish
Enhanced Geometry of Locking Lugs
MSRP $429.00

Enhanced Bolt Carriers - Part 1

The WMD Guns "BEAST"

CMMG Guard Video and Product Links

Noreen Firearms BN36 Series of Rifles

The Sig Rattler - A Complete Sig Weapon System

Signed Armorers Manual

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Add Code NDV to save an additional $70 off a $600+ order. Add Code VA6 to save $20 off a $200+ order.

LMT Chrome Plated Bolt Carrier and Proprietary Nickel Bolt Chrome Plated Captive Firing Pin Retainer Pin No Forward Assist Notches ENHANCED BOLT Dual Ejectors Enhanced Extractor Nickel based finish Enhanced Geometry of Locking LugsMSRP $429.00

Signed Armorers Manual

Newsletter:

Categories

LMT Chrome Plated Bolt Carrier and Proprietary Nickel Bolt
Chrome Plated
Captive Firing Pin Retainer Pin
No Forward Assist Notches
ENHANCED BOLT
Dual Ejectors
Enhanced Extractor
Nickel based finish
Enhanced Geometry of Locking Lugs
MSRP $429.00