TAC Trigger System for the M16
Progress isn’t always a step in the right direction; sometimes so-called “progress” can be a step backwards. The three-round burst mechanism of the M16A2 ... Read more.
T&E: February 2000
The design of sound suppressors took a quantum jump forward on May 13, 1986, when the U.S. Patent Office awarded Patent Number 4588043 to Charles A. “Mickey... Read more.
SAR’s 1999 Suppressor Trials
Organized and sponsored by The Small Arms Review, the 1999 Silencer Trials drew manufacturers, government personnel, scientists, and journalists from around the... Read more.
Silencer Picks for Y2K
SAR’s Suppressor Technology Editor Al Paulson was recently asked what he thought were good choices for someone’s “Kit” in the event of needing suppressi... Read more.
Testing & Evaluation: May 1999
Pretty much any pistol of interest to the armed professional or the serious collector can benefit from some well-conceived accessories. Here are some interestin... Read more.
Spetsnaz Silencer for the Makarov Pistol
While my wife’s preferred carry gun is a customized Model 1911A1 with tuned trigger and Innovative Weaponry night sights—the daily rituals and requirements ... Read more.
Testing & Evaluation: February 1999
In the previous issue, we discussed the silenced P9S pistol developed for the U.S. Navy which featured an innovative stainless steel silencer developed at Qual-... Read more.
Testing & Evaluation: January 1999
As the U.S. Navy gained experience with the Mark 3 sound suppressor on the 9x19mm Mark 3 Mod 0 pistol after the system’s introduction to the SEAL Teams in 196... Read more.
Testing and Evaluation: September 1998
In previous issues of SAR, the first and second installments of this article examined how to use suppressed weapons for solving a wide array of tactical and pub... Read more.
Testing & Evaluation: August 1998
Using a suppressor to hide the location of the shooter is most commonly used by military snipers employing conventional (i.e., supersonic) ammunition. The suppr... Read more.
