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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.
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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. “Mickeyâ€... Read more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.