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Accuracy International

The easily recognizable British made bolt-action rifle, the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Magnum is fielded by numerous law enforcement and military forces across the globe. They are also available on the civilian market but usually at a price range beyond that of your everyday, casual gun owner.

If you can’t afford the real thing, one option is to get a Remington 700 and install the Accuracy International chassis on it. I’ve been thinking about going that route someday after all the other projects are done.

W.T.F Another new company in the crowded AR-15 market, Wolverine Tactical Firearms, at least has a catchy acronym. With so many options in terms of lowers and uppers, it kind of reminds of when you have restaurants serving the same type of food and are located so close together. One restaurant will be the higher quality, the other will just have its share of local supporters. I just compared AR-15 to food but you see what I mean. There isn’t much new innovation on the AR-15 market lately (aside from that 300 Win Mag model); you just have new companies popping out their AR-15 lowers or uppers which offer nothing new but they claim its the “newest innovation” for the AR-15 design.

Ruger M77 Mk II A bolt-action rifle that can come in a variety of calibers, ranging from .223, .308, 7mm and .300 Win Mag. Normally they have a full wood or polymer stock, this one has the rather uncommon lightweight polymer stock with the cutout at the rear.

Nemo Arms Omen

The very first mass produced AR-15/10 variant chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum. It can still use AR-15 stocks, pistol grips, trigger groups, and other small parts, but obviously due to its larger caliber, the magazine is designed specifically for it. Capacity is 14+1. The handguard and muzzle brake included with the Omen are also of Nemo Arms design.

It’s interesting because Nemo Arms supposedly successfully tested 30-06 and .270 Win in some of their prototypes so those calibers may be next on the market, depending how well the Omen does. Big caliber semi-auto rifles come with big price tags; the Omen clocks in at around $5,500+.

Nice as it is to see something new on the market, I’m curious as to whether it will be embraced by the firearms community or will it’s price and obscurity sink it. I kind of want to buy simply cause 300 Win Mag is another caliber that just gathers dust on the shelves at the shop.

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Russia’s Winchester It’s a basic fact that the larger your army, the more difficult it is to supply it. Such is the case with the Russians during World War I. They had such a shortage of firearms that they contracted U.S firearm manufacturers Westinghouse, Remington and Winchester for guns. While the former two companies produced Mosin Nagant 91/30’s, Winchester supplied the Russians with a version of their 1895 lever action in 7.62x54R. Ironically the Russian model is the most plentiful variant but also the rarest in the U.S because only a few thousand were exported back and many of those ended up getting modified into hunting rifles. Source

The Ironic Sniper A very rare example of a scoped Mauser K98 that was used by the IDF as sniper rifle. A small amount of these were brought in years ago and haven’t seen any new surplus since. The Israeli’s understood proper cheek weld for scoped rifles as seen on the stock on this Mauser; they carried that type of cheek rest over onto their M14 sniper rifle. That black scope with the silver mounts is aftermarket, but the real Israeli issued scope is that green one. I would have bought one of these but I think I was still in middle school when these were brought into the U.S.

Hand cannons…

Probably the most famous big handgun in the world, the Desert Eagle has been featured in movies, television and video games since it’s introduction to the market. The other pistol in the photo is a lesser known big handgun, an AMT Automag IV, chambered in .45 Winchester Magnum. The Automag was also available in 50 Action Express, matching the Desert Eagle’s largest caliber offering.

As much hate as the Desert Eagle generates among shooters for it’s impracticality, it is the only surviving big handgun amidst its former rivals; the LAR Grizzly, the Wildey, and the Automag.

B.A.S.T.A.R.D

This new add-on piece has been in development for a couple years now but is supposedly shipping as of last month. Built by Texas AK Designs, the adapter is semi-permanent according to them, but it allows for the use of AR-15 magazines but also AR-15 mag releases in the Saiga 223. This should work on other .223 chambered AK’s but as of now they just mention the Saiga. A last-round-bolt-hold-open option is available at an extra cost.

Note the Magpul grip. The adapter is shaped to accept AR-15 grips but if you like the AK grip, they have a version of the B.A.S.T.A.R.D that uses standard Kalashnikov grips.

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Freedom Fighter

This odd new rifle is currently a prototype by Black Rain Ordnance, known mostly for their AR-15 and AR-10 firearms. If you notice the familiar charging handle, this rifle is loosely based on the AK platform, even using AK magazines. Currently its still undergoing modifications before it hits the market. Right now the main complaint is the weight due to the entire receiver is milled.

I’m somewhat skeptical as to what Black Rain Ordnance is aiming to accomplish with so many AK’s out there when you kind of try to factor in what the Freedom Fighter may end up costing.

You can read the initial impression review in the link below.

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The Silhouette This is the extremely rare 18” barreled version of the Wildey. They called it their silhouette model, which is meant for long distance shooting for either hunting or at the range. There was a stock available for this, thus turning it into a carbine.

Wildey

A large semi-automatic handgun chambered in rather obscure calibers also bearing the same Wildey name. It did however come in .45 Winchester Magnum, which was a caliber found most commonly on the LAR Grizzly. One interesting feature is the adjustable gas system which operates much like that on certain rifles to handle different loads.

Fairly expensive pistols, they run about $2,000+. As big as it looks, it does have a 12”, 14” and 18” barreled version. Much like the more familiar Desert Eagle, the Wildey did see it’s fair share of use in several movies.

SAR-48 Match Bush Rifle

Imported by Springfield Armory from Brazil, the Bush model had a much shorter barrel design to easier handling in thick and dense woods and bush for hunting. This is one of the more uncommon models of FAL rifles that Springfield Armory brought in.

Some combinations are just wrong… An odd accessory for the AR-15, the Pearce grip kit mimics that of the classic 1911 pistol. It allows you to install any standard 1911 grip panels to customize your rifle. Some people may like this idea but I just can’t get over how unappealing it looks.

Model 1858

This is a modern day reproduction of the Remington design. One major difference is the barrel length, measuring in at 12” versus the original length of 8”. It’s a single action, black powder revolver in .44 caliber. A few companies made or still make these reproductions but the long barreled ones seem to mostly be from a Texas based manufacturer.

Colt “Buntline Special”

A long barreled revolver based on the venerable Single Action Army. It has an extreme barrel length of 16”, although 10” models were available. The name is based off of a Western writer who claimed to have given these long barreled revolvers to several well known figures such as Wyatt Earp.

Note the detachable metal stock. Since there is a 16” barreled version, if the stock were fixed and non-removable, it would be a carbine/rifle. Since it is removable and not a curio and relic/antique, it would be classified as an SBR (Short Barreled Rifle). The BATFE does have certain exemptions for pistols with removable stocks but I don’t think the Buntline is one of the lucky few.

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