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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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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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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.

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.

Clamp-on Spiker

This rifle from AR15.com is a MAK 90 with the clamp on bayonet that somewhat mimics the Spiker model. From a distance it could easily be mistaken for the real thing until you got closer. For this attachment to work, you’ll need several things; the handguards cut for the bayonet to tuck into, a non-threaded barrel with no flash hider, and proper barrel diameter. It might fit onto heavy barrel AK’s and RPK’s but the clamp may not secure flush.

Spiker

A nice look at what gives this Chinese AK variant it’s nickname. Although many AK’s have the ability to use a bayonet, none of them are fixed and integrated to the front sight base as seen on the Type-56. This unique feature gives it a very intimidating but also aesthetically appealing silhouette when compared to it’s European brethren.

Chinese AK’s sold on the U.S market for the most part are often considered some of the best that were ever sold; especially the Polytechs. One further note about the bayonet; Polytech offered a clamp on bayonet that would attach to the barrel and secure to the muzzle. Price for a clamp on bayonet is usually $75 to $100. Price for just a Spiker front sight base with bayonet $400+.

Hakim

An 8mm Mauser chambered semi-auto rifle fed with a 10 round magazine, although it’s loaded with stripper clips. The Egyptians replaced their FN49 rifles with the Hakim and had a smaller counterpart called the Rasheed.

This rifle is notorious for smashing fingers when loading, which gave rise to the term “Hakim Thumb”. Usually they’re in rough shape but this one is in really good condition. I would have bought one a while ago but the supply of surplus 8mm is pretty much dried up.

SAR-3

A Romanian made AK variant chambered in 5.56x45mm/.223. The SAR-1 was the 7.62x39mm version and the SAR-2 was the 5.45x39mm version. Note the lack of barrel threads and flash hider. Unlike WASR rifles, the SAR models have the receive dimples which some people prefer.