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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.

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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G.R.A.D Knife Gun

A very interesting take on bringing a knife to a gun fight, the Global Research and Development (G.R.A.D) Knife Gun houses a small 5 shot revolving cylinder. They were chambered mostly in .22 LR and .22 Short. They were available in different styles, even a bayonet version for the AR-15.

The trigger is in the handle which pops up after you turn a small tab. Simply squeeze the trigger and it will fire like a revolver. Obviously not meant for long range or even accurate shooting, this is meant only close quarters use. One more important note about these guns; the BATFE classifies these as AOW (Any Other Weapons) so this isn’t legal in all states and requires paperwork. Not cheap either, they sell on average for $2,000+ depending on which model it is.

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.

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+.