It was recently reported that several F-16 fighter jet engines were stolen from a base in central Israel. It’s suspected that the theft was an inside job as there were no signs that anyone actually broke into the base and that the engines were stolen by “metal thieves”. Who ever stole the engines and however it was done I’m sure someone lost their job, this is quite embarrassing for the IDF.
[Top picture souce: idfblog.com]
Posted over at Gunmartblog.com, it sure looks heavy.
Here’s a pretty sweet deal on a 3x magnifier with a flip-to-side/quick detach mount on sale over at Amazon with free shipping for just under $80. These 3x magnifiers work with your red dot or holographic sights to help you take those longer range shots while the flip-to-side mount moves the magnifier out of the way so you can quickly aim with your optics for close quarters work. Sure it’s not a name brand EOTech piece, but you don’t really need a high end magnifier, use the saved cash for a better optic instead. This one seems to be a solid scope for the money according to the user reviews in the listing.
Check them out over at Amazon.com.
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Blitzkrieg Components has come out with a pretty sweet new AR-15 front sight post. They’ve incorporated a Chevron like the reticles used in ACOGs and other optics. They come in either black, or black with a contrast white stripe. They give users a sharper aiming point and an easier to use sight picture for quicker target acquisition They’re precision made from milled 4000 series steel and feature a corrosion resistant KG GunKote finish. The post height is .25″ and fits into any standard AR front sight housing that uses standard posts. They’re not cheap however, they go for about $75 for the black finish and $85 for the white stripe model. For more info check out blitzkriegcomponents.com.
The Browning Automatic Rifle is one of the most iconic rifles from WWII. It was developed by John M. Browning in 1917 and was first used in WWI up until the Vietnam War. Ohio Ordnance Works still manufactures a reproduction of the popular BAR. Based on the 1918A3 version used in WWII, the 1918 A 3-SLR actually uses some original parts from WWI and WWII as well as newly made parts by Ohio Ordnance. They include two 20 round mags (10 or 15 rounders if you’re in a restricted state for an additional $155), a web sling, bipod, carrying handle, flash hider, bolt hold open device, cleaning kit and a manual. The price? A hefty $4300, if I had the money I’d have one in my collection. Check them out at ohioordnanceworks.com.
Whenever I see someone using their magazine to stabilize their rifle at the range, whether it be in the prone position or on a bench, I usually cringe. I come from the school of thought that said this was a bad habit, but that’s just me. With the AR-15 I’ve never experienced an issue or seen an issue where using the magazine to stabilize your rifle can cause a malfunction. I have experienced it plenty of times with other rifles however. I still don’t like to do it, even with my ARs.
Well it looks like there’s an accessory coming soon that may change that thought, the folks from Multi Tasker multi-tools are working on an attachment for PMAG magazines called the MAGPOD. It replaces the floorplate of your PMAGs and essentially turns them into a monopod. They require no tools to install and weight less than an ounce. They’re currently not out yet but are slated to hit market in 2013. I think it’s a pretty neat idea, but I’ll save judgement on them until I can use one in the field. Check out mag-pod.com for more info.
Ok it wasn’t made from just a shovel, he also used a parts kit and a barrel blank. The full break down is below. Check out the entire build here.
Shit shovel: $2
Romy sans-barrel AK kit: $200
Barrel blank: $30
Compliance parts: free from Martha Coakley (… in exchange for a golden shower)The look on your competitor’s face with an expensive AR when he finds out that he have been outshot by a $2 shit-shovel …. priceless!
Now that’s a beautiful Mosin Nagant, this gem went for an astounding $2,325 recently on Gun Broker. It’s an American made Westinghouse 1891 Mosin Nagant made in 1915. It’s in amazing condition, but is it worth over $2,300?
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