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Ethiopian AKs (GAFAT) Are Coming To The US?
Recently, a US company called Royal Tiger Imports announced that it will start importing AK parts kits… from Ethiopia. That might sound weird to you, but for me, it was like hearing about an old friend that you once lost contact with.
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POTD: The New B&T GL06 T Compact Grenade Launcher
Photo Of The Day: While the B&T GL06 is well-known, there are virtually no images of the new shorter version called GL06 T. This is a shorter version of the 40 x 46 mm grenade launcher system. The original model was designed 20 years ago, hence the name “06”. With the two models side-by-side, you can clearly see it’s a much more compact version.
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Fudd Friday: Marlin Model 60 - Classic Classy Rimfire
For as long as I’ve been reading gun magazines, the Ruger 10/22 has been the king of the rimfire scene. Lots of other manufacturers sell a lot of other guns, but any rimfire semi-auto under the $500 mark is invariably compared with the 10/22. The aftermarket supports the 10/22 to an extent that no other rimfire rifle has ever seen. And yet, it wasn’t a foregone conclusion that things would work out like this; the Marlin Model 60 competed alongside the Ruger 10/22 for decades, and still compares well today—as long as you can find one.
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ZeroTech Expands Lineup with Vengeance HD 1-10×28 FFP LPVO
ZeroTech Optics has introduced the Vengeance HD 1–10×28 FFP LPVO, a new addition to its Vengeance series aimed at shooters seeking a single optic for both close-range and extended-distance use.
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Black Trident Wins German Special Forces Holster Contract
Black Trident has been selected as the winner of the SysPi SpezKr (System Pistol Special Forces) tender, securing a contract to supply holsters and carrying systems to key units within the Bundeswehr. The agreement covers equipment for the Special Forces Command (KSK), Naval Special Forces Command (KSM), and the military police. These units represent some of the most demanding operational environments, placing high requirements on durability, reliability, and functional performance.
