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Meet the VZ52/57, a VZ52 rechambered to 7.62×39 through a novel conversion method.
If you ever wanted to fire a VZ52 than you likely hit a dead end while searching for the proper ammunition, rejoice as there has been a solution! The VZ52/57 is a conversion chambered in 7.52x39mm rather than the defunct 7.62x45mm. Czechoslovakia adopted VZ52 pattern in 1952 and the nation became a Warsaw pact member…
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The Colt M5 Carbine, not SIG Sauer’s XM5
The Colt M5 is one of Colt Defense’s first new products since they were purchased by CZ in 2021 to form Colt CZ group. A little history on the AR-15/M16/M4: Colt’s manufacturing inc purchased the AR-15 design from Armalite in 1959, they had been producing military versions (such as the M16 and M4) for the…
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Colt Canada C20, the Canadian Forces’ new DMR
Colt Canada, formerly known as Diemaco until their sale to Colt Defense in 2005, is the Canadian Forces’ primary supplier of small arms. They are most famous for the Canadian Forces C7 rifle and are lesser known for designing the first AR pattern flat top rail. Colt Defense and all their subsidiaries were purchased by…
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The Steyr AUG A3 in .300 Blackout
On display by Steyr at Eurosatory 2022 was an AUG series A3 chambered in .300 Blackout. This configuration has been available for military and law enforcement customers since 2019. According to a brand representative, there is a possibility that a semi auto commercial variant will hit the US market as early as 2023. The primary…
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What the heck is the US Army XM5 NGSW by SIG Sauer?
What is the SIG Sauer XM5 NGSW? SIG was a Swiss arms manufacturer that had produced ordinance since 1864. In 1976, SIG partnered with German J.P. Sauer & Sohn to form SIG Sauer GmbH in response to tightening Swiss export laws. US based SIGARMS, which became SIG Sauer, inc, was founded in 1985. Originally an…
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The Sig SG 550 STGW 90 military and instructor issue rifle explained
The Swiss designation STGW 90, is the non-export version of the SIG SG 550 issued to military personal and instructors of the Swiss Confederation. It was produced in Switzerland by SIG Combibloc Services AG. The STGW 90 is the replacement to the STGW 57, its philosophy is rather different than its predecessor. While the STGW…
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Sig SG 510 (Sturmgewehr 57), the original Next Generation Squad Weapon?
Why the Stgw. 57 when the rifle (the K31) is fine? Problem Peers have adopted self loading and fully automatic infantry weapons, the Swiss Military is not able to maintain such a volume of firepower at medium and longer ranges. Examples include: the Kalashnikov, the FAL, the CETME/G3, and the M14. Solution A roller delayed…
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A brief history of Swiss manually operated military rifles
Swiss military rifles: muzzle loaders to straight pulls This article is a brief overview on the history of Swiss military rifles from just before the foundation of the new Federal state until their last straight pull rifle. This is not an exhaustive list of every development; I have done my best to make my overview…