I’ve been unable to get some good photos, but I’ve had this over a week and haven’t posted on it yet:

Auto-Ordnance M1 by Kahr Arms

I was checking out the used gun section at a local store when I happened upon this. It was only lightly used and at a great price, so I couldn’t say no. It’s the first time I’ve ever bought a gun “on a whim” without loads of research and lots of thought. However, I’ve wanted an M1 for a long, long time and had already checked out the Auto-Ordnance models. Although I still plan on picking up a GI surplus M1 at some point, I also wanted a reproduction to shoot without worries about trying to keep it in condition.

The ventilated upper handguaurd (complete with totally evil bayonet lug) and the adjustable rear site were added by the previous owner. Next stop will be to pick up some additional mags (it only came with one 15-rounder) and a sling.

I’ve wanted an M1 Carbine since before I was really into guns. Awesome.

I’ve been trying to find a bit more info on this, but The Firearm Blog has about as much as I know on this development.

The ACR is currently trying to catch the eye of the US Army.

Over at Op-For, LtCol P writes a bit about a rifle for the wife.

That damn full-page ad in American Rifleman magazine keeps taunting me:

Collector Grade K98k Mauser 8mm Rifle

The magazine ad says the “Collector’s Grade” goes for $399 but the website says $499. The “Service Grade” is quite a bit cheaper (either $249 or $299) and I don’t really care if numbers match or not, though I don’t want it looking all beat to hell, either.

Has anyone picked up one of these? Particularly from Mitchell’s Mausers?

The problem, as usual, is that there really isn’t any NEED involved here. It’s just want want want. Of course, isn’t that almost always the case?

UPDATE: I called Mitchell’s Mausers and the price discrepancy has a simple answer: The ad in American Rifleman for $399 is a special sale price. $499 is the standard price.

Last week, I posted a pic I found via Say Uncle of a left-side charging handle on an AK. Well, The Firearm Blog found it made by Colorado Shooting Sports:

Also, here’s a bit about the safety. It’s still on the right-hand side.
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Yesterday I stopped by my local gun shop and, predictably, the place was absolutely PACKED. I was looking for a mil spec buffer tube for my AR and headed over to the tactical section. The guy in front of me was buying a Rock River .308, and he said it was going to be primarily for hunting deer.

How many black ARs are we seeing at deer camp?

New Lease on Life for the Beloved M-14

The “sniper lites” often (though not always) use M-14s.

I hadn’t heard about this beast:

Im chung-bin the the chief of staff of ROKA examines new South korean double barreled rifle K-11 in ground weapon conference.2008.11.11 Daejeun South korea This rifle uses 20mm airburst ammunition and 5.56mm NATO. 20mm launcher operates as bolt action and use 5 round mag. This weapon will be fielded in next year.

The K11 has more than a passing resemblance to the shelved XM-29 OICW (Objective Individual Combat Weapon). And the general’s right hand is on what appears to be the grenade magazine, not the pistol grip.

Who’s taking bets about whether it’s “fielded in the next year”?

See At least 19 taking on the M4 at Murdoc Online.

Meant to point this out the other day and didn’t get to it: First Look: Thompson-Center Renegade 2.

John Snow at the GunShots:

The T-C Renegade 2 can be thought of as the Icon’s little brother—it’s not as fancy and it isn’t as sophisticated but the family resemblance is unmistakable nonetheless.

And for those hunters for whom the Icon’s $1,000 price tag was difficult to justify the best news is that the Renegade 2 will cost about half as much. According to Gregg Ritz, the MSRP on the new rifle will be $500 and the street price should come in around $450.

I was lucky enough to be one of the first to shoot the new rifle this morning down at the legendary Gametrails hunting lodge in Western Kentucky and the initial impression it left is very good.

Available in .30-06, .270 Win, .243 Win, and 7mm Rem Mag to begin with.

Go read the whole thing.