Thursday, September 22, 2011

SRS .338 LAPUA


SpecificationsCaliber: .338 LPM
Weight: 12.25 lbs
Barrel Length: 26"
Rate of Twist: 1 in 10
Overall Length: 39 5/8
Magazine Capacity: 5
Method of Operation: Bolt Action
Finsh: Hard Coated Anodizing
Stock: Glass Filled Polymer

This conversion kit can be changed out in less than 60 seconds in the field with a 5mm allen wrench. The kit includes barrel, bolt, magazine and bolt stop for short bolt throw. The 338 Lapua Magnum is the ultimate sniping cartridge because it has a trajectory and effective range that rival the powerful 50 BMG, at less than half the weight. The SRS 338LM is over 20 inches shorter and weighs just 12 lbs and has proven to be very effective out to 1800 meters. The SRS is the shortest purpose built sniper weapon in the world! The SRS is almost a foot shorter than conventional sniper weapons because it utilizes a bullpup configuration as well as a collapsible bolt design. The compact design shifts the weight reearward, creating not only a shorter weapon, but also a perfectly balanced rifle.

The SRS was designed to operate under the harshest conditions and abuse. It utilizes high-impact polymers, aircraft grade aluminums (7075-T6), ultra high-strength steels, and the strongest coatings known to man. The operating mechanisms are completely encased by the stock panels except for the ejection port area. The stock panels attach directly to the receiver which acts as a full length mounting chassis, eliminating the need for any sort of bedding interface. The SRS sustains its accuracy and reliability in virtually any environment, including: arctic subzero temperatures, extreme heat and dust of the desert, and wet jungle environments.

Other Features:
SRS magazines incorporate a "shoulder retention" feature that prevents the projectile tips from slamming into the front of the magazine during recoil. In traditional magazines the projectile tips slam against the front of the magazine, deforming the projectile, and in turn diminishing accuracy. This cannot happen with our magazines. In addition, our internal magazine length is a healthy 4" long which is .4" longer than comparible magazines, making it possible to load the 300+ grain bullets to their maximum.

IMI JERICHO 941


Type Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin  Israel
Manufacturer Israel Weapon Industries
Produced 1990-present
Variants See Variants
Cartridge
  • 9x19mm Parabellum
  • .40 S&W
  • .41 Action Express
  • .45 ACP
Action Short recoil
Feed system 9 or 13 round Detachable box magazine
Sights Fixed (Combat), or optional fully adjustable, or optional illuminated night sights.

The Jericho 941 is a double action/single action semi-automatic pistol developed by Israel Weapon Industries and introduced to the market in 1990 as the Jericho 941. It was first imported into the US in 1990 by K.B.I., Inc. of Harrisburg, PA. It was later imported by O.F. Mossberg & Sons and named the Uzi Eagle and by Magnum Research, Inc. as the Baby Eagle until the end of 2008. Beginning January 1, 2009 until they ceased business on January 29, 2010, K.B.I., Inc. (which also imported Charles Daly firearms) resumed importation of the handgun as the Jericho. Magnum Research, now a division of Kahr Arms, announced a renewed importation of the Jericho.
The original Jericho 941 was based on the well-respected CZ-75 pistol designed and produced by Česká zbrojovka (CZ) of the Czech Republic and built using parts supplied by the Italian arms house Tanfoglio, which had been making their own CZ-75 clones. Using a well-tested design allowed IMI to avoid the teething problems most new pistol designs experience, and subcontracting much of the basic fabrication work to Tanfoglio allowed IMI to quickly and economically put into production a pistol that would have enough Israeli content to satisfy government contract requirements.
While the Jericho 941 features a safety/decocker, the CZ-75 features only a separate de-cocker, with several exceptions. The CZ-75 recommends that the hammer be half-cocked as a safety since the trigger will not pull if this is the case. Since the Jericho 941 has a safety integrated into the de-cocker, a half-cocked Jericho 941 is not safe and will fire. The barrel of the CZ-75 is rifled, while the Jericho 941 features a polygonal barrel, furthermore the Jericho 941 is substantially heavier. These differences translate into substantial differences in the condition in which the gun is carried, and in preference. The two guns are far from identical.
The single most significant innovation attempted by IMI was offering a new, much "hotter" cartridge, the .41 Action Express (see below) to go along with the Jericho 941. The difference between 9MM and .41 AE is the same as .44 magnum and .50 AE. The AE bullets have rebated rims which are the same diameter as the less powerful rounds, but the casing is wider providing more power. This allows these pairs of calibers to be used in the same firearm with only a change of barrel, recoil spring and magazine.
The .41 AE was even less successful in gaining traction in the marketplace than the 10 mm, and was soon discontinued. Experience with heavily loaded rounds gave IMI a considerable lead, however, in chambering for the soon-to-be successful .40 S&W and also allowed the Jericho to "up-chamber" to the very popular .45 ACP.Firearm enthusiasts praise the accuracy of the Jericho/Baby Eagle, its reliability, and its pricing. It is generally considered to be a very slim design for a large caliber pistol with a double-stack magazine, with "natural" pointing due to grip angle.The Jericho 941 design has been modified to include accessory rails on the frame for mounting lasers or weaponlights, a popular feature on many current-generation semi-automatic handguns.


HK MK23


Type Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin  Germany
 United States
In service 1996-present
Used by See Users
Designed 1990s
Manufacturer Heckler & Koch
Variants
  • MK23 Mod 0 (military markets)
  • Mark 23 (civilian and law enforcment markets)
Weight
  • 1.2 kg (2.7 lb), empty
  • 1.47 kg (3.2 lb), loaded
  • 2.29 kg (5.0 lb), loaded, with suppressor and LAM
Length
  • 245 mm (9.7 in), without suppressor
  • 421 mm (16.5 in), with suppressor
Barrel length 150 mm (5.9 in)
Cartridge .45 ACP
Actio Short recoil, DA/SA
Rate of fire Semi-automatic
Muzzle velocity 260 m/s (850 ft/s)
Effective range 25 m
Feed system Detachable box magazine; capacities:
  • 12 rounds (standard)
  • 10 rounds (restricted)

The Heckler & Koch MK23 is a handgun consisting of a match grade semi-automatic pistol, a laser aiming module (LAM), and suppressor. It was adopted by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for special operations units in the 1990s.
While the designation applies to the complete system, it's also commonly used in reference to the pistol component itself. The pistol itself, chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge, was developed by Heckler & Koch, and was selected over the Colt OHWS through USSOCOM's Offensive Handgun Weapon System (OHWS) program. The LAM and suppressor were developed by Insight Technology and Knight's Armament Company (KAC), respectively.
The MK23 Mod 0 was built as an "offensive" handgun for U.S. special operations forces under USSOCOM, as per request made in 1989. Military versions of the firearm have the writing "MK23 USSOCOM" engraved on the slide.
The MK23 is considered a match grade pistol, and is capable of making a 2-inch (51 mm) group at 50 yards (46 m), roughly 4 MOA. Production began in 1991, and it was the basis for the HK USP, which began production in 1993. The MK23 has exceptional durability in harsh environments, being waterproof and corrosion-resistant. It uses a polygonal barrel design, which is reported to improve accuracy and durability. It also features an ambidextrous safety and magazine release on both sides of the frame. The magazine release is at the rear edge of the trigger guard, which is wide enough to allow the use of gloves. A decocking lever is on the left side, which will silently lower the cocked hammer. The MK23 is part of a larger weapon system that includes an attachable laser aiming module, a suppressor, and some other features such as a special high-pressure match cartridge (.45 +P ammunition).
The firearm was tested and found to be capable of firing tens of thousands of rounds without a barrel change. It remains reliable in harsh conditions, making it suitable for use by special forces. The .45 ACP round has considerable stopping power, and yet is subsonic making it suitable for use with a suppressor. Additionally, its shared design characteristics with the Colt M1911 pistol have made it easy for people who have experience with a 1911 to field strip and properly clean the MK23.
However, the firearm's large size and weight have resulted in some criticism. In response, HK developed the USP Tactical pistol based on the original USP; the Tactical retains much of the performance of the MK23 without the bulky size. It uses a different suppressor (due to left handed threading, as opposed to right-handed on the Mk23). An even more compact pistol than the USP Tactical for counter-terrorist and special forces use is the new HK USP Compact Tactical, which also has its own optional LAM. The USP-CT is lighter and is also capable of fitting a suppressor, making it a prime choice for Special Forces on covert operations.
The proposed Joint Combat Pistol (JCP) was intended to accept match grade and +P ammunition. However, it is not clear if the JCP, which absorbed the earlier SOF Combat Program, will be used alongside or replace the MK23 handguns. As of 2006, the JCP has since been renamed and restructured.



AK 107/8


Type Assault rifle
Place of origin  Russia
Designer Youriy K. Alexandrov
Designed 1994
Manufacturer Izhmash
Variants AK-108
Weight 3.8 kg (8.38 lb)
Length 943 mm (37.1 in) stock extended / 700 mm (27.6 in) stock folded
Barrel length 415 mm (16.3 in)
Cartridge 5.45x39mm (AK-107)
5.56x45mm NATO (AK-108)
Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt, BARS system
Rate of fire 850 rounds/min (AK-107)
900 rounds/min (AK-108)
Muzzle velocity 900 m/s (2,953 ft/s) (AK-107)
910 m/s (2,985.6 ft/s) (AK-108)
Effective range 500 m
Feed system 30-round detachable box magazine
60 round AK-74 compatible casket magazines
Sights Protected front post, rear V-notch on tangent

The AK-107 is a Russian 5.45 mm assault rifle developed from the AK-100-series. It features a "balanced" operating system, similar to that used in the AEK-971. In this case, the designation AK does not indicate Avtomat Kalashnikova but Alexandrov/Kalashnikov. The revised designation indicates the incorporation of a new gas system, designed by Youriy Alexandrov, for Kalashnikov-pattern rifles.
These new rifles were derived from the AL-7 experimental rifle of the early 1970s. The AL-7 utilized an innovative balanced gas operating system known as the Balanced Automatics Recoil System (BARS) developed by Peter Andreevich Tkachev of TsNIITochMash that was first used earlier on the AO-38 assault rifle of 1965 that essentially eliminated felt recoil and muzzle rise. The system was modified by Alexandrov, then a junior engineer at Izhmash, and prototypes were produced under the designation AL-7. The AL-7 was considered too expensive for production at the time and the Soviet Army selected the AK-74 instead as the new service rifle. No further development occurred until the mid-1990s when Alexandrov, by then a senior engineer, was directed to update his design for production as a less expensive alternative to the AN-94. The new rifle differs only slightly from the original AL-7. The AK-107 receiver is not fluted and a three-round burst feature has been added. There is otherwise little difference between it and the AL-7 prototypes. The AK-107 and AK-108 represent a significant change to the Kalashnikov operating system originally designed in the late 1940s. The new rifle features a balanced system that functions along the lines of Newton's third law of motion, which states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. This system uses a recoil-reducing countermass mechanism with two operating rods that move in opposite directions, thereby providing "balance". One operating rod, the upper, has a gas piston facing forward while the also has a gas piston. The gas tube at the forward end of the handguard is double-ended to accommodate the two rods. The enlarged gas tube cover of the upper handguard guides both rods in their travel.