The Daniel Defense Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) is a purpose-designed carbine. Despite bearing design hallmarks of the AR platform, it has many unique features. When we decided to do a SADJ review on it, we chose the 13.6-inch long, short-barreled rifle (SBR) version. It seemed the right choice for a duty-type weapon. It’s available in a select-fire option, though we did not move forward with that option.

The PCC SBR has an 8.3-inch cold hammer forged, ½x28 threaded barrel with a 1:10-inch twist rate and an S2W profile. Most muzzle devices made for 9mm AR carbines will be useable on the DD PCC. It’s recoil-operated (no gas or piston system), uses a hydraulic buffer, weighs only 6.1 pounds (2.77 kg) unloaded, with an overall length of 22.5 to 27 inches, depending on stock setting.

PERFORMANCE

Our live fire evaluation was done at the Boulder City Rifle & Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada on a 100-meter range. (BRPclub.org) We chose to fire at 25 meters, at which range the point of aim is roughly the point of impact (regarding elevation) for most 9x19mm duty rounds. Dennis Powell was the shooter, and all record fire included the HUXWRX RAD 9 silencer and Vortex Spitfire optic. Velocity was recorded with the Garmin Xero C1 chronograph. Initial sighting-in was done with basic range ammo – we used Western 9x19mm 124gr FMJ (target not shown).

HUXWRX RAD 9 SUPPRESSOR

Daniel Defense chose to use the HUXWRX RAD 9 silencer for the PCC SBR. HUXWRX says “HUXWRX Safety Company is a human exposure workshop dedicated to building products that are optimized for the safety and health of our customers, without compromising efficiency or performance.”

HUXWRX was at one time OSS Suppressors, a successful and innovative manufacturer with their OSS “Flow-Through” technology. HUXWRX is focused on the “safety” aspect of their product’s effect on end users. With as much damage as frequent firearms use has done to the health of end users, this is pretty refreshing. As toxic gas mitigation has become a popular discussion topic, as many shooters have serious heavy metal issues in their blood, the issue is addressed by HUXWRX “Flow-Baffle” technology which uses a series of helical coils that decrease blowback, and actually blow gasses forward. The Flow-Baffle design directs the expanding propellant gases that escape from behind the projectile uncorking from the muzzle into the suppressor entrance chamber, away from the bore line. Once re-directed, the radial grooves route these gases forward, through the suppressor, and away from the shooter.

Our tests at the range confirmed the claims about the gas-forward operation of this system. It accomplished this without adding any perceived recoil. We’ve previously tested the HUXWRX suppressors on fully automatic M16 rifles and found no increase in their cyclic rate. It was clear that the HUXWRX suppressor tightened the group (as expected) while meeting our expectations for sound suppression performance. Sound pressure levels with the RAD 9 are expected to be in the 133-136 dB range, and to the ear, that sounded right. HUXWRX suggested their new Ca$h 9k would be a good option for the Daniel Defense PCC, but we did not try one.

VORTEX SPITFIRE AR PRISM SCOPE

The Vortex Spitfire AR prism scope is designed specifically for the AR/M16 firearm family. That means 5.56x45mm, and in fact there is a bullet drop compensator (BDC) turret included. So why would we put it on a 9mm carbine? Because it’s designed for an AR, it’s small, very fast for target acquisition, and very accurate. With the range of the 9x19mm cartridge initially being designed for under 50 meters (of course, we shoot it farther), and the typical police AR rifle engagement being less than that (even police sniper engagements average a bit over 50 meters), we decided the Vortex Spitfire and the 9x19mm round complimented each other at these real-world engagement distances.

Most 9x19mm-issue cartridges have no elevation drop from point-of-aim out to 25 meters, and only 1-2 inches of drop at 50 meters. (We should note here that prism scopes are not compatible for use with Vortex’s Micro 6x, Micro 3X, or VMX-3T magnifiers). The illumination controls are two buttons located under the ocular lens; one has an up arrow, the other a down. The ocular is used for reticle focus – it’s rotated right or left when viewing a blank surface to get a sharp focus for the operator’s eye. All of our shooters were very pleased with the Spitfire AR optic, and each had their preferences on reticle color and brightness. At only 4.3 inches long, weighing 11.2 ounces, and yielding a 79-foot field of view at 100 yards, this FFP 1x optic is an unobtrusive enhancement for the Daniel Defense PCC.

The Spitfire AR uses the Vortex “Dual Ring Tactical” (MOA) reticle. This is a glass-etched reticle and is very durable. Shown here, the illumination is at “0” so the DRT reticle was easier to photograph. In real use, there are five brightness levels; the lowest is “ultra-low” and is for use with night vision devices. The operator can choose either red or green illumination by momentarily pressing both the up- and down-arrow buttons at the same time. Color is more a personal choice, of course, but the ultra-low red works well with night vision goggles, perhaps better than green… again, it’s subjective. Reticle subtensions (the reticle markings) are in MOA, which will aid those who use the reticle for range finding.

Texas-based ammunition and weapon system manufacturer True Velocity Ammo and FN America, a global leader in the development and manufacture of military small arms, have announced a strategic licensing and manufacturing partnership for the production of True Velocity’s .338 Norma Lightweight Medium Machine Gun for U.S. and Allied military units.

The partnership positions FN America as a primary manufacturer of True Velocity’s .338 Norma machine gun, a recoil-mitigated weapon system designed to provide warfighters with range and terminal performance similar to that of the century-old .50-caliber M2 machine gun in a lightweight, functional profile comparable to that of the ubiquitous M240 machine gun also manufactured by FN America.

“True Velocity’s .338 machine gun will change the battlefield for our warfighters. We are thrilled that FN will join with us so we can equip U.S. and Allied militaries with this combat advantage,” said True Velocity President and Chief Intellectual Property Officer Craig Etchegoyen. “It very quickly became clear that FN is a world-renowned, reliable, and respected manufacturer of innovative machine guns, and we’re excited for them to join our mission.”

A lightweight machine gun solution chambered for the .338 Norma cartridge has been a focal point of requirements emerging from the U.S. Department of Defense and Allied militaries in recent years. In March 2024, the United States Department of Defense selected True Velocity’s .338 Norma Lightweight Medium Machine Gun for continued evaluation in a military program aimed at fielding a weapon system that would bridge the performance gap between the .50-caliber M2 machine gun and the M240 machine gun chambered for 7.62x51mm NATO. The combination of True Velocity’s recoil-mitigated .338 Norma Lightweight Medium Machine Gun and its advanced, lightweight composite-cased ammunition provides a turn-key combat solution capable of enhanced controllability, maximized maneuverability, and extreme precision at extended range.

“FN America is extremely excited to partner with True Velocity on this effort to deliver the next medium machine gun to the U.S. military,” said Mark Cherpes, President and CEO for FN America, LLC. “Both companies share that drive and desire to innovate and deliver game-changing technology to the warfighter. This has produced a really great team environment on this effort.”

Incorporating proprietary “impulse-averaging recoil mitigation” technology, True Velocity’s .338 Norma machine gun delivers a 300-grain projectile with enhanced range and precision, while optimizing controllability and maintaining a profile similar to that of the M240 belt-fed machine gun, which is chambered for the smaller, less energetic 7.62x51mm cartridge.

“True Velocity’s lightweight medium machine gun submission is the product of more than a decade of continued innovation and rigorous evaluation,” said True Velocity Senior Executive Vice President of Sales Kevin Sims. “This weapon system delivers unprecedented tactical and operational capabilities to our American warfighters. The sooner we bring it to the battlefield, the better.”

The innovative, modular multi-caliber CZ BREN 3 model stands out for its high accuracy, extreme durability, impressive shooting comfort and absolute reliability. All versions of the third generation CZ BREN meet the demanding requirements of NATO AC/225 D/14 tests and users can fully rely on them for reliable operation in the most demanding conditions, such as high or low temperatures, salt water, sand, mud or dust.

“The CZ BREN 3 is the result of feedback we received from soldiers, police officers and special forces personnel from around the world, who are equipped with the previous CZ BREN series. Our top experts have innovatively transferred this wealth of experience into the new CZ BREN 3 generation, with an emphasis on improving key features that include sophisticated ergonomics and the resulting shooting comfort. All of this leads us to believe that our new flagship product in the select-fire rifle segment will be a great success with the military and security forces,” said Jan Zajic, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors at CZ.

The CZ BREN 3 comes in two standard calibers and several barrel lengths. The 5.56 × 45 NATO caliber version is available with a 7″, 11″, 14.5″ or 16.5″ barrel. The 300 AAC Blackout caliber version is available with a 7″ or 9″ barrel. All barrels are cold hammer forged, which ensures high accuracy, and their already impressive durability is radically increased even more by a chrome-lined bore. Extraction of combustion gas can be adjusted with a three-position gas port regulator, which optimizes operation when using a suppressor or when faced with adverse conditions or gun fouling.

Fully ambidextrous, AR-style controls include a 45° firing mode selector (safe/single shot/full-auto), magazine release and bolt catch/release (on the left side of the receiver and inside the trigger guard). The non-reciprocal charging handle is on both sides of the firearm. One side has a fixed handle and the other side has a folding handle, with both handles being swappable.

The CZ BREN 3 series is equipped with a folding, four-position telescopic stock made of a highly durable polymer. However, a PDW-style four-position telescopic stock is also available. One of the key features of the CZ BREN 3’s high modularity is the easily replaceable extended forend, which is made of highly durable aluminum alloy. The standard extended forend is equipped with an M-LOK interface for mounting a wide range of accessories, such as sights, flashlights, laser markers, and more. The user can also choose from a STANAG 4694 or Suppressor-Ready forend – the latter is sized for mounting a suppressor. A total of seven QD attachment points on all versions allows for increased options on how to attach rifle slings.

In short, the CZ BREN 3 is an advanced service rifle for the 21st century. No matter where you are or what situations you face, you can count on the accuracy, reliability, and advanced performance you need to successfully complete your mission.

The fully automatic CZ BREN 3 series is only available for use by official armed forces.

Every year, there is a special event at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico known as the “King of Two Miles” competition, a highly watched and respected event in the long-range and extreme long-range shooting community. There are strict rules. The team is a shooter and his spotter. Anyone with shooting experience knows that teamwork is a critical aspect of long-range shooting. The rifle must weigh under 40 pounds and one man must be able to carry the rifle, spotting scope, and any needed gear to the line. It’s prone rifle shooting with a bipod that has one attachment point to the rifle and two points on the ground. Period.

The 416 Barrett cartridge has won King of Two Miles three times. The first year, 2015, and then in 2018 and 2019, matching the 375 Cheytac wins. 416 Barrett is an excellent extreme long-range cartridge, and this year, while Josh Silby and spotter Eric Owen took “King” with an Alamo Precision rifle in 375 Cheytac, the “Prince” (second place) was Justin Wolf and spotter James Archer using the new Barrett MRADELR (MRAD Extreme Long Range) rifle chambered in 416 Barrett.

The MRADELR is an easily man-deployable sniper rifle, not a benchrest-type rifle, and placing second is a huge accomplishment for a rifle in its first year of production. It means the team and equipment delivered solid hits at two miles, a capability the U.S. (and its allies) sniper community is searching for.

The 416 Barrett cartridge was designed by Chris Barrett with assistance from his father Ronnie and the Barrett Firearms engineering team. The end goal was to achieve solid 2,500m accuracy with a 470-grain projectile. There is a misconception that this cartridge was designed to get around California’s 50 BMG rifle ban, but that’s just a bonus side effect. The real meat of cartridge is its long-range performance, and, as noted, there have been serious two-mile contests won with this cartridge.

SOCOM has been looking for the extreme long range sniper rifle system to outperform the MK22 Mod 0 in 338 Norma Magnum. To the point, they want to reach out further. Barrett’s system of the MRADELR is a perfect fit, but there are parallel caliber developments in the government view. The Barrett MRADELR, with the 416 Barrett cartridge, is clearly in the running for the new program.

We had the opportunity to test the MRADELR over the last few months. It has turned out to be very accurate, reliable, easy to work with, and since there is no system of long-range shooting accessories dictated by the company or a government contract yet, we built our own suite of tools to exact the best performance from the rifle and cartridge. This is photo essay for you, the reader, to follow our journey with the MRADELR.

MRADELR SPECS

Caliber 416 Barrett
Operation Bolt Action Repeater
Barrel Length 36 in. (914mm) (There is a shorter suppressor barrel to be offered)
Barrel Twist Rate 1:9 in. (1:229mm)
Overall Length 62 in. (1575mm)
Weight 23.0 lb. (10.4 kg) w/empty mag, no accessories
Magazine Capacity 5 rounds
Rail Length 24.63 in. (626mm)
Rail Angle 10 MOA
Colors Cerakote Black, Flat Dark Earth, Titanium Grey

The Barrett MRADELR is in review with SOCOM and other government agencies. SOCOM has its own ESSO program based on the MRADELR in 375 EnABELR, more on that later. Thus, the rifle is still a commercial pack allowing the buyer to choose optics, bipod, etc. Once it becomes accepted, Barrett will offer a new package including accessories specified by the contract.

Front, Barrett’s MK22 Mod 0 (MRAD) with AML338 suppressor and Harris bipod. Rear, Barrett’s MRADELR with the QDL suppressor and heavy-duty bipod. Both the MRADELR and the MK22 Mod 0 upper receivers feature M-LOK compatible modular features and a continuous 10 MIL top rail. In this photo, Barrett has installed the excellent NightForce ATACR 7-35mm optic. The front MK22 has the issued custom mount. On the bottom of the upper receiver, visible just in the front of the magwell, are the barrel locking screws. The MK22 (MRAD) has two, while the MRADELR uses three screws to get a longer support area.

Both the MRADELR and the MK22 Mod 0 feature Barrett’s fixed stock with oversized recoil pad, push-button height adjustment, length of pull, and height adjustable, locking polymer cheek piece. A removable bag rider makes for a very solid back pressure with the offhand, keeping the stock solid to the shoulder.

Rear of the lower receiver, looking down on the takedown pin. The pin is captured and not intended for complete removal. The pin is also blocked from removal if the bolt handle isn’t fully rotated up and is free to slide. This way, the bolt can never be locked up on a live round while the upper receiver is rotated upward.

Upper and lower separated; a clear view of how the robust lugs are integrated to support the upper and lower together. The three barrel removal screws are clearly visible at this point. Remember, these are not standard Torx head bolts; they are Torx-Plus and are IP-30 size. Loosen them for barrel removal, but do not remove.

Both the MRADELR (left) and MRAD/MK22 Mod 0 (right) feature Barrett’s adjustable single-stage trigger module which is easily removed without tools. We found both triggers to be smooth and crisp.

MRADELR firing pin, top. MK22 Mod 0 firing pin, bottom.

MRADELR bolt in bolt guide, top. MRAD/MK22 bolt in the bolt guide, bottom. Note the different bolt handles. Parts between the MRADELR and MRAD/MK22 are not compatible.

MRADELR and its bolt guide. The bolt guide removes the metal-on-metal motion/friction and smooths the whole operation, increasing the life of the bolt and receiver channel.

BARREL

The barrel is a match-grade, single point cut, hand-lapped, stainless-steel barrel and has the famous Barrett 3-port muzzle brake. As shown in the suppressor section below, the barrel is made to accept the Barrett QDL muzzle brake for suppressor use.

The MRADELR with the shorter barrel and QDL muzzle break installed. On the table is the standard 36-inch barrel. We did not get the opportunity to test it with a suppressor, as it’s not offered as a package yet.

Barrett’s QDL muzzle brake for use with the suppressor, or without.

Barrett’s AML338 suppressor, top. Barrett’s QDL suppressor, for larger calibers, bottom.

The Barrett QDL for use with the MRADELR has added a third baffle to the exterior stack.

CARTRIDGE

The cartridge: 416 Barrett (10.4x83mm) features a 452-grain MTAC projectile from Cutting Edge Bullets with a BC of 0.83 G1 (0.42 G7) that reaches 3005 FPS from a 32-inch barrel. The ammo we used is part no. 17222 (10 cartridges) lot no. 090265.
For comparison, from left to right in front of the 10-round Barrett case: 5.56x45mm Black Hills 77-gr Tipped MatchKing, Black Hills .308 Match 175-gr BTHP, Black Hills 338 Norma Magnum 300-gr OTM; 416 Barrett 452-gr. MTAC, RUAG 50 BMG HC SX Sniper.

Always read the brass: We’re pleased to note that we found no issues at all. No excess gas bleed-by and no primer creep or swell. In fact, every firing pin hit was solid and consistent. Good signs.

Barrett’s engineers specified a set of go-nogo gauges early in the development of the 416 Barrett cartridge. Barrett sells these gauges, and if you are getting into the extreme long range firing community, we highly recommend getting a set.

MAGAZINE

The MRADELR 416 Barrett 5-round magazine, right side. Long-time readers of our magazines will know that we pay a lot of attention to feeding devices. Many times, this is the most difficult part of designing a firearm; feeding it reliably. Barrett’s engineers have a long history of dealing with this challenge.

Important note: the 416 Barrett magazine has EA marking, the 375 EnABELR has the EB marking. The bolt head, barrel, and firing pin all have similar markings to denote which is the caliber. These parts are not interchangeable, they’re caliber specific.

Similar to the identification of the MRAD/MK22 Mod 0 magazines, there is a tactile group of ridges on the front of the magazine for blind identification of the magazine you’re reaching for. The 416 Barrett cartridge MRADELR magazine has six ridges on the front, the 375 EnABELR magazine has five

View of the magazine feed lips. MRADELR 416 Barrett on the left, ESSO Program magazine, 375 EnABELR on the right.

At left, the MRADELR 416 Barrett round presentation. At right, the MRADELR (ESSO Program) 375 EnABELR presentation must be higher. Thus, the more complex feed control lips. Rear view of the magazines. MRADELR in 416 Barrett magazine, ESSO Program 375 EnABELR magazine. There are feed issues with the 375 EnABELR cartridge in an MRADELR that need to be addressed with a higher presentation and more control of the rounds.

Note the presentation of the cartridge. There is support at the neck of the cartridge. This is to avoid pressure on the front of the bullet which can cause accuracy issues. Holding the cartridge at the neck area is just one more attention to detail Barrett’s engineers plan, as well as a longer cartridge area for special loaders to use different projectiles.

BOLT

The MRADELR bolt, basic disassembled, showing firing pin assembly, and bolt head assembly. The MRADELR bolt head is removed by rotating the bolt lock to the open position, as shown, and the bolt will rotate forward and out. The bolt is electroless nickel plated for reduced wear, cleaning, and inspection, as well as the added corrosion resistance.

OPTIC

We’ve used the Vortex RAZOR HD series in other tests in the past. In this case, we chose the Vortex RAZOR HD Gen II in 4.5-27×56. It’s a superb scope. We chose the EBR-7C MRAD reticle, it’s a flagship reticle for Vortex, and it was crisp and clear out past 1100 meters (and beyond, we just didn’t have targets that far out.) The MRADELR has a 10-MIL rail, and there’s technically 120 MOA built into the scope. So, going for the longer ranges made the choice for us. This is a first focal plane (FFP) scope, our preference for this type of shooting.

Notes from an end user: During this test, out in the desert, there is a significant amount of mirage. One of the reasons we wanted to try the 27x optic (and not go much higher) was some recent experiences at longer ranges where the mirage interfered with placement at high magnification. This has always been an issue with scopes, but the RAZOR HD Gen II’s clarity was excellent. Second, seeing into shadow at range. When you get to 600 to 1000 meters, any tree line or shadow area on a mountainside becomes a problem. Many scopes I’ve used give a flat image of the darkness. The lens coatings used by Vortex, along with the quality of the glass, allow me to see into the shadows, giving a more three-dimensional view. There are many scope manufacturers, a few that I like, but for this type of shooting I tend to favor the Vortex RAZOR. It’s also FFP, which I prefer, as well. It’s got a great field of view, the hashmarks are fast for me to use at higher magnifications, and make my adjustments.

BIPOD

Bipod support on such a long-range caliber requires a much wider footprint than smaller calibers. This is verging on blending bench-rest technologies with a standard military support. Barrett suggested three different bipods and we chose the ATLAS BT72 Super Cal Bipod with a 1913 Pic rail mount. It was a very good choice. The footprint spreads from 14.75 to 19.37 inches, giving an elevation range to the rifle base of 5.8 to 11 inches. Perfect. It’s constructed of 6061 T6 aluminum with a Type III mil-spec hard anodizing. There is a 45° pre-tensioned cant that we found excellent for setting in with a nice, stiff lock position. The leg positioner is heat-treated stainless steel. The springs and fasteners are also stainless. The legs do not rotate (a huge plus for stability) and lock at 0, 45, 90, 135, and 180 degrees. www.accu-shot.com

Before we go to the Range, there are some specific items that are needed to assist in ELR shooting. Range-finding, spotting, and environmental data are critical. These were our choices:

ATMOSPHERICS

Kestrel 5700 Elite Ballistics Weather Meter from Kestrel Ballistics and the Kestrel Drop D3 Wireless Environmental Data Logger are two essential range and field accessories. The Kestrel 5700 Elite has a full ballistics calculator onboard, it’s a seriously accurate scientific instrument that fits in your pocket. The windmeter is protected from damage with a rotating cap. The fact that Kestrel knows the operator will need quick spot checks and makes that fast and easy is a big plus. We did our full prep then the spot checks. The 5700 Elite & The Drop are LiNK enabled for Bluetooth coms with your phone or tablet, have an “Easy Mode” for quick adjustments, & can store 30 custom rifle and ammunition profiles. The maximum range Elite can work at is 5500 yards, so it’s perfect for our purposes.

RANGEFINDER

Getting true ranges for accurate shooting is not as simple as using the basic $200 range finder. At 4000 meters, stability and accuracy of the laser are as critical as is the reading. We chose the Vortex RAZOR HD 4000 GB laser range finder for a variety of reasons. The first is the legendary accuracy of this range finder. Vortex has decades of experience, and their top-of-the-line HD 4000 performs to the level we needed. The HD 4000 GB pairs with the Kestrel meters. Combined with the Kestrel 5700 Elite, we had the most accurate environmental and range finding capabilities possible at our level of civilian ownership. We’re going to explore this more at other times. The possibilities are staggering.

SPOTTING SCOPE

Our spotting scope is the Vortex RAZOR HD Angled 22-48×65 on a Vortex tripod. The same optical characteristics that we like in the RAZOR scopes are in the spotter. There is excellent depth of field, penetration into shadows, and an almost infinite series of adjustments to get clarity on a target. We did not get a chance to use this on 2-mile targets, but at 1100m (our range limit) the spotter was able to call shots perfectly every time. They claim a linear field of view of 117 to 68 feet at 1000 yards, we found that was quite clear and adequate at our ranges. Ours came with both MOA and milrad eyepieces, which we could change out to match which optics we were using. This is very handy for the spotter calling in shots.

ON THE RANGE

Preparing to fire at the range. We’re at the long-range rifle range at the Boulder Rifle & Pistol Club, an excellent range. There are measured targets out to 1100m with special accommodation out to one mile on a newly measured range area that was not yet open, so we were working with targets at a maximum range of 1100m.

Our sighting in at 100m was fast and, honestly, a bit useless because the optic needed to stretch its legs a bit. We switched to 200m, then 500m. Groups were consistently dialed in under 0.5 MOA. At 900m about 0.38 MOA. Dennis Powell was our long-range shooter on these targets. It’s been difficult to get the MRADELR away from him. At 1100m on the full target, you can see where he walked to get to the center and was still a bit high at two o’clock. Two rounds went into less than 3 inches, the third is lower down at about 5 inches. That’s under 0.5 MOA at 1100m. This is enough to convince us of the solid accuracy of the MRADELR sniper system and the 416 Barrett cartridge.

Bryan Litz of Applied Ballistics, the 2019 winner of the NDIA Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Hathcock Award for contributions he’s made to our military snipers and their capabilities, has a contract on what is called the Extreme Sniper Strike Operations (ESSO) program. The ESSO candidate is an MRADELR in caliber 375 EnABELR (was ELR) for ranges over 2000m (Litz designed the cartridge) and has a carbon-fiber wrapped barrel, a SureFire suppressor, and a NightForce ATACR 7-35 as part of the program. Trials are still happening. This is a picture of the proposed sniper package. SADJ has made arrangements with the involved government agencies to do a test in the near future.

FN Herstal recently unveiled this new member of its illustrious family of machine guns. It joins the FN M2HB-QCB .50 (12.7x99mm NATO) calibre heavy machine gun, the FN MAG 7.62 NATO calibre medium/general purpose machine gun, and the FN MINIMI 5.56 and 7.62mm NATO calibre light machine guns. Standardized by dozens of armed forces including many NATO members and allies, they have totally dominated the NATO calibre machine gun market for decades.

The FN EVOLYS, chambered in 5.56x45mm or 7.62x51mm calibre, is for mobile infantry or SF units, designed to bridge the gap between the rifle and the light machine gun. It has been undergoing trials with several armed forces, who appreciated its greatly reduced weight, ease of handling, long one-piece top rail allowing in-line mounting of optics, its reliability, and above all the intensive firepower of a belt-fed weapon. Feedback identified two features that users suggested should be modified – and FN Herstal has incorporated them:

• Buttstock: A M4 type buttstock with ergonomics familiar to many users, with adjustable length of pull (6 positions) and interchangeable cheek rest (2 heights).
• Bipod: The optional bipod has been given stronger aluminium legs and a reinforced attachment interface providing a more stable and robust support.

The FN EVOLYS with these new features will be displayed on the FN Herstal’s booth at Eurosatory 2024 to be held in Paris from 17 to 21 June. Come and see it, booth F95, hall 6, on the Belgian pavilion.

There are two smaller arms conferences in the West that we consider to be the most important in the world for serious members of the small arms community to attend: the NDIA Small Arms Symposium (now called Future Force Capabilities, and tied-in with Fuze and Demil) held every September in the U.S., and what was the Small Arms and Cannon Symposium and is now the Close Combat Symposium at Shrivenham, held every July in the U.K. While there are many excellent, larger trade shows that have some educational aspects to them, these two conferences stand out as events that encourage dialogue between the shakers and movers in the small arms industry. There are differences between the two events, and how they are focused. NDIA is the larger of the two and has been expanded in scope quite a bit beyond Small Arms, but the sister event at Shrivenham has a very intimate quality that keeps it popular with attendees, and important to the community.

The Defence Academy of the United Kingdom sponsors many defense related scholarly events every year. The Symposia at Shrivenham had its 22nd annual Small Arms event in July 2023. The normal schedule was followed: two days of short lectures on various subjects interspersed with breaks taken in the trade show exhibit area to share coffee, snacks, lunch, and tea with the exhibitors. The middle day, Wednesday, is at the COTEC range for live fire demonstrations by exhibitors. This is hands-on time for the attendees and is quite popular. This format has worked quite well in the past allowing breaks from the lectures and close interaction with the exhibitors.

There were quite a few interesting items of note from the first presentation alone. The Symposium is under Chatham House Rules, meaning we can discuss what we learned, but not who from. First, we were informed that, contrary to industry scuttlebutt, the British military will be staying with the 5.56x45mm cartridge until after 2036. You could hear a pin drop in the room after that. Shortly thereafter, it was announced that the Royal Marines, along with the British Army’s Rangers, recently selected the KAC KS-1 as the L403A1 Alternative Individual Weapon. The order is on the magnitude of 10,000 rifles and accessories in the first order. It’s expected that there may be a sea change from the SA80A2 system to the L403A1, which is a 5.56mm AR variant. That could be about 370,000 systems.

Other Presentations:

Capt. William Shepherd USN (Ret.) “Going out of the Box: Geeks Developing Unusual Prototypes for Small Military Units” (We have permission to quote him). Capt. Shepherd was variously a U.S. Navy SEAL, astronaut, commander of the first International Space Station, USSOCOM’s first science officer, and an engineer, as well as a life-long teacher. His program at present is to inspire young engineering students to solve small unit problems. He’s having a lot of success and is quite inspirational.

Garry Leach from Maxord Systems presented the FLY-K, a “silent” grenade/mortar launching system.

There are too many other presentations from U.K. and other military, contractors, manufacturers, and researchers for us to list in this space. Suffice it to say, it’s quite an interesting and well-attended event.

The show itself had about 30 display groups, including Small Arms Defense Journal (We are the liaison between NDIA and Shrivenham, and I present a weapons threat evaluation every year.) Of note, Edgar Brothers, Viking Arms, Law Enforcement International, Pelican, FNH UK, HK UK, and many others were on hand to display and meet with U.K. and other military decision makers.

Close Combat Symposium Show Master Information

Next Show Dates July 2-4, 2024

Location The Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Cranfield University, Shrivenham, U.K. This is to the west of London, the M4 motorway and easily accessible from the main London airports. The nearest large town to Shrivenham is Swindon.

Contact:
Lynn Anderson, Symposia Organizer
Symposia at Shrivenham
Cranfield University
Defence Academy of the United Kingdom
Shrivenham, Wiltshire SN6 8LA
Tel: +44 1793 785 648
Fax: +44 1793 785 325
Email: Lynn@symposiaatshrivenham.com
URL: www.cranfield.ac.uk/events/symposia/cc2

Focus This symposium is a special show with numerous papers being presented, a smaller trade show (30 vendors) that is comfortable for attendees to mix with the vendors, and a live fire at the COTEC range.

Dress Business informal, meaning jacket and tie, or business casual, depending on how you desire to present your company. Military are in duty attire. For the formal Regimental Dinner, the baseline for men is dark suit with tie, and for ladies, comfortable evening wear (no jeans or tee-shirts in either case). Mrs. Lynn Anderson and staff are on hand to help with your concerns.

Hotel Hints Local hotels are listed with the Symposia information package. Most vendors choose hotels in Swindon or out on the M4 Motorway area. There is U.K. military billeting for those who are eligible.

Power & Plug Types 220v 50-cycle, British 3-prong plugs

Country Warnings The Swindon/Shrivenham areas are largely rural with the historic city of Oxford located to the north. The only warnings would be in certain parts of London or other major cities. The conference is in a rural area that is very safe.

Cultural Hints The British are generally very polite, and the formal dinner is not to be missed by any who wish to experience a ceremony that is rarely seen by outsiders. There are protocols to be studied before attending, from how to “pass the Port” to what to wear, on to dinner conversation. A good guide to behavior in these types of situations is offered here. The 1850’s era “Guideline for a Regimental Dinner”, encourages “Abstainers” to toast the Monarch with water in their port glass. At times, you will see the following after someone’s name; OBE or MBE meaning “Officer of the Order of the British Empire” and “Member of the Order of the British Empire”, respectively. These are prestigious honorifics in British society, showing appreciation for service to the British Empire. These are not “knighthoods”, which would have other indicators.

Tipping 10% is generally fine in sit-down-to-order restaurants, less for a taxi. Taxis are either meter fare or “pre-booked” at an agreed price.

Getting Around Rental cars will have U.K.-style right-hand steering, and driving is on the left side of the road. Unless you know how to drive with a left-hand shift, order an automatic. We advise finding the first parking lot in sight after getting your rental car and learning the reverse geometry if you are a Euro or U.S. driver. Road roundabouts are common and do not pose a problem, always give way to the right, unless the road markings advise otherwise. Trains are reliable, however, ticket purchases made on the day of travel can be extortionately expensive, pre-booking is strongly advised. A good guide for the latter is at www.nationalrail.co.uk. Bus travel is both simple and inexpensive. If driving, the show is near Heathrow airport. Travel due west on the M4 motorway to the Swindon exit and look for signage to Shrivenham. For rail travel from Heathrow or Gatwick airports, take direct train service to Swindon.

Military Museums The Defence Academy Small Arms teaching collection may be visited by qualified visitors. Inquire with the promoters. In London, the Imperial War Museum and National Army Museum in central London are worth a visit. The Fort Nelson Artillery Museum is in Portsmouth to the south of Swindon, and the Royal Armouries are located in the north of England in Leeds, the latter houses the former Pattern Room collection of small arms and light infantry weapons.

Tourism Shrivenham is located within reasonable driving distances of the university town of Oxford, the Neolithic monument at Stonehenge, and Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. Try the following websites if planning a pre- or post-Symposia cultural visit: www.visitbritain.com or www.visitlondon.com.

Speaking of tourism, frequently, the Capel Military Show occurs the weekend before the Close Combat Symposium. It’s south of London, not too far from the show. It can be a great adventure for history buffs. This year, it’s the weekend after the Symposium on the 6^th and 7^th of July. As shown in the two pictures, there are a lot of interesting firearms, tanks, vehicles, and reenactors at the show. More information:  www.capelmilitaryshow.com

The FN MINIMI is often fitted with an optical sight mounted on a rail that is integral with the feed cover. However, it is difficult to mount two optics in-line on the current rail. Configurations of both the FN MINIMI 5.56 Mk3 and FN MINIMI 7.62 Mk3 have been introduced with a longer rail feed cover that includes 23 slots. 

The one-piece rigid top rail gives sufficient rail length to mount two optics in-line. For example, a non-magnifying day optic with a magnifier, or a day optic with a night vision optic. Mounting both optics on a single rail provides reliable assembly and ensures greater accuracy. The standard adjustable rear iron sight has been replaced by a flip-up non-adjustable rear sight for back-up use. 

A cover retaining latch holds the feed cover open during loading, unloading and clearing actions to counter the weight of the optics. This ensures that handling is equally safe and easy with or without optics fitted. 

These modifications give the user a valuable added capability that can make a real difference in current operational conditions. 

This variant of the FN MINIMI Mk3, available in 5.56x45mm NATO or 7.62x51mm NATO calibre, will be on display at the FN Herstal stand at the major EUROSATORY trade show, to be held in Paris-Villepinte, from 17 to 21 June 20.

The increasing popularity of EnforceTac has led the organizers to extend its duration from the initial one-day show to three days, followed the day after by the start of the IWA International Hunting & Sporting exhibition which is held at the same venue. The show is not open to the public and attendance is limited to those involved in the defense industry. Highlighting the increasing popularity of the show was the greatly extended exhibition floor space this year covering three large halls.

Officially, more than 12,000 trade visitors, up from 7,235 in 2023, from 86 countries took part in the exhibition. Around 730 exhibitors, up from 540 in 2023, from 46 countries showcased their solutions in a display area measuring 30,000 m², up from 22,000 m² in 2023.

A feature of the show is a number of concurrent activities which, this year, included the Enforce Tac Village, an outdoor 700m² training area where noted police and military experts presented four daily sessions of live demonstrations. The Enforce Tac ‘Blackbox’ facility allowed attendees to test thermal imaging devices, residual light amplifiers, and laser light modules (among others) in a suitable environment. To make a change from walking the floor, the EnforceTac Fitness Test was on offer.

Earlier shows had a focus more on boots, bullets, and badges (to oversimplify), while the past decade has seen a vast upsurge in technical innovations such as drones and counter-drone systems. The former now providing reconnaissance and observation capabilities on par with their manned military counterparts.

Imaging technology continues to evolve and what was once represented by large, fixed installations is now offered by Novo Digital Radiography portable X-Ray systems.

This year the EnforceTac Exhibition Guide made reference to Law Enforcement & Defense, reflecting a greater and diversity of larger ordnance systems on display.

At the other end of the spectrum less-lethal systems were exhibited from handheld to backpack-carried units.

The range of firearms and calibers seen at EnforcTac continues to grow as the show now comprises a defense element. Continuing a recent trend, Turkish manufacturers of military style small arms continue to increase, as weapon platforms up to 20 mm in caliber were on display this year.

The next edition of EnforceTac will be held 24-26 February 2025 at the Nuremburg Messe Exhibition complex. For those who plan on attending the IWA International Hunting & Sporting Exhibition at the same location, the latter will be held after EnforceTac on 27 February to 2 March 2025.

In the mid-2000s, Karl Lewis of LMT Defense, and Greg Felton of Law Enforcement International Ltd (LEI) in the U.K., were involved in a program for another client. The requirement was for a reliable, maneuverable 7.62x51mm select-fire rifle. The rifle that LMT & LEI evolved was nothing short of amazing. Concurrently, the British MOD came out with a requirement for a designated marksman rifle in 7.62×51, semi-auto only. The basics were there, Lewis had to remove the full-auto feature and add a few needed design changes and they submitted what is now adopted as the L129A1 “Sharpshooter.” The weapon was an outstanding success, and after Afghanistan, the weapon system – initially purchased as a temporary measure – was adopted as a permanent system.

Which brings us to the L129A2: Sharpshooter II in 6.5 Creedmoor. Most readers of SADJ know that the military purchases “systems” as opposed to just shopping off the shelf and putting things together. It all must be tested together, then integrated. Thus, after the decade-long success of the L129A1 system, with lessons learned, the U.K. military called on LMT and LEI again to upgrade the system. The ammunition is changed, although the original 7.62x51mm NATO round from the L129A1 can be used in the L129A2 by switching out the barrel. The goal, with the 6.5 CM (6.5x48mm) round, is to extend the performance of the system another 200 meters and get some flatter trajectory. More on the ammunition later.

The Royal Marines have ordered an unspecified quantity in a dual-caliber configuration with the primary being 6.5 CM. As a DMR and as a sniper support weapon (SSW), this is an exceptional rifle, as shown in our range tests that follow.

Top: Original L129A1 rifle in 7.62x51mm. Bottom: New L129A2 rifle in 6.5mm Creedmoor.

The changes to the system are fundamental to the core rifle, and in the accessories used, which are all new to the Sharpshooter program.  At the rear is the L129A1 as issued, with a Trijicon 6×48 optic. Eventually, the L129A1 was also upgraded to an SSW with the addition of a newer optic. To the front is the L129A2 as issued, with Leupold Mark 5 3.6-18×44 optic, TIER-ONE Cantilever Monomount, Atlas PSR-type bipod, and HUXWRX QD suppressor. L129A1 did not have a suppressor issued, but there were several trials, one of which Gemtech and LEI won to produce test suppressors. The new issue Sharpshooter II has the HUXWRX suppressor as part of the kit.

Markings of the L129A1 as 7.62x51mm and the L129A2 are “MULTI-CAL” because of the changeable calibers.

L129A1 front, L129A2 rear. The L129A1 featured the LMT SOPMOD buttstock, an excellent collapsible stock. The L129A2 has moved up to the fully adjustable .308 DMR buttstock, also from LMT.

L129A1 MWS Style lower, in front, L129A2 MARS-H style lower, at rear. Ambidextrous selector the same, A2 deflector, Picatinny rail top. Note the ambidextrous bolt hold open/release on the right side of L129A2. Inside, the L129A2 has the AXLE two-stage trigger. MWS is Modular Weapon System, MARS-H is Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System with an “H” to denote 7.62x51mm.

Left side L129A1 in front, L129A2 at rear. An ambidextrous magazine release is a feature of both rifle lowers.

Both rifles are direct gas impingement and have the signature LMT Monolithic Rail Platform design. Both change barrels in the same manner, with a split collet-type receiver and two properly torqued screws. The L129A2 (rear) uses the MLOK rail configuration as opposed to the Picatinny rail fore-end of the L129A1 (front). The L129A2 can accept the L129A1 7.62x51mm barrel if needed (but not vice versa). The new rail is extended significantly on the L129A2, and the barrel for the 6.5 CM is 18 inches with 1:8-inch RH twist, as opposed to the 16-inch 1:10-inch RH twist barrel on the L129A1.  

L129A1 on top of L129A2, left side, showing the overall length difference. Both rifles have a full FDE color treatment with a durable Cerakote finish.

BIPOD 

The L129A2 system uses the Atlas BT46-LW17PSR bipod, which is a very stable and popular bipod in the precision shooting community. It’s made from 6061-T6 aluminum with inner legs of 7075-T6 aluminum. The finish is a Type III Mil-spec hard anodize.

Leg positions are 0, 45, 90, 135, and 180 degrees, with the position/support components made of heat-treated stainless steel. This allowed us a variety of firing levels and supports. Very important to our test, the non-rotating legs added to the stability of the shooting platform, perhaps more than shooters might realize.

Regarding cant and pan, the Atlas bipod has a built-in, pre-loaded, tensionable 30-degree cant and the same 30-degrees of pan. This author is not a fan of panning on a bipod for a sniper system, but it has its place and is desired by many professionals. Cant, on the other hand, combined with the built in anti-cant bubble in the TIER-ONE cantilever mount, is an excellent feature for accuracy.

This is a very well-made bipod, with a footprint of 8 to 11 inches, getting low at 5.2 inches and up to a height of 9.6 inches. Almost every detail is well thought out. Even the springs and fasteners are made of stainless steel.

OPTIC

World renowned U.S. optics manufacturer Leupold was chosen for the L129A2-issue optic. The exact model is the Mark 5 HD 3.6-18×44 (M5C3) in desert IR finish (catalog no. 183456). It has a 35mm tube—a tube size that’s still gaining in popularity—that needs to be taken into account when selecting an optic mount. The reticle is the Tremor 3 and is illuminated with a 5-minute time-out to save batteries.

The Mark 5 HD is a workhorse. It’s robust; the controls are not going to fail; it’s first focal plane, which is pretty-well accepted in military circles as the best for the job. Plainly put, with FFP, no matter your magnification, the hash marks are always the same in relation to the target. 0.2 mils is always 0.2mils, no matter what magnification you’re at. This makes it much easier to judge windage and drift; it’s just very quick.

The Mark 5 HD is waterproof and fogproof, will withstand a lot of impact and extreme climate conditions. It has three full revolutions of elevation adjustment, so it can handle longer range jobs. While the L129A2 is a DMR and SSW, you can see from our targets that the performance was excellent at range. At 1100m, the optics were crisp, and with the flat-shooting 6.5 CM, we had excellent results.

To the left is the power selector ring — your “zoom.” It has a valuable 5:1 magnification ratio, giving you five times more magnification at high power than at low power. We found magnifications changes to be smooth, easy to control, and liked the system. In the lower right of the picture is the windage adjustment knob, and on top, the elevation adjustment knob with the elevation lock release button prominent at the rear. The controls are well thought out and easy to use.  

The control knob in the lower part of the picture is the side parallax adjustment and illumination control knob. The outer control knob denotes brightness, and in between levels there are “off” positions. This allows the shooter to set the optic in “off” right next to the preferred illumination level. Very fast and handy if you know your preferences in various light levels.

The Pixels On Target Thermal Sight (not shown) was chosen for the Thermal part of the system.

OPTIC MOUNT

The optic mount chosen is a very robust and compact one-piece cantilever monomount made by TIER-ONE of the U.K. Since the scope is a 35mm tube, the mount weighs 7.19 oz (204g). The mount is made from 7075 T6 aluminum, the same as many of the AR family firearms are, and is robust enough to withstand heavy recoil, having a large scope clamping area. Its finish is a mil-spec 30-micron hard-anodized finish.

Looking up underneath the mount, the solid contact with the monolithic rail is evident. Also, there is an anti-cant bubble level (replaceable) in the rear mount base. We found it easy to use for a quick level reading using the left eye; it’s very convenient without the common protrusion many scope levels have.

SUPPRESSOR

The adopted suppressor is the HUXWRX HX-QD Helix 7.62. The company’s statement of purpose is very telling, setting them apart from many other suppressor companies.

“HUXWRX Safety Company is a human exposure workshop dedicated to building products that are optimized for the safety and health of our customers, without compromising efficiency or performance.”

HUXWRX was at one time OSS Suppressors, a successful and innovative manufacturer with their “OSS Flow-Through” technology. I met the new owner and we discussed his vision. He was adamantly focused on the “safety” aspect of his product. With as much damage as firearms use has done to the health of end users, this is pretty refreshing. The toxic gas mitigation being discussed, many shooters have serious issues with heavy metals in their blood, is addressed in the HUXWRX system using a series of helical coils to decrease blowback, and actually “blow forward.”

Our tests at the range confirmed the claims about the gas-forward operation of this system. We compared brass from a 6.5 CM direct gas rifle using an older, screw-on can with the brass from suppressed L129A2, and the difference was clear. A lot less backflow, hardly any staining on the brass from the HUXWRX Flow-Through can. Their design works. As far as noise suppression, we didn’t do a full test on this. We plan on it later with the Larson Davis 800B meter. It was clear the HUXWRX suppressor tightened our groups, as expected, and was well within the sound suppression desired. Performance is expected to be in the 136-139 dB range, and to the ear, it sounded right.

The suppressor weighs 19.4oz (550g) and is made from 17-4 heat-treated stainless steel and Grade 5 titanium, is 1.62 inches in diameter, and 7.45 inches long — it only adds 6.85 inches to the barrel length. Finish is a C-series Cerakote in FDE.

The front endcap of the suppressor has spiraling holes venting forward from the helical design.

The HUXWRX Torque Lock system is patented and keeps the suppressor squarely mounted to the QD muzzle device. This is threaded 5/8-24 for most AR-10 type barrels. In this photo, the muzzle device is inside the suppressor for storage.

MAGAZINE

The magazine chosen for the system is the 20-round Magpul PMAG Gen M3. It’s a 7.62×51/6.5 CM capable magazine and is very reliable. It uses a stainless-steel spring, an anti-tilt, self-lubricating follower, and the internal curve of the magazine is constant. PMAGs are well known for their reliability. They’re lightweight and very popular. The 20-round mag weighs 5.7 ounces empty, is 6.5 inches long, and is SR-25 patterned.

AMMUNITION

There really isn’t a settled-on mil-spec 6.5 CM cartridge as of yet. I know there are people who will beg to differ on that, however, I’ve yet to see the final, this-is-it, last straw dropped, documents. That said, most of us want to see a 140-grain open tip match cartridge with a muzzle velocity of about 2700fps. Olin-Winchester has such a cartridge, and since they operate the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) and produce much of the U.S. and other militaries’ ammunition, we went with their offering. At this point, the cartridges don’t have military style sealing or primer crimps. Still, the muzzle energy is impressive, and while we don’t have access to the terminal or wound ballistic data, the people that do have that available are looking very favorably at this Winchester round.

Ammunition Used in the Test:

Winchester 6.5 Creedmoor (140-gr) Match BT Hollow Point

ON THE RANGE

Our test firing was done at the Boulder Rifle & Pistol Club in Boulder City, NV (BRPclub.org). BRPC is an excellent, well maintained range system, with everything from archery to long range shooting out to 1100m. BRPC is well known in Nevada, especially with the events they host during SHOT Show.

Our accurate shooter is Dennis Powell. These are his targets. The reasonably accurate shooter is Dan Shea, we’re not showing his targets.

Set up at the Boulder Rifle & Pistol Club long range, out to 1100m. Left; Vortex Razor HD 4000 GB laser range finder. On tripod; Vortex RAZOR HD angled 22-48×65 spotting scope on a Vortex Tripod. Both the spotting scope and range finder are written about in more depth in the Barrett MRADELR article. Right, L129A2 Designated Marksman Rifle, ready for firing.

At 100m, the sighting-in process was fairly quick. We were bore-sighted onto paper, lower right, walked across the target and ended with three in the center that were at 0.5 MOA. Our next groups got to 0.34 MOA, then we moved out to further and further targets.

Capability Development

To ensure a decisive advantage during night operations and increase survivability and lethality of the operator, a new weapon mounted laser pointer and illuminator system was proposed by B.E. Meyers & Co. The DAGIR series combines the advantages of minimal size and weight while improving performance, reliability, and operability. A new laser-based variable divergence illuminator provides ideal beam clarity over an extended application range while also decreasing response times in near and mid-range engagements. The system is designed for combat environmental criteria to include immersion, recoil, and thermal shock, while maintaining position stability and system functionality.

The DAGIR is intended for everything from close-range carbine use to high-power extended-range machine gun applications, as well as integration with remote weapon stations and other platforms.

Technology and Design

The technology and functionality behind the DAGIR have been in development for the last several years and support a design concept which allows for complete digital manipulation of all key system controls, to include power, divergence, VIS/IR, mode/function, and more. As the power and divergence controls on the DAGIR are completely digital, there is no optical or mechanical movement within the system apart from azimuth and elevation boresight controls. Divergence and power are synchronized for best pointing and illumination effect and are continually and instantly at the operator’s discretion through the onboard control configurations.

The design of the DAGIR, specifically form factor, ergonomics, and functionality, is based on end-user feedback from across the spectrum of military, law enforcement, and recreational shooters which started with our introduction of MAWL®, currently with over 25,000 systems in use worldwide. DAGIR seeks to incorporate the most sought-after design aspects of all modern laser systems on the market and advances them.

Platforms and Applications

The versatility and ruggedness of the DAGIR design lends itself for use on individual weapon systems, precision rifles, crew-served weapon systems, and remote weapon stations as well as other platforms. DAGIR is capable of operating in training mode, or selectable power levels. Through our collaborative partnership with Unity Tactical that allows for the incorporation of their various remote activation cables by way of our patented Wakizashi communications port, we ensure a myriad of control configurations and placement options.

Features and Specifications

By orchestrating these best-in-class features and combining them with our next generation VCSEL core, the technological versatility inherent in DAGIR allows for an exceptionally enhanced multi-platform visible and infrared aiming and illumination laser solution. This is not just a broadening of specifications, but by questioning the status quo, the DAGIR exhibits a truly extraordinary pivot in combat laser system design. The DAGIR series of lasers, like all B.E. Meyers & Co. products, are proudly Made in the USA. Interim specifications can be found here: bemeyers.com/DAGIR

Options and Availability

The DAGIR series of laser systems will be available in either green or red visible wavelength options, and color options of black and flat dark earth, as well as custom configurations for certain orders. DAGIR is scheduled for multi-market production release in 2025 via select B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. registered resellers in the US and internationally. Market competitive pricing and additional details will be announced in advance of release. For more information on DAGIR and other innovative laser solutions from B.E. Meyers & Co., please visit bemeyers.com/DAGIR or connect with us at info@bemeyers.com.