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Machine Gun Memorabilia - Volume 2, Number 1

Machine Gun Memorabilia – Volume 2, Number 1

16 December, 2013
Robert G. Segel
Machine Gun Memorabilia, Search By Issue, V2N1, Volume 2

U.S. World War II transit poster ‘They also serve, who buy WAR BONDS 7th War Loan‘ by Phil Lyford, 1945. Oblong full color poster showing…

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Blyskawica: Poland's First Successful SMG Design

Blyskawica: Poland’s First Successful SMG Design

24 August, 2011
Leszek Erenfeicht
History, Reviews, Search By Issue, V2N1, Volume 2

The Blyskawica (‘Lightning’, pronounced bwiskavitsa, with ‘wi’ to be read like in ‘wisdom’) was designed and manufactured fully clandestine, for the Home Army (Armia Krajowa,…

Pages: 1 2 3

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SIG Sauer Raises the Bar with Their New SIG516/517 Rifles

SIG Sauer Raises the Bar with Their New SIG516/517 Rifles

24 August, 2011
Jim Schatz
New Products, Search By Issue, V2N1, Volume 2

Historically, the annual AUSA Show is not known for debuts of the latest small arms technology.  The big dollar programs like MRAP and Future Combat…

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Ruger's SR-556

Ruger’s SR-556

24 August, 2011
Christopher R. Bartocci
New Products, Reviews, Search By Issue, V2N1, Volume 2

At the NRA Show in early 2009, Ruger introduced a new member to their semiautomatic rifle line: the SR-556 – Ruger’s Black Rifle.  When they…

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The Fraser-Volpe Mars Weapon Sight: A New Roman God of War

The Fraser-Volpe Mars Weapon Sight: A New Roman God of War

24 August, 2011
Jason M. Wong
Reviews, Search By Issue, V2N1, Volume 2

A relatively new product on the U.S. market, the Multi-Purpose Aiming Reflex Sight (MARS) has been on the international market for several years, and is reportedly…

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Museum Satria Mandala // Jakarta, Indonesia

Museum Satria Mandala // Jakarta, Indonesia

24 August, 2011
Dan Shea
Military Museums, V2N1

Example of the museum’s diorama section: The Battle of Cibadak – 9 December, 1945. “On 9 December 1945, a British military convoy escorted by several…

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History of the Heckler & Koch 40mm Grenade Launcher

History of the Heckler & Koch 40mm Grenade Launcher

24 August, 2011
Jason M. Wong
Grenades & Rockets, History, Search By Issue, V2N1, Volume 2

The HK M320 40mm grenade launcher. Until recently, the field of 40mm grenade launchers was almost exclusively dominated by the M203.  With the recent adoption…

Pages: 1 2

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Are We Forever Stuck with the Bayonet?

Are We Forever Stuck with the Bayonet?

24 August, 2011
George Kontis, P.E.
Editorials, Search By Issue, V2N1, Volume 2

Ramrod Bayonet shown with conventional models. (U.S. Army Rock Island Arsenal Museum) I sat quietly taking notes as the Purchase Description was being reviewed, making sure…

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Brugger+Thomet's Police Days

Brugger+Thomet’s Police Days

24 August, 2011
Dan Shea
Search By Issue, Show Reports, V2N1, Volume 2

TASER introduced their TASER X12 dedicated less-lethal shotgun done in cooperation with Mossberg but did not have the actual X12 on display. The X12 is…

Pages: 1 2

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IMDEX 2009

IMDEX 2009

23 August, 2011
Dan Shea
Search By Issue, Show Reports, V2N1, Volume 2

Over 150 exhibitors from 23 countries gathered in the sunny Singapore Spring for IMDEX 2009.  This was the seventh biannual IMDEX, and it was opened…

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ITEC 2009

ITEC 2009

23 August, 2011
SADJ Staff
Search By Issue, Show Reports, V2N1, Volume 2

ITEC attracts exhibitors that constantly push the envelope in cutting-edge defense training, education, and simulation.  120+ exhibitors provide hands-on demonstrations of technological applications for military…

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The Soviet Model PB Silenced Pistol

The Soviet Model PB Silenced Pistol

23 August, 2011
Dr. Philip H. Dater
Reviews, Search By Issue, Suppressors, V2N1, Volume 2

The Makarov PB suppressed pistol with the secondary suppressor removed. This was easily concealed, and the secondary suppressor could be attached literally in seconds. The…

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The Austrian Schwarzlose Model 07/12 Water-Cooled Machine Gun

The Austrian Schwarzlose Model 07/12 Water-Cooled Machine Gun

23 August, 2011
Robert G. Segel
History, Search By Issue, V2N1, Volume 2

Andreas Wilhelm Schwarzlose of Charlottenburg, Germany was a well known and respected inventor and arms designer working out of the gun making center of Suhl,…

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MSPO 2009

MSPO 2009

23 August, 2011
Leszek Erenfeicht
Search By Issue, Show Reports, V2N1, Volume 2

The 40mm RGP-40 MGL sparked many controversies and we’re certain to hear about it in the future. The exhibited prototype was fitted with a CK-5/Zs-1…

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Russian Underwater Guns

Russian Underwater Guns

23 August, 2011
Robert G. Segel, Dr. Philip H. Dater
Ammunition, Reviews, Search By Issue, V2N1, Volume 2

Dr. Philip H. Dater takes aim with the SSP-1M 4-barrel underwater pistol. The sound signature was recorded as 160.1 dB average in open air. (Dan…

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Modern Day Marine 2009

Modern Day Marine 2009

23 August, 2011
Robert Bruce
Search By Issue, Show Reports, V2N1, Volume 2

8 July 2009, Afghanistan. First Lieutenant George Saenz, along with two members of the Afghan National Police, provides security during operations in Helmand Province. His…

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From the Mean Streets: Maljutka

From the Mean Streets: Maljutka

23 August, 2011
Dan Shea
Grenades & Rockets, Reviews, Search By Issue, V2N1, Volume 2

The strategic placement of elements on the battlefield has been the subject of millions of words, from many sources, both experienced and those who are…

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International Legal Affairs: Volume 2, Number 1

International Legal Affairs: Volume 2, Number 1

23 August, 2011
Jason M. Wong
Columns, Search By Issue, V2N1, Volume 2

Gun control efforts by the United Nations are well known.  The Fredrik Reuterswärd sculpture of a revolver with its barrel tied in a knot is…

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SAAB Light Anti-Tank Weapon (NLAW)

SAAB Light Anti-Tank Weapon (NLAW)

23 August, 2011
SADJ Staff
Grenades & Rockets, New Products, Search By Issue, V2N1, Volume 2

Three demonstrations of the Saab New Light Anti-tank Weapon, NLAW, including live firing, were conducted during the summer 2009.  At the same time, deliveries were…

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FAL/SA58 Mags (DS Arms)

FAL/SA58 Mags (DS Arms)

23 August, 2011
SADJ Staff
New Products, Search By Issue, V2N1, Volume 2

DSArms, the  world leader in FAL type rifles and accessories, is pleased to offer new US made FAL high capacity magazines. These new steel magazines…

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RAAM (Rapid Acquisition Aiming Module)

RAAM (Rapid Acquisition Aiming Module)

23 August, 2011
SADJ Staff
New Products, Search By Issue, V2N1, Volume 2

Vectronix and Wilcox Industries have jointly developed a new weapon sight for stand alone and under-barrel 40mm grenade launchers.  Utilizing a laser range finder, ballistic…

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Industry News: Volume 2, Number 1

Industry News: Volume 2, Number 1

23 August, 2011
Jason M. Wong
Columns, Search By Issue, V2N1, Volume 2

Law Enforcement International The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Law Enforcement International (LEI) for the supply of a new 7.62mm semiautomatic “sharpshooter”…

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Distributed at trade shows worldwide, Small Arms Defense Journal is a bimonthly publication that focuses on small arms, accessories, gear for the soldier, new products, industry news, and defense trade shows. The first issue of SADJ was Spring 2009, which launched at the LAAD show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. SADJ (pronounced “sage”) is targeted toward military, law enforcement, and defense industry professionals. Our job is to reach these groups and tailor content to their interests while producing a publication that is applicable to an international audience.
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