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A black Kratos 1911 pistol on a white background with the M-Arms and Phoenix logos on the slide
The image is of a black Kratos 1911 pistol on a white background. The pistol has a sleek and modern design with a tritop slide shape and serrations on the front and rear of the slide. The slide also has the M-Arms and Phoenix logos on it (Photo: M-Arms)

Kratos 1911: Pushing the Boundaries of traditional 1911 Pistol Design

The KRATOS 1911 represents a revolutionary shift in the field of 1911 pistols, which have not seen significant innovations, technical changes, or upgrades since its inception in 1890. The KRATOS stands out
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Russian soldier with AS VAL
Russian soldier with AS VAL (Photo: XY)

AS VAL: The Next Generation of Soviet Suppressed Rifles

The AS VAL, a silenced assault rifle, was engineered in the mid-1980s for Soviet special operations units. Its purpose was to supersede the AK-47 and AKM rifles, which lacked integral suppressors. Today,
3 years ago
SR-1 Vektor semi-automatic pistol with suppressor attached
An image of an SR-1 Vektor semi-automatic pistol with a suppressor attached. The pistol features a Picatinny-type rail for attachments such as a suppressor. (Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin)

SR-1 Vektor: An Unsuccessful Attempt to Replace the Makarov PM

The SR-1 Vektor, also known as the Gyurza or SPS, is a 9x21mm semi-automatic pistol designed for the Russian military. Developed in the mid-1990s by Petr Serdyukov, this weapon was intended to
3 years ago
A black PB silenced pistol on a white background
The image depicts a black PB silenced pistol on a white background. The pistol is a compact and lightweight design, with a silencer attached to the barrel (Photo: XY)

PB Silenced Pistol: A predecessor of the PSS

The PB silenced pistol is a highly specialized, compact semi-automatic sidearm designed for use by special operations units. Originally known as the Pistolet Besshumnyj (Noiseless pistol) and designated as the 6P9 by
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The PSS-2 silent pistol is the successor to the legendary PSS silent pistol, featuring advanced engineering and precision manufacturing
A photo of the PSS-2 silent pistol. The pistol is held in a firing position with the barrel pointing forward. (Photo: XY)

PSS-2: The successor to the famous PSS silent pistol 

The PSS-2 silent pistol represents the next generation of firearms, designed to supersede the older PSS model first adopted in the early 1980s. This new and improved weapon was developed alongside specialized
3 years ago
A black PSS silent pistol lying on a surface with an empty magazine and several rounds of ammunition scattered beside it
A black PSS silent pistol, which is lying on a surface. The pistol has an empty magazine which is detached from the handle and a few rounds of ammunition lying beside it. The pistol is in a horizontal position and the empty magazine is placed on the left side of the pistol (Photo: XY)

PSS: A Special Purpose Silent Pistol

The PSS is a silent pistol that utilizes recoil operation and is chambered in the unique 7.62x42mm SP-4 ammunition. Dubbed the “MSS Vul” by its creators at the TsNIITochMash special weapons foundry,
3 years ago
A Tariq 9mm pistol on a brown background
The Tariq 9mm pistol, a licensed copy of the Italian Beretta M1951, on a brown background. The Tariq is a reliable and rugged weapon that is commonly used by the Iraqi police and Kurdish armed forces. (Photo: XY)

Tariq Pistol: A Close Look at Iraq’s Beretta M1951 Copy

The Tariq is a 9x19mm semi-automatic pistol that is a licensed copy of the Italian Beretta M1951. The pistol is named in honor of the medieval Arab warrior Tariq ibn Ziyad, who
3 years ago
Serbian soldier firing Zastava M93 BGA automatic grenade launcher in a field setting
Serbian soldier firing from the Zastava M93 BGA automatic grenade launcher. The soldier is seen wearing camouflage fatigues and a helmet, and is in a kneeling position (Photo: XY)

Zastava M93 BGA: An Automatic Grenade Launcher based on AGS-17

The Zastava M93 BGA is a fully automatic grenade launcher built on the robust and reliable Soviet-made AGS-17 platform. It was designed to destroy personnel and light armored vehicles at distances up
3 years ago
The Zastava M93 Black Arrow export version chambered in .50 Browning on a table ready for firing
Zastava M93 Black Arrow export version chambered in .50 Browning laying on top of a table. The rifle is ready to use. (Photo: XY)

Zastava M93 Black Arrow: A Legacy of Excellence in 12.7mm

The Zastava M93 Black Arrow is an expertly crafted long-range rifle designed for precision shooting and classified as an anti-materiel weapon. It features a manual bolt-action mechanism based on the tried-and-true Mauser
3 years ago
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