GERMAN K43 RIFLE: DEUTSCHLAND’S DMR K43 is German shorthand for Karabiner 43. The same weapon was also known as the Gewehr 43. A relatively simple gas-operated design, the K43 was the German answer to our M1 Garand. However, manufacturing pressures and a suboptimal design conspired to keep the K43 from reaching its full potential….
Category: Warrior Tech
The Evolution of the The QuadCopter in Modern Warfare
The Evolution of the QuadCopter in Modern Warfare The pinnacle of this tactic is a Chinese-made DJI Mavic quadcopter – easy to procure, easy to fly/ navigate, it became absolutely indispensable for ISR, target spotting, artillery correction and combat missions like “kamikaze attacks”, dropping small bombs and grenades.
Next Gen Body Armor: Talin Bio-Gel?
Bulletproof armor made of human cells? Scientists create gel that stops supersonic projectiles Would need to know more specifics as far as where EXACTLY these human proteins are being sourced from, but the concept sounds interesting for sure.
Know Your Enemy: The Russian BTR
H/T Mason Dixon Survivalist Association Not to be confused with the Russian BMP-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).
“Survival” Vehicles: Concepts and Execution
Some interesting ideals from JCD, the Bushbastard.
Know Your Glocks
What are the Differences Among the Glock Generations? Nice overview of the 5 Generations of what John Wick’s Armorer called “The new breed of Austrians.” 😉
The Minuteman’s Guide to Countering Armored Vehicles *(For Educational Purposes Only)*
The Minuteman’s Guide to Countering Armored Vehicles Since the first tanks and armored cars appeared on the battlefields of WWI Europe, infantrymen have been forced to find ways to deal with them. The modern minuteman is no different, and any prolonged civil conflict in the United States is bound to see armored vehicles used…
Know Your WW1 History: Medieval WW1 Trench Weapons
Medieval WWI Trench Weapons The Brutal reality of Close-Quarter Combat in WW1.
Know Your WW1 History: Steering a Steam Roller – The German Invasion of France in 1914
Steering a Steamroller Bear in mind the German’s did this operation TWICE. Once in 1914 with infantry and again in 1940 with tanks and infantry (Blitzkrieg) which only took 46 days. What a difference 26 years makes.
Boers, Beans, Bullets and Bear Soup
Boers, Beans, Bullets, and Bear Soup – Parts 1 & 2 Nifty two part series on the history, tactics and arms of the Boers. Note: Although I disagree with many of the author’s opinions regarding rifle and caliber choices, as I have grown older I have found the best advice to new shooters is…