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guns2 days ago

SAR USA's SAR9 SOCOM Compact: Compact, Optics-Ready 9mm with Upgraded Trigger

Review of the SAR USA SAR9 SOCOM Compact, a compact 9mm striker-fired pistol built on Sarsılırmaz’s SAR9 platform, upgraded with a flat-faced aluminum trigger, Meprolight optic-height sights, an RMSc-ready optic cut, six vented front serrations, and a 4.7" threaded barrel; it uses a removable chassis with a three-piece grip and ships with two magazines and an optional mag-well extension. In testing it proved reliable with no malfunctions, delivered solid 25-yard groups, and feels like a versatile, optics-ready defensive pistol with MSRP $530.

military-technology1 year ago

"SOCom Seeks Improved Sniper Rifle for Modern Combat"

US Special Operations Command is seeking a new extreme long-range sniper rifle to replace the M107 Barret and MK15 rifles, with requirements for modularity, multi-caliber capability, lighter weight, and a range of up to 2,500 meters. The war in Ukraine has highlighted the impact of snipers in modern combat, with notable long-range kills, prompting SOCOM's focus on enhancing sniper capabilities for potential high-intensity conflicts. The new rifle aims to maximize the firepower of special operations forces and maintain overmatch against potential adversaries.