The FN MK 48 brings the extended range and greater penetration of the hard-hitting 7.62x51mm round in a lighter, more compact platform. In use by U.S. special operators, it was designed to be light and compact enough to keep up with fast-moving troops as they maneuver on and close with the enemy. The MK 48Â can additionally augment conventional ground forces as well, when a maneuverable, lightweight larger caliber machine gun is needed.
The MK 48 incorporates improved receiver pins, a new gas block and a vented hand guard with improved heat shield and three MIL-STD-1913 rails. The MK 48’s cold hammer-forged MIL-SPEC barrel has a hard-chromed bore for longer life and improved accuracy, and serves as the mounting point for the carry handle. The receiver is formed steel and is equipped with a top-mounted MIL-STD-1913 optical rail. A hydraulic buffer greatly reduces recoil, helping the operator keep more rounds on target. The crossbolt safety and curved trigger help enhance operator control.
The AK-47 is one of the oldest assault rifles in the world, created in the mid-1940s and implemented into the Soviet Armed Forces in 1949. Since then, it’s grown to be perhaps the most popular assault rifle, with at least 75 million units built. This example hails from Bulgaria, manufactured by Arsenal, Inc. whose meticulous attention to detail delivers a rifle of unequaled strength, precision and durability. This rifle offers a unique combination of authenticity and high quality features which are hard to find in other AK rifles on the US market.
The Colt 9mm Submachine Gun is a lightweight compact weapon encompassing the same straight line
construction and design with the world known M16A2/A4 Rifle. This straight line construction, coupled
with the low recoil associated with 9mm ammunition, provides highly accurate fire with less muzzle
climb, especially in full automatic fire. Less recoil also facilitates ease of training and improves accuracy.
When originally designed, the M1 carbine was intended to have only selective-fire capabilities. When actual production on the gun began, the decision was made to not include that feature. Full automatic fire capabilities were included in the design of the M2 carbine, an upgraded selective-fire version of the M1 released in 1944. The M2 included improvements to the rear sight, the addition of a bayonet lug and other improvements off of the M1 design. This is a late WWII M1 Carbine as manufactured by Winchester that was subsequently converted to the fully automatic M2 configuration. The upgrade was considered a success, however, there were tradeoffs. The M2 included a heavier 30-round magazine which put greater strain on the magazine catch. This necessitated the development of a studier catch. This further required a modification on the slide, sear and stock. When engaged in full automatic fire, the T4 model could shoot off 750 rounds a minute while generating a manageable recoil. While many carbines were manufactured as M2s the only real difference between the M1 and M2s was the fire control group they belonged to. The military issued soldiers field conversion kits (T17 and T18) to easily convert M1s into serviceable M2s. History looks back upon the M2 carbine as an anomaly of sorts. Historians to this day debate and struggle as to how best categorize the M2 carbine. More powerful than a submachine gun, it can be considered an assault rifle.
