The 5.56x45mm FN MK 46 MOD 1 is the lightweight U.S. special operators’ variant of the FN M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW). The MK 46 MOD 1 incorporates improved receiver pins, a feed tray with retention pawls and a vented
hand guard with improved heat shield and three MIL-STD-1913 rails. The MK 46 MOD 1’s cold hammer forged MIL-SPEC barrel has a hard-chromed bore for longer life, 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 cross-bolt safety and curved trigger help enhance operator control.
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.
The B&T TP9 is a Swiss-engineered 9×19mm pistol originally developed as a law enforcement variant of the Steyr TMP (Tactical Machine Pistol), which B\&T acquired the design rights to in the early 2000s. Manufactured by Brugger & Thomet (now B\&T AG), the TP9 evolved from the TMP’s compact and lightweight design, maintaining its core blowback-operated mechanism while improving ergonomics and accessory compatibility. It features a polymer frame, ambidextrous controls, and a tri-lug barrel system that allows for quick attachment of suppressors, making it ideal for discreet tactical operations and personal defense. Renowned for its high quality and precision, the TP9 reflects Swiss attention to detail and is often praised for its suppressed performance and compact size.
The G3SG/1 is a sniper enhanced variant of the G3 rifle that was made at the request of the Deutsche Bundeswehr (German Army). It most closely resembles the G3 rifle and retains almost all the standard features. The differences are not readily visible. The barrels are handpicked for accuracy, and the standard buttstock has a slightly adjustable cheekpiece. The G3SG/1 (SG stands for Scharfschützengewehr or sharp shooting rifle) has one of the most interesting trigger groups ever designed by HK. This is a trigger that combines the ability to “set” the trigger by pushing the button behind the trigger to the rear when in the semi-auto mode to give the firer the best trigger pull available from an HK rifle in this genre. This trigger when in set mode, is lighter and crisper than the PSG1 trigger group. Further, and quite surprising, is the addition of fully automatic capability on top of everything else. This appears to be a rifle designed to cover all contingencies. This trigger group is even more like a Swiss watch inside than even the ambidextrous burst groups. Quite a few of these rifles were imported by Class Three Supply and others several years ago, both as pre and post 86 dealer samples. They came in green wooden cases.
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.
