Machinegun

The PM-63 Rak, developed by Piotr Wilniewczyc, was used by Poland's army, the GDR Volkspolizei and RAF terrorists. Its nickname was "the Dentist", the acronym "Rak" stands for "cancer" or “crayfish”, and its technology is unconventional. We take a closer look at this curious machine pistol.

An  American adaptation of the Belgian FN Minimi light machine gun, the 5.56mm FN M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) has been in service with the US military for more than 30 years. The new contract is expected to be completed by 2025.

134 years ago Sir Hiram Maxim invented the first self-loading machine gun. The Maxim gun revolutionized firearms design and tactics at the time. all4shooters.com tested the semi-automatic version in 7.62x54 R caliber from the German gunsmith Niedermeier.

What does fill the gap between an assault rifle and a heavy machine gun? A light machine gun. Russia decided to purchase a new model, directly from the Izhevsk-based Kalashnikov Concern. all4shooters.com explains in detail what the RPK-16 light machine gun is all about.

SIG Sauer has announced that its MG 338, .338 Norma Mag Ammunition and Next Generation Suppressors have been certified and purchased by the USSOCOM. The new machine gun bridges the gap between the current machine guns currently in use with the U.S. Military.  

The German manufacturer introduces a 9mm semi-automatic sporting version of what's probably the world’s most popular submachine gun. The SP5 features a Navy barrel with threaded tri-lug adaptor, paddle magazine release, fluted chamber and chrome-lined bore, using the same roller-delayed blowback operating system of its full-auto siblings. Above all, it's the real McCoy!

After being officially awarded a contract by the U.S. Army, SIG Sauer shows its Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) rifle and lightweight machine gun prototypes, both chambered in a 6.8mm hybrid ammunition. Other two companies -  General Dynamics-OTS Inc. and AAI Corporation Textron Systems – will deliver prototypes of the weapons meant to replace the M249 squad automatic weapon and the M4 …

The new version was introduced some days ago at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), the premier conference for the SOF community. The belt-fed MK 48 in 6.5 Creedmoor features the latest upgrades for FN’s series of light and medium machine guns, and the caliber it’s chambered for is more and more popular among the military.

The US branch of the well-known Swiss company will supply 350 SCWs, with an option for additional quantities of up to 1,000 SCWs, for a total value of more than 2.5 million USD. The selected gun is based on B&T’s APC9 PRO K model featuring a close bolt blow-back system, an ambidextrous non-reciprocating charging handle and a collapsible shoulder stock.

The new SIG machine gun is a modern multi-caliber design that was developed with the US Army's needs in mind.  Already available in .338 Norma Magnum and 7.62x51mm NATO, it can in fact be easily adapted to chamber the new XM1168 6.8mm GP round for the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program. The all4shooters Team captured some exclusive photos of the SLMAG: let's see them together.

The MPX family has a new member! With a total length of 14.5” and a barrel length of 3.5”, the new variant of the MPX series is a powerful, compact package chambered in 9mm. It’s equipped with an integral muzzle brake and the new SIG SAUER Pivoting Contour Brace (PCB).

The US Army Contracting Command issued a special notice regarding the procurement of commercially available off-the-shelf Sub Compact Weapons (SCW) in 9x19mm. Ten weapons are in the running.

Finally, the civilian version of the famous SAIGA-9 "Vityaz" is available on the market. The Russian submachine gun – in semi-auto only – is available in two barrel lengths and with fixed or folding stock. It’s chambered in 9x19 caliber (9 Luger).

We had been hearing about it for a few months and finally at the Milipol, in Paris, Beretta showed a preview of its new 9mm PMX machine gun that will replace the glorious PM12 whose production began back in 1961.

The C6A1 FLEX will replace all the decades-old C6s (the Canadian version of the FB MAG 58) still in use. The Canadian government will purchase 1148 weapons.

The international exhibition “Army 2016” took place between September 6th and 11th, 2016, in a Moscow suburb Kubinka. “Kalashnikov” concern, leading Russian manufacturer of small arms for military, law enforcement and civilian markets showcased several new military small arms.