Have you ever wanted a submachine gun when walking your dog? Magpul has a concept designed Flashlight Submachine gun, the Magpul FMG-9. “It’s Transformerish” according to the Video on BoingBoing.net.
I for one don’t walk my dog and live in a safe neighborhood if I choose to do so… But have never run across the need to carry a sub-machine gun. The video was from the 2008 Shot Show.
What do you think?
Springfield Armory has debuted the latest addition in the XD(m) Series of pistols, the 3.8″ XDm Short Barrel for easy concealment.
The new 3.8 XDm is currently only fitted in 9mm. It packs a 19 rounds in the magazine and another one in the chamber. The 3.8 concealable 9mm raises the bar in personal protection and concealed carry. The image on the left shows a fiber optic sight that will soon be available in the XDM line.
Immediately noticeable on the 3.8″ is the slide serration. Instead of being straight lines they are more curved giving a new functional image to the traditional straight serrations on previous XD(m) models. It appears besides cosmetic changes in the slide, a new upgraded grip, and 3.8″ barrel the new XDM hasn’t changed much from the 9mm XD(m) introduction. There is a 4.5 oz weight difference over the full size where it’s closest competitor (Glock 19) only drops 1.5 oz from it’s full size counter part.
I haven’t yet seen one in person but will be interested to know how the next line of XDm Polymer Pistol’s hold up to its predecessors the XD(m) 40 S&W and XD(m) 9mm.
Specs
Caliber:
9MM
Magazines:
2 – 19 Round, Stainless Steel
Barrel:
3.8″ Steel, Melonite ®,
Fully Supported Ramp
Sights:
Dovetail Front and Rear (Steel) 3-Dot
Trigger Pull:
5.5 – 7.7 lbs
Frame :
Black Polymer
Slide:
Forged Steel
Overall Length:
7″
Height:
5.6″
Weight w/ empty mag:
27.5oz
Available colors:
Black, Bi-Tone SS/Black
*High Capacity Magazines may not be available in some states.
*Optional fiber optic sights coming soon…
I recently learned about a shooting reality show in the works for the History Channel. I e-mailed the casting director Greg Fiesher and he got back to me with info on Top Shot.
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* Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, a resident or citizen of the United States and reasonably proficient with shooting and marksmanship
Springfield Armory has debuted the latest addition in the
