Tag Archives: piston

Reflex suppressor on a Faxon ARAK21

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

With the reflex suppressor, 18″ barrel is required on ARAK21 to clear the gas regulator. With an AR15 and short forend, 16″ should be enough, but the result will be slightly louder due to higher gas pressure at the muzzle. … Continue reading →

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CMMG and Faxon Piston AR Review: new on Shooting Illustrated

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Oleg Volk

CMMG Mod4 SA and Faxon ARAK21 compared. Since SI placed only some of the photos supplied, I will add one of them below:

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A coming 4x BDC scope

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Oleg Volk

PWS piston rifle with the prototype Lucid 4x prismatic scope.  

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Suppressed 300 Blackout

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Primary Weapons System Mk.1 carbine and Gemtech sound suppressor.

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A better sight for the Little Badger

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Putting the MARS on the little single-shot .22 was a joke. The sight was too big and it sat much too high over the bore. The little Lucid M7 is smaller and much cheaper and so a closer match to … Continue reading →

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If you like folding stocks on AR15s, here’s another upper option

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Since their web site is still in development, I’ll post the two sides of their SHOT show handout. These should start shipping by Spring. You can see their Facebook page for now.

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Faxon uppers — a better mousetrap.

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

At the recent industry shoot, I had a chance to try new Faxon AR uppers. The design is an AK-style long-stroke piston with a FAL-type gas regulator. It allows effective suppressed use without any gas blowback at the shooter. Little … Continue reading →

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Don’t wait for a knight in shining armor.

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Offset backup sights

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I address similar BUIS to my precision 20″ AR15 but they were standard Yankee Hill sights on Midwest Industries 45* adapters. Dueck sights come with their own mounts and this solution is a little more streamlined. On the other hand, … Continue reading →

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