Tag Archives: piston

Reflex suppressor on a Faxon ARAK21

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Works from the right shoulder just as well. Charging handle is also switchable.

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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
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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
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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
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