Plastic Ammo?

I've heard rumors about polymer cased ammo for years.  I even vaguely remember firing some, but I can't seem to recall the brand.  Anywho, PCP Ammo (I guess THC ammo was already taken?), is hoping to revolutionize the ammo market by using polymer cases instead of brass or steel.  The biggest benefit of the polymer is the fact that it is about 50% lighter (the casing that is) than brass.  Thus allowing the good guys to carry more ammo in the field. 

Additionally, PCP ammo should be cheaper to produce and supposedly more accurate.  I'll save you the physics lesson and just say the accuracy has to do with how brass expands in the rifle vs polymer.  The polymer is heat/melt resistant so it shouldn't cook off in your barrel.  Check out the video below of the PCP ammo in action. 

PCP has two varieties of .308 and one type of .223 listed on their site.  No word on pricing or other calibers.  I suppose this could be a real game changer if the cost is low and the performance is decent.  My concerns stem in how the polymer will hold up over time and in the elements.  I still have cases of WWII ammo that my grandfather purchased for dirt cheap after the war.  Could it be possible that my grandkids will be shooting my left over polymer rounds 60 years from now?  I also wonder if there will be any fouling issues with bits of plastic hanging out on the inside of the weapon. 

I'll keep you posted when more info surfaces, and hopefully this ammo will be available soon.

Hat tip: Guns America.

Shotshow 2012 Round Up Part II

Some more gems from Shot Show 2012; enjoy!

5.11 Breaching Tool

This might be the ultimate zombie slaying device when the ammo runs out!  It looks like a bad ass defensive spear of sorts, but it is really meant for clearing out windows and raking out the glass.  Bonus points for the 'stache in the demo vid.  Hat Tip: Kit Up

Kel-Tec RFB

KelTec has a nice .308 bull pup rifle called the RFB.  With the mag in the rear, an 18 inch barrel translates to a 26 inch rifle.  The RFB takes standard FAL mags and comes with all the tacti-cool rails you could ever desire.  At $2130 (I'm guessing that is without any glass) it seems a bit steep for me.  Hat Tip RomeoTangoBravo.

New Magpul Products

Magpul is releasing some new products in 2012.  Most notable was a new set of Remington 870 furniture, (no love for Mossberg owners?) which looks pretty sporty.  I also really like the new MOE fixed stock.  I feel like it isn't over engineered, and a nice upgrade to the classic fixed stock.  Additionally, there is a good amount of storage space in the stock. Hat Tip ITS and TTAG

EOTech Zombie Optic

Do you have too much money and are not quite sure how to spend it on tacti-cool accessories?  Boy have I got an optic for you!  Yes, it is exactly what it looks like; EOTech has a bio hazard reticle.  Perfect for slaying zombies, or collecting dust in your safe this optic will show everyone on the range that you are an expert at PWNing n00bs! Hat Tip: Armory Blog

Modern Warfare 1887 T Series Shotgun

Speaking of slaying n00bs and zombies, the 1887 Shotgun was also at Shot Show.  You may remember the over powered n00b stopper from MW2, this is a pistol gripped lever action shotgun. Depending on the model this beast holds about 5 + 2 (yea I never heard of the +2 either...) and is probably quite uncomfortable to shoot.  I really don't know what the hell you would use the 1887 for, but I have to admit it does look kind of bad ass. Hat Tip: Guns.com

Magpul: Art of the Precision Rifle

The fine people at Magpul are back at it with a new DVD series called The Art of the Precision Rifle.  Like their past instructional vids, this series looks equally epic.  The maxing out of .308 at a mile is friggin unbelievable!  I also like the swapping of optics!  Anyway, enjoy the trailer!

Set to release in Fall/Winter 2011.  Visit the official Magpul site.