Firearms News November 2020 Issue #21 — Back in the

This Month in Firearms News:

On the cover: Editor Vincent DeNiro reviews the Brownells BRN-601! A look at the reproduction of the first M16 to be adopted by the U.S. Military!

Other articles include:

Adoption of the Black Rifle: Project Agile by David Fortier

The Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun: Thorough Four Wars Especially Vietnam by Leroy Thompson

A Captured Chicom Type 56 SKS Rifle and Hamburger Hill by Will Dabbs

The MAT-49 Submachine gun: France’s SMG of the Early Vietnam War by Leroy Thompson

Subversion Factor: Warnings of Past Kicking Into High Gearby David Codrea

Pistolcraft book review by Margie Thompson

Firearms News’ Newsstand: 2nd Amendment news from around the USA.

Product Showcase: the latest and greatest in firearms related gear!

Plus, the one and only “Paper Gun Show” in the firearms industry since 1946!

NOTE: This issue is dedicated to all veterans of the Vietnam War, with special recognition to CPL William Anthony Gorvet (USMC), who gave his life for his country at Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, on 8/26/1969. (Pictured above).

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Federal's New 30 Super Carry, What You Need To Know!

David M. Fortier, James Tarr and Michelle Hamilton

Federal's “Punch” line of Personal Protection Ammunition

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Federal's “Punch” line of Personal Protection Ammunition

Firearms News Editor-in-Chief Vince DeNiro learns what sets Federal's “Punch” line of ammunition apart from the hollow point crowd. Developed specifically for personal protection this line differs from loads developed for duty use with law enforcement. In addition to traditional calibers for personal protection Punch is also available in .22 LR, .22 Magnum, and 30 Super Carry.

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KelTec's new KSG410 and R50!

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KelTec's new KSG410 and R50!

KelTec is known for their innovative designs, such as their RFB and SUB2000, and they have two new offerings. Firearms News Editor-in-Chief Vince DeNiro gets the scoop on their new KSG410 shotgun which is chambered for the popular .410 shotshell and has two tubular magazines. Plus, he finds out about their new 5.7x28mm R50 carbine which feeds from 50-round P90 magazines!

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Liberty Ammunition

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Liberty Ammunition

Liberty Ammunition marches to the beat of their own drum when it comes to producing ammunition for personal protection. Firearms News Editor-in-Chief Vince DeNiro learns about their very high velocity handgun loads featuring light for caliber projectiles and what they offer for performance.

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Springfield Armory 9mm Saint AR15

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Springfield Armory 9mm Saint AR15

9mm ARs are hugely popular for a variety of reasons and Springfield Armory's new Saint Victor 9mm will appeal to shooters. Firearms News Editor-in-Chief Vince DeNiro learns about this new offering which feeds from Colt-pattern magazines, has a 16-inch barrel and M-LOK handguard.

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Rock River Arms New ARs

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Rock River Arms New ARs

Firearms News Editor-in-Chief gets the scoop on a variety of new models of AR rifles from Rock River Arms. These include packages with scopes so they are ready to hunt!

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MKS 10mm Hi-Point Pistol

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MKS 10mm Hi-Point Pistol

Hi-Point's new 10mm Auto features a surprising number of features including front and rear cocking serrations on the slide, improved grip texture, threaded muzzle, and is Red Dot Ready. Firearms News Digital Editor Jack Oller gets a first look at this surprisingly economical 10mm Auto.

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Magpul FDP-9

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Magpul FDP-9

Firearms News Editor-in-Chief Vince DeNiro gets a look at the unique Magpul FDP-9 folding 9mm pistol. This is a collaboration between ZEV Technologies and Magpul to bring to market what was originally a concept first shown in 2008. We remember first seeing Magpul's FMG-9 at the 2008 SHOT Show and are excited to see it actually coming to market!

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Legacy Sports New Howa Rifles

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Legacy Sports New Howa Rifles

The Howa line of rifles from Legacy Sports is fairly diverse and available in a wide array of configurations, styles and calibers. Now it has been expanded with more interesting offerings and Firearms News Digital Editor Jack Oller learns about their latest offerings!

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Aero Precision Bolt-Action Rifle Line

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Aero Precision Bolt-Action Rifle Line

Aero Precision is well-known for their line of AR-15 and AR-10 upper receivers, lower receivers, rails, and parts but they now have a line of bolt-action rifles. Here Firearms News magazine Digital Editor Jack Oller gets the scoop on their new line of rifles and components. Aero Precision is not just offering complete bolt-action rifles but actions, barreled actions, different types of chassis and components so you can build your own. Currently Aero is offering short-action receivers chambered in 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5mm Creedmoor and .308 Winchester but they have a long-action coming.

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American Tactical, Inc. New Single-Shot Folding Rifle

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American Tactical, Inc. New Single-Shot Folding Rifle

Firearms News Editor-in-Chief Vince DeNiro learns about American Tactical, Inc.'s new single-shot rifle which neatly folds for compact storage. Features include a threaded muzzle, optics mount, front iron sight and flip-up rear sight. This will be available in a variety of calibers with different finishes and furniture available as options. It should make a handy and compact survival gun!

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American Tactical, Inc. 9mm GSG-9 Pistol

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American Tactical, Inc. 9mm GSG-9 Pistol

American Tactical, Inc. is known for offering fun .22 LR firearms like their GSG 1911 and GSG-16 rifle. Now they have an interesting 9mm pistol called the GSG-9. A blow-back design it feeds from both Glock and SIG Sauer magazines, you just swap out a mag adapter depending upon which type you wish to use. Firearms News Editor in Chief Vince DeNiro learns all about this interesting new offering from ATI.

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FN America 510 Tactical 10mm

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FN America 510 Tactical 10mm

FN America has brought out a scaled up version of the 9mm FN 509 pistol chambered in 10mm Auto. Firearms News Editor-in-Chief Vince DeNiro gets a look at this new Red Dot and Suppressor Ready pistol which feeds from both 15 and 22 round magazines!