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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Best .308 Barrel Lengths: Is 16 Inches Too Short?

David Fortier, Executive Editor

Aero Precision M4E1 Pro Rifle

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Aero Precision M4E1 Pro Rifle

Firearms News Executive Editor David Fortier gets a first look at Aero Precision's new fully ambidextrous design, the M4E1 Pro rifle. Kirk Foreman of Aero Precision covers all the interesting new features on this new model, which set it apart from the AR crowd. These include a redesigned AR lower receiver with well-designed fully ambidextrous controls. Plus, this model features a new and improved handguard design developed to be robust and rigid for accessories like an IR laser/illuminator which need to retain zero. The handguard surrounds a Cold Hammer Forged and Chrome lined barrel for a long service life. To find out more about Aero Precision's new M4E1 Pro Rifle visit aeroprecisionusa.com.

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Dr. Dabbs Goes Ape! A Video Review of the Gorilla M1 Carbine from the Original Planet of the Apes!

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Dr. Dabbs Goes Ape! A Video Review of the Gorilla M1 Carbine from the Original Planet of the Apes!

Will Dabbs gives a movie review of the 1968 version of Planet of the Apes starring Charleston Heston. With help from Inland Manufacturing and Ape Mania SFX company, he recreates this iconic firearm from cinematic history. (He fires it too!)

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Pioneer Arms .22 LR Trainer AK Rifle

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Pioneer Arms .22 LR Trainer AK Rifle

Firearms News Editor-in-Chief Vincent DeNiro takes a look at the Pioneer Arms Trainer AK Rifle in .22 LR.

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Pioneer Arms GROM 7.62x39 AK Rifle

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Pioneer Arms GROM 7.62x39 AK Rifle

Firearms News Editor-in-Chief Vincent DeNiro takes a look at the Pioneer Arms GROM AK in 7.62x39.

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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!