Tactical Small Arms Of The 21st Century: A Comp... 100%

Several platforms have defined the current era of tactical hardware through reliability and forward-thinking design.

The refinement of the "plastic" pistol into a red-dot-ready, ultra-reliable sidearm standard. Tactical Small Arms Of The 21st Century: A Comp...

The standard 5.56x45mm NATO and 9mm Parabellum are being challenged by "intermediate" cartridges designed for better performance through barriers and at longer ranges. Several platforms have defined the current era of

Popularized the modern bullpup configuration, keeping a full-length barrel in a compact, CQB-friendly footprint. The Role of Suppression A piston-driven system that has become a favorite

The defining characteristic of modern small arms is modularity. Today’s operators require weapons that can be reconfigured in the field for different mission profiles.

A piston-driven system that has become a favorite of Tier 1 units globally for its folding stock and reliability.

Systems like the SCAR (Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle) allow caliber swaps in minutes.