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The SWORD MK-18 semi-automatic sniper rifle is now available to the civilian market. With a number of unique features, such as a self-regulating piston system designed to reduce fouling in the upper receiver and bolt carrier group, this is a firearm that will catch the attention of hunters, long-range enthusiasts or competition shooters. The MK-18 comes chambered in .338 Lapua Mag., .338 Norma Mag. and .300 Norma Mag, with an MSRP of $6,995. For more information, please visit sword-int.com.
A long-standing argument among handgunners revolves around the concept of sighted fire versus point-shooting. A more productive approach is to understand the problem each is trying to solve.
Derya continues the expansion of its rimfire line with two new models for 2026, an update of the original semi-auto TM22 and a new pump-action version.
The Taurus RPC is a welcome addition to the growing marketplace of PDWs, or personal defense weapons, a concept that pairs pistol-caliber cartridges with larger-format firearms.
North Carolina-based Bear Creek Arsenal, a prolific maker of AR-10 and AR-15 pattern firearms, is combining the modularity of the MSR platform with a traditional turn-bolt action with its Bear Bolt Pro.