If 2009 was the year of the AR, this year is shaping up to be the year of the gas-piston operating system.
This may be one of the most frustrating guns I’ve tested. Don’t get me wrong. There were no failures to feed, stoppages or malfunctions of any sort in more than 100 rounds, and the gun handles like a dream.
Benelli MR1
See photos of the Auto-Ordnance AOM160 M1 Carbine in this gallery.
DPMS Panther 3G1
DPMS Sportical
CZ-USA VZ 58 Military Sporter
Barrett REC7 in 5.56 NATO
Most shooters have a special place in their hearts for a particular brand of model of firearm.
The most unique feature of the JR Carbine is that, because of its modularity, it can be adapted to take a variety of pistol magazines.