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SOCOM Taps the Sig Sauer MCX Rattler as Its Personal Defense Weapon of Choice

By SOFREP | June 23, 2022 Expert Analysis, Firearms, News + Intel, SOF, Special Operations, World

Small but Mighty US Special Operations Command (SOCOM), on May 19th, issued a notice of intent to buy an undisclosed quantity of  Sig Sauer’s MCX short-barreled rifles as personal defense weapons (PDW) under a five-year sole source contract. As a result, special Operations Forces (SOF) will finally be receiving a much-requested ultra-compact PDW to help More »

Shoot Better by Mastering These 4 Simple Marksmanship Fundamentals

By SOFREP | September 7, 2021 Expert Analysis, Firearms

Before even picking up that shiny new rifle you just purchased, let’s take a moment and talk about the four fundamentals of marksmanship. These aren’t going to make you a trick shot or a sniper on day one, but they underpin everything you need to hit your target, whether at 50 meters or 500. There More »

The M224 60mm Mortar – Every Light Infantryman’s Friend

By SOFREP | September 6, 2021 Expert Analysis, Firearms, Weapons

The M224 60mm lightweight mortar is a man-portable, smoothbore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used for close-in support of ground troops, airborne and special operations forces. It is currently in use with both the U.S. Army and the Marine Corps. It was used extensively along with the M252 81mm mortar in the War in Afghanistan.   Better More »