How the Military Buys Its Guns: Procurement, Contracts & Politics (2026)

May 29, 2026 by Nick Hall

Non-commissioned officers of 1-32 Infantry test the SIG XM7 rifle and XM250 automatic rifle during Next Generation Squad Weapon evaluation

How military firearm procurement actually works. The process from requirements to contract, famous programs like MHS and NGSW, why politics beats engineering, and how it affects the civilian gun market.

Sig MCX Spear LT Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Next-Gen AR Alternative

July 21, 2026May 17, 2026 by Nick Hall

Sig Sauer MCX Spear LT 5.56 NATO review hero — black anodized piston-driven rifle with folding minimalist stock, M-LOK handguard, 30-round PMAG and threaded 16-inch CHF barrel resting on weathered wood range bench at golden hour with sand berm in soft defocus and scattered brass on bench surface

Hands-on Sig MCX Spear LT review after 500 rounds — 1.5 MOA with match ammo, the folding-stock advantage, proprietary BCG question, and whether the 2,600 dollar piston rifle is worth it over a BCM RECCE-16.

Army Takes Delivery of First SIG XM8 Carbines

May 30, 2026April 28, 2026 by Nick Hall

The U.S. Army received its first batch of SIG Sauer XM8 carbines, the 6.8mm carbine variant of the M7 rifle. Here’s what it replaces and what it means.