Some compact carbines feel fast but flimsy. The Caracal CMP9K feels fast and built like a duty gun. After running this platform through obstacles, movement drills, and more than 500 rounds of mixed ammunition, our four‑person test team came away with a clear verdict: the CMP9K is one of the most solid, reliable, and confidence‑building compact carbines we’ve tested in years. PCC’s are here to stay, like it or not. They provide more stability and (most of the time), higher capacity magazines of a proven and often familiar caliber that may see some increased performance. They aren’t going away anytime soon, so when I got a chance to test one from Caracal, I jumped at the chance. A Solid Feel That Sets the Tone The CMP9K immediately stands out with its rigid, duty‑grade construction. The 7075‑T6 aluminum receiver and tight machining give the gun a planted, professional feel. Nothing flexes. Nothing shifts. It feels like a tool meant for hard use, not a lightweight PCC experiment. Whether slung, carried, or run aggressively through barricades, the CMP9K stayed tight. No rattle from the charging handle. No wobble in the handguard. No loose controls. The action cycles with a clean, confident snap…
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President Donald Trump told reporters in France that the U.S.-Iran peace deal announced Sunday evening was already “all signed,” as the conflict entered its 108th day on Monday. Vice President J.D. Vance on Monday morning told Good Morning America, “We already signed the deal digitally yesterday.” Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian…
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MoreARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe announced Oct. 2 that Air Force explosive ordnance disposal Airmen will earn a distinctive rust-colored beret, recognizing their specialized combat arms mission and contributions to the joint force. The announcement took place virtually during the…
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Senior Trump administration officials held a “highly unusual meeting” to discuss next moves in the Iran War and other regional matters, Axios reported Friday. Vice President J.D. Vance chaired the meeting, which also included Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, CIA Director…
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USAF EOD Finally Gets Their Beret Last night, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Wolfe shared this image and comment on social media: EOD Airmen take on some of our joint force’s most complex and hazardous missions. The beret authorization aligns EOD’s uniform distinction with its designation as a…
