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Flashpoint! "At the Front Line of Today's Wars". Afghanistan by Ken Guest, Part Two - Infantry weapons of Mujahideen

This article explores the weapons and tactics of the Afghan Mujahideen during the Soviet–Afghan War, separating myth from reality. It traces the shift from obsolete and captured arms to widespread use of Soviet and Chinese weapons, and examines how culture, supply, training, and terrain shaped guerrilla warfare against a modern army.

Ken Guest

Dec 19, 20258 min read

PSO-1 Reticle Explained: Complete Guide to Soviet Dragunov Optics

A guide to understanding PSO-1 reticle

Vlad Besedovskyy

Dec 16, 20254 min read

Swiss assault rifles (Sturmgewehr)

Historical and technical analysis of Swiss service rifles: prototype development, cartridge debates, and the rise of the Stgw.57 and Stgw.90.

Thomas Anderson

Oct 6, 20254 min read

Swiss precision rifles (Zielfernrohr Karabiner)

Discover Switzerland’s little-known sniper rifles — ZF.Kar.31/42, ZF.Kar.31/43 and the purpose-built ZF.Kar.55 — and their place in 20th-century firearms history.

Thomas Anderson

Oct 3, 20253 min read

Swiss Selbstladers

Switzerland is one of the few countries that has not adopted a semi-automatic rifle (Selbstlader in German).

Thomas Anderson

Oct 1, 20253 min read

The VDV’s Newest Rifle for the Trenches - The “Type 3” AK-12K

Everything that is known about the newest RusFed AK-12K rifle to this day

Heval

Sep 30, 202511 min read

Swiss Straight-pull action rifles

Discover the fascinating evolution of Swiss military rifles, from the adoption of smokeless powder in the 1880s to the legendary Karabiner 31. Explore the innovations, rivalries, and technological breakthroughs that shaped the iconic Schmidt-Rubin series and their lasting legacy.

Thomas Anderson

Aug 20, 20254 min read

Swiss Army Rifles - The Vetterli rifles

Often overlooked by collectors, Vetterli rifles are a large and diverse family of firearms with a unique history. In this article, we take a look at the different models.

Thomas Anderson

Aug 19, 20253 min read

Introduction to Swiss Military Rifles

Explore the history of Swiss military firearms, from the 19th-century Vetterli rifle to the modern Stgw.90, and discover how precision engineering shaped Switzerland’s defense.

Thomas Anderson

Aug 11, 20257 min read