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XM8 Lightweight Assault Rifle

A 5.56mm assault rifle currently in the developmental stages to replace the M4 Carbine and M16-series weapons, and serve along side the XM-29 (formerly known as the Objective Individual Combat Weapon).

The XM8 is being developed by the U.S. military.

by JoeBob September 7, 2003

Heckler & Koch USP

A double action, polymer framed, semi automatic pistol manufactured by Heckler & Koch GmbH of Germany. Availible in .40 Smith & Wesson, 9x19mm Parabellum, and .45 ACP. There are many variants, including: The USP Compact (which, in addition to the three calibers mentioned above, is availible in .357 SIG), the USP Expert, USP Match, and USP Tactical. The USP was also the basis for the Mk23 Mod 0 SOCOM .45 ACP pistol. Many seem to think the only availible USP is the .45 ACP Tactical model, probably due to the fact that they know little or nothing about ANY guns not featured in some game called Counterstrike, if they even know that there are guns that EXIST outside those used in Counterstrike.

The Heckler & Koch USP is a rugged, reliable service pistol very well suited for military and police applications, as well as recreational shooting.

by JoeBob August 31, 2003

SPAS 12

An selective fire (pump action or semi automatic) twelve gauge shotgun intended for the military/police market. Manufactured by Franchi of Italy. 8 round tubular magazine. "SPAS" is an acronym for Special Purpose Automatic Shtogun

The cop entered the building with a SPAS 12 shotgun half-hidden under his coat.

by JoeBob August 5, 2003

Heckler & Koch PSG1

A semi automatic sniper rifle manufactured by Heckler & Koch GmbH of Germany. Chambered for the 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) round, equipped with Hensoldt 6x42mm scope.

The PSG1 is widely considered the most accurate semi automatic sniper rifle in the world.

by JoeBob July 29, 2003

AK47

The famous Avtomat Klashnikova Model 1947 (AK47) is, along with it's scores of variants, the most widely used and manufacutured assault rifle in the world. Developed orginally for mobile units of the Russian Army, the AK rifles have found their way into the hands from hundreds of other militaries, as well as terrorist groups. Caliber of the orginal AK47/AKM was 7.62x39mm. The 7.62mm caliber has been phased out in Russia, which now favors the 5.45x39mm, chambered in the AK74.

In the days of the Cold War, the USSR made and distributed countless AK47 assault rifles.

by JoeBob September 6, 2003

Glayvin

A nonsensical word first used by Professer Frink. Used to describe any emotion from surprise to joy to sadness.

Great glayvin in a Glad Bag!

by JoeBob August 15, 2003

.50 Action Express

A .50 caliber pistol cartrige that, due to action movies and video games, has recieves more merit and admiration than it deserves. The most popular pistol in .50 AE is the large, intimidating Desert Eagle. In reality, .50 AE weapons are very impractical and overly powerful. The recoil and noise are too much for most shooters, and the large diameter of the round limits the capacity. For example, the .357 Magnum Desert Eagle holds 9 rounds, as opposed to the variant in .50 Action Express which holds 7. Why sacrifice two rounds for a needlessly big bulet, when you could have two more in the proven stopper caliber of .357 Magnum. Think about that next time you see 'Eraser' or 'The Last Action Hero.' The .50 AE is a needless overkill.

I just fired my .50 AE Freedom Arms revolver, and my arm hurts like hell!

by JoeBob August 30, 2003