Bayonets & Subcaliber Devices

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Unbeknownst to me, the US Marines decided to opt for a new bayonet in 2003.  Luckily, I approve of this :-).  Their new bayonet is called the OKC3S, and it rocks.  It looks very much like a KA-BAR and appears as if it would function like one (unlike many bayonets that have no use as knives).  I liked the M7 bayonet that it replaced, but never was a fan of the Army's M9 bayonet (still in use).  The M9 just doesn't look right - what can I say, it's too short and stocky.  A bayonet should be long and thin, so you can really spear the shit out of your enemy.  So there you have that.

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I'm pleased to announce to the many, many readers of this extraordinary blog that there are now several sources of subcaliber devices and barrel inserts on the internet.  These include:

Short Lane - Offers a range of rifled and un-rifled shotgun inserts in multiple lengths, as well as un-rifled revolver inserts.  They appear to be high-quality, and competitively priced.  Their selection appears to be growing, with new inserts available for pre-order.

GaugeMate - Their Silver Series adapters are made of stainless steel and are competitively priced.  Their Cartridge adapters are un-rifled but come in a range of pistol calibers.

Dina Arms Corporation - Honestly, the machining on the pictured inserts doesn't look too refined to me, and the 1 review I found was not flattering.

MCA Sports - Located in Anchorage, Alaska, this company has offered hand-made barrel inserts and subcaliber adapters for many years.  I have read many good things about them.  My 2 attempts at calling them and 1 attempt at emailing them never resulted in any response from them, BUT, to be fair, I never placed any orders, just asked questions about their products.

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IMHO, the ultimate survival gun might just be a 12 gauge Stoeger over-and-under Double Defender, with a dozen or so subcaliber barrel inserts stashed on the side (running the gamut from 20 gauge to .410 to rifled .22LR, .32, .357, 9mm and 44 Magnum).  Add to that a hollow stock, a bandolier sling and a bayonet lug.  Hey, if we're dreaming, we might as well dream big.

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