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Shooting Sports

Blackfang bullets

While visiting the Pardini booth at SHOT Show 2023, I was introduced to their partner Vanguard Outfitters which had a display case of bullets with an almost sci-fi looking construction. Blackfang (aka Black Dragon Fang or Obsidian Dragon) ammo originally came out in 5.7x28mm, the PDW round developed for the FN P90. While the original 5.7×2 military specs had armor penetrating constructions, the round was neutered for the civilian market.

The Blackfang was developed as a workaround that met civilian ammo restrictions, while delivering higher tumble damage and the ability to defeat soft-armor and hard-armor at CQB distances. This round is made of solid copper with a black iron anodized coating. At SHOT this year, they showcased a 300 Blackout version of the round.

Since I don’t own any firearms in this caliber (nor have any plans to) I won’t be testing any of this ammo in the near future, but I appreciate the engineering and ingenuity that goes into making this ammo.

Find more about these bullets at Vanguard Outfitters https://www.vanguardoutfittersllc.com/57×28-custom-ammo/custom-ammo-1476/blackfang-obsidian-dragon-14761867

Shooting Sports

New Ruger LC Carbine

At Shot Show 2023’s Industry Range Day I had an opportunity to try Ruger’s new LC Carbine chambered in 5.7x28mm. This cartridge designed for the FN P90 and adopted by NATO and many European police forces. Much in the same way PCCs are hugely popular due to their magazine commonality with 9mm service pistols, Ruger created LCC to serve the same purpose for their Ruger 5.7 pistol.

At the range the LCC was light weight and even lighter to shoot. The 5.7x28mm round was designed a have a soft recoil, but this felt like a shooting .22LR due to the LCC’s design. It was fun to shoot and accurate but I’m not committed enough to invest into the 5.7 ecosystem. If Ruger would make a 9mm version of this rifle, they’d have my attention.