KAR NEWS

KAR NEWS:

KAR is constantly working to bring you new replica guns.

UPDATE DECEMBER, 2011:

BOMBSHELL NEWS!!!!

MORE BFONG TOMMY INFO:  We share news as soon as we get it.  Sometimes the news turns out to be incorrect, or our sources change their minds.  KAR has info to report that we feel VERY CONFIDENT ABOUT!!!  As you know, KAR has been pursuing the addition of a BFONG Tommy gun for quite some time.  As collectors, we have wanted them since the 1970's.....Several companies world-wide can make this item, but they won't.  They see it as a gamble.  Gamble?  We all want one!  Be that as it may, KAR has contracted for the prototype BFONG Tommy gun, and it's actually in production.  Current projected date of prototype completion is three months, or Feb 15th....Let's be safe and call it the end of February.....At this point the gun will be thoroughly tested at the factory, then shipped to KAR for torture trials.  What we're after is a gun that won't quit....So by Mid-March, to the end of March the gun will be field tested and ready to be sent too the ATF ofr approval....This will take another 4-5 months, so we're looking at 9 months from right now...November 13th, 2011...until these guns will be ready for sale.....More info will follow as we have it, and we will be able to fill in the blanks  (No pun intended) when the prototype is done.  For example: "How long will it take to build these guns" , "How many will be built in a batch" etc.  We won't know the answers to these questions until the prototype is done, and the dynamics and logistics of manufacture are determined.  After a sit-down with the manufacturer, who is committed, capable, and eager to do the project, we HAVE determined a few tangibles as to the guns final specifications.  I will try and answer every question you might have:

Which Model Thompson will be produced?:  The Model 1928 with FINNED BARREL!!...We have chosen this for many reasons.  One the receiver is wider than the M1, and will help with a bolt that is more reliable. Two: The 1928 will satisfy the "Gangster Gun" guys, and still be relevant to the WWII guys.  The 1928 was used in every theater in WWII and not only by the Americans.  British Troops, the French Resistance and the Russians also used these guns. 

Will these guns be selective fire?:  No.  Full Auto only.

What type of ammo will this gun use?:  The gun will use a proprietary 9.3mm Blank firing ammo that was developed by Chuck Ducastel from the SS_Room, for his innovative BFONG MP-40's, STEN's and PPSH 41's.  The alternative ammo, 9mmPAK was discarded for 2 reasons.  One: The 9mmPAK is more expensive than the 9.3mm. Two: Is that the 9.3mm ss-room ammo feeds infinitely better, and with a full auto only gun, reliability is paramount.  THIS IS THE MAIN REASON.

Will the Model 1928 have a vertical or horizontal handguard?: The gun will have the option to accept both types of hand guards!

What type of mag will it use?: Both Stick mags, and Drum Mags will be available....Not sure of the mag capacity, but it SHOULD be (Since it's 9.3mm) 32 rounds for the stick, and about 65! for the drum.

This is all great, but how much will the gun cost?:  We have a number, buy are reluctant to release it, until the prototype is finished...a snag in manufacturing could raise the price, and we won't know until Serial number 0001 is finished.  The 9.3mm Thompson made by the SS-room was 3100USD + shipping.  We may not know the exact number right now, but I am willing to gaurantee it won't be more than that!

Okedoke, now you know what we know.  I can also say, we have never felt more confident in the releasing of prototype information.  Our manufacturer is more than knowledgeable when it comes to firearms, has an awesome shop and laboratory with every  piece of metal-smithing equipment available, and is actually excited to do the test gun.  Furthermore, this manufacturer has an excellent reputation, and relationship with the BATFE, so we expect a timely approval (Under 6 months) when the test gun is submitted.   Fingers crossed everyone.

Big changes being made to the website.  new pages coming, and some eye catching graphics from a talented young artist!

New Officers Club...check out the entertainment undeer the WWII entertainment tab on the home page.  fun music, radio programs, banned WWII era cartoons and more.

UPDATE:  The Bazookas and Rockets listed below came in.  They are excellent, and will be listed as soon as possible....We are already sold out of the M1A1's, but more will be here within a few weeks.   Also this week, new gunleather, including WWII era repro private purchase P-38 Shoulder Holsters!  Great for impressions of Tankers, E-Boatmen, Pilots, and Fallschrimmjäger!

***UPDATE*** The Bazookas are all gone, a manufacturing issue has temporarily halted production, we will have more in a few months...hopefully by Christmas.

***UPDATE*** The We are working on a new item for our explosives page.  The Bangalore Torpedo.  The Bangalore Torpedo set will consist of a crate holding 10 torpedo sections, connectors and a nosecone section.  These will be properly marked, as will the custom carry crate.  We can make these right now, as the blue prints are all good to go, and everything can be done in-house.  We will have the prototype done for pictures as soon as possible.  Again, it's all about time.

New Items:  We will have all metal "Prop/dummy" gun versions of the Baby Browning .25 Automatic, and the Beretta Model of 1934.  These will make excellent accessories for the WWII Re-enactor....Something to hide in your hat.

***Update***  The guns are in!!  not listed yet.

Our Replica Beretta Model 1934, and Baby Browning Automatic Pistols.

Also, FINALLY, after much wailing and gnashing of teeth, we will have three new items for our Heavy Weapons page: One; M1A1 Bazookas with Rockets at a price lower than I think I have ever seen....Two; The collapsable M9 Bazooka.  and Three: CORRECT Rockets for our Panzerschreck Bazooka!  Both of the US Bazookas will come with one Rocket, and will be a less expensive than the Bazookas offered by other companies.

Our Replica M1A1 Bazooka Replica with Rocket 

Our Replica M9 Collapsable Bazooka.

Panzerschreck Bazooka Rocket Round.  Ours, and the Original. 

Resin Guns:  Many of you know how we feel about resin guns. If not, then read the description of them on our Law Enforcement Rubber Gun Page.....However, there has been an update from one of the overseas manufacturers.  Formerly, a factory in the Philippines made resin replicas of mainly WWII era guns.  They were OK as wall hangers, but had issues.  One they were resin with no internal support, so the barrels broke off on the M1 Garands and Carbines on the regular.  Second, the silicone molds were overused so the guns looked melted sort of....a bit distorted.   So bad were the Browning BAR's that importation ceased altogether, because every one was crap.  So what's changed?  Everything!  these guns are now being made at a new factory, the guns have new molds and the molds will be replenished as needed, the Garand barrel and front sight are now all metal, and the gun is much heavier.  The next shipment, due around January will see the Garands weigh 8 pounds, and the NEXT batch will be 100% full weight.  The sling hardpoints have been re-enforced as well.  Te only thing that hasn't changed is the incredible paint simulation of wood grain.  I don't know how the Philippino craftsmen do the procedure, I am sure there are airbrushes involved, but the wood really looks like wood.  Be that as it may, we will be carrying the BAR's, New M3 Greaseguns, which are in by the way and beautiful!, and a few other models.  As far as a resin gun goes, these are the best.

New Guns:   KAR works with several factories in an advisory and consult capacity, and have been doing so for years.  A few weeks ago, we were paid a grand compliment, and our advice was sought out for new models to bring to market.  KAR was sought out, because, as we were told: "We normally ask larger companies......[They].....are always wrong, however, everything you have told us over the years has been spot-on accurate.  We think you understand the market better than the larger companies".  Wow, quite a compliment, but we think so too. That being said, we are also working with the factory to procure the models to duplicate.  This is what we are looking at right now:  The MP-44, the M3 Greasegun, the BAR, and the M1 Carbine.  When these are done we will be going after MG-34's...How would you like an all metal and wood MG-34 for under 550.00?   We would too.  So, these guns as well as the M4 carbine has been added to the production schedule.  We will also be getting the M1 Carbine in all metal and wood very shortly....I am told Christmas, so lets say Spring 2011.  It may take a few years to get all these guns made, but we'll be fighting  all the way.....These guns by the way, won't be limited quantity items.  Once the molds are made, they will be produced until doomsday....Not just a 500 gun run, available for less than a year, but an unlimited run available forever.

KAR has been interviewed by FIREARMS TRUTH.COM, an online magazine.  The article can be found HERE.  ***Mandatory Disclaimer:  The Views of FirearmsTruth.com do not neccecarily mirror the views of either the management, or the Staff at Keystone Arsenal Replicas.

We have recieved a limited run of  all metal BD-3008's!  What is a BD-3008 you ask?...AH, the BD-3008 was a last ditch weapon of Nazi Germany.  Only a handful were made.  Copied from the British Sten Gun, the Sub-Machine gun features near identical construction.  The only real differences are the orientation of the magazine housing, switching from horizontal to vertical, and the magazines. The BD-3008 used MP-40 Mags, and the mags are oriented vertically like the MP-40. 

This gun is for the WWII replica collector who thought he had everything!  Even in limited quantities, the Germans still managed to make a few variations. See pictures below, Ours looks like exactly like the gun the General is inspecting. Now available.  Another KAR Exclusive.

We have added a few presentation plaques to our catalog, and they look very nice. We will be adding more, and have expanded our shop to allow for custom builds for virtually any replica weapon display plaque. These include the M249 SAW display Plaque, and the Crossed Harpers Ferry Pistols for the Military Police (MP’s) of the United States Army.

By the way, KAR supplied a movie with some weapons a while back...A Sci-Fi film made in Europe....A Comedy?  We never heard anything about the movie after that, but they sent us some stills of our products....It's a movie about NAZI's on the moon, or Space NAZI's...Something like that. Pretty sure they said it was a comedy, so it's either really a comedy, or a drama thats so bad it's funny.  Either way, you can't go wrong with a movie about NAZI's from outer space.  We're thinkin' Acadamy Award.   Anyway, We thought we would share the stills with you:



We have an option to buy back these MP-40 props, so we may have Screen used MP-40's at some point.

We're not sure now if this movie will ever be made.........But it looks like fun!

Rust Never Sleeps, and neither does KAR.  :-)