Thursday Threesome: A trio of new blasters

A gear porn bulletin from WATM friends The Mad Duo at Breach-Bang-Clear.

We've got the scoop on some new blasters for you. Three of them, actually. Because today's Thursday, and everyone knows that Thursday is good for threesomes.

You're welcome.

Remember. At the risk of sounding orgulous, we must remind you - this is just an advisement, a public service if you will, letting you know these things exist and might be of interest. It's no more a review, endorsement or denunciation than it is an episiotomy.

Grunts: Orgulous.

Inland Manufacturing (not Indigo Augustine) has released an M1 Carbine style blaster called the T30 Carbine, complete with "M82 Vintage Sniper Scope." The T30 is intended to resurrect and revive interest in the WWII- and Korean War-era T3 originally fitted with the (state of the art, by contemporary standards) M3 infrared night vision optic. Inland says the new-old T3 will come fitted with a 'period-correct' Redfield-style scope welded to the receiver, as the optics on the original were.

The M82 Hilux scope looks correct for the period, but has been constructed to modern standards, including better guts for improved light transmission and clarity. Apparently it also has better windage and elevation capability. The T30 ships with a period-correct clamp on a conical flash hider, oiler, magazine, and sling.

Unfortunately, although the MKS Supply press release indicated the T3 had been released, it doesn't appear to be on their website (and they did not provide a direct link to the specific product). Nor are the T3 Carbines (as of this writing) on the Inland Manufacturing website, which is apparently different than Inland Depot.

All three sites are pretty anemic and a little confusing, which is both irritating and frustrating. You might be best served just contacting them here if you want to avoid the aggravation.

Sorry, we don't have candid imagery or lifestyle shots either. They may make great guns (we haven't shot any yet) but their comms plan blows.

Here are the details they sent us.

2. The Bushmaster Minimalist

Bushmaster (not Bonnie Rotten) has a new rifle out, as long as we're on the subject of irritating websites and limited information. Take a look at the Bushmaster Minimalist SD. The company describes it as its "latest modern sporting rifle" — i.e. an AR with a more politically correct name — that provides "...exceptional accuracy, reliability, and performance in a rifle that is highly featured, lightweight and economical."

It's chambered in 5.56mm NATO or 300 AAC Blackout, and each weighs approximately 6 lbs. Interestingly, they all feature an ALG Defense trigger and Mission First Tactical furniture, which is nice.

Here are the details Bushmaster sent over. First, take a look a this video Bushmaster...

Bushmaster Minimalist-SD Feature and Benefits:

• 16-inch, lightweight, 4150 FNC treated barrel
• Rifle Length AAC Square Drop Handguard – For attachment of KeyMod accessories at seven different angles
• ALG Defense Advanced Combat Trigger (ACT) – Consistent, smooth 5.5-pound trigger pull
• Mission First Tactical Minimalist Stock – Comfortable and versatile with QD cup and rounded rubber buttpad
• Mission First Tactical Grip and Magazine – High-quality furniture and magazine with similar styling91056 – BFI Minimalist-SD 556 Specifications

  Mag Capacity	Barrel Length	Twist Rate	Overall Length	Upper Receiver	Barrel Material	Barrel Finish	Barrel Contour	Avg. Weight
  30	16"	1:8"	35"	A3 Flattop	4150	FNC	Lightweight	6lbs

  90924 – BFI Minimalist-SD 300 BO Specifications

  Mag Capacity	Barrel Length	Twist Rate	Overall Length	Upper Receiver	Barrel Material	Barrel Finish	Barrel Contour	Avg. Weight
  30	16"	1:7"	35"	A3 Flattop	4150	FNC	Heavy	6.3lbs

The Bushmaster Firearms website is still under construction, so you'll need to go to page 2 of their online catalog to get a better look at the Minimalist-SD...which you can't order from, so you'll have to figure out a different way to buy one if you're so inclined (or find a distributor who has them in stock).

There's more on their "official fan page" if you'd like to take a look. Find that here. They have an IG account (@bushmaster_firearms) but they haven't posted anything there yet.

3. The Chiappa Little Badger rifle

The Chiappa (not Charity Bangs) Little Badger Rifle looks interesting. Now available in 17 WSM and .17HRM (both increasingly popular calibers as .22 becomes ever harder to find), the Little Badger is described as an "ultra-compact, lightweight, break-open rifle designed to go anywhere at any time."

Seems reasonable enough.

The rifle is only 17-inches long with the action opened and weapon folded. This should make it easy to stow away in your road bag or the pouch doohickey it ships with.

Chiappa says,

"The wire frame stock keeps weight to a minimum and the integrated shell holder in the back holds twelve cartridges so ammo is always at the ready. The Little Badger comes equipped with an M1 Carbine style front and rear sight. Picatinny rails are mounted top, bottom and on both side just forward of the receiver for mounting optics and accessories. An optional handle/cleaning kit combination accessory screws into the bottom of the receiver. Compact length and weighing only 2.9lbs, the Little Badger can truly be taken almost anywhere when the situation calls for a lightweight, versatile rifle."

The barrel of this single-shot little blaster is 16.5 inch carbon steel with six groove RH 1:16 twist, with muzzle threads at 1/2 in. -28TPI. Sights are fixed, weigh is less than three pounds and overall length is 31 inches.

Apparently there's a cleaning kit that stows in the pistol grip too.

All the different versions of the Little Badger can be found right here...unfortunately, the new 17WSM isn't on this website yet either, so you'll have to just keep your eye out or check their dealers.

The 17HRM isn't on their home page either, but it looks like it can be found on some other sites if you want to do a little digging.

About the Author: We Are The Mighty contributor Richard "Swingin' Dick" Kilgore comes to us from our partners at BreachBangClear.com (@breachbangclear). He is one half of the most storied celebrity action figure team in the world. He believes in American Exceptionalism, holding the door for any woman and the idea that you should be held accountable for every word that comes out of your mouth. He may also be one of two nom de plumes for a veritable farrago of CAGs and FAGs (Current Action Guys and Former Action Guys). You can learn more about Swingin' Dick right here.