Matthew Moss, Author at Task & Purpose

By Matthew Moss Nov 13, 2017

Gear

Colt Is Offering A Limited Run Of Civilian M203 Grenade Launchers To A Few Lucky Collectors

Have you ever daydreamed of blowing the feet out from under a gaggle of drug-smuggling goons like Thomas Jane in...

By Matthew Moss Oct 13, 2017

News

The Army’s New Modernization Program Could Be The Branch’s Biggest Shakeup Since The Vietnam War

The Army has used the Association of the U.S. Army's 2017 annual conference to outline a major new modernization program —...

By Matthew Moss Oct 8, 2017

Gear

The Marine Corps Is On The Hunt For A More Compact Pistol

While the Marines have confirmed they will test the Army’s new handgun, the XM17, it seems they are actually eyeing...

By Matthew Moss Sep 21, 2017

Gear

US Army May Be Abandoning Its 7.62mm Rifle Program

The U.S. Army's new Interim Combat Service Rifle (ICSR) program is rumored to have been canceled, just a few weeks after...

By Matthew Moss Sep 19, 2017

Gear

How Do You Get Around Anti-Suppressor Laws? Try This Muzzleloader

Last week, SilencerCo dropped a tantalizing video, showing off their next product: the muzzleloading Maxim 50, a unique weapon that...

By Matthew Moss Sep 8, 2017

Gear

Photos: Check Out The Army’s New Handgun In Action

On Wednesday, the U.S. Army released the first photos of its new Modular Handgun System taken during U.S. Army Operational...

By Matthew Moss Sep 6, 2017

Gear

Why Are Rifle Sales Plummeting In California?

California firearms dealers submitted 54% fewer government applications for long guns this year compared to last year, suggesting that rifle...

By Matthew Moss Aug 31, 2017

Gear

SilencerCo Shows Off Its New Pistol’s Built-In Suppressor In The Slickest Way Possible

To mark the launch its new Maxim 9 integrally suppressed pistol, SilencerCo released a slick new video flaunting the sidearm's...

By Matthew Moss Aug 23, 2017

Gear

Sig Sauer Just Unveiled A Fiesty New Compact Personal Defense Weapon

Hot off its new contract with the U.S. Army, Sig Sauer has unveiled a new compact carbine which the company...

By Matthew Moss Aug 21, 2017

Gear

This Retractable Rifle-Mounted Knife Wants To Make The Bayonet Great Again

The wonderful world of firearms accessories never ceases to amaze with its deadly ingenuity, and the Gripknife is no exception....

By Matthew Moss Aug 16, 2017

Gear

A-10 Warthog Makes Dramatic Belly Landing Without Landing Gear Or Canopy After Cannon Malfunction

On July 20, Capt. Brett DeVries of the Michigan Air National Guard’s 107th Fighter Squadron was lining up his A-10...

By Matthew Moss Aug 16, 2017

Gear

Sig Sauer Launches Free Voluntary Upgrade Program For P320

Last week, Task & Purpose reported that Sig Sauer’s P320, the basis of the U.S. Army’s new pistol, had been...

By Matthew Moss Aug 15, 2017

Gear

The Corps Just Issued An Intent Notice To Buy 50,000 M27 Rifles

The Marine Corps infantry rifle could be seeing an upgrade in the very near future. On Aug. 11, the U.S....

By Matthew Moss Aug 9, 2017

Gear

Sig’s P320, The Army’s New Handgun, Is In Hot Water After Multiple Reports Of Safety Defects

Since winning the U.S. Army’s coveted Modular Handgun System competition back in January, things have been less than smooth sailing...

By Matthew Moss Aug 7, 2017

News

Army Officially Launches Competition For A New 7.62mm Combat Rifle

On Friday, the U.S. Army published a solicitation for a new 7.62mm Interim Combat Service Rifle, or ICSR, for infantry...

By Matthew Moss Jul 27, 2017

Gear

Could New Legislation Free Suppressors From Legal Limbo?

At the beginning of July, Republicans lawmakers introduced the cleverly acronymed Silencers Help Us Save Hearing (SHUSH) Actto both the...

By Matthew Moss Jul 24, 2017

Gear

On The Dark Web, 3D-Printed Gun Designs Sell For As Little As $12

The marketplaces of the Dark Web are one-stop shops for criminals looking for drugs, weapons, and even explosives. And increasingly,...

By Matthew Moss Jul 19, 2017

Gear

The Civilian Marksmanship Program Is One Step Closer To Selling Colt 1911s

Fellow military history buffs and shooting enthusiasts rejoice, good news is coming your way: An amendment to the 2018 National...

By Matthew Moss Jul 13, 2017

Gear

This Extremely Limited-Edition D300 A3 SBR Is A Thing Of Beauty

Get ready to grab your wallet: SilencerCo has teamed up with Michigan-based Dakota Tactical Firearms to create an extremely limited,...

By Matthew Moss Jun 30, 2017

Gear

Experience The Quiet Power Of This New Integrally Suppressed Barrel For Your AR

Feel like dropping the volume on your AR-15? The Idaho-based suppressor company Gemtech and the Montana-based Nemo Arms have what...

By Matthew Moss Jun 28, 2017

Gear

Here’s Why Glock’s Protest Against The Army’s Handgun Award Was Thrown Out

A newly released report just shed light on why Glock lost its protest against Sig Sauer, providing fresh insight into...

By Matthew Moss Jun 19, 2017

Gear

Ruger Is Breaking Into The Suppressor Market With A New Barrel

If you're looking to quietly plink in style, look no further than Ruger’s new integrally suppressed barrel, the Silent-SR ISB....

By Matthew Moss Jun 6, 2017

Gear

The St Louis Police Department Is Selling Off Its Arsenal Of Legendary Tommy Guns

St. Louis police are bidding farewell to what was once called “the deadliest weapon, pound for pound, ever devised by...

By Matthew Moss May 13, 2017

Gear

Waiting For Other Services To Get The Army’s New Pistol? You’ve Got A While

Last week, we got confirmation of a sort that the other three armed services would adopt the Army’s new Modular...

By Matthew Moss May 9, 2017

Gear

Sig Sauer Is Getting Sued For Patent Infringement Over Pistol The Army Just Bought

On Friday, weapons manufacturer Steyr Arms filed a patent infringement case against Sig Sauer alleging that the latter’s P250 and...

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Colt Is Offering A Limited Run Of Civilian M203 Grenade Launchers To A Few Lucky Collectors

The Army’s New Modernization Program Could Be The Branch’s Biggest Shakeup Since The Vietnam War

The Marine Corps Is On The Hunt For A More Compact Pistol

US Army May Be Abandoning Its 7.62mm Rifle Program

How Do You Get Around Anti-Suppressor Laws? Try This Muzzleloader

Photos: Check Out The Army’s New Handgun In Action

Why Are Rifle Sales Plummeting In California?

SilencerCo Shows Off Its New Pistol’s Built-In Suppressor In The Slickest Way Possible

Sig Sauer Just Unveiled A Fiesty New Compact Personal Defense Weapon

This Retractable Rifle-Mounted Knife Wants To Make The Bayonet Great Again

A-10 Warthog Makes Dramatic Belly Landing Without Landing Gear Or Canopy After Cannon Malfunction

Sig Sauer Launches Free Voluntary Upgrade Program For P320

The Corps Just Issued An Intent Notice To Buy 50,000 M27 Rifles

Sig’s P320, The Army’s New Handgun, Is In Hot Water After Multiple Reports Of Safety Defects

Army Officially Launches Competition For A New 7.62mm Combat Rifle

Could New Legislation Free Suppressors From Legal Limbo?

On The Dark Web, 3D-Printed Gun Designs Sell For As Little As $12

The Civilian Marksmanship Program Is One Step Closer To Selling Colt 1911s

This Extremely Limited-Edition D300 A3 SBR Is A Thing Of Beauty

Experience The Quiet Power Of This New Integrally Suppressed Barrel For Your AR

Here’s Why Glock’s Protest Against The Army’s Handgun Award Was Thrown Out

Ruger Is Breaking Into The Suppressor Market With A New Barrel

The St Louis Police Department Is Selling Off Its Arsenal Of Legendary Tommy Guns

Waiting For Other Services To Get The Army’s New Pistol? You’ve Got A While

Sig Sauer Is Getting Sued For Patent Infringement Over Pistol The Army Just Bought