The 30mm DS30M Mark 2 is a ship-protection system made by MSI-Defence Systems consisting of a 30mm Mark 44 Bushmaster II cannon on an automated mount. It was designed to defend Royal Navy frigates from fast inshore attack craft armed with short-range missiles, rocket-propelled grenades, machine guns, or explosives.

Jan 13, 2021 · The 30mm Automated Small Calibre Gun is carried by the majority of vessels of the RN surface fleet. Here we look in detail at this ubiquitous weapon system. Background. The naval anti-aircraft cannon that can fire explosive shells can trace its roots back to WWII.

DS30M Mark 2 Automated Small Calibre Gun (ASCG): The DS30M is a ship-protection system made by MSI-Defence Systems consisting of a 30mm Mark 44 Bushmaster II cannon on an automated mount. It was designed to defend Royal Navy frigates from fast inshore attack craft armed with short-range missiles, rockets, rocket-propelled grenades, heavy ...

Jan 22, 2022 · There is 66 guns between 07 and my 09 and 102 between my 09 and my 2014. So based off of serial numbers, which aren't quite exact, in 7.5 years they built 168 SCG carry models based off the test target dates.

Aug 11, 2019 · The SCG is a Colt Custom Shop gun, produced in smaller batches throughout each year. It is a Series 80 gun, and at some point it may be replaced by the Custom Competition which is a Series 70 gun. But for now the SCG is still …

Jan 21, 2022 · All SCGs came with a target and were stamped either in the trigger guard or under the grips with the smith number who built it. Generally the smith who fired the target also built the gun but not always. They typically came in the blue custom shop box with white box liner. Though a few runs came in pelican cases.

Jul 31, 2011 · My first Colt was a Special Combat and is my favorite gun. Shoots like a dream and is more beautiful than my crappy picture can capture. Added Nutmeg ivories to it right after I bought it.

Dec 3, 2023 · Certainly decent guns, but other than the grip safety, no evidence of hand fitting I could detect. Years ago, I went to my favorite LGS to buy an SCG. As I was a frequent customer, they let me field strip it, and a S&W 945 Performance Center gun they also had in the case.

May 3, 2006 · The SCG can be difficult to find and is certianly on the high end of the price spectrum, but no doubt, its worth it. Everyone I know who has shot this gun has loved it. Ive seen SCGs shoot clusters at 25yds that can be covered by a …

Feb 23, 2024 · No comparison to me: the SCG is a Colt Custom Shop gun; the CCU is a Colt production line model. The former is built to a higher standard. Unless there is something to the CCU configuration that is significantly more to your purposes than the SCG, I'd recommend the SCG every time.