I all, I am taking a short vacation! Next week I will be away (21 May - 25 May). I do have a couple of great posts scheduled to run mid-next week.
I need y'all to help get the TFB Facebook page up to 20,000 likes. It would be awesome to get back and find we had reached 20k likes. We are so close, just 3,500 likes to go!
Just head on over to the TFB Page on Facebook and hit "Like". Thanks!
The TP9 is a relatively new pistol from Turkish company Canik55. This year Century Arms will be importing it into the USA.
It has a distinct resemblance to the Walther P99. I am not sure if this resemblance is just superficial or if it is also a clone internally.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 9mm Luger/Parabellum |
| Capacity | 17 rounds |
| Finish | Black/Polymer |
| Barrel | 4" |
| Overall Length | 7.25" |
| Weight | 2.07 lbs |
| Sight | adjustable 3 dot |
| Other Features | Accessory rail |
| MSRP (Price) | Not yet announced. |
[ Many thanks to Lionel for emailing us the photos. ]
S&W is brining back the .357 Magnum Model 586 Classic Distinguished Combat Magnum Revolver.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .357 Magnum / .38 S&W Special +P |
| Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Finish | Blue |
| Grip | Wood |
| Barrel | 4" or 6" |
| Overall Length | 11.25" (6" barrel model) |
| Weight | 46.3 oz. |
| Front Sight | Red Ramp |
| Rear Sight | Adjustable White Outline |
The MSRP for both models is $809.
A reader from New Jersey emailed me this cool story ...
I've been a follower of your blog for about three years now and I really enjoy it! I have a part time job working as a junker, basically people pay me and another guy to remove junk from their houses.
The other day a friend and I were clearing out a room in a lady's house and came upon a rifle. I immediately 'called it' and was able to take it home. From my internet research, I was able to find out it is a Marlin Model 1889 32-20 caliber. It's not in bad shape and most likely is able to fire.
A very lucky find! The Model 1889 was not produced for very long, just one decade I believe, so it it quite likely to be a pre-1899 firearm and therefore legally classified as an antique.
[ Many thanks to Scott for emailing us the story and photos. ]
For years I have dreamed of a rifle magazine that could turn 180-degrees. What I could never figure out was how to design a spring and follower that could turn 180 degrees reliably.
An Australian reader emailed CAD drawings of a nifty 30 round compact AR-15 magazine he has designed. The magic lies in the design of a spring, which has he did not include in the drawings he sent me because it is not yet patented, but he assures me it will function.
The downside of this design is the need for an ambidextrous magazine release. I think this design in a 40 or 50 round capacity model would be handy.
If you are a manufacturer and are interested in producing the design, you can get hold of the designer Richard Urwin at r_urwin@hotmail.com.
A Canadian firm has developed a very sleek and sexy looking M14/M1A stock. The Blackfeather M1A/M14 RS Aluminum Stock allows the user to attached an AR-15 pistol grip and butt-stock of their choice. Multiple butt stock adapters will be available in the future, including a folding stock adapter.
The MSRP is $600.
Dude of 80spodcastchannel has interviewed Shel Jones of GWACS ARMORY, the company that is brining the polymer CAV-15 AR-15 lower receivers back to market. He also answers questions that were posted in the comments on The Firearm Blog.
It is great to hear about the improvements they plan on making to future versions of the CAV-15. They are even thinking of reviving the glow-in-the-dark model.
The Small Arms Defense Journal have reviewed the Daewoo K11. This is, as far as I know, the first published review of the gun by foreigners.
From the review ...
Problems with the U.S. OICW included fragment size and dispersion radius upon detonation. In simple terms, the fragments of the 20mm munition were too small to be very effective. In addition, there was insufficient explosive material within the 20mm OICW round to create an effective killing radius. Finally, when detonated in airburst mode, the rules of physics resulted in the majority of fragments being dispersed vertically and away from the intended target, rendering the fragments ineffective. These three issues worked in conjunction to kill the U.S. OICW program. It is unknown whether Poongsan has addressed this issue within the K11 20mm munition design.
[ Many thanks to uribury871 for emailing us the link. ]
This promotional video from IWI shows off their updated UZI Pro.
You can tell a Israeli Defense Industry video a mile away 
I love them.
General Dynamics has unveiled a new medium machine gun chambered in .338 Norma Magnum.
It looks like it is based on the FN MAG / M240 machine gun with a new fire control system, AR-14 pistol grip, M4-style stock and quad picatinny rails.
The .338 Norma Magnum's performance is very similar to that of the much more popular .338 Lapua Magnum. The .338 NM has a slight advantage in that when loaded with a .300 grain Sierra HPBT MatchKing projectile, its overall length is shorter than the .338 LM loaded with the same bullet. This is why General Dynamics would have chosen this round over the more popular .338 LM.
The gun itself weighs 24 lbs. This is a lot lighter than the M240B and about 1.7 lbs heavier than the new M240L. The .338 NM cartridges are a lot larger and heavier than 7.62mm cartridges.
This gun makes a lot of sense to me. The ballistics of the .338 NM are far superior to the 7.62mm. At longer ranges it has ballistics similar to the .50 BMG without the need to carry around a M2 + bipod.
From the press release ...
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), today unveiled a next-generation Lightweight Medium Machine Gun (LWMMG) at the Joint Armaments Conference in Seattle, Wash.
Identifying an unmet warfighter need, General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products conducted its own research and development program to develop the LWMMG in just over one year. The weapon is designed for low-cost production and for maximum effectiveness at the small unit level, where weight and lethality are decisive factors.
“The LWMMG is an affordable weapon that closes a current operational gap, providing .50 caliber-like firepower in range and effect at the same weight and size of currently fielded 7.62mm machine guns,” said Steve Elgin, vice president and general manager of armament systems for General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products. “Weighing in at 24 pounds and featuring a fully collapsible stock, the LWMMG offers superior mobility and portability in both mounted and dismounted operations.”
General Dynamics’ LWMMG also offers a distinct advantage in both extended and close-in fighting by using the highly efficient .338 Norma Magnum cartridge for increased accuracy and lethality out to 1,700 meters, a distance currently gapped in the operational capabilities of warfighters.
“By employing the larger .338 NM round, the LWMMG delivers twice the range and dramatically increases lethality above the 7.62 round,” said Elgin. “In addition, the LWMMG goes beyond providing suppressive fire and gives warfighters the ability to attack point targets at significantly extended ranges.”
The LWMMG has a firing rate of 500 rounds per minute, a maximum range of 5,642 meters, and is equipped with quick-change barrel technology. In addition to use by dismounted infantry and on ground vehicles, the weapon can be used as the armament system aboard helicopters and littoral craft, providing greater range and effectiveness for those platforms.
“The LWMMG is a well-designed machine gun ideally suited to provide long-range lethality to U.S. and allied forces,” Elgin said.
[ Many thanks to John + Lance for emailing us the link. ]
Modern Pawn and Guns, Corpus Christi, Texas, are selling a Remington XM2010.
It is a complete set include the Remington Arms Chassis System (RACS), Leupold MKIV ERT scope, AAC TiTan suppressor, Harris bipod and two cases (one hard, one soft). The suppressor means that it requires all the necessary NFA paperwork.
No price is listed so you can be sure it is going to cost a lot!
From Modern Pawn and Guns' website ...
Just in we have the FIRST COMMERCIALLY available Remington XM2010 M24 rifle for sale. It is chambered in .300 Win Mag and includes everything shown. This entire set up comes in a coyote tan soft case inside of the Pelican hard case. Even the scope and your cleaning kit come with hard cases that fit inside the coyote case. Suppressor also comes with a wrap. For serious inquiries and pricing please call us at 361-993-9390. If you have any questions feel free to call and ask aswell.
UPDATE: More photos of the XM2010 on their Facebook page.
UPDATE: An employee of The Attic emailed me to say they are also selling a Remington XM2010. The price is listed as $18,000.
[ Many thanks to Kyle for emailing us the link. ]
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