The below gun is a pretty cool looking modern recreation of an axe gun. The short gun barrel and short axe shaft make both weapons a lot less effective than they could be.
I suspect that the original axe guns were made more for decoration than for war. The armory at Castle Eltz in Germany has a couple of axe guns (scroll down) on display.
[Hat Tip: Reddit]
[ Many thanks to Abraham for emailing me the link. ]
Congrats to Stephen Hunter on his seventh book in the Bob Lee Swagger series, Dead Zero , that is due to be released on December 28 1. Stephen has created a video promoting the book ...
Only a real man does not edit out missed targets 
I was videoed last weekend when out shooting with friends and my misses will never end up online!
Stephen has been a reader of the blog for a long time.
The Amazon link is non-affiliate. In other words, I do not make any money if you click it. ↩
Last month Bushmaster was awarded a patent (#7810271) for an AR-15 (or AR-10) compatible modular rifle system. The patent proposes using a mag well that can be removed from the lower receiver. The mag well could be any conceivable length in order to accommodate special upper receivers. In theory, cartridges as big as the a .338 Lapua could be used with this system.
While this patent is interesting, what makes it even more interesting is that back in 2006 Colt Defense was awarded a patent for a similar concept.
Solider System dug up the Colt patent when we were all trying to work out what Colt's upcoming modular rifle would look like. The Colt Modular Carbine CM901 has since been unveiled and we know that it does not make use of a detachable magwell.
It will be interesting to see if Bushmaster run with this concept.
Cool Tools is a very interesting blog for gadget lovers that I have been reading for years. They have posted a review of the Dillon Precision RL-550B Progressive Reloading Press ...
They tell me that a guy can reload 500 rounds an hour with this machine. I have only done about 350 per hour but never broke out into a sweat! The fascinating thing about this reloading press is that once you get started, you drop a loaded round with every pull of the handle. Not 5 pulls and two die changes for every round as before.
[ Many thanks to Michael for emailing me the link. ]
I mean't to blog this a while back but somehow forgot. If you ever felt the need for a fully automatic rifle with the power of a .45-70, then The Broadsword (aka. Templar Custom Multi-Caliber System) in .50 Beowulf is the gun for you. Watch it in action here ...
Lots more information about this unique gun at Bob's Gun Counter.
[ Many thanks to Rolf (and his friend) for emailing it to me. ]
LaRue Tactical is selling an upgrade kit for the Ruger 10/22 that includes a LT178 Rail, LT719 QD Ultra-Low Mount and LaRue Cheek Pad. The kit sells for $295.
I have no doubt that these rings and mount are of the best quality, but you must admit that it is quite amusing to see rings and a mount selling for more than the rifle they will be mounted on! You can get a Ruger 10/22 just $235.
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the .357 Magnum cartridge S&W have produced a beautiful limited-edition Model 27 revolver.
It features a 6.5" barrel, a bright blue finish, engraving and a walnut grip. From the press release ...
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the introduction of the .357 Magnum®, Smith & Wesson is proud to introduce this limited edition, beautifully engraved firearm.
The 75th Anniversary Model 27 is lavishly covered with American scrolls. Smith & Wesson's master engraver is the artist behind the stylized design, machine engraved with precision and the finest attention to detail.
Only 500 of the anniversary model will be produced with a serial number range of SFY0001 through SFY0500.
Each of the limited edition firearms will come in a cherry-stained, glass top presentation case. Own this highly collectable piece of Smith & Wesson history before it is gone!
I am not sure what the set it retailing for. The gun with serial number SFY0001 is being auctioned at Gunbroker with proceeds going to the USA Shooting Team to help them go to the 2012 Olympics in London.
S&W are selling a limited edition "First Edition" set of the Bodyguard pistol and revolver. I really like the presentation of this set.
The First Edition Bodyguard set will have matching serial numbers, the prefix for the revolvers will begin with RBG and prefix for the pistols will begin with CBG.
Only 2000 sets will be produced with serial number ranges of RBG0001 - RBG 2000 for the revolvers and CBG001- CBG2000 for the pistols.
Each of the first Edition sets will come with a beautifully handcrafted glass top presentation case, coin and First Edition gun rugs. Own this highly collectable piece of Smith & Wesson history before it is gone!
I am not sure what the set it retailing for. The first-"First Edition" is being auctioned at Gunbroker with proceeds going to the USA Shooting Team to help them go to the 2012 Olympics in London.
