Bill Geissele of Geissele Automatics this year introduced a new modular rail for the AR15, as well as a similar design for highly popular (among LE/MIL) HK 416 platform. Utilizing a replacing barrel but the rail replicates the locking process found in the HK416 rails, [Read More…]
A company called Zombie Industries is manufacturing 3D targets that bleed when shot. I did spoke to a police officer yesterday who told me that he thought they would be a great training aid. For me personally, they are way to gruesome.
Last year American Tactical Imports announced they were importing the German Sport Guns Stg 44 patterned .22 rifle. ATI now has ATF approval and it will go on sale shortly. The rifle will be shipped in a wooden crate. The crate is handmade by a Amish community in New [Read More…]
US Palm has developed quad stack magazines for the AK platform. They will first be available in 45 round and 30 round capacity. The advantage of the quad stack 30 rounder over a regular 30 rounder is that it is a lot shorter (you no longer need to use your magazine as a [Read More…]
SIG is producing a special edition 1911 featuring the famous phrase “ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ” (Molon Labe / ‘Come Take’) engraved on the frame and grip. The phrase is engraved the same way as it is inscribed on the monument at Thermopylae that [Read More…]
Bushmaster predictably launched a rifle chambered in .300 BLK. Bushmaster 300 AAC Blackout features a 16″ barrel with ACC Blackout muzzle brake, quad rails and Magpul furniture.
Chance writes about his search for a CrimsonTrace Lightguard compatible holster… I recently reviewed the CrimsonTrace Lightguard, and I noted that I had yet to find a holster for it. Galco has come to the rescue, offering a version of its Summer Comfort holster for [Read More…]
Mossberg has introduced a range of Mossberg 464 lever action rifles pimped out with picatinny rails, six position adjustable stock (including adjustable comb height), 3-dot fiber optic sights and flash suppressor. While they look weird, and are more than a little [Read More…]
The Remington 700 SPS will soon be available in a .300 BLK AAC model. I am very pleased nobody at Remington was tempted to increase the barrel length beyond 16.1″ 😉 It will come from the factory with a nice green Hogue stock. No word on pricing. MSRP of $817.
Bison Armory is producing a custom 6.8mm 200 grain bullet designed specifically to for 6.8mm SPC subsonic loads. The very long bullet requires a fast 1:7″ rifling twist. From Bison Armory … The 16” BSP barrel with its 1:7” twist is only offered in our [Read More…]
I’ve been following the development of a new single point sling attachment for AR platforms and the MAD Hook Up from Mission Adapted Design is one of the best single point sling designs I’ve ever seen. Its designed and built in Portland, Oregon by [Read More…]
Slide Fire’s stock is now available for AK platforms.
At Media Day I shot a Caracel Pistol with the stock and forgrip attached. The forgrip looks weird and the stock feel cheap, but I was surprised how ergonomic they were in practice. The company was represented by Germans at SHOT Show and I noted on Wikipedia that Caracel [Read More…]
Today I shot the Ruger SR-22 and LCR-22. The SR-22 jammed once (unsure if the fault was the pistol, magazine or ammo). The LCR-22 worked as expected.
Colt is now manufacturing a fully functioning replica of the 1877 Bulldog Gatling Gun. It fires .45-70 cartridges at up to 800 rounds per minutes (the speed depends on how fast you can crank the handle). It is an incredibly beautiful piece of machinery and worked [Read More…]
So despite testing, the blog fell over today and posts were lost and photos did not display. Epic fail 🙁
Kel-Tec are producing a short barreled shotgun (SHS) version of the Kel-Tec KSG . The KSG patrol has a 16.1″ barrel (24″ overall length) and the KSG Tactical has a 13.7″ barrel (21.4″ overall length). The shorter length decreases weight while [Read More…]
Taiwan company MadBull Airsoft have developed a conversion kit to convert any non-semi auto shotgun (pump, single shot, double barrel) into an airsoft gun. The kit includes a barrel insert and special 12 gauge rounds. The rounds of loaded with standard 6mm plastic BBs [Read More…]
Last month the moderators of the Taurus Armed forum toured the Taurus International HQ in Miami, FL. Their writeup is well worth reading.
Colt’s new LE901-16S Multi-Caliber Carbine is similar to the Colt SP901. From looking at the photo, the LE901 appears to have a shorter rail, shorter length gas system, a standard A2-style grip and a 3-prong / wire-cutter style flash suppressor. Colt Defense LLC, [Read More…]
Tyler snapped this photo of a limited edition Ruger LC9 that had just arrived at his local gun store. 1500 are being produced. I like it. UPDATE: Tyler says … I believe it is a Talo special edition. There are two varieties – Deluxe Silver and Deluxe Gold. [Read More…]
In the second quarter of this year Kel-Tec will begin producing a 24″ heavy barreled version of the Kel-Tec RFB. It is primarily designed for hunters who want a full length barrel to get the most power out of their rounds, but in a shorter rifle. The MSRP will be [Read More…]
Testing before shot starts
I would be hard not to feel bad-ass carrying the new USFA M4-410 pistol. The .410/45 Long Colt revolver features a short 2″ barrel and a large mean-looking birdcage-style flashhider. No word on pricing. [ Many thanks to Jacob for emailing us the link. ]
Armatac emailed me a photo of their new prototype Quad-Mag. The Quad-Mag is a 5.56x45mm quad stack magazine with a 60 round capacity. It differentiates itself from other quadstack magazines by having two separate feed channels. When the first feed channel is empty, it [Read More…]
The latest invention from my German friend TroubleshooterBerlin is very innovate stock for the Steyr AUG. It allows the operator to switch ejection from right to left. No modifications to internal parts are required for the new stock to function. TroubleshooterBerlin [Read More…]
From the press release …. XS® Sight Systems, in collaboration with Lone Star Armory, will introduce the XTITM (Xpress Threat InterdictionTM) AR-15 angle mount sights at the 2012 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada next week. The XTITM with XS® Express Standard Dot [Read More…]
Gracie, who blogs at Packing Pretty, is a 24 year old NRA-Certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer and Assistant Director of the firearms training department at Clatskanie Rifle & Pistol Club, inc. Gracie was kind enough to take the time to make a video for The [Read More…]
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