Firearm News April (Episode 1)
Andrew Tuohy, of Vuurwapen blog, has produced the first episode of “Firearm News” … I love the deadpan humor.
Archive: April, 2012
MK-46 Machine Gun Suppressor Baffle Strike
Last weekend the 1st Annual Silencer Are Legal Shoot has held in Dallas, Texas. By all accounts it was a lot of fun. One interesting video from the shoot is of a MK-46 5.56mm machine gun with an AAC 249-SD suppressor. The suppressor somehow came loose, wobbled and a [Read More…]
Walther PPQ NAVY
At DSA ’12 Walther was exhibiting their Walther PPQ NAVY 9mm pistol. The NAVY version is designed for use in situations where the pistol may become immersed and/or fired in water. A hole and guides in the striker channel, allowing water to be drained or pushed [Read More…]
Interview with Josh Waldron, CEO of Silencerco
Airsoft Outlet Northwest interviewed Josh Waldron, the CEO of Silencerco (emphasis added) … Over the last 4 years I have seen an unbelievable increase in the size of the industry. According to a FOIA we submitted to the NFA Branch of the BATFE, in 2008 there were [Read More…]
Real Strike Augmented Reality iPhone App
The developers of the Real Strike, an “3D Augmented Reality FPS Gun App”, sent us an email asking to have their app reviewed. I was intrigued so I paid the $2.99 it cost and downloaded the app. The app displays video from the iPhone/iPod/iPad rear camera and [Read More…]
Walther PPS Review
NOTE: This product review was made possible by GunsForSale.com. To get up-to-date information on where to find cheap firearms & ammunition for sale, please visit them here: GunsForSale.com. Walther firearms has always stood for quality in many ways. The design, [Read More…]
H&K G36 Useless at 200m When Hot
A German newspaper has revealed that a Bundeswehr report has said that once the H&K G36 rifle has heated up, the accuracy is significantly reduced to a point where it is useless beyond 200 meters (218 yards). These are pretty serious allegations! I expect H&K to [Read More…]
FG-42 Tactical !!!!!!!! Take a deep breath …
I can barely contain my excitement! A german firm called Tactics Group will be producing a “tacti-cool” version of the German WWII Fallschirmjägergewehr 42 (Paratrooper Rifle 42) aka. FG-42. It will feature all the accessories found on modern rifles. The [Read More…]
Strike Industries MITCH Handguard
Strike Industries’ latest product is the MITCH Handguard for AR-15 rifles. This attractive looking handguard features a lower handstop which can be shifted forward or back into a number of slots depending on the users preference. Picatinny rails can be bolt on to [Read More…]
Olin patents concept to circumvent hunting regulations
Olin Corporation (which trades under the Winchester Ammunition brand) has just been granted a patent (#8161886) for a 12 gauge shotshell design that would be used in conjunction with a barrel insert in order to allow the firing of small-caliber bullets through a rifled [Read More…]
Remington M4A1 Carbine Contact & Press Release
The FBO Contract Award Number for Remington’s contract to build M4A1 Carbines for the US Army is W56HZV12D0056. Remington’s press release is after the jump … (more…)
New Colt LE6920MP-R
The new Colt LE6920MP-R combines Magpul furniture with a Troy rail system. From the press release .. Like its predecessor, this rifle comes standard equipped with many of Magpul’s most popular firearm accessories. The added benefit of the LE6920MP-R is the addition of [Read More…]
Bul M-5 Ultra Custom 1911
The Bul M-5 Ultra Custom 1911 is very nice looking 9mm chambered compact 1911 from Israel. It has a 3″ barrel and uses an 8 round 9mm magazine. [ Many thanks to Yair for sharing photos of his new pistol with us. ]
Fantasy Blank Firing Gun from CAD to Finish
Japanese blank gun designers are amazing! I wish would could import them wholesale into the USA to build real guns [ Many thanks to kei for emailing us the link. ]
Nerf Guns Back in 1941
Boys will always be boys. Before guns they made pretend swords out of sticks. Before swords they made clubs. The invention of the gun presented unique challenges to boys the world over. My attempts at building a gun involved a lot of elastic and usually ended up being [Read More…]
Econo-Can: A $55 Suppressor
American Specialty Ammo is selling a registered NFA suppressor for $55 (+ $200 tax stamp) that is nothing more than an adapter to attach a car oil filter to a 1/2-28 threaded barrel. The first bullet punches a hole in the end of the oil filter. You can buy [Read More…]
Bone Collector Bull Whisper Airgun Review
[ This post was written by Dr. Jim and Mary Clary. ] When you enter the world of air rifles most folks are overwhelmed by the variety of models within each brand, not to mention the price range. To put things into a bit of perspective, let’s look at some general [Read More…]
American Tactical Imports / Head Down HD-F AR stock
American Tactical Imports are distributing the new Head Down HD-F AR stock. I like the design of the curvy cheek rest combined with an angular lower. The stock is clearly inspired by other popular AR-15 stock but lack features such as storage compartments, no doubt to [Read More…]
The Faces of Izhmash
Izhmash public relations has already begun defending the bankrupt company. A photo essay at English Russia defends the company and portrays it as a thriving company and model employer. Apparently the average monthly wage at Izhmash is $530 USD. Some specialists (which I [Read More…]
First live fire test of Axel’s AUG upgrade stock
We have been following German TFB reader TroubleshooterBerlin quest to build a drop-in ambidextrous stock upgrade for the Steyr AUG. He finally managed to obtain a real working AUG to test his design. Unfortunately the AUG was quite faulty but TroubleshooterBerlin [Read More…]
