There is a new Indiegogo campaign underway to fund a security device called the KeeperTI. The KeeperTI would use a variety of technologies such as Bluetooth and WiFi to track tags that could be attached to your firearms, gun cases or other valuables. The KeeperTI [Read More…]
New from Diamondback is the DB15 PR pistol with a Cerakote Finish. The company does not seem to publish the MSRP so I cannot tell you the cost. From the press release … The new .223/5.56 DB15 pistol based off of Diamondback’s A3 Flattop forged 7075 T6 [Read More…]
CMMG Mk3 CBR has announced the availability of their new CMMG Mk3 CBR (Carbine Battle Rifle). Other than the name (“Rifle Carbine” is a contradiction in my opinion), it is a very slick looking carbine with quality parts at a reasonable price of $2,000. [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson’s Q2 earning call provides insight market as it returns to normal levels after the great gun scare of 2012/13. I read the transcript so you do not have to and have posted select quotes below. In short, AR-15 inventory has been replenished. NCIS [Read More…]
Every September, the Estonian contingent of ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) holds a charity shoot aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Taking place every Sunday during September, this is the second annual Charity Shoot. The purpose is to raise funds for [Read More…]
The Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff have announced the cancellation of the S&T Dynamics XK13 that has been in development for a number of years. The OCSW-style (Objective Crew Served Weapon) automatic weapon fires 25mm grenades. The military had expected it to be [Read More…]
The Arkenstone blog published this propaganda photo by the Iranian insurgent group Jaish ul-Adl (“Army of Justice”) that operates in the South East of the country. There is not much information about this group online. They formed last year and seem to be a [Read More…]
Nosler will be introducing a new long range hunting cartridge at SHOT Show next month. The 6.5mm cartridge is named the 26 Nosler and is capable of shooting a 129 grain high-BC bullet at 3400 fps. This gives a Point Blank Range (range of which no adjustments for [Read More…]
Lanco Tactical released their original GripStop for non-picatinny handguards earlier this year. The new Mod 2 version attaches to picatinny rails. Lanco Tactical LLC is pleased to announce the Grip Stop™ Mod 2. The Grip Stop™ Mod 2 is the next step in the evolution [Read More…]
A decade ago, shortly after my 21st birthday, I purchased my first handgun, a Springfield XD chambered in .40 S&W. I was pleased with the handgun and it did absolutely everything I wanted it to do. Its only downfall was that the slide was not stamped “Heckler [Read More…]
Weatherby announced a new line of rifles called the Mark V Terramark RC. The RC stands for “range certified” and will come with a sub-MOA guarantee. The fluted barrels will be made of stainless steel and will use button rifling. The 26″ barrels [Read More…]
A non-reciprocating, left-side charging handle for the AK platform is set to go on sale in January. The Ratchet Charging System, or RCS, is a drop in replacement gas tube that incorporates a charging handle with bolt hold open. The RCS has been under development for [Read More…]
Sightmark is making what they call a hybrid night vision riflescope. The Photon-S is a daylight capable 3.5x 42mm scope with night vision capabilities. The unit uses a 150mW LED IR illuminator combined with a 1/3″ CMOS CCD to provide low-light/night time [Read More…]
CAI is now producing a splendid AK74 clone that they have dubbed the M74 Sporter, and I asked our great editor Phil White if I could review one. Let me tell you, we deal with a lot of companies here at The Firearm Blog, but CAI is really on the ball when it comes to [Read More…]
A Russian blogger posted photos of a Glock replica he printed using a 3D printer. The internal parts are all modeled reasonably accurately and it functions like the “real steel” would. If you printed this pistol using a 3D metal printer, and loaded it [Read More…]
Few things annoy me as much as having to use a blunt knife. Being handed a blunt knife (or a badly maintained firearm) makes my blood boil. It does not take a lot of effort to keep a knife in good shape, but so few people take the time. I learn’t a few tricks I [Read More…]
Jane’s reports that CZ are planning on launching the CZ P-09 Duty pistol to the export market in early 2014 (they omit to mention it has been on sale in the US and Czech markets for a while now) … Ceská zbrojovka (CZ) plans to launch its new 9 mm P-09 [Read More…]
Magpul recently announced their new Rail Light Mount is now shipping to their dealers and distributors. Made here in the U.S.A out of reinforced polymer their new light mount integrates with the Magpul XTM panels and fits any standard 1913 Picatinny Rail. It’s [Read More…]
It’s likely that every review of Walther’s new PPK/S .22LR will include some Bond reference – and why shouldn’t they? Bond made the PPK/S iconic, and according to Walther’s marketing team, the PPK/S .22 was re-introduced due to a [Read More…]
Aluminum magazine base pads are pretty popular for competition use, but it seem like no one makes them for the Magpul PMAGs. Foxbeard Tactical is trying to crowdfund one they’ve designed over at Fundable.com. Just $20 gets you one of their aluminum base pads if [Read More…]
The Military Arms Channel has reviewed the new Wolf Gold 5.56mm ammunition. Unlike traditional Wolf ammunition steel is not used in either the case or the bullet. They are apparently manufactured in Taiwan. Back in 2005 the Pentagon imported 300 million 5.56mm bullets [Read More…]
Kahr is now making a full-framed versions of their budget priced CT40 and CT45 compact pistols. The new CT4043 and the CT4543 are chambered in .40 S&W and .45 ACP respectively and have 4″ barrels with 7+1 capacity. While having a longer slide and grip, they [Read More…]
Nesika Firearms, a Freedom Group owned company based in Sturgis, South Dakota, have introduced a new line of custom rifles built on their own Nesika action. There are three models, the Sporter Rifle, the Long Range Rifle and the Tactical Rifle. Prices start at $3,499 [Read More…]
Our friends at Forgotten Weapons published the Boys anti-tank rifle training film created by Disney for the Canadian Army. It is pretty hilarious. It starts off with Hitler complaining to the devil that they can’t win the war because of the Boys anti-tank rifle, [Read More…]
I’m telling this story with the hope of showing the value of learning and training how to use your firearms in multiple ways. A typical reason is what if your shooting hand/arm gets injured and you have to shoot with your support hand? What happened to me here is [Read More…]
Hello all. Just a few thoughts on safety and careful gun handling in the developing world… In this, I am only talking about the emerging group of enlightened NON-MILITARY firearms owners in some parts of Africa. Military/ Police firearms safety, and occasional [Read More…]
The Strike Industries Battlecase is now available for the Samsung S4 Active (the rugged waterproof version of the Samsung S4). Just last week I was complaining on TFB about the lack of rugged “tactical” (for lack of a better word) cases for Android phones. [Read More…]
Arsenal is selling a new lightweight side scope rail for AK rifles. The mount has a picatinny rail for mounting optics. It is CNC machined from aluminum and weighs 5.76 oz. From the press release …. LAS VEGAS, NV After the successful fulfillment of a military [Read More…]
Sportsman Depot is listing the Glock G41, a .45 ACP pistol with 13 round capacity. The SKU is GLOCK PG4130103. The MSRP is listed as $775, but they are selling pre orders for $646. I can’t imagine that Glock are to happy about this retailer preempting their [Read More…]
PCP’s polymer cased .308 Win. ammunition is finally in limited production. I have been waiting for this to come to market for a long time. Previous polymer cased ammunition suffered a number of problems and so I am looking forward to test this ammunition developed [Read More…]
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