Take a brief walk down shotgun-history lane with me. In 1963, Remington introduced the Model 1100, a gas actuated semi-auto shotgun that ushered in a new era of shotguns with noticeable improvements not only in felt recoil but in its consistent cycling. In fact, in 1978 [Read More…]
IWI US announced the company will be showing the new UZI PRO SB pistol at the SHOT Show. The “SB” model has a folding arm stabilizing brace, whereas the normal UZI PRO does not. The arms brace is manufactured by SB Tactical, the company that created the [Read More…]
OldeWorldCC has made a one of a kind chess set using .50 caliber brass. He is asking $800 for these one off creations. He does make note that when you order one, it will be similar but not exactly like what is seen in the picture due to certain criteria such as parts [Read More…]
The AR-15 family of rifles was accepted into US service under strange circumstances. In 1962, Ordnance – previously in charge of rifle and ammunition procurement – was abolished by Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, and the offices themselves [Read More…]
One of the guns I was able to try out during a recent work trip was the Remington 700 Police 5R RACS. The rifle I used had an AAC suppressor and Leupold optics, and since this rifle is also chambered in .308 Win, which is one of my favorite calibers, I couldn’t pass [Read More…]
The stripper clip was an extremely revolutionary, yet simple implement to make combat rifles more effective in battle. Prior to the invention of the clip/charger/feed strip, loading individual rounds could be slow and cumbersome (a lesson that Americans learned the hard [Read More…]
Tragically, 29-year-old mother Veronica Rutledge was shopping in an Idaho Walmart with her toddler and a trio of older nieces when the toddler reached into her purse, pulled out her gun, and fatally shot her. According to police Rutledge did have a concealed carry [Read More…]
The Cup Song was made famous by actress Anna Kendrick in the movie Pitch Perfect. For those not familiar with this song, the singer is accompanied only by her own hands and the manipulation of a red solo cup. Jim Huish covers the Cup Song while adding a gun into the [Read More…]
CZ USA has collaborated with Colion Noir to bring us an announcement regarding the availability of Scorpion Evo 3 pistols in 2015: 2015 brings the CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Pistol to the US market. Easy to shoot, accurate and reliable, its only drawback is how fast it [Read More…]
Out with the old, in with the new! Here at The Firearm Blog, we’re excited for what the new year will bring! It is a time for hopefulness, but also for reflection. Our readers have made this a great year for TFB, and we’re ever grateful for your continued [Read More…]
For your consideration is the Streamlight ProTac HL®3 flashlight. This is one “beast” of a bright light at a rated 1100 lumen. Based upon the readings from my integrating sphere, the light makes good on the lumen claim, at least at initial turn on with fresh [Read More…]
It just does not get more American than this. (Make that “Murican” than this…) Martin American Designs has released the Hammer bottle opener. Using a real AR-15 hammer, Martin designs has created a novel bottle opener. Description (courtesy of [Read More…]
Massad Ayoob wrote an article over at Personal Defense World. He discuses some of the myths regarding Castle Doctrine and has some interesting examples that perhaps some of you may not have considered. As it applies to the armed citizen, Castle Doctrine means that if [Read More…]
ALG Defense posted a sneak peak on their Instagram page recently, they’re working on new trigger for the AK-47. If you don’t know who ALG Defense is, they were founded by Amy Lynn Geissele in 2012 and they’re the sister company to the famed trigger [Read More…]
In 2015, Charter Arms will offer two new colors to the existing Pathfinder line: pink and lavender. Each of the two guns has a new name that is in line with the company’s current naming conventions. The first is the Pink Lady, while the second is the Lavender [Read More…]
My first shotgun was a Mossberg 500, and I loved it so much I ended up picking up a Mossberg 590A1. That was more years ago than I care to admit, and both shotguns have stood the test of time, a ridiculously high number of rounds, and the expected abuses of use in all [Read More…]
I love ShootingTheBull, mostly because he is no-BS. That, and a through tester, highly entertaining, and generally knowledgeable about terminal ballistics. His latest test is of Winchester’s Train & Defend ammunition, a novel line that pairs a matching set of [Read More…]
Strike Industries is now pre-selling a KeyMod hand guard for HK 416 and MR556 rifles. The hand guard will also fit the .22 LR clone of the HK 416 made by Walther. These units have a Picatinny rail at the 12 o’clock position with KeyMod attachment points at the 3, [Read More…]
FN America announced five new models in the company’s FN 15 line of MSR. The new guns will be the Tactical Carbine, DMR, MOE SLG, Sporting, and Patrol Carbine. The Tactical Carbine will have a 16″ free-floating barrel topped with a three-prong flash [Read More…]
Ruger is now shipping two new Charger pistols. The first is a reworked base model, while the second is a take-down version of the gun. The guns have a number of new features that will appeal to many shooters. Among the new features are: 10″ threaded barrels [Read More…]
According to Tactical Shit, a high profile customer has seen LAPD practicing with select fire MP7s. Rumor has it that the testing that began in 2013 has been completed and certain Motorcycle Police and K9 Officers are being issued the Elusive and Exclusive Heckler and [Read More…]
Week 38. I hope you all had a good holiday and you were gifted tons of ammo! This week also be on the lookout for the 3rd quarter summary… We do appreciate the support and constructive comments and will continue this article series as long as it is productive. As [Read More…]
Viridian, which is a subsidiary of the privately-held Laser Aiming Systems Corporation, is considered a leader in the industry when it comes to advances in laser sights. A couple months ago they came out with green laser sights for the Glock 42, and now they’ve done [Read More…]
Charter Arms is offering a new version of the Pink Lady revolver with a 4.2″ barrel. The gun is a five-shot revolver chambered in .38 Special and is +P rated. Currently, Charter Arms offers a Pink Lady as part of its Undercover Lite line, but that gun is fitted [Read More…]
My purpose for swinging by the outdoor store nearest to my home on Christmas Eve-Eve was twofold: attempt to locate a cowboy round that has, thus far, eluded me, and pick up a new recurve bow (despite my personal compound bow preference). The bow was an easy matter and [Read More…]
Houston, Texas, based photographer Shelley Calton recently decided to document the rising number of women who carry concealed handguns in a photographic series she aptly named “Concealed.” Calton is a native of the Houston area and recalls growing up around [Read More…]
Auto Ordnance will sell a new GI-type 1911 in 2015. The 1911BKO is a “no frills” pistol with styling similar to the US service pistols. The guns have a carbon steel slide with a matte black finish. The sights are low profile and the grips are plastic. The [Read More…]
Some but not many of you are aware of my background in military journalism: I’m both a gun writer and a military journalist, and the two worlds not only intertwine but complement one another. An excellent example of the way my two writing sides mingle is being [Read More…]
The standing position is my favorite position. Prone is more accurate, and my choice for if I absolutely, positively have to hit something that I have a clear line of sight to or if I’m practicing the basics, but standing is more broadly useful and more fun, too. [Read More…]
Dear TFB Readers, Let me wish you a very Merry Christmas from all of the TFB staff. Here at TFB we are grateful for your continued readership and look forward to providing you with more great gun coverage in 2015. This will be the last post this week. We will resume [Read More…]
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