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Russian Soldier Training
This video was posted on Facebook. It seems some soldiers are using GoPros mounted to their weapons during a training drill. There seems to be quite a few safety violations with some flagging of their fellow soldiers.
Archive: November, 2014
Magpul Shipping M-Lok Accessories
One thing I will never understand is when a company forgoes everything that is becoming the industry standard and strikes out on their own. Magpul seems to have done just that. Instead of using what is becoming standard with Keymod, they have made their own key-type [Read More…]
POV With Guns
Here is an interesting idea for video capturing firearm manipulation. Most people use a Contour on their earpro or a GoPro mounted on their headstrap. Ilya Naishuller is crowdfunding his POV movie called Hardcore on Indiegogo. The clip stars Sharlto Copley, the actor [Read More…]
The Modernized Howa Type 89 Rifle
A reader sent us this photo showing three Japan Self-Defense Force members (they are not called soldiers for political reasons) with Modernized Howa Type 89 rifles (ignore the “sniper” mannequin on the right who is holding a Bushmaster ACR airsoft gun). [Read More…]
Bullseye Camera System Review
248 Shooter has reviewed the Bullseye Camera System, a wireless camera that can connect to a PC, phone or tablet and show you, and record, your shots. He writes … At first glance, it’s easy to scoff at this product and think, “What do I need this for I have [Read More…]
POTD: AR-15s in Canada
Henry sent us a photo of his Canadian-legal AR-15 collection. He writes … We are allowed these special rifles in Canada. Left to Right: 1. Dlask lower with Colt upper and ACCOG 2. Armalite 180B with Leopold 6.5×20 3. ATRS lower Colt upper match SS air weight [Read More…]
Steyr AUG A3 M1 Variant Now Shipping To Dealers
Styer has announced that the M1 variant of the AUG A3 bullpup will be available and shipping to dealers. The AUG A3 M1 will be available in three different configurations including low-rail, high-rail and integrated optic with rail. For more information, check out the [Read More…]
The X-Products Can Cannon Soon to be Launching Cans before X-Mas
X-Products has been busy making the rounds with their soon to be in production Can Cannon. The cannon has now received ATF approval as a non-destructive device. It will use military-standard blanks through a short ported barrel to avoid damage to the cans. X-Products [Read More…]
Bond Arms Factory Tour
I first met the faces of Bond Arms at a media event in Florida and had a chance to fire some of their fantastic wares on the range. I destroyed some paper with a .45/.410 model and gave the .38/.357 a try as well, and I was very pleased by the shootability and quality [Read More…]
Sig Sauer Releases P320 SKUs for 2015
Osage County Guns has released the full SKU list and retail pricing for Sig Sauer’s P320 pistols in 2015. From their original single model, SIG has an impressive array of handguns for consumers. Flat Dark Earth and Olive Drab models will be available in almost all [Read More…]
Mosin Nagant Rear Target Sight
Check out this rear target sight for the Mosin Nagant I stumbled upon on eBay. Has anyone out there used this particular sight with their Mosin? At $30 shipped with no permanent mods done to my Mosin I’m tempted to give it a try. The Mosin Nagant 91/30 version can [Read More…]
20 Gauge Winchester SXP Field Guns
Winchester Repeating Arms will introduce 20-gauge versions of the SXP Field and SXP Field Compact shotguns in 2015. The guns were recently shown to distributors at the 2014 NASGW show. The guns will use a true 20-gauge receiver that gives the guns a nice feel and [Read More…]
Muzzle Device Jackets
Companies are coming out with QD covers for muzzle devices. Griffin Armament has their QD Blast Shield. It slips over their muzzle devices and locks in place. According to Griffin Armament: The Griffin QD Blast Shield is compatible with our line of QD 5.56mm mounts, [Read More…]
Remington Model 700 Ultimate Muzzleloader
Power. Performance. And accuracy at 300 yards. When it comes to modern-day muzzleloaders, many shooters mistakenly take a “been there, seen that” attitude, but Remington’s Model 700 Ultimate Muzzleloader is truly unique; here’s why. The Remington M700 Ultimate [Read More…]
Knob Creek at the cyclic rate
Kaboom! Bang! Explosions downrange, machine guns going off, helicopters flying overhead, entire belts of tracers stitching their way across the range in the darkness. You’ve all seen it, the famous Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot through Youtube videos or various [Read More…]
Armalite M-15 Line
Guns and Holsters shares a little more detail about Armalite’s new M-15 line. We had mentioned Armalite’s new AR-10 pistol. As well as the Luth-AR stock partnership. Well according to Guns and Holsters, some of the new M-15s will be chambered in .223 Wylde. [Read More…]
1895 Winchester-Lee Ka-Boom
Forgotten Weapons has the story on an 1895 Winchester-Lee rifle that exploded three days ago. The rifle was firing ammunition made from modified .30-40 Krag brass at the time of incident. Fortunately, the owner was only mildly injured. Ian of FW speculates that the [Read More…]
POTD: “Project Broadsword”
Youtuber Chaos311Clarity (aka. Jon) sent us this photo of his .50 Beowulf. He wrote … This is a gun called “Project Broadsword.” Originally assembled in 2011, it has a favorite of mine ever since. Chambered in 50 Beowulf, it really packs a punch. In [Read More…]
Upcoming LaRue 2-Stage Trigger and Giveaway
Is anyone here a LaRue fan? If so, you might be excited to know that are bringing a new trigger to market–The MBT (or Meticulously Built Trigger). It is a 2 stage trigger built from S7 Tool Steel. One of the best improvements you can make (aside from shiny new [Read More…]
FN Selling Commercial AR Barrels
FN America announced the company is now selling commercial AR-15 barrels. These hammer-forged barrels are made in the company’s Columbia, SC plant. Barrel lengths range from 14.5″ to 20″ long and range in suggested retail pricing from $349 to $379. [Read More…]
Trick Shots With .22 and Shotgun
.22 Plinkster gets together with the Gould Brothers for a little trick shot shooting. .22 Plinkster is known for his remarkable marksmanship with .22LR firearms. I was most impressed with his trick shot of shooting a round and then shooting the brass that was ejected. [Read More…]
Revolver Showdown
Jerry Miculek compares a S&W L-Frame against a Colt Python and a Ruger Speed Six. He admits it to us that he is a little biased since he has been shooting for S&W for the past 25 years. After the test firing he does a table top talk and breaks down the features [Read More…]
Transitional Beretta 92Ses Available Through PSA
The historically interesting – though obsolete – Beretta 92S pistol is available for an excellent price from Palmetto State Armory, blogs WeaponsMan. The 92 series, once described by Andrew Tuohy as “the best handgun you should never buy”, went [Read More…]
The Sturmgewehr: A First Encounter, 1943
What was the Soviet reaction to the Sturmgewehr? EnsignExpendable, at his excellent Soviet Gun Archives blog has the answer: “To the People’s Commissar of Defense, Marshal of the Soviet Union, comrade I.V. Stalin: Since the Spring of this year, forces of [Read More…]
Winchester Collectible Ammo Box with 200 Rounds of 45 ACP
Winchester recently came out with a new collectible gift box with 200 rounds of 45 acp ammo inside. This is a really good gift idea for birthdays, Christmas or just because. It will certainly make a 1911 shooter happy! The all wood collectible box contains two 50 round [Read More…]
Ballistic Radio’s 20K Round Test of A Knight’s AR-15
Ballistic Radio has been running their Knight’s SR-15 pretty hard. How hard? They’ve so far fired 9,500 rounds, without any cleaning or weapon-induced malfunctions. The picture at the title of this article says a lot, but there’s a video as well. [Read More…]
Troy 45 Degree Offset Folding BattleSights
Troy Industries just released their new 45 Degree Folding BattleSights. They feature an ambidextrous sight base allowing them to fold compactly to either side of your rifle. They’re available in either the HK front and round rear or M4 front and DOA rear [Read More…]
IWI Galil ACE Rifle and Pistol Coming to the USA. MSRP Announced.
MAC reports that the IWI Galil ACE will be offered in the USA as a pistol and rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm. It will go on sale after SHOT Show (February 2015). The first officially announced Galil ACE product is the pistol variant. From the press release … [Read More…]
POTD: Brought Back from WWII
Zachary sent us this photo of the Walther P38 pistol and bayonet his grandfather brought back from WWII. The bayonet has its original Afrika Korps belt frog. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term “frog”, a frog is what holds the sheath onto the [Read More…]
2015 Remington Air Guns
Remington will be expanding their reach with more air guns in 2015 including a new adjustable stock air rifle and 1911 Co2 bb pistol. Air guns fire a metal projectile such as a bb or pellet at high velocities using compressed air or gas and can be used to hunt small [Read More…]