What if there was a caliber that was suitable for everything from coyote to brown bear, kicked less than your whitetail gun, fit in a micro-length (2.25″/58mm) action, and cost a quarter a round to shoot? That would be a pretty awesome caliber, wouldn’t [Read More…]
Some guns just seem to attract the most ravenous fanboys. These fanatics collaborate and overtime form cult-like cells within the community of firearm enthusiasts. In this video we explore five firearms that have developed a fan base akin to cults, often bordering on outright religious behavior.
As an amateur history buff, I’m always interested to see how perspectives on topics change over the years. When reading through a 50 year old gun magazine recently, I ran headlong into one of those views that I daresay would never be found in print today. Col. [Read More…]
Early last year we got a glimpse of the 100% American made Honor Guard line of sub-compact pistols from Honor Defense when Nathan S published a press release just before SHOT Show. At the show TFB was able to put hands on the pistols both at the show at Range Day . [Read More…]
If you are a silencer geek/nerd/groupie, Gary Hughes and Mike Pappas of Dead Air Armament need no introduction. With decades of experience in the firearms industry between them, both Pappas and Hughes have built and sold some of the most popular modern suppressors in [Read More…]
The Marine Corps Special Operations Command posted a video showcasing their tactical driving and shooting course. They teach driving and shooting techniques to build on proficiency for the MARSOC Marines.
Does anyone know what this rifle is? It has a huge magazine that looks similar to a SureFire 60rd magazine. But seeing how this bullpup has three barrels, I think maybe it has three magazines coupled into one giant magazine feeding all three barrels. I am curious if [Read More…]
Unknown belt-fed pistol. Anyone read Cyrillic? Looks like it is a 7.62mm and possibly 20rd belt? I think the hook protruding out the back might be the charging handle? Is this pistol semi auto or manually actuated? Perhaps it is like a revolver and the trigger advances [Read More…]
Heckler and Koch has won a major victory against the German government this week, regarding the sale of G36 assault rifles to Saudi Arabia. In the mid-2000s, Heckler and Koch sold tooling for the G36 to the Saudi government capable of producing 14,000 rifles per year. [Read More…]
Colombian artist Federico Uribe uses recycled shells and brass to make sculptures as well as mosaics. His story is that he is taking items of war and pain and turning it into something beautiful. He does recognize the impact his art has and where it is shown. He is [Read More…]
Previously in our introductory series on ballistics, we’ve discussed the concept of caliber, as well as ballistic coefficient and its close relative form factor. Today, we’re going to look at the concept of rifling, and how it relates to bullet stability. [Read More…]
Previously in TFB’s series on weapon operating mechanisms, we examined both the closed-bolt blowback system and the open-bolt API blowback system, two very close relatives that share a common feature: Closure of the breech through the inertia of the breechblock [Read More…]
According to a Facebook Page, Russian Look, this is what was found in a warehouse. In the Russian warehouse tens of millions of working units of military weapons. Weapons of the Second World War, not much, but it is also millions in excellent condition. I find the claim [Read More…]
Originally written in 1759 intended for his own Rangers, the “Rules of Ranging” have survived the test of time. Today, they are still used by United States Army Rangers and are treasured so much that they are published only behind the Ranger Creed. The rules [Read More…]
If the firearms industry is laced with drama, then the drama in the silencer division is like Shakespeare: ‘a tale, told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing’. I have been vocal about avoiding drama, sticking to the facts and writing [Read More…]
I just received some additional information on license agreements presented to the defendants in the ongoing Mossberg patent lawsuit. Of course we reported the validity of that patent is very much in question which hasn’t changed. What’s interesting is since [Read More…]
The Armalite AR18 and its civilian counterpart (the AR180) were marketed as affordable alternatives to more expensive designs of the period. While the rifle failed to take off or find a lucrative military contract, the gas system (or elements of it) has been used in many different designs. In this [Read More…]
Expanding from their well-known AR accessories, Midwest Industries has released their latest product, this time for the AK platform. The new Midwest Industries AK Railed Gas Tube is exactly what the name implies. It replaces the standard gas tube on an AK rifle adding [Read More…]
The much-hyped M249S (S for “Semi-Automatic”) is finally starting to make it out to the wild after being the showpiece for many a tradeshow. One of the first to get one in their hands is Copper Customs, Military Arms Channel’s sister company, which [Read More…]
The shooting world was abuzz earlier this year when the Civilian Marksmanship Program finally got with the times updated its rules to allow the use of lightly magnified optics within its Service Rifle division, bringing the CMP in line with current service rifles used [Read More…]
This Zippo Lighter AOW shoots .22 caliber rounds. EverydayNoDaysOff posted about it back in 2010 with hand drawn schematics.
SecureIt Tactical, Inc. announced the introduction of a new gun cabinet that uses the company’s CradleGrid technology. The new cabinet is called the Model 52-KD. This cabinet is a locking box that is designed specifically for six long guns both with and without [Read More…]
After posting the article about the Hungarian 9mm Carbine, Iwan Steiner reached out to me. He is the maker of the Steiner Bark-9. He wanted to clarify where his experience came from and how the Steiner Bark came to be. 1. First the story of the Danuvia VD 01. The [Read More…]
Last August I posted an article about Clinton Westwood’s DIY barrel rifling tool. Well he has updated it and motorized it. He used an old bicycle for parts and re-purposed it to drive the rifling tool. It acts as a differential. One side has the barrel twist rate [Read More…]
I mentioned that I am on a quest, right? I’d like to be able to shoot one-hole groups at 100 yards – quietly. Ok, I’ll settle for 0.5 MOA at 50-100 yards. But before I start talking about my equipment and ammunition deficiencies, let me be clear: I [Read More…]
The history of the IWI Tavor is a subject that has interested me for close to a decade. The rifle’s history doesn’t seem to have been well-documented so far, at least in sources I have read; yet available on the Internet are many of the original concept [Read More…]
That sharp, corkscrew section on the end of your barrel is called the ‘threads’. And it is completely ok to admit that is where your level of knowledge on barrel threading ends (until recently, I was right there with you). For those of us who run stock [Read More…]
Remington has just informed purchasers of the original R51 pistol that the second model – which aims to fix the issues of the initial production version – is now ready to be shipped. Remington has taken the extra step for initial buyers of the R51 of not [Read More…]
The FN 1900 is a classic John Browning design that put affordable, reliable semi-automatic pistols in the hands of the common man. The simple blowback guns were small enough to carry in a pocket, and .32acp was considered more than adequate for personal defense at the time. The FN 1900 kicked off a [Read More…]
As has recently been explained, terminology is important – and not only because I say it is. Seeing the use of correct terminology as either a nuisance or something not worth the effort of learning has a way of breaking things down not only within the industry but [Read More…]
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