Magnum Research announced an upgrade to the BFR line. BFR, which ostensibly stands for Big Frame Revolver, is the company’s line of single action wheel guns. Some of these guns are chambered in seriously powerful cartridges for handguns including the .30-30 Win, [Read More…]
The legendary French Lebel rifle was a revolution in small arms design: It introduced smokeless powder, which gave the rifle double the power and effective range of its competitors like the Mauser 1871/84 or American Springfield Trapdoor. The French Lebel and its new cartridge (usually called 8mm [Read More…]
Does anyone have $10K I can “borrow”? Because I think I just found my first transferable machine gun. BRP Corp’s U9 fully automatic rifles are based on pre-1986 registered Stemple Takedown Gun (STG) receivers. With a tripod, suppressor and a drum [Read More…]
Background I do not have a history with bolt action precision rifles. My only real experience was with a beat up Mosin Nagant, and I was lucky to fire five to six rounds in a range trip before having to have my shoulder dislocation reduced. Fast forward to a couple of [Read More…]
Not typically known for polymer handguns, there was a time that Kimber produced a polymer framed 1911. While not produced anymore, the handgun was and still is an interesting offering from the company, as Kimber didnt just go polymer, they also implemented a [Read More…]
Thanks to my fellow writer Adam Scepaniak for sharing this. Adam runs a gun store during the day and helped his employees to order the parts. Here is a break down of the parts. *S&W M&P-15 Sport II rifle *Freedom Ordnance FM-9 Belt Fed Upper *Spike’s [Read More…]
With the advent of red dots and inexpensive optics, I have heard from more than a few “old timers” that “marksmanship” is a dying trade. While I disagree, as it is just evolving (as the fundamentals are still the same), I do understand it [Read More…]
Winchester Ammunition’s Super X line is one of the most recognized brands in the ammo world, and the company continues to develop and expand the offerings sold in the line. This year the company added two new 28 gauge loads to the line. Both of the new loads are [Read More…]
The Crimson Trace Corporation announced the release of new Laserguard Pro modules for the following subcompact pistols: Glock 42, Glock 43 and the Springfield Armory XD-S line. This extends the company’s Pro line for small pistols that currently fit the extremely [Read More…]
I like cleaning guns. One, you usually have to be surrounded by guns to clean them. And two, for the most part there is a direct relationship between the time you invest and the results on the other end. However, I concede that I might be in the minority when it comes [Read More…]
There’s a new hunting blind coming to the woods near you, and it’s hard to miss. That’s because it measures 6 feet tall, 6 feet wide, and stands 7 feet tall (yes, really). The company behind this behemoth is Ameristep, and they readily admit it’s [Read More…]
After spending a lot of time talking and writing about MOD Outfitters a few weeks back, I got an itch that only a Krinkov can scratch. An SBR AK has always been on my short list of must-haves, but it seems like most of the quality manufacturers (such as Arsenal) like to [Read More…]
A couple months back I reached out to Matt Carriker, the man behind the wildly successful Demolition Ranch YouTube channel, to see if he’d be interested in working together on a project. As luck would have it, he was happy to oblige. Some weeks later I made my way to south-central Texas with a [Read More…]
6.5mm bullet development continues apace, this time courtesy of Weatherby, which has championed the SAAMI acceptance of a new loading, the 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum. SAAMI acceptance is a major step towards the general acceptance of a loading outside of [Read More…]
Normally, I’d start an article bemoaning the continued chitzy-ness of products, but alas I am going full ‘moto on the latest offering from Apex Tactical Specialties. Dubbed the “Freedom Edition”, Apex’s new triggers are anodized and laser [Read More…]
Without a doubt, multitools like those from Leatherman and Gerber can be extremely useful. I’ve always kept one in my go bag and they have proved extremely useful to me in both my personal and professional lives. But all of the typical ones failed as knives. Sure, [Read More…]
Adaptive Tactical is in the process of launching a series of shotshell storage accessories. The company opened the line with the new Receiver Mounted Shell Carrier. The Receiver Mounted Shell Carrier, or RMSC, is a non-permanent attachment to the side of your Mossberg [Read More…]
LaserLyte announced the addition of a training revolver to its Trigger Tyme line. The new training tool has the general shape and styling of a Smith & Wesson J frame such as a model 442 or 642. LaserLyte states the gun has a similar weight (11 ounces) and balance [Read More…]
One of the early automatic rifles that has caught my interest for several years going now is the Winchester Machine Rifle, also known as the Burton Machine Rifle or the Light Machine Rifle. The Burton – as I’ll call it for the purposes of today’s post [Read More…]
The IronVision system is a form of augmented reality for armored tank drivers and their crew. Special visors display what is outside the tank. Where ever the viewer looks, the image adjusts for their POV. Being able to link up the gun’s targeting and other data is [Read More…]
In Malaysia legal gun ownership is somewhat like transferable NFA machine gun ownership only not as expensive but just as limited and somewhat more strict. According to my friends at Cresdo, a firearm importer in Malaysia, has told me that there are only little over [Read More…]
When dealing with conventional automatic or semiautomatic man portable firearms, a failure to fire usually results in one having to manually clear the misfired round and chamber a new one. What if there were a firearm that would automatically eject the misfired round [Read More…]
One of the common questions seen in hunting groups on social media is some variation on asking what caliber is best for X animal. It pops up everywhere and instantly results in dozens of opinions, all backed by the commenter’s claim of extensive knowledge and [Read More…]
Today marks the 240th year of our countries Independence and the beginning of the United States of America. Of course today is also a day of celebration when families and friends get together and cook out, shoot fireworks and maybe get some target practice in. [Read More…]
The second generaton R51 handguns have finally made it to the range, but how do they perform? One of the first to record his experiences is YouTuber RyeOnHam, whose video is embedded below: Now, after that poor showing, I am going to stick up for the R51 Gen 2 here and [Read More…]
Everyone has a few purchases that have resulted in no buyer’s remorse whatsoever, and in this list I breaks down five of mine. The firearms on this list can meet a pretty broad set of criteria, ranging from how fun said gun is to how useful it has been over the years. What are the top [Read More…]
22Plinkster has long been putting tiny rounds into tiny holes and has likewise expanded into shooting 22 into various medium (including a remarkable test of 22LR vs Drywall). In light of the upcoming Independence Day holiday, Mr. Plinkster is out to see how many [Read More…]
While the 1911, Glock, and other handguns are well-recognized, handguns that truly pushed forward technology can often be overlooked. While yes, the 1911 featured a different Browning design that exists to this day, few recognize the impact of the Fabrique Nationale [Read More…]
American Tactical officially announced the German Sports Guns (GSG) FireFly pistol introduction into the United States market. If the gun looks familiar to you, it is for good reason. As reported previously, the FireFly is a rebranded version of the discontinued SIG [Read More…]
Ok so these aren’t exactly AKs. My friend Brian M. was helping me test out the Salvo 12 on his Vepr12s and the Century Arms RAS47 Zhukov suppressed with a Yankee Hill Machine Phantom suppressor. Brian makes modifications for his Vepr12s. The bottom one has his [Read More…]