There are a few things that I look forward to every year as cyclical product releases. While there is the usual plethora of products prior to SHOT and NRA and the various companies looking to capitalize on the shows’ exposure, few look to the other times of the [Read More…]
Buy it at Ventura Munitions: https://www.venturamunitions.com/hsm-9mm-124gr-xtp-subsonic-ammo-50-rounds/ We fired HSM’s loading of 9mm Hornady 124 gr XTP jacketed hollow point from a Smith & Wesson Model 6906 into ClearBallistics clear ballistic gel both with and without four layers of [Read More…]
We previously discussed the small arms capabilities of the so-called Islamic State-affiliated Maute group, we will proceed to cover the opposing Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) that have been successful in crushing the rebel uprising. Despite this success, there [Read More…]
North American Arms and Talo Distributors teamed up for a new mini revolver kit called the Bug Out Box. As I understand it, the kit is supposed to be suitable for keeping as part of an emergency kit in your car, home or outdoor gear. The kit consists of two parts: a gun [Read More…]
This is how you do a machine gun in the sky. Dillon Aero makes a self contained gun pod that you can mount under the wing of your airplane. It is a minigun for your plane, as long as your plane has a NATO bomb rack. Self-contained system – Dillon M134D-H Minigun [Read More…]
At the 2017 National Defense Industry Association’s (NDIA) annual Armament Systems Forum in April, Mr. Howard Kent of Armor Development Group, and Dr. Jeffery Widder presented a concept for a caseless grenade system which allows the user to aim by changing the [Read More…]
HM Defense announced the company is now building .308 Win rifles that use the same Monobloc technology the company uses on its .223/5.56 guns. The new Avenger M308 is an AR-10 style rifle that has an 18″ Monobloc barrel. The Monobloc design incorporates a low [Read More…]
Gathering material for articles here at TFB is a mixture of results for this senior scribe, ranging from full exultation to sheer deception. Sometimes an interesting photo negative is dug out from surviving files, just for yours truly to find out that no related info is [Read More…]
During the height of the Vietnam War, the famed US Lake City Army Ammunition Plant made steel-cased 5.56mm M193 ammunition for the US Army, as part of an effort to conserve valuable copper. This ammunition did not make it past the testing phase, as the project was [Read More…]
I discovered this webpage of historical photos and it’s too good not to be shared with all Firearmblog readers. Marina Amaral decided to combine her fascination with history and Photoshop skills, and discovered that the combination was magical. By restoring black [Read More…]
Heads up all AR-15 competition shooters! The Uronen Precision Modular Trigger Group has been available for a while, but is now tested on the Rifle World Shoot with great results. I don’t know how many of the top shooters that use it, but more than a few in Europe. [Read More…]
Back in September 2016 TFB broke that Ruger was discontinuing their 77-Series of rifles. Primarily, the revolver calibers (.357 Magnum, .44 Magnum) and the Hornets (.17 Hornet, .22 Hornet). Many of us in the industry voiced our displeasure and Ruger has been listening [Read More…]
While shown at the IWA 2017 show earlier this year, Revic Optics has formally annoucned the launch of its inaugural optic – the PMR 428. The new scope is a 4.5-28×56 optic that “delivers everything any serious long-range shooter could need.” [Read More…]
NICS, or the National Instant Criminal Background Check System has long been a problem for current and prospective gun owners. Replete with errors and with well-established gaps in its records its far from perfect, especially for those erroneously denied a firearms [Read More…]
Much of the time spent at the range can often be waiting on a weapon to cool. With semi-auto triggers able to take weapons to near cyclic speeds or bolt-action barrels needing to keep cool to protect the barrel, heat is a major problem on weapons. Its why we have [Read More…]
Don’t damage your scope tube with out of round or crooked rings! Brownells Ring Alignment Lap will help you align your rings and remove the material needed to improve contact with your scope and ensure that the rings have no high spots. Many thanks to Brownells [Read More…]
One of the best parts about working in the gun business is having friends in notable companies across the country. So when my friend Benjamin asked if I had any friends at Glock USA, I was able to reply that yes, I do. Benjamin had recently purchased a Gen 1 Glock 17. [Read More…]
The age old question of Remington 870 vs. Mossberg 500 has plagued shooters for decades. In this episode of TFBTV, Patrick takes a look at the two shotguns to talk about some of the features of each and reveals what shotgun is his favorite based on the features alone. What choice would you make? [Read More…]
Naval Sea Warfare Center Crane (NSWC-Crane) has issued a pre-solicitation notice that it intends to purchase new optics for small arms. It is NSWC Crane’s intent to set requirements for three optical systems on small arms, the Miniature Aiming System – Day [Read More…]
According to Ukrainian Industrial Portal, a company called RAROG (Kharkov, Ukraine) has developed a polymer made disintegrating belt for the PKM machine guns. The standard PKM belts are non-disintegrating (the links are connected to each other) and they are made of [Read More…]
The Surefire booth at SHOT 2017 had enough space to play a full team vs team street hockey game. And yet, surrounded by bullet proof lights, milspec silencers and well, more lights, it was strange that the one product that really caught my attention was a holster. For [Read More…]
For #FNFriday here are some Belgian SCARs being used. Just last Tuesday days ago Brussels, the capital of Belgium, was attacked by a suicide bomber. Luckily he sucked at his job. The Belgian Army was seen patrolling the area after the bomber had been neutralized. You [Read More…]
When one mentions an air force, what almost immediately probably comes to mind are images of sleek, fast-flying jet fighters, huge transport aircraft, and helicopters of all variations. However, it should be remembered that a whole lot of equipment is involved in the [Read More…]
Most people use a firearm of some sort for their hunting, and some hunters use bow and arrow. But some people use Falcons and other birds of prey for their hunting lifestyle. If you feel you’re interested, bring your bird (not girl) to the nearest Bentley dealer [Read More…]
Russia hosted the first ever Rifle World Championship, practical rifle shooting according to the IPSC rules. TFB flew to Moscow, armed with a Troy rifle and a camera, to document the occasion and to compete in the main match. 30 stages of world class practical shooting [Read More…]
The folks over at Strike Industries have been putting in some serious overtime, it seems like they release a new product every week. That’s awesome though, it gives us something new to write about and share with our readers (keep em coming guys!). In the past few [Read More…]
Oh yaaayyyy another California compliant product post, I know they’re probably getting old. Just move out of Commiefornia already! For those who can’t leave for various reasons another company has come up with a clever new product to let those stuck behind [Read More…]
Once you develop a photon addiction or begin attending FLA meetings (Flashlight Lovers Anonymous), there really is no turning back. Surefire continues to pump out good quality, but admittedly high-priced light beams to tempt the wallets of those consumers. Their latest [Read More…]
Crushing a record previously held by a British sniper, a Canadian special forces member now holds the title title for the longest confirmed kill. Measured at 3,450 3,540 meters, or approximately 2.2 miles, the member of the Joint Task Force 2 killed an Islamic State [Read More…]
Weak or fatigued extractor springs can effect proper case removal in the Heckler and Koch MP5/roller lock rifle platforms. And the only real remedy is to have several spares on hand in case the installed spring starts to go south. However, Moore Advanced Dynamics (MAD) [Read More…]
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