SureFire is exhibiting at the Military and Police exhibition in Paris, France. Milipol is the leading event dedicated to homeland security and SureFire co-exhibis with Terrang MP-Sec France. I presume that everyone, like me, is waiting for the upcoming 1,500 lumens [Read More…]
Stryker Enterprises is a manufacturer of accessories for the FN Herstal SCAR platform, all made in the USA. With inspiration from the FN Mk20 buttstock for their S.O.B.A. design, the S.O.B.A. (SCAR Optimized Buttstock Assembly) provides more cheek rest and length of [Read More…]
The 20:th edition of Milipol 2017 has started in Paris, France. The exhibition is dedicated to homeland security and there are quite a few interesting news being released usually. Meprolight have been busy and have lots of news to show, like the new MEPRO MOR reflex [Read More…]
Earlier this month, the Serbian Army debuted a new 6.5 Grendel weapon system, developed by Zastava. The rifle, called M17, is a heavily modified variant of the M70 AK family that has been developed by the company for decades. It incorporates a number of significant new [Read More…]
Vortex Optics has released a video where they test a couple of customer-returned scopes that have been shot! One of the scopes (Viper 4-12×40) has an all the way through hole behind the objective lens. Next one (Viper HST) has a damaged lock ring, the part that [Read More…]
Today is November Twenty-Second, and just so happens to be the birthday of Eugene Morrison Stoner, born in the year 1922. The designer has since passed away in 1997, but had he been alive today he would be 95 years old. Inventor of the AR10, co-inventor with Jim [Read More…]
Having manufactured its MT-12, MT-12A and MT-12AD 9x19mm submachine guns for several years, Forjas Taurus started looking at new designs to replace those weapons generally based on the Italian Beretta M12 that had been created by Domenico Salza and entered production in [Read More…]
Superior Shooting Systems, the company founded by David Tubb, has introduced a new muzzle device called 5 Star Muzzle Brake. It is designed for 6mm (.243) caliber rifles. Obviously, it will be compatible with smaller calibers and if you want to use this muzzle brake [Read More…]
Franklin Armory just announced a limited edition version of their popular BFSIII binary trigger. The AR-S1 will be available on Black Friday. Here is their original AR-C1 trigger for comparison. No price is listed. So I suspect they will be similary priced as [Read More…]
My previous (https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/11/06/imbels-ia2-based-subgun-carbine-prototypes/) mention of some submachine guns and pistol-caliber carbines that have emerged from Forjas Taurus in recent years generated a number of requests to elaborate more on [Read More…]
According to Paul G, this grip sleeve was developed by a recently retired HRT officer. Paul also claims that HRT officers are rocking these on their duty Glocks. Here is a video by Paul G that explains how the Grip Sleeve is designed to work and address some concerns [Read More…]
Mike over at Mike’s Custom Weaponry has sent in photos of his latest project in the final stages of completion which happens to be a semi-auto version of the Machine Pistol from P.A Luty’s book Expedient Homemade Firearms Vol 2. The original design is of [Read More…]
Weapons Armament Research has added wood accents on ARs in the past. Well now he has done it with the M&P2.0 Compact. Unfortunately this is a personal upgrade and will not be offering it as a product. I like the look of his work on the AR but the M&P 2.0 does [Read More…]
When the subject is the future of infantry, the conversation inevitably turns to one thing: Powered, armored exoskeletons. Since the publication of Heinlein’s Starship Troopers in 1959, the concept of an armored suit with enhanced mobility from an internal power [Read More…]
Caseless: The ammunition designer’s holy grail, and the engineer’s worst nightmare. It would obsolete the cartridge case overnight, resulting in cheaper, lighter, and more compact ammunition. Weapons would be able to carry 50, 60, or more rounds in slim, [Read More…]
Looking for a new car? Want something… Different? How about, say, an armored car? Well among their catalog of AK clones, AR-15s, pistols and other assorted firearms, Atlantic has recently listed for sale a Fox armored reconnaissance vehicle. Of course, [Read More…]
The United States Marine Corps is following in the US Army in the procurement of the Saab M3A1 MAAWS (Multi-Role Anti-Armor/Anti-Personnel Weapon System) recoilless rifle. The M3A1 is a lightweight multipurpose explosive projector weapon which can engage targets at [Read More…]
Cesar B. posted this photo of a range rental Maxim 9. He is not sure how this happened but there was a baffle strike on the end cap of the Maxim 9. Even if the screws were loose could the end cap shift enough to get in the path of a bullet? Well somehow this […] [Read More…]
With Level IV armor rising in availability, calls for “overmatch”, and the increased presence of urban warfare, will designers be able to meet the requirements for future small arms? Forumgoer Poliorcetes raised this question in a discussion at the Military [Read More…]
Home Economics classes in middle and high school painted pictures of young women like myself blossoming into gentile Southern belles, sipping Mint Juleps on the front porch and planning the next bridge club soiree. However, my fiercely independent nature makes personal [Read More…]
Turkish security outlets on social media have recently been posting numerous photographs of Turkey’s law enforcement special operations, the PÖH armed with Sig Sauer 516 Patrol rifles or variants thereof. At TFB we’ve been slowly following the New Hampshire [Read More…]
Last month drawings of MKEK’s domestically produced FN MAG were released to the public, along with a 5.56x45mm NATO design. Through that and the specification pages on the companies website, we know that the company is finally coming out to the public over [Read More…]
The United States Special Operations Command (US SOCOM) is looking for a new variable-power rifle optic to allow users to engage targets out to 600 meters, while still preserving close-in capability. The solicitation, released last week on Fed Biz Opps, announces a [Read More…]
Remington 700 prior to install into the Boyds At-One laminate gunstock
Ruger 10/22 installed into the “Applejack” Boyds At-One gunstock with both comb and pull fully extended.
Remington 700 installed into the “Zombie Hunter” Boyds At-One stock. This was initial install prior to repainting the barrel and scope.
Boyds At-One Applejack Ruger 10/22 Carbine stock with target grip and traditional forend installed. (traditional grip and target forend displayed for contrast)
Ruger 10/22 before installation into the Boyds At-One laminate gunstock.
A few months ago I was sent a couple of Boyds relatively new “At-One” laminate stocks to play with. I could have just written a fluff piece about how awesome they are, blah, blah, but I decided to actually take some time with them and run them a bit. If you are not [Read More…]
As with all Special Editions from Radian Weapons, the Mad Dog Raptor is already sold out. They made 200 units only, but they seem to have vanished quickly from the shop. It was $129.95, but I guess you can buy them on eBay etc. for more now. “Be polite, Be [Read More…]
There are things that certainly cause you to ask “what the heck were they thinking”? Well the Proud Right Winger Bicep Holster is a perfect example of ” [they] were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they [Read More…]
The US Army’s latest improvement to the soldier’s gear has finished its final round of field testing. The testing was conducted in mid-October by soldiers with the 71st Ordnance Group and the 10th Chemical Hazardous Response Company, at Fort Carson, [Read More…]
Mission First Tactical (aka MFT) recently announced it was now offering a new drop in handguard replacement for the AR style rifle. The new handguard, called the TP15MRS is a polymer, two piece design that snaps right into place onto any standard AR with a front sight [Read More…]
At just under 38 Dollar this looks like a great upgrade. Unfortunately I don’t own an MP5, but if I did… It works with HK firearms like the G3, HK91, HK33, 53, 93 and the MP5 and MP5Ks (full list below). It works with all semi & full auto trigger packs, [Read More…]
If we can make a round that is significantly better than the existing 5.56mm or 7.62mm ammunition, shouldn’t the military just bite the bullet and switch, to the benefit of the servicemen and women in harm’s way? What’s stopping the powers that be from [Read More…]
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