Kalashnikov Concerns Media site have shared a video of Larry Vickers testing out their latest carbine, the AM-17. Vickers recently visited Kalashnikov’s production facilities in Izhevsk, Russia and had the chance to handle and shoot some of their latest products. [Read More…]
The US Army has announced its selection of SIG SAUER’s TANGO6 1-6×24 riflescope for their Squad Designated Marksman Rifle (SDMR). The optic is the final component to be selected for the complete SDMR system that will be put into service for the US Army’s Designated [Read More…]
Spinning off the company’s M40A1 HTG stock originally developed for the Marine Sniper Rifle, McMillan® Fiberglass Stocks introduces the Tactical Hunter stock, a modified version of the M40A1 HTG that blends tactical DNA with a profile designed for long-range [Read More…]
This started off with a Facebook post shared by my friends. A woman claims a .223 fired was from an “assault rifle” and the bullet penetrated her house. It went through some walls and the crib for her baby stopped the bullet. Well my friends and I were [Read More…]
While doing a research for another article, I came across a quite an interesting combination device designed by a German company called Recknagel. This accessory is called NSB Banded Ramp Assembly. It is designed to be installed on hunting rifles as a front sight ramp, [Read More…]
World War II, as well known, marked the actual in-combat debut of semi-automatic rifles by the main nations involved, such as the United States (with the .30-06 M1 Garand), the Soviet Union (the 7.62x54Rmm SVT-40), and Germany (the 7.92x57mm G43/K43). The deep influence [Read More…]
Larry Vickers and Tango Down have released their new Slide Racker for Gen5 Glock pistols. The new Vickers Tactical Glock accessory is called the GSR-04 and it features serrated wings on both sides. The wings are a bit wider than the factory Glock slide but not so wide [Read More…]
Previously we looked at some of the very modern stores that sell numerous Turkish models in Kabul but in this episode, we look at some of the older small arms that are considered antiques but still legal to purchase (although ammunition is somewhat of a gray area). For that purpose, we went to one [Read More…]
The recently introduced NEMO Arms Dakkar rifle is the result of the collaboration of NEMO Arms and Kinetic Research Group. It is a short action rifle available in .308 Winchester or 6.5mm Creedmoor caliber options. Let’s take a look at the features of this rifle. [Read More…]
It has been suggested that the US Marine Corps’ Weapons Training Battalion at the Quantico Marine Corps Base is currently evaluating accessories for the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. The reality, however, is that the M27s, recently ordered by the Corps, will be [Read More…]
As predicted by many Russian experts, the .366 TKM and 9.6x53mm Lancaster cartridges quickly became highly popular in Russian civilian market. This success led Russian companies to develop new guns chambered in these calibers. In this article, we will take a look at [Read More…]
Pistol caliber (especially .45 caliber) submachineguns are a lot of fun to shoot. I personally have experience with the Thompson, M3/A1, MAC-10, the KRISS (Originally TDI) Super-V and the H&K UMP45. While I have always been intrigued in the H&K UMP45, the [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson has slowly been re-introducing their revolvers of years gone by to the delight of many double-action wheelgun fans. The newest addition to this collection is the staple Model 19. It has been introduced again in two different offerings for consumers. [Read More…]
trench warfare on the top of the alps The Isonzo front between Italy and Austria-Hungary in World War I was a battlefield of extremes. Fought amongst the Alps, rockslides, avalanches and frostbite were just as deadly as the bullets and shells. One difficulty that [Read More…]
I think we are observing a growing trend here. Only within the last couple of weeks, we saw at least two new pistol standoff devices hitting the market (click here and here to read about them). Today we are looking at another such device made by DTF Industries and [Read More…]
Guncrafter Industries has released new 1911-style pistols called Hellcat X2. Although being based on the 1911 design, these pistols are fed from double stack magazines. Pistols with such layout are also known as 2011 pistols. Another key difference from the classic 1911 [Read More…]
Magpul – A company that seems set to make anyone that enters a gun store to walk out with at least one of their products. At only $19.95 the new Magpul RLS (Rifleman Loop Sling) is affordable, and if you don’t already own a sling (or two) you might walk out [Read More…]
Helmets today are quickly becoming the latest accessory billboards, especially when used for night vision applications. The trend for the top helmet companies is to try to provide the lightest possible helmet. However, many users continually counteract this trend and [Read More…]
One of the hardest things to do is color match a rifle build. One such color is Magpul’s discontinued Foliage Green. Sure you can seek the help of a competent Cerakoter or similar weapons refinishing professional. But one of the joys of firearm ownership is making [Read More…]
We have been following the AK-50 project (AK chambered in .50 BMG) pretty much since its very beginning. Brandon Herrera (a.k.a. The AK Guy), the founder of AKG Industries, had started the project about two and a half years ago and ever since he has been continuously [Read More…]
If you are a fan of the CZ Scorpion, the Sig MPX, pistol caliber AR15’s, or short barrel gas guns you will most likely be a fan of the new Gear Head Works Tail Hook. The MOD One is a stand-alone end plate for your AR15 style pistol stock. The MOD two is a [Read More…]
Jared Clawson aka @T1CS and Black Rifle Coffee filmed some spectacular footage. Jared performed some impressive trick shots involving guns and coffee. The 9mm Coffee Grinder was particularly impressive. The video starts off with easy trick shots and then each trick shot [Read More…]
Introducing their first product in a new & upcoming Glock component lineup, Tyrant Designs CNC has officially launched their Glock 43 Extended Magazine Release (G43 EMR). Boasting a very aesthetic chevron design on the front, and a pocket cut design on the rear, [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson has upped the ante on their SW22 Victory pistols with some Performance Center loving. They now offer four new models of the Performance Center SW22 Victory pistol: two different barrel options with or without a Vortex Viper red dot. These will not [Read More…]
The dramatic increase in the number of firearms purchases made by women over the past decade is indisputable. One only need look at the number of “muddy girl” or “Tiffany blue (Robin’s egg) colored firearms on the market today for verification [Read More…]
Back in February, we reported that the Civilian Marksmanship Program had received their first batch of surplus 1911 pistols from the US Army. The CMP has been busy sorting and grading this batch of 8,000 pistols and are almost ready to begin sales. While theoretically [Read More…]
Battle Arms Development (BAD) came to NRA 2018 with a handful of new items designed for form, versatility, and function as well as being aesthetically pleasing. George Huang, owner and CEO of BAD spent some time with TFB going over the assortment of AR and Glock [Read More…]
Here is a simple .22 revolver project built by a reader from absolute scratch using basic tools while following the plans here. For a gun built at home from scrap steel it isn’t far off from looking like a commercially produced handgun, far flung from typical [Read More…]
I found this in a Facebook group. It seems that the Taiwan 205th Armory (the same people who make the T91 rifle) is experimenting with arming drones. The T91 drone is equipped with a T91 rifle while the other is a 40mm armed drone with three grenade launchers. We have [Read More…]
Good evening shooters. Thanks for joining us for episode #19 of TFB’s Silencer Saturday, where even your mother prefers to shoot suppressed. Today we will kick off the Suppressor Buyer’s Guide Part 1 with some basic information that may be a bit bland to our [Read More…]
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