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…]
Paul Kim (PK) has posted an update of his new M52 weapon light which we posted about on April 24. PK posted up this weaponlight Lego map showng all the combination of setups you can have with his line of flashlights. There are some very interesting developments in that [Read More…]
Many have been excited about the Surefire Fury (Dual Fuel Tactical) DFT and new M600 (Dual Fuel) DF Scout lights. These lights boast 1200 lumens with CR123s and 1500 lumens using 18650 batteries. Users may have experienced issues when running 18650s from other brands. [Read More…]
500 Smith & Wesson The .500 S&W Magnum (12.7×41mm SR) is a fifty-caliber semi-rimmed handgun cartridge developed by Cor-Bon in partnership with the Smith & Wesson engineering team. In an 8.38″ (21.3 cm) revolver with a .500 S&W Magnum cartridge [Read More…]
Just the other day, Magpul announced that they are releasing their own bipod. The Magpul Bipod is the perfect addition to their Pro 700 chassis but it is also a great addition to any rifle. Their bipod has features you see in more expensive bipods. Magpul Bipod The [Read More…]
If the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact with a 4″ barrel was not your cup of tea make sure to keep your wallet out. Smith & Wesson now has available a NEW 3.6″ Compact Series available in .40 S&W or 9mm. Smith & Wesson is banking on the [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson has thrown a little more Crimson Trace love at the M&P M2.0 Compact pistol. You can now purchase an M&P M2.0 Compact with a Crimson Trace Green Laserguard attached from the factory. This can be ordered either with an ambidextrous thumb safety [Read More…]
Shooters love to modify, alter and make their firearms their own personal masterpieces. The number one platform that firearm enthusiasts modify is the AR-15, but a likely close 2nd place would be a Glock. There is an overflowing abundance of aftermarket parts for Glock [Read More…]
Remember those Roland Special malfunction spoofs? Well Nick Lui aka Ambergur Roselton on Facebook posted a video in his Facebook group, 3-Gun Calgary, of a rather spectacular compensator failure. He was shooting his compensated Glock but due to his focus on shooting he [Read More…]
SIG SAUER, Inc. congratulates Team SIG member Lena Miculek on placing first in the ladies category of the Open Division at the 2018 SIG SAUER USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals held April 18th through April 22nd. Miculek competed for three days at The Pro Gun Club in Boulder [Read More…]
Nestled in the very far, back corner of the NRA 2018 showroom, one might worry that the “Shoot Like a Girl” (SLG2) booth would resemble a barren wasteland…and they would be incorrect. Crowds of women packed the booth, waiting their turn to venture into [Read More…]
Everyone knows there is nothing worse than a tight pouch, especially if it could mean the difference between life and death. The Marine Corps has reportedly been struggling with this issue since the adoption of the Gen 3 PMAG. The USMC’s standard issue magazine [Read More…]
I found this on Facebook. ST Kinetics is Singapore’s main defense contractor. They are the ones who make the Ultimax and SAR21. Well it appears they are designing a futuristic soldier system for the Singapare Armed Forces called ARIELE. Prepare yourself for a [Read More…]
I have seen videos of cowboy action shooting, which is a form of 3 gun using cowboy themed firearms. But I did not know there are people shooting while on horseback. I have certainly seen archery competitions on horseback but there is a Cowboy Mounted Shooting [Read More…]
In what is becoming one of the most revitalized cartridges in the firearms industry, Ruger has announced their newest GP100 Match Champion chambered in 10mm Auto. This comes off the heels of Ruger unveiling a Super Redhawk in 10mm Auto at SHOT Show 2018. Now as we head [Read More…]
Taurus brought an end to the PT700 series at NRA 2018 with the introduction of the PT111 G2s and G2c single stack pistols. At the same time, the Raging Hunter announced at SHOT Show earlier this year made it’s first appearance to the general public. PT111 G2s and [Read More…]
On this segment of Picture-of-the-Day (POTD), we take a look at an AR-15 receiver set. That statement alone sounds riveting, we know, but stick with us here. We have all seen skeletonized components before. Ones that have a little material trimmed to reduce weight while [Read More…]
The US Army’s PEO Soldier – Project Manager Soldier Weapons has issued an Request for Information (RFI) to obtain industry feedback on possible submissions to Sub Compact Weapons (SCW) evaluations. The specification details offered by the Project Manager [Read More…]
Bullet Splat debuted it’s line of ballistic jewelry at NRA 2018, displaying a variety of uses for spent bullets recreated in precious metals. Mostly silver but with some gold as well, the jewelry ensures that after a day at the range, nothing goes to waste. [Read More…]
G2 Research originally released it’s Telos line of ammunition in 2017, after the popularity of the RIP fragmenting ammo offered by the company for semi-auto pistol use. The Telos line was originally designed for revolver use, but proved to be effective enough to [Read More…]
Beretta reintroduced the 1301 Tactical line of shotguns at NRA 2018. Additional colors (FDE, OD Green, and Marine) have been added to the already popular line of home defense and law enforcement shotguns, but that’s not where the reintroduction ends. Check out [Read More…]
One pound AR15 trigger! Yes, you read that correctly. The Canadian company has been making quality AR15 triggers for some time now, but nothing that adjusts this low. Continue reading for more on the Trigger Tech Diamond AR Trigger. The first thing many people [Read More…]
Liberty Safes celebrated their 30th Anniversary this year and honored their customer family of more than 2.1 Million people at NRA 2018. At Liberty, their motto is “Always Protected”. They showcased several safes, but were most excited about their new [Read More…]
If you are a rifle shooter you may be interested in the new Magpul Bipod. In case you’ve been living in a cave somewhere and aren’t familiar with Magpul, they are manufacturers of quality polymer accessories for firearms enthusiasts. You can thank them [Read More…]
Leaper’s/UTG brought several new options to NRA 2018, including several handgun base plates, the RDM-20, and hints of a first focal plane scope on the horizon. UTG Pro +0 Base Pads The UTG Pro +0 magazine plates are designed for use in 8 different double stack [Read More…]
New to NRA 2018 comes the team at Def Con Safes. The semi-customizable and modular designs make affordable gun safes for any sized arsenal. Pictured above is the Def Con 1. Key Features Outside the Safe: The recessed lockblocks and shipwheels on the front of the safe [Read More…]
Prime Ammunition has been hinting at a new offering to their rifle ammunition lineup for over a year now. Finally, this week they have confirmed it will be the 6MM Creedmoor. While their 6.5 Creedmoor factory offering has been extremely popular with competitive [Read More…]
Beretta expanded the APX line with the addition of the APX Centurion at NRA 2018. Built to be a comfortable medium between the full and compact versions in the APX family, the Centurion is more concealable than the larger version, but with the functionality of the [Read More…]