Due to Smith & Wesson’s recent acquisition of Crimson Trace it didn’t take a crystal ball to predict that we’d be seeing more Crimson Trace accessories bundled with Smith & Wesson products, and this example falls into that category. [Read More…]
To begin with I think most, if not all, AR15s should be able shoot 1 MOA groups. Unfortunately they don’t, and sometimes even the best rifle just won’t marry whatever ammunition your using. But here’s proof that this competition rifle is up for it. A [Read More…]
Tyrant Designs recently began taking pre-orders on a magazine extension for the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield pistols. The extension is designed to work with the 7-round 9mm magazine and increases the capacity an additional two rounds. According to the company, the [Read More…]
Sin Arms is a company located in Watertown, SD. They are specialized in precision shooting products manufacturing and services. Several days ago the company has introduced a new muzzle brake called Sinister. The Sinister brake is made of 416 stainless steel. It is a [Read More…]
Houston Shaw of Sofrep TV takes on 4 spinning texas stars. Two on either side of a double star. Houston shoots the left and right stars first then the rear star and finally the star in front of the middle one. For those not familiar with the texas star, it is a [Read More…]
If any firearm company in the last month has been kicked around more than Slidefire, I would like to hear about it. After a horrific event of historic magnitude occurred in Las Vegas where a Slidefire stock was used they have been completely murdered in the press. [Read More…]
A Californian company called Aeon Tac makes aluminum AR-15 stocks called LWB (Light Weight Billet). The stock is machined out of a billet 6061 aluminum and as the name implies, it is quite lightweight weighing only 7 oz. It is an adjustable stock with [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…]
There is an ever-growing abundance of Glock after-market parts available for consumers. The Glock pistol, whether you love it or hate it, is embraced by the entire world in varying capacities. It is the Lego set of pistols. The tinker toy of handguns. Like an AR-15, [Read More…]
The dramatic rise in number of firearms being purchased by women across the country today is undisputable. The message is clear: Women (myself included) want to shoot. We want to arm ourselves for hunting, competition, home defense, and even just plinking! However, a [Read More…]
Advanced Firearm Accessories (AFA), LLC is becoming widely known for their AF Loader which is the world’s first automated speedloader for handgun magazines. We first ran an article about AFA LLC and their marvelous automated speedloader back on September 26th. A [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…]
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…]
High Speed Gear recently announced the company was now selling a new generation of magazine carriers based on the concepts around its original TACOs. The new Polymer TACOs use many of the same design features as the TACOs, but they now include polymer materials that are [Read More…]
Early last year we highlighted some of the work done high-end concealment furniture maker QLine Design. Almost unanimously, readers were impressed with the style, precision and craftsmanship of the fine tables, nightstands and dressers that have hidden compartments [Read More…]
I’ll start and say I really like the Radian Weapons Ambidextrous charging handles. In fact, I think all my AR-15s and my only AR-10 have them now. That has left a rather deep hole in my pocket, but helps with one of the weak designs of the AR-15. Plus they look [Read More…]
TFB’s Pete asked before if we can shoot MOA all day long? That’s over a year ago and I’m sorry I haven’t replied earlier but “I was busy“. However that doesn’t mean I can’t, and this time I brought back some proof to [Read More…]
In 2016 The Firearm Blog did a Factory Tour at McMillan stocks, check it out if you missed it. They now have a new stock available, the adjustable A5 with Thumbhole. The stock is also available with an integral adjustable cheek piece. The new adjustable A5 Thumbhole [Read More…]
I have been intrigued by billet aluminum AR grips for a while but haven’t gotten around to getting one for myself. I saw them on some slick 3Gun race guns and they do look cool. Especially when anodized to match a race gun. So when the opportunity arose to review [Read More…]
Maglula, the company known for making very simple yet extremely effective magazine loaders and unloaders, has some more tricks up their sleeves to save our thumbs. Currently, they have a magazine loader and unloader in development for the Ruger BX-25 magazine. I, for [Read More…]
Old men forget; yet all shall be forgot, But he’ll remember, with advantages, What slings he used that day. Then shall our names, Familiar in his mouth as household words – 1907 leather, and USGI web – Be in their flowing cups freshly rememb’red. [Read More…]
I hate cleaning! With a passion. Some people at the shooting range seem to love it, more than shooting their rifles actually, but that’s not me. I don’t know which kind of person you are, if you’re a “shooter” or a “cleaner”? [Read More…]
Longtime TFB reader and owner of Harry’s Holsters is announcing an update to their line up of available models and molds. We discussed Harrison and his small business last year and highlighted some of the features of their kydex lineup. Personally, I’m happy to see [Read More…]
As a variant of the Precision Rifle Series, people are discussing a Practical Rimfire Challenge. Instead of using large calibers like in PRS, the Rimfire Challenge is primarily 22LR. The aim is to challenge shooters with targets between 10 to 300 meters. And of course, [Read More…]
A sling is not only a carrying strap, but also an ever-present shooting aid. It stabilizes the rifle when a bipod is not available or practical (e.g. sitting position in tall grass), or when braced against unstable supports. This article investigates four shooting [Read More…]
With the first Hudson H9’s finally shipping Advanced Holster have introduced a new modular holster for Hudson Mfg’s pistol. The H9’s unusual frame shape narrows the available holster choices and Advanced Holster are one of the first manufacturers to [Read More…]
AFA LLC, the company with an automated pistol magazine loader, was utilizing IndieGoGo’s website to crowdfund their project of the AF Loader. Like many small companies and start-ups, cash flow is not always in an abundance when you are starting out. As a result, [Read More…]
Stealth Gear USA is a company that started in 2012 that focuses on developing and producing holsters for handguns. Their VentCore holsters are the base of the company, and the technology offers for instance ventilated laser-cut ports to allow breathability of the [Read More…]
Let’s look at Norway for an interesting bipod! If you know me you know I’m close to being a collector of bipods. Look for my previous review of the Atlas 5-H for instance. Vertebrae AS is a small product design and development company, based in rainy [Read More…]
One of the most popular concealed carry handguns remains the small frame revolver. Diminutive wheelguns have been a top choice for decades, with the J-frame Smith & Wesson guns being some of the most popular. One of the problems with a gun small enough to slip [Read More…]
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