Wilson Combat has announced that their Recon Tactical and Super Sniper rifles are now available chambered in .224 Valkyrie. The rifles are built with Wilson Combat barrels that feature a fast 1:6.5″ twist rate which allows stabilizing some of the heaviest (90 [Read More…]
Belarusian YouTube channel called “ВоенТВ Беларуси” has recently published a video telling about the Belarusian military news. In that video, they showed an unmanned aerial vehicle carrying an anti-tank grenade launcher. The demonstration of [Read More…]
A coordinated attack against the Afghan Ministry of Interior headquarters in Northern Kabul on May has shown a fair degree of sophistication when it comes to the small arms and tactics of the insurgents involved. Reportedly the planning was carried out by the Haqanni [Read More…]
A recent post on the DOD’s media release branch has shown elements of the 180th Cavalry Regiment (National Guard, based out of Oklahoma) on a security mission around the Afghan capital of Kabul. Unique to the quick-eyed observer would be the extensive use of [Read More…]
The subject of this article is not a firearm, but it is definitely something that many of you would love to have or at least learn about especially if you are a 1911 aficionado. This is actually a KickStarter crowdfunding project. It is called M1911-H Reloading Card [Read More…]
Rifle Dynamics has something cool for the Father’s Day. Their Father’s Day Special limited edition AKM is specifically built to be a perfect Father’s Day gift although I think any of the Rifle Dynamics AKs is a perfect gift. Let’s first watch the [Read More…]
There certainly exist a large number of myths and misconceptions about small arms in Afghanistan. Everything from the names of certain firearms available to how they are perceived in the country has been over exaggerated or hyped up to the point of no return. Surprisingly there are almost as many [Read More…]
In celebration of the company’s 70th anniversary, Italian Fausti Stefano SRL has introduced two commemorative shotguns. The difference between the two is mainly in the layout of the barrels – one is an Over & Under shotgun and the second one is a Side by [Read More…]
Kaiser Shooting Products has released the second generation of their X-7 Fusion polymer AR-15 upper and lower receiver set. The primary difference of the V.2 receiver set from the V.1 is the use of a new polymer which has improved characteristics compared to the [Read More…]
Jim Fuller of Rifle Dynamics recently shared this photograph of a cut down 91/30 Mosin Nagant that was recently taken to his shop by an officer of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department who needed some help identifying it. Apparently, the weapon was confiscated [Read More…]
Good day fellow suppressor lovers. Thanks for joining us back here at Silencer Saturday, where internal volume is more important than external volume. In a moment we’ll talk about the mythical “One Can To Rule Them All” request that we often see from those looking [Read More…]
Although the first day of the symposium was free to the general public, the next two days required a $50 entrance fee (total) and was aimed at getting curators private time amongst themselves to discuss serious and legitimate issues that affected the care of their small [Read More…]
James Purdey & Sons Ltd., one of the British manufacturers of deluxe hunting arms, has added to their website a new over and under shotgun called Purdey Trigger Plate. As the name implies, this shotgun utilizes a rather rare lock mechanism type called trigger plate. [Read More…]
Last week we reported about the Russian ADAR company’s Ladoga straight pull bolt action rifle. Earlier, this company has been publishing images of an AR-15 pattern rifle called ADAR 2-15 that they were preparing to manufacture. And recently, the company announced [Read More…]
Just like in the case of Rex Silentium suppressors designed for centerfire firearms (Honoris, Viribus, Fidelis), their new rimfire suppressor also has a Latin name – Potens. It means strong or powerful. Let’s see what features this new rimfire can has. [Read More…]
Nielsen Gun Parts is a Danish company specialized in designing and manufacturing suppressors. Among their products, there is a family of multi-caliber hunting rifle suppressors called Sonic GHOST. These silencers utilize quite a simple system that allows to assemble [Read More…]
An astute Internet sleuth from AR15.com spotted a unique moment on Google’s StreetView road imaging service. In Iznik, Turkey (also known my the ancient name of Nicaea), four kids were caught doing what kids do – plinking targets with airguns. Using what appears [Read More…]
Arsen Avakov, the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, has announced on his Facebook page that the first shipment of 500 American-made RPG-7 clone rocket-propelled grenade launchers has been received by the National Guard of Ukraine. These launchers are called PSRL [Read More…]
Walker Defense Research (WDR) is a new firearm accessories manufacturing company located in Mesa, Arizona. Right now they have one product – the NERO 556 muzzle device. By looking at the shape of this product you have probably guessed that this is a 3D printed [Read More…]
Whether employment opportunities, taxes, manufacturing, gun sales, or all points in between – there is little doubt that the firearms industry contributes significantly to the economic growth of the United States. In fact, a recent report compiled by the National [Read More…]
GLOCK America has just announced that it has won the contract to supply the Military Police of São Paulo, Brazil with 5,000 G22 pistols. In a first for Brazilian law enforcement, the agencies solicited contenders from international sources. Tests included a 10,000 [Read More…]
The giant firearms and accessories conglomerate Remington Outdoor Company has just announced that it has successfully implemented a reorganization plan that brings it out of Chapter 11. The company announced on March 26, 2018 that it had filed for bankruptcy due in part [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…]
SIG Sauer has announced the addition of SIG 365 9mm loads to their ammunition line. The new ammo comes loaded with two 115 grain bullet options: FMJ or V-Crown (JHP). It is not a coincidence that the new ammunition is the namesake of the company’s newest carry [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…]
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…]
Last week we discussed pistol standoff devices in a couple of TFB articles. Continuing the subject, today we’ll take a look at another such device called Muzzle Stand-off Device (MSD). This product is made in the USA by a company called Proof Mark. As we discussed [Read More…]
Vista Outdoors, owners of Savage Arms, Stevens, Federal Premium, Bushnell and other major outdoor brands announced a Strategic Business Transformation Plan that explores the possibility of selling certain assets. As part of the Full-Year Operating Results for FY2018, [Read More…]
Recent photographs have revealed that the Armed Forces of Senegal have acquired large amounts of 5.56x45mm NATO Tavor X95 rifles. Specifically, it appears that two distinct Senegalese forces are using the rifle at present. The first being a special operations component [Read More…]
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