Someone somewhere posted these old price lists from Heckler & Koch. They are dated from 1985, 1991 and 1992 and includes some of the HK firearms on sale back then. As a reference, in 1985 Mikhail Gorbachev (leader of the Soviet Union) and Ronald Reagan (President of [Read More…]
While doing a research for another article I came across a set of photos taken during live firing exercises of Russian Ground Forces’ snipers in Alabino proving grounds. Reportedly, the images are taken in December 2017. Let’s take a look at them and [Read More…]
The new Tikka T3 trigger from Timney Triggers which we told you about a week ago is now official and available. The Tikka T3 triggers are not exactly known to need improvement, so it will be interesting to see how big of a market Timney will find with this product. [Read More…]
Precision Rifle Series shooters beware – Seekins Precision have a new rifle which is 100% created with your needs in mind. The name is HAVAK Pro HP-1 and comes in either a 308 Winchester or 6.5 Creedmoor. The 6.5mm Creedmoor is a 24″ 1×8 and the 308 [Read More…]
Next up for the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test is RUAG Ammotec’s version of the NATO-standard SS109 round (equivalent to US M855). I believe the ammunition I tested may have been made in RUAG’s facility in Thun, Switzerland, although I have not confirmed [Read More…]
Tikka is going to release a Tikka T1x. It’s uncertain if the Tikka T1x will be shown already at SHOT Show 2018 or IWA in Germany later in the spring. My guess is that we will see it at SHOT already in a few weeks. I don’t think Tikka put a countdown to SHOT [Read More…]
Savage Arms recently announced a number of new rifle products for 2018. Among these new rifles are a variety of left handed models. All of these new guns are bolt action guns with the bolt handle extending to the left side of the rifle. The new left handed models [Read More…]
In the category of what two things fit perfectly together, Volquartsen and anything .22LR is pretty much a given. So when the latest email blast came from the precision rifle and pistol manufacturer showing a new production run of the Summit Rifle, I couldn’t help [Read More…]
Next up for the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test is Federal’s T556TNB1 load, which is the civilian market name for the Mk.318 SOST projectile developed by US SOCOM as a “barrier blind” round for the M4 Carbine and Mk. 18 CQB upper [Read More…]
Nothing gets shooters and collectors salivating more than the lure of affordable HK clones. With build materials alone running close to the $1500 mark, quality complete roller lock guns start at $2K and go up from there. Could these Palmetto State Armory MP5 clones [Read More…]
Last year the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requested law enforcement “covert testing” of internet firearm sales, including the use of Dark Web hidden service forums and marketplaces, in an attempt to identify potential issues. In the course of the study, [Read More…]
Next up for the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test is Federal’s T556TNB1 load, which is the civilian market name for the Mk.318 SOST projectile developed by US SOCOM as a “barrier blind” round for the M4 Carbine and Mk. 18 CQB upper [Read More…]
Consumers have been excruciatingly patient in waiting for the MDR by Desert Tech. To help alleviate those frustrations Desert Tech’s Director of Marketing, Carson Jenkins, put out a statement on Friday, January 5th to give consumers a status update on production: [Read More…]
Air Venturi, a significant manufacturer of airsoft guns, has officially received approval and license to produce Springfield Armory reproductions. Beginning in 2018, you will have the opportunity to purchase and train with the historic M1A, 1911, XD and XD(M). Here is a [Read More…]
There is a countdown on Tikka’s homepage. At the time of writing this article, there are 16 days and some hours left until something is going to happen. What a coincidence that the SHOT Show 2018 starts then! You can check the current countdown here: [Read More…]
The Remington 2018 Product Catalog is now live, containing a variety of new models in every category. Some, like the ‘Smoke’ colored R51, are variations on a previous theme, while others, like the Model 700 PCR are all new for this year. The RP9 gets a big brother [Read More…]
Want to see a DOPE tattoo? @clone_service_rifle posted a video of a tattoo that he got. ××WARNING×× These are MY cheat codes for my pet load. Your adjustments may vary. This data is for my M24 clone with original M118LR reloading data using 43.1gr RL15 and [Read More…]
Designed to be the “hardest hitting, most powerful (practical size) AR platform carbines ever produced,” Wilson Combat recently announced the Ultimate Hunter and Tactical Hunter rifles chambered for the proprietary .458 HAM’R cartridge. The new guns [Read More…]
Next up for the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test is Korean manufacturer PMC’s clone of M855, called X-TAC M855 LAP. This ammunition features very uniform-looking external dimensions, attractively finished brass cases and projectile jackets, and a reasonable [Read More…]
Although I love the new FDE & Black two-tone series from FN, if I’m being honest with myself, given the opportunity I’d own a M249S PARA in any color imaginable. Chartreuse, mauve, leopard print – heck even OD green is on the menu. Yes, yes, a [Read More…]
Hang S. has contributed this post to TFB covering the history of the K2 rifle and various attempts at upgrading it from 2005 until today. This is Hang’s first post for TFB. Failure of XK-8 In 2003, S&T Motiv (previous known as Daewoo Precision) started to [Read More…]
Some absolutely great new photos of part of Heckler & Koch’s product range have emerged. Taken by German photographer Oliver Louven, a Bundeswehr veteran, the photos feature a plethora of Heckler & Koch’s current range of small arms. Louven, an [Read More…]
This is a guest post by Richard L., who is reviewing his personal VCOG. It is also Richard L.’s first guest post on TFB. We’ve reported on the VCOG when it first hit the market in 2013, and then again with an in-depth look at SHOT 2014. The Trijicon Variable [Read More…]
Next up for the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test is Korean manufacturer PMC’s clone of M855, called X-TAC M855 LAP. This ammunition features very uniform-looking external dimensions, attractively finished brass cases and projectile jackets, and a reasonable [Read More…]
There are lots of timeless firearm debates to throw all of your shooting friends in a frenzy. They are sometimes more dangerous than talking about politics at Thanksgiving dinner. 9mm vs. .40 S&W… Glock vs. 1911… Black vs. Flat Dark Earth… Keymod [Read More…]
Conflict Armament Research has released a report featuring the results of in-person findings of what the so-called Islamic State has been using in the past three years. These findings (40,000 items, 845 small arms) have resulted from personal visits to the frontlines [Read More…]
Ruger, like many firearm companies right now, is gearing up for the most wonderful time of the year in the gun industry: SHOT Show! With that extravaganza of firearms looming in front of us, they have been introducing and announcing lots and lots of new models for 2018. [Read More…]
It was announced on Friday, January 5th that Ruger would be laying off in total 50 employees. Most of the positions being laid off are not directly tied to manufacturing or the production of firearms. It will primarily be roles in sales, engineering and marketing. Kevin [Read More…]
In a recent post (https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/11/02/brazilian-criminals-show-off-weaponry-social-media/), we presented some photos of Brazilian criminals showing off different types of weapons used in their, eh, trade. It’s not unusual for those guys to [Read More…]
Ian and Karl of Forgotten Weapons lore have recently announced a two gun competition open to the public, based in Arizona. Desert Brutality will take place in early February is based on the theme that Forgotten Weapons has always been known for, championing historic [Read More…]
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