Full Conceal has just introduced their M3D-S6 BARE Frame Folding kit, that allows customers to build a folding Glock 19 if they have the slide assembly and frame internal parts. The BARE Frame Folding kit includes all of the necessary components for assembling a fully [Read More…]
Arming the Space Force, the sixth and newest branch of the United States Armed Forces will be an interesting endeavor when it comes to small arms. Naturally, any conventional weapon will be at the Space Force’s disposal while on Earth, but space brings a whole host of [Read More…]
The concept of having the primary weapon and sidearm chambered in the same caliber was probably pioneered or at least popularized in the American Old West where carbines like Winchester Model 1873 were often carried with handguns like the Colt SAA chambered in the same [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 39th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet [Read More…]
Wilson Combat has expanded the EDC X9 handgun family by introducing the new EDC X9S 9x19mm subcompact pistol. With a slim gripless aluminum-frame and 10-round capacity in double-stack flush fit magazines, this handgun is designed to be a lightweight, compact and high [Read More…]
In this edition of TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday, we’ll take a look at another of Smith & Wesson’s 9mm revolver inspired by Jerry Miculek, the S&W 929. Mr. Miculek and Smith & Wesson have covered their bases when it comes to the 9mm versus .45 ACP debate, [Read More…]
When it comes to firearms very few have the potential or clout to disrupt an entire industry, but that is seemingly what the Springfield Armory Hellcat has accomplished. They have gone smaller in size than what was thought possible and conversely increased the capacity [Read More…]
EAA Corps is importing some different 1911 variants this year from Turkey. Of most significant news is the optics-equipped slide on a subcompact frame, chambered in 9x19mm and .45 ACP. Another point of interest is the grip window allowing shooters to see how many rounds are in their magazine during [Read More…]
Every year, during the SHOT Show days, Rifle Dynamics hold their own event, the RD Open House. This year I was lucky to be able to attend it and in this article, I’ll tell you about the newly released and prototype Rifle Dynamics products as well as some really [Read More…]
Full Conceal, who made big waves by releasing a foldable Glock, is releasing its newest foldable Glock, the M3D-S6. Why S6? Because it will be offered for sub $600. Sub 6. S6. You get it. Still based on the Glock 19 Gen 4, the M3D-S6 offers 21+1 rounds of 9mm in a [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2020 SureFire debuted new silencers for both the SOCOM and RYDER series of silencers. In true SureFire fashion, the new silencers look to build onto the existing SureFire lineup. SureFire is accomplishing this by providing new options in both build [Read More…]
Loading mags are a pain, there’s no doubt about that. There’s a bunch of various pistol and rifle magazine loading contraptions out on the market, but most of them require you to load or align the ammo a certain way before you can push them into the [Read More…]
FN unveiled two new additions to its civilian lineup at this year’s SHOT Show. In an effort to add even more range to the SCAR20s, FN released a new variant chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. The FN 509 series also received a new addition with the FN 509 Compact. FN [Read More…]
Something that is often lost on people, is the fact that the first firearm Mossberg ever made was actually a pistol. And after their well received MC1 subcompact pistol, they are back at it with the MC2c. The MC2c is a compact double-stack 9mm pistol. Streamlined for concealed carry with a thin [Read More…]
Just a bit over a month ago I had the opportunity to visit Smith & Wesson headquarters for their release of the M&P9 Sheild EZ 9mm pistol. This is Smith & Wesson’s follow up to the highly successful 380 EZ which is marketed towards those with less [Read More…]
Leading into SHOT Show 2020, Springfield Armory has announced their New XD-M Elite series of handguns all chambered in the world’s favorite cartridge of 9mm. When Springfield Armory reached out to TheFirearmBlog asking if we would like to check out one of their [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 38th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet [Read More…]
GEMTECH Suppressors has announced their newest silencer — the Modular Lunar 9. The modular Lunar 9 allows end users to convert it from a full size 7″ configuration to a shorter 4.7″ configuration while remaining hearing safe. GEMTECH Modular Lunar 9 [Read More…]
Vista Outdoor has announced a huge amount of new products for 2020. The most significant ones we’ll cover separately and tomorrow we’ll also publish an article telling about the rest of the new products by Federal Premium Ammunition, CCI, Speer and Alliant [Read More…]
Sturm, Ruger & Company has published a press release announcing the second revolver in their newest Super GP100 custom shop revolver line. Earlier, in April of 2019, Ruger released the first model of Super GP100 which was chambered in .357 Magnum. The main [Read More…]
If the SIG Sauer P365 flipped the firearms industry on its head with their micro-compact pistol that secretly packs a high capacity magazine… then the Springfield Armory Hellcat took that metaphorical head and punted it down the street a little further! The [Read More…]
Shadow Systems developed a pistol that has impressed what was a rather…..skeptical eye. The Shadow Systems MR918 has been a fun review, a review that reminded me of the challenge of remaining subjective. I took this review and started my research before the [Read More…]
Liberty Ammunition, a company that makes one of the lightest weight 9mm bullets, has teamed up with Shell Shock Technologies, the manufacturer of one of the most lightweight 9mm cartridge cases, to create a 9x19mm ammo that has a total cartridge weight of 93 grains. [Read More…]
Tesla’s newest creation is looking to disrupt the current truck market. Elon Musk unveiled their newest “Cybertruck” and included a bold new claim that the new Cybertruck was also bulletproof. Tesla Unveils New “Bulletproof” Cybertruck [Read More…]
Wilson Combat has released a new line of 1911 pistols called American Combat Pistol (ACP). The idea behind this new series is to offer the same top-notch Wilson Combat quality at a more affordable price point. How is that possible? The company reduced the number of [Read More…]
ALTOR Corporation of Cave Creek, Arizona, has designed a rather unusual single shot pistol that almost looks like the descendant of the CIA’s Deer Gun. The pistol will be available in .380 Auto and 9x19mm caliber options. Why do you need a single shot pistol in [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 32nd edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet [Read More…]
The SIG Sauer P365XL 9mm is no longer “breaking news” since it has been out on the market for roughly 3 months now. It has had an impressive rise to fame though as the original P365 broke the mold for what people believed a carry gun could hold and achieve. [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 28th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series (and you’ve been missing out), this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the [Read More…]
The ever attentive Hrachya, in his constant worldwide research for cool stuff to let TFB readers know about*, found this peculiar product offered by a small Italian company. The material available online on this “training aid”, is currently fairly limited [Read More…]