Luth-AR has a range of new upper receivers featuring their Fractional Twist barrels. These new uppers have 20-inch barrels with a 1-8 1/2 twist rate. This specialized twist rate is stated to be ideal for a wide range of bullet weights. AR-15 @ TFB: SILENCER SATURDAY [Read More…]
The legendary 10/22 has just received three new short barrel offerings from Faxon Firearms with the release of the new Faxon Rimfire lineup of barrels. These three new offerings to their already existing rimfire rifle barrel lineup all have fluted designs, threaded [Read More…]
For the 5th day of TFB Christmas, we’re going to take a look at some great barrels for your pistol or rifle. Being one of the main pressure bearing components of a firearm along with the bolt, the barrel is primarily responsible for much of the accuracy of your [Read More…]
Arizona-based Apex Tactical Specialties has introduced a new threaded barrel as part of their line of accessories and aftermarket upgrade parts for Springfield Armory’s Hellcat. The 3-inch barrel is machined from premium cold hammer forged steel and has a Melonite [Read More…]
With ammunition starting to show back up on shelves and hunting season just around the corner, maybe it’s time to build yourself another AR15. Primary Arms is now offering a full lineup of FN America AR15 barrels chambered in 5.56. FN America’s barrels are [Read More…]
PROOF Research has just been awarded a new military contract for new “medium caliber” weapons systems which builds upon the company’s previously successful small caliber barrel technology which is currently in service with U.S. Military Forces. PROOF [Read More…]
Faxon Firearms have just introduced a new line of barrels for the Ruger 10/22. I am a huge fan of the rifle and I often like to compare it to a teenager’s first car in the regard that that same teenager will almost inevitably change everything about it save for a [Read More…]
Vortakt Barrel Works is a Wisconsin based barrel manufacturing company that is entirely focused on the barrel making process. The company provides both complete barrels in virtually any caliber from .17 all the way up to .50 and lengths of up to 30 inches. The company [Read More…]
Griffin Armament is best known for their silencers, along with the complimenting mounts, muzzle devices, and other sound suppression-related accessories. Since 2006, this Wisconsin-based company has designed and produced many suppressor models for a variety of calibers [Read More…]
FN America‘s current AR-15 lineup – dubbed the “FN-15 Series” – includes eighteen models, ranging from 5.56 and 300BLK pistols to a competition-purposed model to California-compliant versions and more. FN also provides variants of these [Read More…]
Intro: Most shooters don’t really care where their stuff comes from or how it was made as long as it performs up to their standards. If this is you don’t waste your time reading this entire article, you just need to know that Preferred Barrel Blanks, out of [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James talks to Clint with Ballistic Advantage at #TriggrCon2019 about their upcoming complete AR upper receivers. ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon page if you enjoy our program, and consider helping us at TFBTV out! We give away hundreds of [Read More…]
Behind every great silencer is a great barrel – literally. If you shoot suppressed, consider what life would be like with shoddy threads that leave your $600+ and year-long-wait hearing protection device hanging at a non-concentric angle to your boreline. [Read More…]
Much of the time spent at the range can often be waiting on a weapon to cool. With semi-auto triggers able to take weapons to near cyclic speeds or bolt-action barrels needing to keep cool to protect the barrel, heat is a major problem on weapons. Its why we have [Read More…]
We rarely get to pick the brains of the people in our industry who are the technical geniuses that bring the products we love and enjoy to fruition. In this episode of InRange TV, Ian and Karl from Forgotten Weapons have a candid Skype talk with Nathan from Faxon Firearms about various barrel [Read More…]
Suarez International, known for training, avocation of red-dots on pistols, and quite a few Glock components, has announced their latest release, Glock “Match” grade barrels. The new barrels are 1/10″ twist to stabalize most common 9mm bullet weights, [Read More…]
There is a mental and physical checklist that shooters should run through before running their rifle suppressed. First off, do you have a suppressor? Great, one major hurdle down. Next in line should be preparing your host weapon for its new role as a silenced blaster. [Read More…]
The Ruger 10/22, by dint of its modular construction, it quite easy to modify. Trigger packs, bolts, receivers, stocks and barrels are easy to change out for many purposes. Many people enjoy shooting them suppressed. Though eye and ear protection should be worn at [Read More…]
In the latest addition to their #FightTheNoise campaign SilencerCo has expanded their line of threaded barrels. The two new additions are made for the Glock 22 and 23, both of which are .40 S&W pistols. The new barrels join a group of eight pistol barrels currently [Read More…]
VooDoo Innovations, part of the Adams Arms’ family, has announced the release of their first Glock Barrel, a Glock 17 model ready for both Gen 3 and Gen 4 handguns. Released to an already crowded market, the VDI barrel sets itself apart by loading up with [Read More…]
I stumbled across Amalgamated Titanium International Corporation when browsing for a bolt carrier for an upcoming lightweight build. Thinking they would only make a bolt carrier, I was surprised to see an ambitious product release schedule of titanium parts expanding [Read More…]
MyGunCulture is reporting that SilencerCo has released threaded barrels for Glock and Sig Sauer pistols. The notable feature is SilcencerCo designed them specifically for suppressor use and avoiding baffle strikes. The barrels are held to an extremely high tolerance [Read More…]
Accurateshooter.com shares with us how Brux Barrels are made. Brux Barrel-Making Process, Start to FinishWe start out with either 4150 chrome-moly or 416R stainless steel double stress-relieved bar stock. The bar stock starts out at 1-9/32″ in diameter and 20-24 feet [Read More…]
I am not a machinist, but that does not preclude me from appreciating their work and the skills required to create weapon systems. To further my appreciation, Rifleshooter.com has posted up an excellent pictorial tutorial on machining your own AR-15/M16 barrel from a [Read More…]
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