Sigh. On another website I have been accused of being racist. Apparently some people decided that my guy-with-a-ski-mask was a black guy being shot by a white guy. One guy is the “good” guy, the other is a criminal wearing a ski mask (like all stereotypical [Read More…]
Steyr Arms have confirmed that the Steyr AUG SA A3 will be shipping in the first quarter this year. From the press release: Currently, the AUG is in the final stages of product development and is expected to hit the shelves of Steyr Dealers in 1st quarter 2009. In fact, [Read More…]
AmmoLand have published a review of the TAS Ballistics Calculator that originally appeared in Target Sports Magazine last month. Amazingly, I have such a device in my hand at this very moment. I’m about to shoot my 22 Dasher at 900 yards – something I’ve never [Read More…]
Tam at The Arms Room has written a very interesting post about the 40+ years evolution of the Schmidt-Rubin rifle that was adopted in 1889 by the Swiss and evolved into the K31 Carbine. When the time came for the Swiss army to replace their black-powder Vetterli rifles, [Read More…]
JR at A Keyboard and a .45 has posted photos showing a .50 BMG rifle that was not cleaned after shooting corrosive ammo. Makes me want to cry to see something that like so abused! More photos of the rifle at a Keyboard and a .45.
Words fail me. First there was the blackpowder AR, then the Chainsaw AR … AR 15 lower receiver, 170lbs built in easy cocking mechanism 3 rails. 425 grain arrow 420 fps. TAC 15 Tactical Assault Crossbow I think this finally ends the 5.56mm vs. 6.8mm vs. 7.62mm [Read More…]
TD discovered this photo on the Ruger website: WOW! I can barley believe my eyes. Ruger has finally gone tactical! The tactical mini-14 appears to feature: * Folding and collapsible stock * Ergonomic pistol grip * 20 round magazine * Quad rails * Polymer stock Well done [Read More…]
After being knocked to the ground with bean bag rounds the suspect went for his rifle on the other side of the basement at his Lakemore, Ohio home. After a SWAT Officers’ AR-15 jammed another offer fired two shots from his MP5 missing once and hitting the suspects [Read More…]
New for 2009 is the Kimber Model 8400 Police Tactical chambered in .300 Win. Mag. The rifle is designed with military and law enforcement in mind. The previous Kimber tactical rifles based on the 8400 action got good reviews and I expect this one will not be any [Read More…]
It looks like Atlantic Firearms forgot to renew the license for their shopping website software!
I previously reported that on the new Mossberg 590 SPX. It appears Mossberg also have a “regular” 500 SPX. The SPX features: * 18.5″ ported barrel (the holes are in just behind the front sight) * Picatinny rail * LPA Ghost sight * “M16 [Read More…]
The Twinbow II is an interesting, and beautifully designed, crossbow made by Swiss Crossbow. Click to expand. It can be cocked in three seconds and fire a bolt at a speed of 370 feet/sec [ I know nothing about crossbows so I am not sure how revolutionary a 3 second [Read More…]
Jay emailed me a link to The Brass Fetcher Online. It looks like it has been around for years but I never came across it. It is amazing. They have gel test results, including photos, for a while range of cartridges, often more than one brand. Everything from .17 HMR to [Read More…]
TaylorWSO @ ar15.com dropped a loaded Magpul polymer PMAGS onto concrete in -30 degrees, feed lip first: So to the drop test. I wanted to see what they could do in the cold. I dropped it from the same table (3′ high) I have dropped metal mags from on the range. If [Read More…]
The CZ P07 “Duty” is a new 9mm pistol by CZ that will be launched this year. Click to expand image CZ have not yet released the specs of the “Duty” (as it is known). It is polymer-framed DA/SA and features an interchangable decocker/manual [Read More…]
Ed reports that the ATF are running out of Form 4473 (NCIS background check) due to demand. Heh.
If this does not keep hippies awake at night and zombies at bay I do not know what will. The Mossberg 500 Road Blocker a real badass. Pistol grip, heat shield and BFMB (Big “Fraking” Muzzle Brake”). Mossberg 500 Road Blocker. Click to expand. The two [Read More…]
Mark Dennehy is a programmer and an ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) qualified judge. He is developing a tool to analyze the results of the air rifle shooters at his gun club. Cool stuff. More here.
This year Mossberg is will be selling the autoloader 3 1/2″ magnum 935 Magnum and the 2 3/4″ 930 Turkey models with tactical style pistol grips and fixed stocks. Click to expand the images. Mossberg 935 Magnum Turkey – Pistol Grip Model Mossberg 930 [Read More…]
A man in Papua New Guinea was caught trying to transport an RPG launcher and nine grenades in his plane luggage. The Australian reports: A ROCKET launcher and nine grenades have been found in the luggage of a passenger on a flight in Papua New Guinea. … Police [Read More…]
I missed the announcement for the Micro Desert Eagle, but I think it came out in mid November. Ad for the Micro Eagle Magnum Research are claiming this is a new pistol but CZF (@ THR) identified it as a the Kevin pistol manufactured by Czech company ZVI. The Kevin [Read More…]
I had a nice, if short, break and have hit the ground blogging. SHOT is coming soon and I am excited. There will be some very cool guns and gear that are sure to be unveiled 🙂
[ This article was written by Sven Ortmann of Personal Defence Weapons Central, an excellent small arms resource. ] by Sven Ortmann, lastdingo@gmx.de, 2008-01-05 There are too many misleading anecdotes and rumors about military rifle calibers floating in the air (and in [Read More…]
Winchester is offering a new type of bullet that Winchester describes as a “bullet within a bullet”. The bullet has two jackets, one within the other. When the the bullet mushrooms it creates a devastating shape with 12 “petals”. The outer petals [Read More…]
Congratulations to Murdoc, of GunPundit and MurdocOnline, for being interview by the Smithsonian Channel as part of their “An American Storyteller” series! My site started out as a simple little blog where I could share my opinions about the “War on [Read More…]
Volquartsen Custom is selling an interesting muzzle break. It is called the Forward Blow Stabilization Module and is designed for Ruger 10/22 rifles and Charger pistols, but will fit any rifle with .905 – .925″ diameter rimfire bull barrel. Instead of porting [Read More…]
S&W will be selling the S&W Model 310 NightGuard that chambers .40 S&W and its’ parent cartridge 10mm Auto. Because these are rimless cartridges moon clips will be needed to be used to hold the cartridges together. This combination of cartridges could [Read More…]
S&W will be selling a sub compact 1911 pistol called the “Model SW1911 .45ACP Sub Compact – Pro Series”. It features an Oversized External Extractor, 3-Hole Curved Trigger with Overtravel Stop and a Full Length Guide Rod. Model SW1911 .45ACP Sub [Read More…]
Another 9mm from S&W this year is the Model SW1911 9mm Pro Series. The stainless 9mm 1911 features: * Crisp 4# – 5-1/2# Trigger Pull * 30 LPI Checkered Front Strap * Hand Polished Integral Feed Ramp * Precision Crowned Muzzle * Oversized External Extractor * [Read More…]
Four different S&W Model 57 Classic revolvers is available in .41 Remington Magnum. They feature a classic thumb piece, wide spur hammer and wide serrated target trigger. All chamber 6 rounds, are single/double action and have a red pinned front sight and micro [Read More…]
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