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Cars, snow and a machine gun … what is not to like? From the British Top Gear TV show … *[ Many thanks to the readers who told me about this video ]
Archive: February, 2010
Bushmaster ACR Video
NRA Rifleman’s Editor-in-Chief Mark Keefe and Tyler Kreis test the Bushmaster ACR at the NRA HQ range.
Willaim Gibson ( @GreatDismal ) does not like Tacti-Cool pistols!
Willaim Gibson, famous sci-fi author and journalist, tweeted that the Zimmerman Arms .22 Pistol I blogged about is “for dorks in armored golf cart“. Mr Gibson: I think if you spent 20 minutes at a range with a .22 pistol and 50 round magazine, you would [Read More…]
Breast Implants Stop Bullet
NBC LA reports … Carranza was just a few feet away. She survived a gunshot to the chest, but the the bullet left a scar and deflated the implant. “She’s just one lucky woman,” Dr. Ashkan Ghavami told the LA Times. “I saw the CT scan. The [Read More…]
Customizing a factory Ruger 10/22 stock
Manford Trens has published photos of the process he went through to turn his factory Ruger 10/22 stock into a beautiful lightweight and ergonomic and stock. I am inspired! [ Many thanks to Cameron for emailing me the link. ]
“Tan” M16/M4 Magazine Cartoon
This cartoon encourages soldier to upgrade to the Army’s new “tan” M16/M4 magazine. [ Many thanks to Concerned_Soldier for emailing me the cartoon. ]
Savage / Stevens 350 Pump Field
The outdoor sporting counterpart to the Savage / Stevens 350 Pump Security is the 350 Pump Field. It is also available in a combo package that includes a 18.25″ Pump Security barrel.
Savage / Stevens 350 Pump Security
New from Savage, under the Stevens brand name, is the Stevens 350 budget home defense pump action shotgun.
Savage Mark II and Model 93 BSEV
Like the new BRJ, the BSEV was originally a .17 HMR rifle and is now also chambered in .22 Long Rifle, as the Mark II BSEV, and .22 Magnum as the Model 93 BSEV.
Savage Mark II and Model 93 BRJ
The BRJ was originally a .17 HMR rifle. Savage have now chambered in .22 Long Rifle, as the Mark II BRJ, and .22 Magnum as the Model 93 BRJ.
Savage Model 110 BA in .338 Lapua
A lot of people have been drooling over the new .338 Lapua Savage rifle because it packs a lot of features into a rifle with an MSRP of just $2,267. American Rifleman has published a review of the 110 BA which can be read on their website … Although the Model 110 [Read More…]
Savage Model 10 Predator Hunter Max 1
The Savage Model 10 Predator Hunter is now available in the Max 1 Camo finish. It is also the first Predator Hunter to be fitted with the AccuStock. It is available in .22-250 Rem, 204 Ruger, .223 Rem, .243 Win. MSRP is $864.
Taurus 24/7 G2
Taurus has merged their best features from the 800, 24/7 and OSS lines into the new Taurus G2 24/7 pistol. The polymer framed double action autoloader will be available in .45 ACP, .40 S&W and 9mm (judging by Taurus’s 2010 catalog, we may not see the 9mm [Read More…]
Savage Model 11 Long Range Hunter
The new Savage Long Range Hunter is a very compelling rifle. As the name suggests, it is designed for long range hunting where accuracy is paramount. It is packed full of features including the AccuStock, an adjustable muzzle brake and an adjustable comb. I believe this [Read More…]
Savage 12FCV: A budget Varmint rifle with AccuStock
The Model 12FCV is the latest edition to the Savage Varmit line. It features the AccuStock with beavertail foreend, AccuTrigger, detachable box magazine and a heavy fluted barrel. The short action rifle is available chambered in .223 Rem, .204 Ruger. and .22-250 Rem. [Read More…]
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How to make Biathlon more exciting …
HAHHAHAHA … this video is very funny. [ Many thanks to Paulo for emailing me the link. ]
Wired Reviews Body Armour
Wired Magazine tested three different level IIIA ballistic vests1 at the Oregon Ballistics Lab. Nice to see that a cheap $344 vest works as well as a $4490 vest 🙂 On a side note, that testing gun is an interesting device. [ Many thanks to Mik for emailing me the [Read More…]
Barrett M82 Snipers
These photos of Marine snipers were taken earlier this month during Operation Moshtarak (Helmand province, Afghanistan). Kit Up has published a post discussing the photos.
More on the Cav Arms Situation
From The Arizona Republic, via. SayUncle … Cavalry Arms Corp. says on its Web site that it has been “engaged in an ongoing dispute” with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or ATF, for two years over “regulatory and [Read More…]
Splitting a .22 on an axe head
Steve Doran demonstrates … Read more about the trick here.
Things that go bump in the night
James shares his recent adventure.
DIY AR-15 Lower Receiver tutorial
VaderSpade posted a very nifty tutorial on how to machine a AR-15 lower receiver. You won’t save money making your own. You need a mill machine, which second hand will cost about $900, and Tactical Machining’s 80% Master Kit jig which sells for $410. [ Many [Read More…]
Gun Photos
I just discovered Guy Sagi’s Flickr account. He has a lot of beautiful gun photos. Guy is the Editor in Chief of the NRA’s Shooting Illustrated and blogs at Fear And Loading.
The MetalTech Anti-Terrorist Assault Cart (ATAC)
In the Mumbai terrorist attack aftermath, the Mumbai police blamed their poor performance on being out gunned by the terrorists who were using MP5s while they were using Lee-Enfield rifles. The Indian National Security Guard (NSG) adopted the same PR strategy and [Read More…]
US Army to use MultiCam in Afghanistan
Solider Systems reports … LTC Cummings of the Army Public Affairs Office has confirmed that the Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John McHugh approved a plan today to begin the fielding of MultiCam uniforms and individual equipment as soon as possible
The TAC2 AR15 Discreet Carry Kit
Just admit it, I am not the only one here who fantasies about carrying an AR-15 around in my briefcase 😉 The good news is that the TAC2 AR15 Discreet Carry Kit allows just that. The kit contains … QC (Quick Change) Barrel nut and lock plate 7-inch or 12-inch [Read More…]
GunsAmerica Magazine
GunsAmerica has just launched an online gun magazine. I contributed an article entitled SHOT Show 2010 Insider’s Look. In the article I discuss a variety of new guns, including the .416 Barrett Model 82A1, American Tactical Imports AT-94 (9mm MP5 clone) and FN [Read More…]
Kahr All Black P380
Kahr Arms have launched a new blackened version of their ultra-compact P380 pistol.