[ Y-Man, our resident Nigerian shotgunner, continues his series of guest articles about his quest to build the perfect shotgun. Being one of the lucky few in Africa to legally own a gun, he has to fabricate many parts and ammunition himself because supplies of gun parts [Read More…]
This is one bizarre video. I have no idea what they are advocating, but watching a mom dual wield AKs in slow motion is always fun to watch. [Hat Tip: Animal] [ Many thanks to Mike for emailing me the link. ]
Cracked.com has a list of the top five Hollywood gun myths. The list seems to be written by someone who knows guns. Myth #3 is “Bulletproof Vests Are Magical Force Fields”. While myth annoys me, the “A Bulletproof Vest Being Hit Will Knock You Back Six [Read More…]
The new Blaser R8 Professional features a dark green polymer stock instead of the fancy wood found on the regular model. The Blaser R8 is by far the nicest hunting rifle I have ever used.
It turns out an FMJ 5.56mm round travels four feet underwater before running out of steam. How long before someone creates a underbarrel speargun? [ Many thanks to jdun1911 for emailing me the link. ] [ Video from MyGunExchange ]
If any of the sample magazines fail the full auto test, the entire batch must be destroyed! [ Many thanks to Drew for emailing me the link. ]
I am back blogging (obviously). I will need some time to get through the 100 emails I received in my absence …
The inventor of the LoadMaster System emailed me photos of his invention. It is quite a nifty system that allowed for storage of an extra eight rounds. The price ranges from $89 to $199.
MIT students were recently honored by the Suffolk County District Attorney for their help in providing expert witness testimony in cases involving illegal gun possession. They were testifying that a discarded handgun would retain body heat for a period of time and that [Read More…]
From the press release … If dangerous game is on your wish list, the new Winchester Model 70 Safari Express rifle should be at the top of your purchase list. Big, tough, dangerous game demands a cartridge that can handle the job. Offered in 375 H&H, 416 Rem. [Read More…]
An enthusiast entrepreneurial gun dealer from Luxemburg, WI has listed a H&K MR556 (the semi-auto H&K 416) on Gun Broker with a Buy Now price of $2,995. He admits that he will not receive delivery of the rifle until next month. In February I broke the news that [Read More…]
SayUncle designed a holster that is now being sold. Uncle’s non-biased1 review … This is a high quality holster. The materials are top notch and the quality is excellent. Unlike my other pocket holsters, this one is rigid. My other pocket holsters are softer [Read More…]
These Chinese operators sure know their craft. BadassWeakling explained what the video is showing … I’m only 5 minutes in, but apparently there is a national marksmanship competition coming up. Every “group” (battalion? company?) only gets to [Read More…]
I have to take a week off from blogging. I will return on Monday or Tuesday next week. Work is killing me and I have some tight deadlines coming up fast.
South Korea was distributing this brochure for their K11 20mm air burst grenade / 5.56mm rifle at the NDIA Joint Armaments Conference. Many thanks to Tony Williams for sending it through. Click to expand the images.
Cemetery recently experimented with blackpowder .45 ACP loads. Recently did a Wild Bunch match where I used black powder 45acp loads, which isn’t a new concept, seems darksiders have been doing this for years. But was more curious to see what it felt like, and how the [Read More…]
Bruce Schneier advocates packing a pistol or a starter pistol in luggage which contains expensive items such as cameras so that the TSA pay special attention to it … A “weapons” is defined as a rifle, shotgun, pistol, airgun, and STARTER PISTOL. Yes, [Read More…]
Practice shooting of Pandur wheeled armored personnel carriers took place on Friday 4 June 2010 at Kišnica shooting range in Kosovo, in the area of responsibility of the Swedish contingent. [Hat Tip: mj78 @ MP.net ]
Hickok45 says in his latest video: “70,000 rounds and counting through this baby … its been in a shop a lot lately”. That is impressive. [ Many thanks to jdun1911 for emailing me the link. ]
The Wounded Artist Project is a nonprofit that is sending art kits to war wounded recovering in military hospitals. They have produced a range of videos to help teach art including this video which shows how to draw an M4. You can donate to the project over at their [Read More…]
ZOR MASHUR, KANDAHAR PROVINCE – JUNE 09: A soldier with the 1-71 Cavalry sits in a field of cannabis plants while on patrol June 9, 2010 in the village of Zor Mashur, south of Kandahar, Afghanistan. Cannabis produces the hashish drug that is popular in [Read More…]
These men were veterinarians who are armed with a tranquilizer gun. [ Many thanks to Paulo for emailing me the images. ]
Photos of the L129A1 deployed in Afghanistan. Defense Review has more photos of the rifle at SHOT Show. [ Many thanks to Brent for emailing me the photos. ]
Hiya there. Y-man again. Sorry I have been away for so long. I have been very busy and have been away from access to the internet for some time now. Sadly, I have been away from my beloved shotgun too! Well, I’ve been back for a few weeks now and have done some [Read More…]
Double Tapper reviewed the FAB Defense KPOS Glock carbine kit. I have used a similar Glock carbine kit. They increase the utility of a pistol tremendously.
[ Many thanks to Chris, Fred and Luke for emailing me the link. ]
This interesting article was written by Dr. Jim and Mary Clary. I reproduced it below in full. The original article can be downloaded from their Manzano Valley Outdoors website [PDF link]. Blackhorn 209 is Smokeless Powder Dr. Jim and Mary Clary Manzano Valley Outdoors [Read More…]
I have no idea what hoofing means, but it is apparently what the British Army’s new AR-10 style L129A1 is, as described by Commando Sergeant Baz Evans in a UK Ministry of Defense Press Release (via. Kit Up blog ) … “I have fired over 1,000 rounds on [Read More…]
Armatac has developed a new version of their 150 round AR-15 compatible drum magazine and named it the SAW-MAG. More information and a video can he had over at Defense Review.
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