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Tomorrows (Wednesday) episode of Mythbusters takes a look at movie sound effect myths. They will be investigating if movies silencers sound like the real thing. (Spoiler Alert: They don’t!) [Hat Tip: Snowflakes in Hell]
Archive: May, 2011
German Made Sig 516 Patrol Rifle
Sig had many weapons on display at IWA, including several 516s. One was actually Made in Germany and featured a number of differences from the US-market 516s, which I go over in the video. I’m not sure exactly where in Germany it was made, because I saw no signs [Read More…]
Benelli MR1 rifle critique
Benelli’s MR1 is a development of their ARGO rifle (sold in the United States as the R1), which is itself related to the excellent Benelli M4 shotgun, in use by the US Marine Corps as the M1014. While the M4 makes good use of the ARGO gas system and offers a true [Read More…]
Ruger SR-556E Economy/Essential AR-15
Ruger has just introduced a cheaper model of the SR-556 called the SR-556E. It will retail for $1369, over $600 cheaper than the standard and compact SR-556 models. Other than the price, its most notable point of difference is a cheaper handguard that has only a 12 [Read More…]
Thank you, Guest Bloggers
I am back from my vacation. I enjoyed a refreshing break in a very remote seaside location with no TV and poor mobile reception. I sadly missed the NRA Annual Meeting, but fortunately missed the royal wedding coverage and did a whole lot of fishing. I hope y’all [Read More…]
Mossberg MVP Varmint rifle with 5.56mm AR-15 magazine
Finally a major gun manufacturer has produced a 5.56mm chambered bolt action that uses the AR-15 magazine. This gives the operator a lot of flexibility, allowing them to choose from any number of aftermarket magazines in a variety of capacities from 5 rounds right up to [Read More…]
Flashbang Bra Holster
Flashbang Bra Holster is an interesting concept. According to the designer, the gun can he unholstered and fired in under 1.5 seconds with very little training. Would this be a comfortable way to carry? Having never worn a bra, I have no idea. Maybe some of our female [Read More…]
Ruger BX-25: 25 round magazine for Ruger 10/22; Goodbye Bill Ruger
Ruger 10/22 fanboys and girls rejoice! Ruger is finally sell a high quality 25 round magazine for the Ruger 10/22. The magazine feeds rounds at the correct 30-degree angle, has steel feed lips, uses a constant force spring (no speed loader needed) and can be [Read More…]
[Guest Post] DIY How to Stipple a Pistol
[ This guest post was written by John ] A short article on how to stipple a pistol. If you have ever trained while it was hot or rainy, you may have noticed that your polymer pistol (Glock, XD, M&P) becomes slippery. One remedy for this is to stipple your pistol. [Read More…]
[Guest Post] Pedersen’s Forgotten Legacy
[ This guest post was written by Michael. ] The Pedersen Automatic, or Remington model 51, found little favor in its life between the Great War and the following depression, though not for its lack of mechanical merit. John Pedersen, also known for the Pedersen device [Read More…]
[Guest Post] Traveling with a Firearm
[ This guest post was written by Alex from San Antonio. ] I’m not a frequent flier and luckily I don’t have to fly often. As it is, I dislike airline travel … and I’m thrifty. However, every once in a while my wife forces my hand and demands a [Read More…]
[Guest Post] Aimpoint Micro Anomaly
[ This guest post was written by M.J. Mollenhour ] Anomaly: something that is not supposed to be, according to theory or design. I have a Space Invader running around in my Aimpoint Micro T-1. I should warn you about it. I own the Aimpoint Micro T-1 and I am not giving [Read More…]
[Guest Post] Wilson Combat Factory Tour
[ This guest post was written by Brian Nelson. ] The name Wilson Combat is no doubt familiar to the hordes of 1911-lovers (myself included) as the makers of the best custom 1911s around. I was lucky enough to be given a tour of their custom shop in Berryville, Arkansas. [Read More…]
[Guest Post] Throwback to Older Days : JC Higgins Model 28 Auto-Loading .22 Caliber Rifle
[ This guest post was written by Jon. ] First off, I’m somewhat of a newbie to the realm of firearms and shooting so please don’t hold any naivety against me 😛 The JC Higgins brand, for those who may not be familiar with the name, is a line of guns sold by Sears [Read More…]
[Guest Post] The Glock 21SF
[ This guest post was written by savethegun ] I believe, for me, the Glock 21 to be the ultimate defensive pistol, here’s why … First things first – full disclosure. I was introduced to firearms and shooting sports at a very young age. I have never [Read More…]
[Guest Post] Picking a perfect defensive pistol
[ This guest post was written by Chris Baker. ] The elusive perfect defensive pistol; does it exist? Browse a few gun forums and you’re sure to run into more than a few people who are sure that does exist and that it’s a 1911. Or a Glock. Or… well, pick any pistol [Read More…]
[Guest Post] Grizzly Custom 1911 Retro Rear Sight Review
NOTE: This product review was made possible by GunsForSale.com. To get up-to-date information on where to find cheap Grizzly sights for sale, please visit GunsForSale.com. Earlier this year, shortly after I turned 21, I purchased a 1911. It was quite a steal but it [Read More…]
[Guest Post] Mk. IV Webley
[ This post was written by Wayne Watson ] Some years ago, I was passing by my favorite gunshop and the inevitable happen= there was something in the safe that I MIGHT be interested in. A Mk. IV Webley, complete with Lee dies and the original holster. Being broke, I [Read More…]
[Guest Post] Customizing the SKS carbine
[ This guest post was written by Drefizzle. ] Hello everybody. Today we are going to take another look at an old favorite: The SKS carbine or Samozaryadnyj Karabin sistemy Simonova. This carbine was originally designed and manufactured in Soviet Russia and was adopted [Read More…]
[Guest Post] .22 LR vs. .223 Rem.
[ This guest post was written by Aaron Spuler ] So what exactly is the difference between the .22LR and .223 cartridges? Both can be fired out of rifles, and both can be fired out of pistols. Both have been used historically by civilian and military shooters. Both can [Read More…]
[Guest Post] The Wilson Combat 7.62x40mm WT
[ This guest post was written by Brian Nelson. ] Not quite a month ago, Wilson Combat released the new 7.62×40 WT (Wilson Tactical) round. When I first read about it, I wasn’t sure I had a use for it. But after looking closer at it, I think it has a real future [Read More…]
[Guest Post] Care And Feeding For your M4 / AR-15
[ Guest post written by Charles222 ] As most of this blog knows, I’m an 11-B/light infantryman in the United States Army. I’ve carried a number of M4s in the eight years I’ve been in the Army, and I guess this is my non-sarcastic attempt to share some of the [Read More…]
[Guest Post] .32-20 WCF: The First “Magnum” Pistol Cartridge?
[ This guest post was written by Matt Groom. ] Writer’s note: All views and opinions expressed or implied in this article are purely the crackpot theories of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Firearm Blog or any related parties. I’m a big [Read More…]
[Guest Post] Vortex Viper PST rifle scope review
[ This guest post was written by farmboy7.62 ] Several months ago I purchased the Vortex Viper PST rifle scope. The scope is configured with Vortex’s proprietary EBR-1 MRAD, etched illuminated reticle. Having recently “gunbrokered”my Swarovski (Habicht 6-18X, [Read More…]
[Guest post] How I acquired my Colt Single Action Army revolver
[ This guest post was written by Steve ] Hi folks, I’d like to share the story of how I acquired my Colt Single Action Army revolver. The gun’s history has a peculiar background that will probably forever remain a mystery. While the gun is in great shape for [Read More…]
[Guest Post] Building a light, no-frills shotgun for basic home defense
[ This guest post was written by James. ] I think every house should have a shotgun. But you don’t need a “shoulder thing that goes up”, a potentially expensive pistol grip stock, a shell carrier on the receiver or stock, and you probably shouldn’t even install [Read More…]
[Guest Post] DIY Gun Parts
[ This guest post was written by Doug from Iowa ] Twelve years ago, I bought a MAK-90 with a thumbhole stock. I enjoyed the rifle as did my friends, but as time moved along so did my gun collection. The MAK-90 sat in the safe for longer and longer periods of time. [Read More…]