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Firearm News April (Episode 1)
Andrew Tuohy, of Vuurwapen blog, has produced the first episode of “Firearm News” … I love the deadpan humor.
Archive: April, 2012
MK-46 Machine Gun Suppressor Baffle Strike
Last weekend the 1st Annual Silencer Are Legal Shoot has held in Dallas, Texas. By all accounts it was a lot of fun. One interesting video from the shoot is of a MK-46 5.56mm machine gun with an AAC 249-SD suppressor. The suppressor somehow came loose, wobbled and a [Read More…]
Walther PPQ NAVY
At DSA ’12 Walther was exhibiting their Walther PPQ NAVY 9mm pistol. The NAVY version is designed for use in situations where the pistol may become immersed and/or fired in water. A hole and guides in the striker channel, allowing water to be drained or pushed [Read More…]
Interview with Josh Waldron, CEO of Silencerco
Airsoft Outlet Northwest interviewed Josh Waldron, the CEO of Silencerco (emphasis added) … Over the last 4 years I have seen an unbelievable increase in the size of the industry. According to a FOIA we submitted to the NFA Branch of the BATFE, in 2008 there were [Read More…]
Real Strike Augmented Reality iPhone App
The developers of the Real Strike, an “3D Augmented Reality FPS Gun App”, sent us an email asking to have their app reviewed. I was intrigued so I paid the $2.99 it cost and downloaded the app. The app displays video from the iPhone/iPod/iPad rear camera and [Read More…]
Gun Review: Walther PPS
Walther firearms has always stood for quality in many ways. The design, function and fitting of parts are typical for quality German guns. Even though materials have changed over the years the quality is still there using modern design as well as modern materials. The [Read More…]
H&K G36 Useless at 200m When Hot
A German newspaper has revealed that a Bundeswehr report has said that once the H&K G36 rifle has heated up, the accuracy is significantly reduced to a point where it is useless beyond 200 meters (218 yards). These are pretty serious allegations! I expect H&K to [Read More…]
FG-42 Tactical !!!!!!!! Take a deep breath …
I can barely contain my excitement! A german firm called Tactics Group will be producing a “tacti-cool” version of the German WWII Fallschirmjägergewehr 42 (Paratrooper Rifle 42) aka. FG-42. It will feature all the accessories found on modern rifles. The [Read More…]
Strike Industries MITCH Handguard
Strike Industries’ latest product is the MITCH Handguard for AR-15 rifles. This attractive looking handguard features a lower handstop which can be shifted forward or back into a number of slots depending on the users preference. Picatinny rails can be bolt on to [Read More…]
Olin patents concept to circumvent hunting regulations
Olin Corporation (which trades under the Winchester Ammunition brand) has just been granted a patent (#8161886) for a 12 gauge shotshell design that would be used in conjunction with a barrel insert in order to allow the firing of small-caliber bullets through a rifled [Read More…]
Remington M4A1 Carbine Contact & Press Release
The FBO Contract Award Number for Remington’s contract to build M4A1 Carbines for the US Army is W56HZV12D0056. Remington’s press release is after the jump … (more…)
New Colt LE6920MP-R
The new Colt LE6920MP-R combines Magpul furniture with a Troy rail system. From the press release .. Like its predecessor, this rifle comes standard equipped with many of Magpul’s most popular firearm accessories. The added benefit of the LE6920MP-R is the addition of [Read More…]
Bul M-5 Ultra Custom 1911
The Bul M-5 Ultra Custom 1911 is very nice looking 9mm chambered compact 1911 from Israel. It has a 3″ barrel and uses an 8 round 9mm magazine. [ Many thanks to Yair for sharing photos of his new pistol with us. ]
Fantasy Blank Firing Gun from CAD to Finish
Japanese blank gun designers are amazing! I wish would could import them wholesale into the USA to build real guns 🙂 [ Many thanks to kei for emailing us the link. ]
Nerf Guns Back in 1941
Boys will always be boys. Before guns they made pretend swords out of sticks. Before swords they made clubs. The invention of the gun presented unique challenges to boys the world over. My attempts at building a gun involved a lot of elastic and usually ended up being [Read More…]
Econo-Can: A $55 Suppressor
American Specialty Ammo is selling a registered NFA suppressor for $55 (+ $200 tax stamp) that is nothing more than an adapter to attach a car oil filter to a 1/2-28 threaded barrel. The first bullet punches a hole in the end of the oil filter. You can buy [Read More…]
Bone Collector Bull Whisper Airgun Review
[ This post was written by Dr. Jim and Mary Clary. ] When you enter the world of air rifles most folks are overwhelmed by the variety of models within each brand, not to mention the price range. To put things into a bit of perspective, let’s look at some general [Read More…]
American Tactical Imports / Head Down HD-F AR stock
American Tactical Imports are distributing the new Head Down HD-F AR stock. I like the design of the curvy cheek rest combined with an angular lower. The stock is clearly inspired by other popular AR-15 stock but lack features such as storage compartments, no doubt to [Read More…]
The Faces of Izhmash
Izhmash public relations has already begun defending the bankrupt company. A photo essay at English Russia defends the company and portrays it as a thriving company and model employer. Apparently the average monthly wage at Izhmash is $530 USD. Some specialists (which I [Read More…]
First live fire test of Axel’s AUG upgrade stock
We have been following German TFB reader TroubleshooterBerlin quest to build a drop-in ambidextrous stock upgrade for the Steyr AUG. He finally managed to obtain a real working AUG to test his design. Unfortunately the AUG was quite faulty but TroubleshooterBerlin [Read More…]
Izhmash Officially Bankrupt
I reported back in 2009 that Russian state-owned arms maker Izhmash, manufacturer of the AK-xx and Saiga rifles, was facing bankruptcy. The company is now officially bankrupt (Google translation follows) … The claim of bankruptcy “Izhmash” gave the [Read More…]
Army buying M4 Carbines from Remington, Colt Still Earning Royalties For M16 Design.
Mr. Curtis over at Gear Scout broke the news that Remington will be manufacturing M4 Carbines for the US Army. According to the Department of the Army’s Chief of Legislative Liaison, the Army today executed a delivery order on an existing contract to buy 24,000 [Read More…]
Bank of America does not want to do business with gun manufacturers
I am posting this because Bank of America is so big and there are likely to be many readers of TFB whose gun-related businesses’ bank with BoA. Kelly D McMillan, Director of Operations, McMillan Group International wrote on their Facebook page … At this [Read More…]
Zeiss Victory 8×26 PRF Laser Range Finder Review
[ Written by gun optics guru Timothy Yan ] Laser range finder came a long way since the last time I used one in the military. In those days, laser range finders were so big and heavy that it requires a tripod for support. Nowadays, the previously military only laser [Read More…]
Beautiful Bullet Photos
From a photo gallery at Wired magazine … [ Many thanks to Jason for emailing us the link. ]
Nautilus Rotating Rail
Ballista Tactical Systems has developed a rotating rail. The forward section of the rail can rotate in 45 degree increments with the push of a button. This can allow, for example, a bipod rotated around to 3 c’clock and a fore-grip rotated into the 6 o’clock [Read More…]
Masaad Ayoob on how to handle a police traffic stop if carrying by
I recommend anyone who carries concealed or open should watch this video. I doubt anyone knows more about the legal aspects of firearms than Massad Ayoob. [ Many thanks to jdun1911 for emailing me the link. ]
Remington: “NBC Doesn’t Hesitate to Edit the Truth”
NBC has been trying to make out that the Remington shotgun trigger group is fundamentally flawed. They cherry picked their evidence. Remington responds … Next time you wonder why your factory gun comes with a painfully heavy trigger remember the above video. I [Read More…]
Italian BCM Extreme .338, .408 and .460 Rifle
Italian firm BCM Europe Arms was exhibiting their Extreme rifle at the Italian gun expo EXA 2012 which finished earlier this week. The Extreme Rifle is a competition rifle and is chambered in .338 Lapua Mag. (27.5″ barrel), .408 Chey-Tac (27.5″ barrel) and [Read More…]
Tea cup grip strikes again
It is a little embarrassing to see the infamous hollywood “Tea Cup Grip” on CNN being used by none other than Marion Hammer, former NRA president. Caleb at Gun Nuts Media has campaigned tireless to rid the world of the Tea Cup Grip. [ Many thanks to James [Read More…]