Sphinx’s latest addition to their SDP compact line is the Sphinx SDP Kryptonight Edition which features a Flat Dark Earth / Black finish and Defiance H.A.L.O Tactical night sights. The name is a pun on Superman’s Kryptonite. The new Sphinx® SDP Compact is [Read More…]
Patriot Ordnance Factory have produced a range of merchandise featuring 18th century Minuteman armed with AR-15 rifles. Along with t-shirts, posters and beef jerky, they also have a limited edition bronze sculpture. The sculptures are being made by David Paul Venell. [Read More…]
Firebird Reactive Targets Ltd. based out of Wiltshire, England makes a fun looking shooting accessory that you’d expect to see on one of the various firearm “reality” shows here in the US, not in the gun deprived United Kingdom. Their Shooting Star [Read More…]
We have been enjoying a spirited debate over the use or misuse of the term “clip” for generations. I firmly believe that we can blame this entire argument on the adoption of the M1 Garand rifle as it was the last of the clip loaders. Former soldiers and [Read More…]
From the Cabot Guns press release, photos courtesy of Cabot Guns: Cabot Guns’ marksman Brian “Gunny” Zins wins the NRA National Pistol Championship at the Camp Perry, capturing an unparalleled tally of twelve National Championship titles. It also [Read More…]
Over at Shooting Illustrated my buddy Jay suggests that grey is the new black, something sailors have known for decades … With that in mind, it sure seems like gray is the new black. Talking to folks in the industry who manufacture and market a variety of [Read More…]
I recently heard an intriguing story. After hearing it, I turned to Google and apparently this isn’t the only time this has happened. The story goes that a guy walks into a pawn shop/gun store. The guy sees what he thinks is an M1 carbine on the shelf. He asks [Read More…]
It seems like a ton of new AR-15 lowers have been hitting the market over the past few months. From lightweight magnesium alloy lowers and polymer 80% lowers to jigless 80% lowers. In case you couldn’t get enough news about lowers here’s something new, EP [Read More…]
Pachmayr announced the introduction of new grips for Taurus brand revolvers. The Diamond Pro series grips are made of a rubber blend and have a diamond plate texture. The backstrap is covered and there are finger grooves in the grips. The Diamond Pro grips will be [Read More…]
Carry Alerts is a new iPhone app that runs in the background and will alert you when you are near a local, state or federal gun free zone as well as reminding you to do what you need to do when you get close to an international border. The app is designed with conceal [Read More…]
I am somewhat fanatical about keeping the weight of the items I carry over long distances as low as is practical. I’ve learned over the years that I can hike farther, faster, and be more well rested when I reach my destination if I don’t carry too much [Read More…]
Telor Tactical is a small company that is taking an innovative approach to existing holster designs. The company currently offers an ankle holster, bodyband holster and a thigh holster that use some non-traditional materials to improve comfort and carry. David [Read More…]
A blogger from RU-Guns toured the ORSIS factory in Russia. ORSIS manufacture high-end semi-custom bolt action sporting and tactual rifles. The full set of photos can be seen here. I have embedded a few below … Yes, I am 99% sure that the above photo is of [Read More…]
The Walther LP Model 53 4.5mm airgun that was pictured in the posters and promotional material of of Sean Connery’s second James Bond film, From Russia with Love, and also in promotional material for some of his subsequent Bond films, is going up for auction. [Read More…]
Allow me to begin with a disclaimer. I compiled the choices people submitted during the last article. I looked at the comments on both the TFB site and the Facebook page, which you should go to immediately and press “like” if you haven’t [Read More…]
The 3HGR (pronounced three-hhhgggrrr as in Tree Hugger) is a rifle sling/hardness that can be used to securely mount a rifle onto the side of a tree. It was developed by a former Finnish Defense Force sniper instructor who for the past eight years has worked as a [Read More…]
Nobody could accuse me of being a fan of the TSA. I have been groped and yelled at to many times by TSA agents (I will post my favorite TSA story below), but I have to admit I like their new Instagram account that shows some of the weapons they have confiscated from [Read More…]
Konus have fixed the problems with the original SightPro Fission. The new version, the Fission 2.0 Micro Dot, can withstand a lot more recoil. As a follow up to its highly popular SightPro Fission, Konus now introduces the Fission 2.0 Mirco Dot, a red dot with micro [Read More…]
The National Shooting Sports Foundation have published a free app called Where To Shoot that locates shooting ranges near you in the US and Canada. It is is available for iOS and Android. The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) has released an [Read More…]
Here’s something different for the AR-15, D-TR came up with a dual trigger system modeled after similar systems used on paintball guns. The D-TR kit features a 2.25lb pull weight on the lower trigger (no specific number on the top trigger) and is made out of [Read More…]
The Meprolight M21, best known for being the favorite optic of many IDF soldiers, has one flaw: if you use it in relative darkness and are aiming at a very well lit target, the reticle brightness can be on the dim side, making it hard to aim. The M21 is lit by [Read More…]
The guys at Girls n’ Guns are testing different materials with the hopes of making DIY body armor. In the video below they test paper and ceramic tile combinations … What materials do you think would work well? Obviously you could always go the Ned Kelly [Read More…]
Magpul’s iPhone cases are now avalible in Red, Light Blue, Clear, Gray, Dark Blue, Teal, and Yellow. The MSRP remains the same at $12.95. On a related note, I was on Strike Industries Facebook page yesterday, looking at their new muzzle brakes, and saw a post [Read More…]
My friend Steve is that guy in my group of friends who is always rolling up with something new, which is great because it means we get to reap the benefits of his impulse buys and spending sprees. The other night my gang and I were sitting around my shop having a few [Read More…]
Kyle Lamb and Viking Tactics have officially endorsed Rand CLP as their top choice for cleaning and lubing firearms. “RAND CLP is head and shoulders above any weapons CLP on the market,” said Lamb. “RAND CLP changes the way your slide and bolt feel. [Read More…]
Colt-branded 5.56 NATO ammo is being manufactured by Black Hills Ammunition and sold through Midway USA according to a recent announcement. Colt Manufacturing issued a press release stating that the new ammo “…is specifically tuned for Colt tactical and [Read More…]
Strike Industries posted a photo on their Facebook page of a new compensator/flash hider they will soon be manufacturing. The design is a clone of Japan’s HOWA Type-89 assault rifle comp/hider. I don’t know for sure, but I think they will probably make [Read More…]
The FNS and FNX pistols are the latest handguns added to the Advantage Tactical Sight line from WrenTech Industries. According to company president Richard Nasef in a June 23 blog post, the sights for the FN pistols should be ready around the end of July. The MSRP on [Read More…]
Browning’s recoil operated A5 Shotgun is now available with a super magnum 3.5″ chamber. The company says that it should be able to cycle a wide range of loads. The help mitigate the recoil, an improved recoil pad will be installed. From the press release [Read More…]
Pink Guns have branched out from handguns into AR-15s. Customers can design unleash their pent-up bad taste by designing a leopard spotted/zebra striped/snaked skinned/dollar bill AR-15 with Pink Gun’s interactive tool . The price varies based on the options [Read More…]
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