I was out on the range last week talking with other shooters and the subject of flash suppressors and compensators came up. I was pretty shocked to find out a fair number of the shooters didn’t know the difference between the two. Yea you guys are more familiar with [Read More…]
Daniel Defense has a new lightweight rail for the AR platform called the AR14 Lite Rail II. It is retailing from $339 – $399 depending on the size. The press release is below … Daniel Defense, Inc. has unveiled the latest advancement in rail systems for the [Read More…]
The long awaited Colt LE901-16S 5.56mm conversion kit has finally gone on sale at Colt’s online store. The kit allows owners of the .308 Win. Colt LE901-16S rifle to use standard mil-spec 5.56×45 NATO upper receivers. Included in the kit is a magwell block, [Read More…]
Of all the things I never thought I would write in the same sentence, “Remote Control” and “Sturmgewehr 44” must be at the top of the list. The above photo shows a Syrian rebel controlling a Sturmgewehr 44 with a wired joystick. A cheap CMOS [Read More…]
One time when I was off training duty, while my friend took over teaching for an hour, I was walking the area scoping out any and all firearms I came across when this beauty caught my eye as it was the only "American type" weapon we had seen other than a few M1 [Read More…]
The Russian state-owned defense giant Rostec is selling 49% of the new Kalashnikov Group to private investors for $77 million USD. At that price I think the Russian oligarchs who purchased the 49% stake got a very good deal. I must admit I did not see this [Read More…]
The AK-12 and the Russian Military are in Ross/Rachel will-they-or-won’t-they relationship. The Kalashnikov Group claimed the gun will be adopted by the Russian military in 2014, but the Russian government has denied this, saying it would not even be tested by [Read More…]
The law requires guns imported into the USA to be stamped with its caliber and the company that imported it. According to Rock Island Auction, collectors do not like these import marks and stamped guns sell for a lot less than non-stamped guns. Take the Lugers in the [Read More…]
Vice, despite all their usual gun hate, have put together a good documentary on the TrackingPoint rifle system. It is well worth watching. Thanks to Tom for the tip.
Federal announced the introduction of two new 3″ shotgun loads in the Vital Shok line using the TruBall slugs. One load is in 12 gauge, while the second is for the 20 gauge. A one ounce TruBall slug is used in the 12 gauge version, while a 3/4 ounce slug is [Read More…]
The São Paulo State Military Police (PMSP), a gendarmerie tasked with the state’s non-investigative police work, have recalled all of the 98,000 (no, not a typo) .40 S&W Taurus 24/7 DS pistols issued to their personnel after discovering that some of them [Read More…]
The Masterpiece Arms MPAR 556 is now shipping and can be purchased from your local dealer. For those not familiar with the rifle, it is a piston-driven rifle that looks similar to the AR-15. Some parts are interchangeable with AR-15 rifles, such as the magazines, [Read More…]
Colt has added two new bolt actions to their high-end Colt M2012 line. The M2012MT308T is chambered in .308 Win. and the M2012LT308G is chambered in .260 Remington. They will both retail for $2,795. From the press release … Colt, in conjunction with Cooper [Read More…]
Indonesia’s Naval Special Forces (KOPASKA) were photographed with AR-15/M4 type rifles and Surefire 100 round magazine. This is the first photo I have seen of active duty troops using the Surefire 100 round magazine. The photo was taken during preparations for the [Read More…]
If you cast your own bullets, Lyman introduced a new lead melting furnace earlier this year that may be of interest to you. The Mag 25 offers two improvements over prior models: digital temperature controls and a greater capacity. The furnace temperature is [Read More…]
Based out of Arizona, GG&G makes all of their products in America, which is up front and center on their website. They make a number of shotgun sling attachment points, from fixed attachments, to QD (quick detach), to looped. Below are some technical specs: Benelli [Read More…]
A regular attendee of SHOT Show emailed me to say that the NSSF was charging him 250% more to attend SHOT Show next year than they did this year, and sent me documentation to prove it. Last year he was charged $50, this year he is required to pay $175. Industry [Read More…]
Matthew Cox reports on the GD Lightweight Medium Machine Gun … OK, so we all know the Pentagon has no money. But if it did, General Dymanics’ Lightweight Medium Machine Gun, chambered in .338 Norma Magnum might be worth a look. GD’s Ordnance and Tactical [Read More…]
Yesterday I wrote about Chinese companies exporting 80% AR-15 lower receivers for $50. I just got an email from Shadow Ops Weaponry advertising their 80% raw/uncoated uppers for $79. Why import and pay all that shipping when you can buy them locally for only a few [Read More…]
Right out of left field, with no fanfare, no press releases, nothing, Remington has launched a website dedicated to their as yet unannounced Remington 2020 scope that has been developed in collaboration with Tracking Point. The Remington 2020 is similar, both in [Read More…]
Offhand Gear recently released their new No Ordinary Range Bag, dubbed the “NORB”. The NORB was designed by a women shooter for women shooters. It’s made right here in the USA out of durable, water-resistant RipStop and Kryptek fabrics. Designed to be [Read More…]
If you are teaching a youngster how to hunt, take a look at the IC2 Co-Witness. The IC2 is an optics mounting rail designed to let a second person see what is being targeted by the shooter. The base of the mount attaches to an existing optic with a scope ring. A [Read More…]
After three decades of executive orders and trade sanctions from three different presidents it is hard to work out exactly what firearms can be exported from China. Certain shotguns, which lack “evil” features and which are not made in either of the two [Read More…]
Diamondback is now making AR-15 pistols. The DB15 pistols are chambered in 5.56 NATO and come with 7.5″ barrels with a 1:9″ twist. The pistols use a gas-impingement system. Currently, Diamondback lists only one DB15 pistol on the company website. It is [Read More…]
One of my most valued correspondents from the Philippines is a resident of the city of Zamboanga, Philippines. He sent me the above photo. He and his family have been living with the noise of gun fire, military imposed curfew, closed shops, closed businesses, closed [Read More…]
The Kalashnikov Saiga MK-17, the first ever civilian version of the rare balanced recoil AK-107, is set to go on sale in Europe next year. For years we have speculated on how well a balanced recoil system will work in the real world and so I cannot wait to get my hands [Read More…]
The Winchester SXP Waterfowl Hunter is now available in the new Mossy Oak® Shadow Grass Blades camo pattern. I really like this pattern. The The MSRP is $459.99 for the 3″ version and $499.99 3.5″ magnum version. From the press release … Super X [Read More…]
If you spend a lot of time on a sporting clays range, at 3-gun matches, or anywhere where moving long guns is something you need to do, Rugged Gear produces really nice gun carts for this purpose. Rugged Gear has multiple models which can hold 2, 3, or even 4 guns on a [Read More…]
The British Army’s future solider program, FIST (Future Integrated Soldier Technology), has fitted every day and night scope in the program with the Shield CQB red dot sight to use as a close quarters or backup sight. So far the UK Ministry of Defense has [Read More…]
Champion Traps and Targets (an ATK company) has developed a range of targets made out of rubber. When shot, the bullet passes through and they bounce or wobble around. Because the bullet passes through there is no chance of bullet ricochets or spall (tiny fragments of [Read More…]
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