I guess the good part about 300blk is that it uses the same bolt and magazines as a .223/5.56, but the bad part is that is uses the same bolt and magazines as .223/5.56. This happened 12/17/2013 when I was at the range with a buddy doing some recreational shooting. [Read More…]
TARA, a company in the small Balkan state of Montenegro, has developed a polymer framed pistol called the TM-9. The pistol has three interchangeable backstraps, a picatinny rail and its magazines hold 17 rounds of 9mm. It definitely bears a resemblance to the Glock 17 [Read More…]
Ruger has announced a new version of the Ruger LCR named the Ruger LCRx. The LCRx features an exposed hammer and can be fired either single action or double action. While the majority of the market will probably prefer the snag-free original design, I think many folks [Read More…]
Walking along the streets of south west London, just north of Buckingham Palace, a person will take a step into glamour and glance at the official store fronts of such luxury brands as “Louis Vuitton”, “Gucci”, and “Rolex” to name a few. It is among these [Read More…]
The folks at AVA Tactical have developed a slick looking light and accessory mount for the Benelli M4 Shotgun. The ultra low profile mount is suitable for flashlights sized from 0.8″ to 1.035″ and does not need to be removed for field stripping. It [Read More…]
This guest post is written by German milblogger Sven who blogs at Defense and Freedom. Assault rifles typically use cartridges which are at most fine for shooting at 250 to 400 metres distant targets. This came into being based on ammunition maker (especially [Read More…]
Over at AllOutdoor Major Pandemic writes about the benefits of installing an adjustable gas block on an AR-15 rifle … This last weekend, I provided a buddy a side-by-side comparison of his standard AR and one of my AR-15s with an adjustable gas block. His actual [Read More…]
RamRodz is a new company producing barrel swabs made out of bamboo with lint-free cotton heads. It is a nifty concept. I could definitely use something like this in my gun cleaning regime. They will be available at retail stores early next year. The press release [Read More…]
Pictured is an interesting display at The Israel Defense Forces History Museum in Tel Aviv, featuring crude Sten gun copies among many other improvised firearms used around the time of the 1948 Arab–Israeli war. Also featured are some 12 gauge revolving drum shotguns [Read More…]
Steyr Arms (USA) are now importing the full-size service pistol version of the Steyr L-A1 pistol. This pistol was originally introduced to Europe at last year’s IWA expo. It holds 17 rounds of 9mm or 12 rounds of .40 S&W or .357 SIG. The MSRP will be $560. [Read More…]
Rob Curtis reports at Gear Scout that the Remington Outdoor Group (formally known as Freedom Group International) have borrowed $200 million from existing lenders and will use $175 million of that to buy back shares from existing share holders. Remington said … I [Read More…]
The search interface on gun auctions sites tend to be terrible. GunWatcher.com is a new site that allows you to easily search GunBroker, GunsAmerica and a variety of online retailers. It is very bare bones, but seems to work well for the searches I did.
The Flower Shell is a 12 gauge round, claimed to be in development by a Scandinavian design firm, that is loaded with seeds instead of shot. Their website is very pretty and loaded with language such as “Instead of less life, The Flower Shell evens out the effects [Read More…]
Al Jazeera tweeted a photo of an interesting mounted weapon built by a Syrian rebel. This single shot rifle (or cannon if its chambered in a small caliber cannon round) has a floating barrel action that recoils against a spring attached to a very heavy tripod weighed [Read More…]
After a super busy year and a broken finger during a 3-gun match, I’ve finally gotten around to finalizing my “Ultimate” Survival Shotgun from the initial post earlier this year. I received a lot of interesting suggestions in the comments from that [Read More…]
Winchester announced a new line of ammo called “W Train & Defend.” The ammo is designed to offer consumers a simple approach to handgun ammunition selection. The new line of ammo consists of four calibers and two options in each caliber: a training [Read More…]
Ruger is now offering the LCP and LC9 handguns with Viridian green lasers and tactical lights from the factory. The pistols, offered exclusively through TALO Distributors, will ship with a specially designed pocket holster that works with the Viridian Instant-On [Read More…]
Bullpup bolt action rifle maker Desert Tactical Arms has undergone a rebranding. Henceforth they will be called Desert Tech. They are rebranding because the company has expanded beyond just firearms. They have begun construction on a 55,000 acre training center that [Read More…]
I have been getting emails on a regular basis from people concerned about the shortage of .22 LR ammunition. Rather than speculate, and risk fueling the conspiracy theories swirling around internet forums, I decided to ask ATK directly. ATK is a major ammunition [Read More…]
FN Herstal’s update of the FN MINIMI, the FN MINIMI Mk3 is probably the most important new firearm of 2013 given its widespread use by the militaries of North American, South America, Europe, South East Asia and Oceania. The new FN MINIMI Mk3, which will be [Read More…]
Note – there is an existing post about this interesting light over here hence this post will offer to provide a few more technical details rather than attempting to be a typical photo review. As it relates to flashlights or tactical lighting, Rosch is a relatively [Read More…]
Hi-Viz Shooting Systems announced a new line of camo patterned shotgun sights will be sold in 2014. The camo sights will use fiber optic rods like the standard sights the company sells. Three models will initially be available: TriViz, BirdBuster and Remington ETA. [Read More…]
The new Firefly sights from WrenTech Industries are now shipping. The Firefly sights are a glow-in-the-dark upgrade for the company’s existing Advantage Tactical Sight (ATS) line of handgun sights. The Firefly is “charged” from an exposure to a [Read More…]
SHOT Show attendees pricing went up significantly for SHOT Show 2014. It looks like the exhibitors will be hit in 2015. This email was sent out to SHOT Show exhibitors … Dear SHOT Show Exhibitor: The year 2013 has been a year like no other with record-breaking [Read More…]
TrackingPoint has announced a new .338 Lapua Magnum chambered addition to their Precision Guided Firearm line up. The TrackingPoint XS4 has a range of 1,200 yards. It features a 27″ Krieger barrel, Magnum Surgeon action and McMillan A5 adjustable stock. [Read More…]
The Drop Dead target is a steel target system that will drop only when hit in vital locations. The steel targets can be set to drop in a variety of situations: one head shot OR center mass shot one head shot AND one center mass shot two center mass shots only two [Read More…]
The AK47 and all its variants are among the most iconic rifles in history and have been the workhorse for many countries around the world for decades. They’re cheap, simple, reliable and can jump start your car in a fix. No really, check out the video below. [Read More…]
Recover Tactical is now taking pre-orders for their new CC3 1911 Grip. Made out of polymer composite and weighting in at 80 grams, the new CC3 grip is an easy to install universal fit two piece grip system that adds a 4.5 cm long rail to your 1911 pistol. MSRP on them [Read More…]
Maximus Arms is now selling a new 1911-style pistol that claims to have more than 80 different dimensional changes from Browning’s original design. The gun is made from 17-4PH stainless steel. According to Maximus, the Gladiator is the only pistol made with [Read More…]
The photos above and below were recently published in the UK Ministry Of Defense’s Defense Focus magazine. They show British reservists serving in Afghanistan providing protection for senior diplomats and military officers. What is interesting is that they are [Read More…]
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