The Bundeswehr investigated the claims that the H&K G36 was suffering from accuracy problems and found that the rifle was not at fault. The problem lay with one of their ammunition manufacturers who were supplying ammunition with copper jackets that were to [Read More…]
The Grayman Satu is a TFB writer favorite. Phil, Mike and I all own one. Grayman have changed the Ti-Ti (all titanium) model’s finish from a matte grey DCL (Diamond Like Carbon) finish to a ‘Stonewashed’ finish. The stonewash finish is apparently [Read More…]
My biggest complaint about Glocks (outside of the lack of ambi-anything) is disassembling the magazines for routine maintenance and cleaning. The tab system holding on the floor plates are the two single most aggravating pieces of plastic in the my history with [Read More…]
Colt has announced the release and first order of the CK901 7.62×39 direct impingement AR-AK hybrid (not to be confused with the ARAK-21 from Faxon). The weapon systems has been ordered by the Yemeni Republican Guard as a replacement for their current AK-47 [Read More…]
Based heavily on its higher-end cousin, the SR9, the company has announced the release of the full-size Ruger 9E 9mm handgun. The visual differences between the two models are subtle, but if you take a close look we can see how Ruger squeezed $100 off the MSRP. As a [Read More…]
In our other post, I shot at IbisTek Humvee armored glass with an array of small arms. However I did not have an AK-47 at my disposal or anything that shot 7.62x39mm. Here, TWANGnBANG shoots at the glass from both sides with an AKM. It is surprising the amount of spall [Read More…]
Thanks to Quintin for letting us know about this one. The gun was made by a guy in Cambodia. He dressed up an AR-15 using AK components. The AK parts are just cosmetic.
Kahr Arms is adding a 9mm to the affordable line of CT pistols. The CT9 joins the CT40 and CT45 to complete the series of affordable pistols. At an introductory price of $369, with a coupon for a free magazine it truly is a budget pistol. One thing of note, the [Read More…]
While attending the Make Big Noise industry event in Shackleford, VA, I got a chance to see a number of new LaserLyte products that are being introduced soon. Here are a few you can expect to see in the coming weeks. NAA 22 Magnum laser – The new laser is [Read More…]
I’ll admit, the first thought that crossed my mind when I was told that I was to do a review on the Millennium G2 was, “Is my writing so bad that my editors are trying to kill me?”. As many of you may be aware, the Millennium G2 has a sordid history [Read More…]
If you own a Mosin Nagant, which I’m sure many of you do, then you probably know that sore feeling the day after shooting it. The folks over at Witt Machine have come up with something to help take away some of the sting from shooting 7.62x54r. They have some [Read More…]
Here is a simple little semi auto pistol design sent in that will likely be of interest: “A homemade conventional type self-loading pistol need not be complex in design or demanding in tools needed for it’s construction. Here is a bare-bones pistol design which [Read More…]
Spike’s Tactical has released their latest version of their Dynacomp… the Dynacomp 2. The comp is about the length of a 5.56 round (about 2.3″). The principle changes from the original Dynacomp include a revised crown (which actually looks like a real [Read More…]
Christensen Arms announced the company is now selling individual rifle components including carbon fiber handguards, forged uppers and lowers, flash suppressors and carbon wrapped barrels. In addition to rifles and rifle components, Christensen Arms manufacturers some [Read More…]
UPDATE 2016 : A number of people claiming to be customers of Whiskey 3 Precision Systems (which may be going by the name Terminal Ballistics Group today) have complained to TFB regarding their orders not being fulfilled. We recommend caution when placing orders. [Read More…]
As many of us have noted, ammo prices are pretty stable overall. .22LR is still overpriced. .380 ACP is actually trending down. And most dealers are pretty close in price to one another for a given caliber and lot size. There are some vendors that have generally lower [Read More…]
New from Ken McAlister is an all metal version of their modernized Bushmaster M17S bullpup rifle. Surely even the most avowed bullpup-hater must admit that this is one sleek, good-looking design. Oleg reports at All Outdoors … This year, Ken’s [Read More…]
Tristar recently released their new Raptor line of 20 Gauge gas operated semi-auto youth shotguns. They have a 24-inch barrel and come with a fiber optic front sight, swivel studs and include three choke tubes (IC, M, F). The camo model retails for $489 while the Youth [Read More…]
Strike Industries recently debuted their new Cookie Cutter Comp that they’re claiming is the best muzzle brake on the market for AR pistols and Short Barrel Rifles (SBR). It may look cute, but Strike Industries says straight up that you shouldn’t expect this [Read More…]
Soldier Systems got a sneak peak at Unity Tactical’s newest product, a super low profile VFG. It is designed to mount to tubular and keymod handguards. It comes with all the mounting hardware. The one pictured is a pre-production sample so it may looks different [Read More…]
What happens when you combine American know-how, guns, and epic laziness? You get the Sniper Seat 360 “feature-packed shooting chair.**” Its star feature? A arm-rest mounted shooting pole. Oh, and it reclines too! (**Coozie not included) The Sniper Seat 360 [Read More…]
With the increasing interest in pistol ARs, thanks to the ATF ruling on the SIG Brace, the 5.11 Select Carry pack is looking a lot more useable now. I was talking to a School Resource Officer who was contemplating carrying an AR-15 on duty. He was ambivalent due to pros [Read More…]
In this video, FPSRussia gets his hands on a SCAR-H, the select fire version of the SCAR 17S. It’s rate of fire is a lot slower than I expected, it is still an impressive machine and is one of my bucket list guns to shoot in Full Auto. I would like to have seen [Read More…]
Ruger has now added a factory threaded model to their Ruger American Rimfire line. The new threaded models are available in .22 LR, .22 Magnum and .17 HMR. The full press release is below … Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) – Since its [Read More…]
For the aspiring 3-gun shooter, the market used to be pretty sparse for out of the box competition ready guns. Shooters looking for a new scattergun were basically forced to purchase a stock autoloader and then spend nearly the cost of the gun over to again on modifications and kit to extend the [Read More…]
Christensen Arms is now going to begin making the stainless steel and titanium 1911 frames and slides in house. It appears that moving the line in-house is going to allow them lower the prices on their high end 1911’s. No word yet on the actual numbers for the [Read More…]
How does a limited run kit of 14 Suppressors and 47 Accessories sound to you? SilencerCo believes there is a market for their complete line of products with commensurate bespoke service and support. Included with the Conquest Kit is the “one-on-one coaching by a [Read More…]
SeaCoastOnline has reported that the lawsuit between the Sig Sauer and the BATFE is now suspended pending the ATF’s reevaluation of the MPX muzzle brake. The suspension is mutually agreed upon by both the ATF and Sig until the ATF concludes a formal third [Read More…]
YouTube channel nsz85 breaks it down Barney-style on using hand-tools to dimple an AR-15 barrel for set-screw-style gas blocks. Conceivably, this same method could be used to dimple your entire barrel (given enough patience and bits). I will personally leave any [Read More…]
CED and DAA collaborated and made a shot timer watch. It retails for $150. It is smaller than the CED7000 and has a more advanced method of registering shots. Currently, all timers on the market are “sound activated” only in their shot detection method. This method [Read More…]
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