Bob Holloway, then of Fort Worth, Texas, in the 1980s built on his experiences in Southeast Asia and Rhodesia to design a .308 caliber military rifle, what eventually became the HAC-7. His rifle was an amalgamation of Armalite, FN, and Kalashnikov designs, with a [Read More…]
Bersa’s Firestorm, which is chambered in .380 ACP, is returning to California. Considering the rather limited options of Californians, it’s always good when a gun makes it back into the state. The Firestorm is a popular concealed carry gun designed for balance and a [Read More…]
Anon, sent us this photo of his Saiga decked out in Christmas lights. He writes … Converted Saiga 5.45 with green Kvar furniture and a 74 style break. Was trying to go for the AK74 from STALKER. Send us your Holiday Gun Photos here!!
For December’s BoTM, we’ll be stepping a little bit outside of our comfort zone. If you’re like me, small arms is one interest of several (though by far the biggest), and just like discovering or finding out more about rare or unique firearms excites [Read More…]
Aren’t there enough calibers in the world? Is there really a need for any new entries into the endless list of different kinds of ammunition that have been created? This argument makes a lot of sense; with virtually every nook and cranny in the spectrum of [Read More…]
Is it a Christmas wreath with Guns or Guns with a Christmas wreath? Either way its a nifty photo. The rifles are Faxon Firearm’s ARAK-21. As the name suggest, the ARAK-21 is a hybrid AR-15 and AK. They use AR-15 lower receivers with an upper receiver [Read More…]
In the spirit of giving, Gun News’ Darryl Blonski has endeavored to make the cheapest possible AR-15 lower receiver that money can buy (so that there is all the more left over for gifts for his family). What do the fruits of this exercise in inexpense look like? [Read More…]
How exactly does a 1911 work? To fully answer that question, one used to have to get a set of punches, a hammer, a set of gunsmithing screwdrivers, a parts list, a 1911 of course, and a couple of hours of time. However, animation takes this one step further, and Jacob [Read More…]
G2 Research is now selling a new 300 BLK load called the .300 Ripout Round. The ammo uses an all-copper, 200 grain bullet designed to expand at low velocities. The load is designed to be subsonic and produces 1020 fps at the muzzle (unknown barrel length for testing.) [Read More…]
Zachary sent us a photo of his M1 Carbine, with fixed bayonet, and his Christmas tree. Thanks Zachary, I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas. Send us your Holiday Gun Photos here!!!
I love France. My first venture to the country in 2008 allowed me to witness the unparalleled beauty of both the urban centers and the countryside, and despite rumors of anti-American sentiment I was always treated with respect despite my very weak grasp on the French [Read More…]
Have I mentioned that I am a fan of Strike Industries? No, I’m not a shill for them. I just genuinely like the company and many of their products. In fact, I have actually replaced my long favored BCM Gunfighter Charging Handle with Strike’s AR [Read More…]
So, how would you like to wake up and find that your surplussed corporate truck had been bought by foreign militants and converted into a technical? This picture popped up a couple of days ago on twitter and and been making the rounds on some news services. t’s [Read More…]
In Part 1 during my Oakley HQ visit, I was shown the type of tests they put their lenses through so customers see crisp, clear images and an explanation why you can wear them all day without your eyes getting fatigued. Personally, I thought it was really insightful [Read More…]
I recently had the opportunity to “play” with a prototype weapon developed by a company Electronic Arms (which is the commercial products arm of Vadum). Vadum, founded in 2004, is a small business defense contractor that specializes in electronic warfare [Read More…]
If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for a gun lover – or yourself – take a look at the latest book from Massad Ayoob: “Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self Defense.” It’s about time he came out with another book; I know I’ve been waiting. Mas [Read More…]
Remember Xray Guns? He scans firearms in a CAT scan machine and prints out the images. Here is the article we posted last year. Beautifully CAT Scanned Guns. Now Xray Guns and Azzys Design Works collaborated to etch the Xray gun images into acrylic sheets. Here is a [Read More…]
Week 37. Next week will be the 3rd quarter summary. I have hopes that Santa has corrected the .22LR supply/demand imbalance. The past week I have seen .22LR at several local retailers (and there were not hordes of ammo scavs grabbing it as soon as it hit the shelves). [Read More…]
Chris Costa posted this on his Facebook page. The past few handgun classes I’ve taught I’ve seen a quality issue with Smith an Wesson M&P handguns. This is the 3rd gun in 9mm I’ve seen shotgun the target at 7 yards. Barrels are breaking apart at [Read More…]
Parker Mountain Machine makes some accessories for the SCAR platform. Their latest product are replacement side rails for a SCAR 16S and SCAR17s. Parker Mountain Machine is proud to offer the first 6 position KeyMod Replacement Panel kit for both the SCAR 16/17 Weapon [Read More…]
In the animal kingdom, the honey badger is a solitary, intelligent creature known for its ferocity and bad-tempered, savage attacks. And in the world of firearms, it’s much the same: the AAC Honey Badger PDW is a seriously tough rifle, and in 2015, it’s finally [Read More…]
Using the internet to search for firearms online can be a great tool to find firearms in your local area or even across the country for a good price. As we move further into the digital age and online scams become increasingly widespread, this unfortunately affects our [Read More…]
Dan, of Dan Haga Designs, set us this photo of his new prototype Barrel Shroud/Rail Extension for the H&K USC. In my opinion it looks significantly better with the rail than without it. Here is a photo of the H&K USC without it installed: Submit photos you [Read More…]
As we all know, the AR15 system is perhaps the most prolific gun platform of all time, with a seemingly infinite number of combinations of barrels, uppers, handguards, optics, and so on, ad infinitum. And while the vast majority of shooters can take advantage of this [Read More…]
This is an interesting take on a familiar theme, the Cyclops Sirius 500 hand held rechargeable LED spotlight. A nice package that includes a red lens as well as AC and DC chargers – battery is a 6V 2.5Ah sealed lead acid battery. The light provides a choice of [Read More…]
Leitner-Wise’s has teased their upcoming BUIS the “e-Sight” on their blog. Touted as the ultimate low-profile optic, the e-sights are a pair of standard-height flip-up sights. They are tight-lipped on additional details, but suffice to say they [Read More…]
Ruger announced they will begin selling a new version of the LC9s that deletes the thumb safety and magazine disconnect. The Pro Model will retain the same dimensions and other features of the LC9s, including: caliber: 9mm magazine capacity: 7 rounds barrel length: [Read More…]
A press release from IWI US confirms that the Israeli Jericho 941 pistol will be returning to the US market in 2015. These pistols, based off the Cz75 design, have been imported by other companies in the past under the Baby Eagle and Uzi Eagle name, but the original [Read More…]
IAA Forum user PaulSmith received several x-ray images of ammunition, and was able to take photographs: Last week I was given some excellent x-rays. By having a diffuse light source behind the film I was able to take some pictures. The quality of the x-ray images are [Read More…]
Dear Readers, I would love to publish some holiday themed gun/shooting photos between now and New Year. Think up an original idea and go grab your camera and your guns and start shooting! Submit them on our POTD submission page. If you have an idea for an awesome [Read More…]
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