In preparation for an upcoming article about “light rifle” development (i.e., full power automatic infantry rifles), I have been reading the excellent Collector Grade Publication three-part volume on the FN FAL rifle. In it is contained the transcript of the [Read More…]
Sometimes I am simultaneously shaking my head in wonder and hanging in mesmerized shock at this stupidity. The latest culprit to this mental dichotomy is two Russians, who test a bulletproof helmet the old fashioned way… shooting someone wearing it. Now, the [Read More…]
WTVU News posted this video on their Facebook page. The problem is some of the footage they used is actually an airsoft gun. Someone at WTVU used a picture from KWA instruction manual of their AEG (Automatic Electric Gun) and animated it. The picture above, I [Read More…]
Expanding well past their ubiquitous 1911 line, Wilson Combat has released a new camouflage. Claimed to “blend well in many urban and rural environments.” the new pattern is base colors with the outline of foliage and dusted lighter colors. The new [Read More…]
Chuck sent us this photo of his AR-15 pistol (or is it a SBR?) with a Spikes pirate-themed “Jolly Roger” lower receiver. It is chambered in .300 AAC BLK and has a KAK Slim Flash Can. Note the engraving around the fire selector. If you are not familiar with [Read More…]
Bakhtiar Sadradin Aziz makes and repairs firearms in Kurdistan. His customers include Kurdish Peshmerga Soldiers. Bakhtiar has been running the family business after his father, Sadradin, was imprisoned for 14 years by the Baathists for repairs of Peshmerga weapons. [Read More…]
Here is a video of a soldier in training. The instructor yells at him and fires off rounds next to him while getting the solider to perform tasks like pushups and weapons manipulation. Does it seem dangerous? Potentially yes. But this is training. The instructor seems [Read More…]
Federal Premium announced a new 338 Lapua Magnum load in the American Eagle line of ammunition at the 2015 SHOT Show in January. The new load uses a 250 grain jacketed soft point (JSP) and reloadable, brass cases. No velocity information was provided by Federal. The [Read More…]
Faxon Firearms, maker of the ARAK-21 multicaliber rifle, have announced the introduction of 7.62×39 caliber conversion kits for their flagship firearm: Faxon Firearms Adds the 7.62×39 Kit to the ARAK-21 Platform Cincinnati, OH (Feb. 2015) – Faxon Firearms, [Read More…]
HKPro.com forum poster Marine0303 posted the notes from an armorer’s course he took on the H&K G36 rifle. It is complete with pictures, and provides a really good essential understanding of the design and its maintenance requirements: As I continue my [Read More…]
According to their laws, the Iraqi Army isn’t allowed to enter Iraqi Kurdistan. Because of that they have the Peshmerga, the military forces who provide security for that region. “Peshmerga” literally translates as “one who confronts death” [Read More…]
Week 41. So, I’d like to address the casing type. At this point (with only 11 more weeks of this experiment), adding in any additional vectors would literally double (at the least) the work. Not all of the vendors clearly identify casing which then necessitates [Read More…]
TFB reader BenJamin converted a bolt-action Howa 1500 chambered in .300 Win Mag into a beautiful bullpup that in my mind resembles the rarer-than-unicorns Walther WA 2000, although it was the Keppeler & Fritz KS II Precision that inspired him. BenJamin wrote [Read More…]
We here at TFB are big fans of Bond Arms. I first met Gordon Bond at a media event in Florida, and there he invited me to take a factory tour back home in Texas to see what his company is all about. What I saw was nothing short of amazing; Modern machining technology combined […] Read [Read More…]
Meeee likey (but then again, I like GLOCKs). Lone Wolf Distributing sent out some wonderful photos of their Machine Pattern #4. The new pattern keeps the aggressive cocking serrations, adding some great ribbing to the top of the slide. Description courtesy of LoneWolf: [Read More…]
… and a few AR-15s and one M1A thrown in for good measure. Torey wrote … Range day with friends before the cold snap in the south. BCM 16″ ELW w/Mod 0 comp. 13″ KMR Polish kit AKM Bulgarian kit Krinkov Arsenal 107CR SBR Springfield M1A Scout [Read More…]
I’ve kept my eyes open for literature regarding the new Brügger & Thomet carbine family, since I managed to miss their booth at the 2015 SHOT Show. Fortunately, Defense Review covered the rifle at the show, which appears to be essentially similar in [Read More…]
Crye Precision has a website now for the SIX12 revolver bullpup shotgun. It is six12.com. I love their slogan: “Opening doors, meeting new people” You can register for updates for the date the shotgun will be available. They also have a signup sheet for [Read More…]
I found these images in a Facebook group but the person who posted them did not know their origins and was trying to find more information. Looking at the images below it looks like the circular button may be a safety. I think you hold it like a knife handle and your [Read More…]
Angstadt Arms debuted their new UDP-9 PDW (personal defense weapon) at the 2015 SHOT Show. The new UDP-9 is chambered in 9mm and accepts Glock magazines. It features a 7075-T6 billet aluminum lower and upper receiver, flared magwells, an oversized trigger guard and a [Read More…]
Federal Premium Ammunition announced the addition of the 17 Winchester Super Magnum to the American Eagle line of ammo. The new 17 WSM load uses a 20 grain, polymer tipped varmint bullet. According to Federal, the load makes for 3,000 feet per second at the muzzle. A 50 [Read More…]
Who here has had the, ahem, pleasure of simunitions training? If you haven’t been in place where that was part of your training or work-up, you now have the ability as a civilian to partake… In all seriousness, it is a great training aid. UTM (founded in [Read More…]
Frank Stratton at our sister site All Outdoors has reviewed the Ruger PC9, the Ruger 10/22-esqe 9mm carbine. Frank writes … The roots of its design are from the 20th Century 2nd generation carbines. That means no rails or pistol grip, no muzzle brake/flash hider, [Read More…]
It was 1982, President Reagan was in the White House, and the Soviets weren't having it. The whole world was nervous. We were at the height of the Cold War, and a nuclear exchange seemed like a real possibility. There was a survivalist craze upon the land, and I was not [Read More…]
Competition shooter Jerry Miculek needs no introduction (or explanation). Here he gets off three consecutive shots on targets from 400 yards – off a bench – in under 4.4 seconds. Watching Jerry in action never gets old and I personally enjoy seeing his [Read More…]
Photographer Daniel Fernandez sent us this striking photo of his Rainier Arms AR-15. Daniel wrote … That rifle is a Rainier Arms combat series with a 14.5” mid gas barrel and Fortis mid cutout rails. The Rainier XTC was pinned and welded, but looks [Read More…]
Blogger oper-1974 recently covered a trip he made to the Heeresgeschichtliches Museum (Military History Museum) in Vienna, Austria. In the museum are many artifacts from Austria’s rich military history, most dating from periods outside my expertise, and thus [Read More…]
MARSOC has won a small victory in attaining authorization to use Glock 19 handguns in qualifications. Soldier Systems has the story: In a Marine Corps MARADMIN message issued last week, MARSOC is authorized to use GLOCK 19 pistols, but as USSOCOM assets. This weapon has [Read More…]
The TFB staff meticulously combs through SHOT Show, but somehow we missed this little gem: Kalashnikov USA has shown a competition-oriented 12-gauge shotgun. Twitter user ArmedResearch pictured the red gun* on display in the RWC/Kalashnikov booth. Immediately obvious is [Read More…]
The trend towards lighter modern sporting rifles continues with Battle Arms Development taking the next part to its minimalist conclusion. Debuted at SHOTShow 2015, the Lightweight Buttstock is just that, extremely lightweight. In short, its a cap that attaches directly [Read More…]
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