Hogue is now selling a variety of new revolver grips for the Ruger LCR series. The new grips come in a number of different styles, colors and materials. For the enclosed hammer LCR revolvers, Hogue is now selling grips made of G10. Called the Extreme Series G10, these [Read More…]
The NRA has come out with a pistol case they say gives the protection of a hard-shell case in soft-sided form. The case apparently utilizes their patented MAGLOCK liner to mold to the outline of your gun and magazine, should you choose to store a mag separately from [Read More…]
The late-Soviet-era AN-94 is a rifle that, in the West, is shrouded in hype, speculation, but, above all, mystery. The rifle’s capabilities, how it works, how it’s made, and who exactly uses it (and for what) are all matters the West has only been able to [Read More…]
After taking a SHOT Show break, our Photo of the Day is back. I relay on y’all sending me photos. Dust off your digital camera and start taking some gun photos to share. Submit your photos here.
Of all the new products at SHOT Show, only one new product made me say “****, I never knew I needed this, but I do”. That product was the Leupold D-EVO Scope and so I am declaring it “the most impressive new product at SHOT Show 2015”. (This [Read More…]
In 2012 TFB published an extensive post about a homemade rifle being used by the PKK in their fight against Turkey. Recently, a photo has surfaced of the same rifle but with a few upgrades and thus I’m calling it the Gen 2. The additions seem to be the removal of [Read More…]
A very promising prototype on display at SHOT Show was an aftermarket Locking Block for Glock pistols designed by Strike Industries. This drop-in part promises to substantially increase accuracy of off-the-shelf Glocks. The Strike block has to two additional features [Read More…]
This was one of a number of photos published on Facebook. As far as I can tell, they show a self-defence militia training in Zhydachiv, a city in Western Ukraine not far from the Polish border. The gun looks to be an H&K MP5 or clone and is fully automatic. [Read More…]
Partially as a result of the AK’s success, non-Kalashnikov designs utilizing the magazine of the 7.62x39mm Avtomat were few and far between until very recently. Due in part to civilian demand, in part the needs of special forces, and in part to countries armed [Read More…]
Its not everyday that someone introduces a new line of ammunition, much less one that is injection-molded, lead-free, and claims that the ideal self-defense round does not expand. But, today (er, yesterday), was the day and PolyCase, a company out of Savannah, Georgia, [Read More…]
Somehow a brand new product has “archival footage; the SALVO-12 shotgun suppressor is now compatible with Saiga shotguns. Tongue in cheek (which I found hilarious) footage aside, the core message is that SilencerCo has released the Saiga Choke Mount Adapter. It [Read More…]
As in all Small Caliber Book Reviews here at TFB, I will be covering the area of relevance and strengths and weaknesses of the book, as well as whether it is more introductory or advanced. The recent mud and sand tests of the M14 by InRange TV have blackened the eye [Read More…]
At the Great American Outdoor Show, I came across Man-Pack. I am a recovering sucker of things in Multicam so their new Stalker series pack stood out for me. The Stalker series is only in Multicam, but their Classic line comes in solid colors like Black, OD and Brown [Read More…]
JP Enterprises showed a new special edition rifle at the recent 2015 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Called the Billet Beauty LRP-07, it is a 25 piece run of large frame LRP-07 rifles. The guns will be available in .308 Win, .260 Rem 6.5 Creedmoor or .338 Federal. These guns [Read More…]
LaserMax officially introduced a weapon light for the Glock 42 pistol at the recent SHOT Show. This new light is part of the company’s CenterFire WeaponLight line. It is a polymer-framed unit that mounts under the frame and to the trigger guard similar to some [Read More…]
It’s a first in NRA history: a limited-run AR-15 is being released that is officially licensed by the NRA. It’s the first AR-15 ever to be endorsed by the organization and with only 1,000 being made it’s going to go incredibly fast. The gun is being [Read More…]
Remington Outdoor Company (ROC) has announced that they will be absorbing Para USA under the Remington umbrella. They will be getting rid of the Para name but keeping the products and re-branding them as Remington pistols. Here is the press release: At Remington [Read More…]
Editor’s Note: Shooting down model aircraft or drones complying with FAA regulations may have serious legal repercussions. If you dislike people flying illegal drones near you, contact the FAA and report them. Some of you might remember the April Fool’s [Read More…]
Back in the 1990s, Heckler & Koch USA decided to put together a working reference collection of the company’s products. This collection was put together at their Sterling facility in Virginia (Here are some pictures from the previous facility), but has since [Read More…]
I got a chance to take a closer look at FNH’s new FNS Compact at the Great American Outdoor Show this past weekend. Just like their existing FNS pistols, the FNS compact is a striker fired polymer framed pistol. It has all the same features as the full size and [Read More…]
Here is a video of a catastrophic failure of a Huntertown Kestrel 5.56 Suppressor. And here is the aftermath. Taking a look at Huntertown’s website I am curious if this is covered under their warranty. There is no mention of full auto fire. There is [Read More…]
The Lithuanian Armed Forces took possession of their first FN SCAR-H PR DMRs purchased under a 2013 contract. As purchased, these rifles come equipped with Schmidt & Bender 3-12x scopes. The rifles have a 20″ barrel, and the Lithuanian rifles appear to be [Read More…]
Walther is increasingly adding its name to the list of manufacturers of .22 LR chambered clones of famous (and often unattainable) guns. Furthering this, they have introduced a G36-style .22 LR chambered rifle, for those who always wanted something that looked like a [Read More…]
Every now and again, a manufacturer decides to market a weapon that seemingly speeds right past all sense of aesthetics and functionality, to happily embrace a level of crudity and expedience normally reserved only for improvised or homebuilt guns. The Cobray Terminator [Read More…]
Released shortly before SHOT 2015 is the BTO (Browe Tactical Optic) by Browe Inc. It’s the forged 7075-T6 aluminum housing version of the BCO (Browe Combat Optic), which has a titanium housing. The new aluminum version has a lower price point while keeping the [Read More…]
After the Ichord report of 1967 identified the early failures of the M16 rifle in combat, particularly failures to extract, solutions to the problem of fouling were investigated by Colt, as well as Rock Island Arsenal (a government entity), and Olin/Winchester. [Read More…]
For our February Blog Of The Month, we take a trip back to the early 1960s, after Armalite had sold the rights to its highly desirable AR-15 to Colt’s, and were searching for a competitor to their own design. The rifle designed by Art Miller to fill this void, [Read More…]
Tis’ a golden age of riflery when one of the hardest decision when building an AR rifle is to choose between KeyMod or M-LOK. Not content to force a choice, Midwest Industries has released their M-LOK to KeyMod and KeyMod to M-LOK Adapters. The adapters retail [Read More…]
AP Customs – Rhino Firearms has announced the release of their latest Generation II carbon-fiber handguards. At first glance, they largely look like the Generation I, but there are improvements in the interface with the handguard to the nut. AP-Rhino claims the [Read More…]
Over at 458socomforums.com, Tony Rumore of Tromix Lead Delivery Systems started a thread showing his new .375 SOCOM round. Cases are formed from 458 SOCOM cases run through a 375 SOCOM sizing die (custom die.) Rumore reports getting a 200 grain Sierra FP to more than [Read More…]
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