Lefty’s Guns, a Youtube Channel that reviews left-handed shooter friendly products, has reviewed the Czech VZ. 58 aka. That Gun That Looks Like An AK But Isn’t. I was once emailed by a newspaper journalist asking me to identify a rifle. I ID’d it as a [Read More…]
Jay Leno interviews Mike Mayberry, Magpul co-owner and VP of Engineering, about the Magpul Ronin 47 bike they introduced at SHOT Show in 2010. The Ronin only went into limited production last year. The Ronin project began when Harley-Davidson announced they were [Read More…]
A congressman by the name of Mike Rogers representing Alabama is proposing a plan to take almost 100,000 1911A1s currently in storage with the U.S. Army and transfer them over to the CMP South Store in Anniston, Alabama. If this move works, it’ll be an amazing [Read More…]
GAMO, maker of precision air rifles, is coming out with a new MACH 1 rifle featuring improved technology. GAMO can trace their roots all the way back to the 1880s, when they were known as Antonio Casas and based out of Barcelona, Spain. In the 20th century the company [Read More…]
SoloDallas sent us a photo of his historical tactical collection. He wrote … Here we have a few of my blackpowder collection. This set includes (to the left) a gorgeous couple of Hawkins replicas made by the US Historical Society for the 1976 bicentenary of the [Read More…]
I’ve posted quite a bit about all the various muzzle brake shrouds and blast diverters out on the market lately. There’s the LANTAC BMD Blast Mitigation Device, the SureFire Warden Blast Regulator and most recently the VG6 Precision CAGE Device as well [Read More…]
Check out this new gun maintenance keychain tool called The Gun Punch. Just like the name suggest it comes with a 3/32″ pin punch, it also features a round slot driver to adjust windage and elevation on most popular optics and backup sights. It’s available [Read More…]
I recently did a TFB write-up on the inner working of the Chinese QBZ-95 bullpup. That piece plus my RS Regulate AK optic mounts and the new QBZ-95 optic articles got translated into Chinese and posted in some Mainland website as soon as they were up on TFB. That [Read More…]
Not a wheelgun fan myself, but that does not mean I lack for appreciation of those who run them really well. An admitted personal weakness has been getting the reloads down pat. With my muscle memory dedicated entirely to box-magazine fed handguns, the individual rounds [Read More…]
Having owned multiple 870’s (and ultimately selling them because of extractors), its nice to see a few options out there as a replacement for the cast part that typifies the off-the-rack offerings. Volquartsen is taking it to a whole new level of precision by [Read More…]
I have accumulated a terrible level of email inbox debt. I have no choice but to declare ‘email bankruptcy’ and clear my inbox. This means that if you have emailed me and expected a reply, but have not gotten it yet, you probably will not get one. This applies to [Read More…]
A new scope from Legacy Sports promises a broader field of vision as well as a steadier view while being used at higher magnifications. According to the company this scope is designed specifically to be used with larger caliber rifles by being tailored to withstand [Read More…]
Atlanta Arms announced they are now selling a new line of ammunition called Target/Defense. These handgun rounds are designed to be inexpensive enough to train with, yet still be effective at stopping an attacker. The bullets used in these new loads are jacketed hollow [Read More…]
Self defense and firearms are often synonymous in today’s world, and here we talk about 5 firearms that we have come to trust as some of the best options available. Do you agree with our selection? If you do not (or if you did), let us know in the comments. As always, please subscribe so [Read More…]
Aimpoint recently debuted their new Micro H-2 red dot sight. Their new Micro H-2 features advanced optical lenses for better light transmission and clarity. The new H-2 also has an improved sight housing which include front and rear protective flip-up covers and [Read More…]
James sent us a photo of his very nifty Zev Custom Glock 17. It features … Slide: RMR cut, Zev co-witness sights, titanium striker, Zev SS dimpled match grade barrel Frame: Zev Fulcrum Trigger, Glock OEM extended mag release, Glock OEM extended slide stop, grip [Read More…]
Recently Tydex Holsters posted up a picture of their Millennium Falcon inspired kydex holster. Here is a rebel alliance holster. Tydex even made Darth Vader. Off the grid made a Boba Fett holster a while ago. And my buddy Johnny, of Black Center Tactical, [Read More…]
Just when I think something could not get more absurd -or- wonder how a really cool legit tactical ideal can get bastardized, something comes along and sets a new bar. Latest up is Rapid Wraps a company selling 3-packs of magazine wraps via Amazon. At first, when [Read More…]
Picatinny Arsenal took a look at the M249 and experimented with reducing its hefty weight of 17.5 lbs down to 9.2 lbs. They also gave it a new name: Cased Telescoped Light Machine Gun, or CT LMG. To achieve this impressive weight loss, they did not use exotic [Read More…]
I, for one, am excited to see the previously mundane feature on modern sporting rifles getting a real boost. Companies like Geissele and Timney have and continue to do a great job at perfecting existing technology. Now, companies like HiperFire and now TriggerTech are [Read More…]
The Cosmoline Crate reviews the M1 Carbine (in the paratrooper configuration). This classic gun was one I lusted after as a kid by by the time I could afford one I had lost interest....
Volquartsen is now offering an accuracy improvement drop-in kit for the 10/22 Takedown rifle. The new kit includes a 16.5″ carbon fiber barrel and CNC machined 6061-T6 forend. The barrel is threaded (1/2″x28) and includes a thread protector. Volquartsen [Read More…]
Our good friend Andrew of GY6 Productions has published his full review of the Arsenal Double Barrel 1911. I published the teaser video last week, but this is the full review showing the first 500 rounds he fired through it. After watching Andrew break this pistol in [Read More…]
For fans of Glocks and those simply eagerly awaiting the company’s single-stack 9mm, the arrival of the Glock 43 was a long time coming. Now that it’s here it’s selling faster than it can be stocked in gun stores, and all those Glocks need accessories. [Read More…]
Remember that stash of weapons found in the UK a while back? Here’s another pretty cool find, YouTubber Nuggetnoggin posted this interesting video a while back of this cache of old rusted machine gun parts he found in a river with a metal detector. I didn’t [Read More…]
Most military members take the arcane workings of their rifle for granted. Even an avid shooter myself, I was NEVER allowed to do maintenance on my M-16 fire control group while I was in the Corps. While some might argue this is a good thing considering that many [Read More…]
Grand Power handguns are now available in the USA with more models coming soon. Eagle Imports (who also brings in Bersa among other brands) has teamed up with Slovakian company Grand Power to bring in nearly their full line of handguns. The Grand Power handguns are a [Read More…]
Mike from North Dakota … This is my grandfather’s sporterized Springfield 1903 chambered in .30-06 Springfield. It’s got more of a family heritage than just being my grandfather’s (which is enough). My great-uncle sporterized a lot of rifles [Read More…]
Prince Harry, aka Captain Harry Wales, was training with the Australian Defense Forces. This video was released on Friday by the British Monarchy on Facebook. Click that link to watch a higher resolution version. Here are some screen shots from the video. Captain [Read More…]