The troubled INSAS rifle has met yet another stumbling block. Calling the rifle “defective, the Delhi High Court questioned the Indian Ministry of Defense’s and the Home Ministry’s issuance of the rifles, late last month, Indian Express reports: The [Read More…]
American Built Arms is now selling something they call the AR Essential Kit. The parts package contains: Nickel-boron coated cam pin Chrome coated firing pin Firing pin retaining pin Ejector Ejector spring Ejector pin Extractor with attached extractor spring Extractor [Read More…]
Black Aces Tactical (BAT) announced the release of a new 12 gauge shotgun that features an 8.5″ barrel and is fed by a detachable box magazine. According to BAT, the shotgun is classified as a standard firearm by the ATF and is not an AOW or short-barrel [Read More…]
One of the more interesting gun announcements this year has been the return of the Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless. This handgun is being made for Colt by U.S. Armament Corp. Ryan Michad, host of the Handgun Radio podcast, interviewed Jake of the U.S. Armament Corp about [Read More…]
Retro AR-15s seem to appeal on more than just a level of nostalgia. Of course, ’80s action movies, Clancy novels, and other media featuring the early Black Rifles activate a certain nostalgic fondness, but aesthetically these first generation guns have much to [Read More…]
ARpilot sent us this photo of a Thompson submachine gun Model 1919 replica being used by reenactors celebrating the anniversary of the liberation of Italy. He wrote … Today, April 25, 2015, the 70th anniversary of the liberation of my country from the [Read More…]
Our friends at Osage County Guns sent us a photo of this beautiful suppressed AR-15 SBR. I love the bronze ribbed gas tube! John writes … We just received this gorgeous suppressed SBR from Spikes Tactical. It is one of the most gorgeous SBR’s I’ve ever [Read More…]
For those looking for some modern Swiss firearms, Brügger & Thomet USA firearms have now been imported and are available. Ethan of Aftermath Gun Club reports: The first three B&T models approved and imported are the APC9, APC45, and TP9. Inventory has arrived [Read More…]
Mufasa sent us a photo of a single shot .22 LR him and friends are building.
Geoff sent us a photo of his recently built 5.56mm AR-15 and his just completed .300 BLK upper. He wrote … On the top is my PSA 16″ 1:7 Stainless barrel and upper, 12″ free float handguard from opticalfactory from eBay, Nikon P-223 4-12X40mm. BDC600, [Read More…]
I had a chance to interview Glock’s PR and Communications Manager, Kie Wagner, at the NRA Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee where Glock released the new Glock 43. Here’s a transcript of our recorded audio interview, only for readers here, on The [Read More…]
It’s been just over two years since the day former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle was shot and killed by a man he’d been working to help. To honor his memory, Weatherby will be donating engraved Chris Kyle Memorial firearms to this weekend’s Sporting Clays Shoot [Read More…]
Whether or not to carry a large frame handgun can be a big decision for hunters, hikers, and backpackers in areas where you may have a dispute with other critters as to who is at the top of the food chain. Some may not like carrying the extra weight. If you want to [Read More…]
My friend, and occasional TB contributor, Houston from X-Ray Guns has just finished up his latest firearm CAT scan. This time he has scanned the KRISS VECTOR .45 submachine gun. He wrote … I’m still waiting on my stinking form 4 but my local FFL dealer [Read More…]
Newcomers to the firearms accessory scene Howling Raven just released their own muzzle brake for the Mosin Nagant 91/30. Just like with the Witt Machine and Texas Precision Products Mosin Nagant muzzle brakes the Howling Raven is held in place via the front sight and [Read More…]
LANTAC is working on a 9mm version of their popular Dragon muzzle brake. It will be made for 1/2-36 threads for 9mm ARs, not for handguns unfortunately. That would be pretty awesome though (see below). They’re available for pre-order at Revolvr.com at $124.99. [Read More…]
Houston Hardin, sent me these images via email. As a fan of the KRISS Vector, I am ecstatic. Houston had already xrayed a KRISS Vector Carbine, but now he has turned his sights onto his SBR. He is still waiting for the Form 4 but his FFL was kind enough to bring this [Read More…]
A local PA store, Trop Guns, has disinclined to acquiesce to Glock’s request to review their 4473s. The request is in regards to Glock’s Blue Label program. The BLP is a discount progam for active Law Enforcement and Military to purchase Glock pistols at a [Read More…]
Crimson Trace announced a new green laser aiming device for Ruger LCR and LCRx revolvers. The LG-415G Lasergrip is similar to the red laser version already made for the Ruger revolvers, but upgrades the package to use a green laser. Compared to red, green lasers tend to [Read More…]
OGIO is the production arm of Haas Outdoors’ officially licensed products, and Haas itself is home to products such as Mossy Oak. For hunters, late spring isn’t a moment too soon to begin planning for the upcoming fall hunts, and if new gear bags are on [Read More…]
SureFire has announced a new .30 caliber quick-detach suppressor, which they are advertising as “the quietest suppressor ever built” for the caliber. From the press release: Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high-performance illumination [Read More…]
The TFB newsletter and RSS has been offline for a few days due to a SNAFU. I have now fixed it (or hope I have). Thanks to those of you who reported the problem.
Tim of the Military Arms Channel recently took a trip to Beretta USA’s Accokeek Maryland facility. Beretta is the oldest major firearms manufacturer in the world with over 500 years experience making guns, but has only had a presence in the United States for 35 [Read More…]
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