A TFB reader sent these into us about West Point professor Arthur Alphin making firearms development and history videos for his classes, using his own firearms, and those from the West Point Museum. We’re so used to seeing videos explaining cycles of operation [Read More…]
Uncle Webkins sends us a photo of his favorite pistol … More from me. Back in the heyday of Springfield Armory, before there was the TRP Operator, before there was the Loaded Operator, there was the one without front cocking serrations… the Mil-Spec Operator [Read More…]
Now I’m no knowledgable business guru, but Jane’s is reporting that the state owned company that had a stake in Izhevsk, Rostec (which by the way, did you know Kalashnikov Concern also makes boats?) has now sold 51% to a company called Ural Mining and [Read More…]
Originally posted up over at Soldier Systems from their coverage on Warrior Expo, this little nugget was too good not to share. While many tool makers like Leatherman, Real Avid, and others have been moving towards fully integrated MSR Multi-tools, Gerber has taken a [Read More…]
I, for one, lament the change of the charging handle from the inside the carry-handle position to the rear of the weapon. While it has made it convenient for railed uppers, it is nowhere near as ergonomic. Okay, now that I am off my high-horse, I would like to turn your [Read More…]
I will be the first to admit that before I started this article, I wasn’t too well versed in aftermarket chassis systems and the benefit of them. I spent a bunch of time reading and learning about the different options out there, what features mattered to me and [Read More…]
CZ USA posted a photo on their Instagram page. The caption says that the 922R compliance kit wil be coming out end of summer and the price is set at $199.99: Due out in late summer 2015, the 922(r) compliance kit and stock for the #CZScorpion will be priced at $199.99. [Read More…]
I was looking into the ETA polymer glock magazines and saw them mention the Taploader. I looked it up and the Taploader is a modification for Glock slides and Glock magazines. The modification allows the slide to automatically close when you tap the magazine into the [Read More…]
A customer was asking about this gun. My co-worker and I have not heard of it before. So I Googled it. It is a very cool looking pistol. Sort of looks like something you would see in a sci-fi movie. It actually reminds me of the Tetragramaton Cleric Beretta mixed with [Read More…]
There is a newcomer to SCAR17S magazines. Moses Mag makes polymer 20 rd magazines here in the US. Previously, the only other polymer magazine, for the SCAR17S, was the Molon Labe Industries magazines. The Molon Labe magazines have inconsistent performance. General [Read More…]
Pictured is a type of muzzle-loading improvised firearm sometimes encountered in Russia. The barrel usually consists of a length of steel or copper pipe, either capped off or hammered and folded shut at it’s breech end. A hole is drilled on top over which toy caps [Read More…]
For a limited time, Bravo Company USA (aka BCM) is offering a number of its grips in the new Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) that has been adopted by the United States Army. The grips with the OCP finish are: BCMGunfighter Grip Mod 3 BCMGunfighter Grip Mod 0 [Read More…]
In a recent press release, American Sportsman Shooting Center is putting together a summer camp for high school/middle school teenagers (it actually doesn’t specify an age limit, but this is what I am assuming). – Grapevine, TX – American Sportsman [Read More…]
Despite sounding like something the Czechs tried to export to Britain in the 20th Century, the UK vz. 59 was a GPMG adopted by Czechoslovakia during the height of the Cold War. Czechpoint, importer and manufacturer of Czech small arms, has covered the machine gun on [Read More…]
Hi all! In response to feedback we have added a few more features to the TFB Ammo Feed. We have made a number of tweaks to the interface fonts and colors with some minor tweaks to the filter box for a better experience. But the big new feature is the ability to: [Read More…]
Normally, I am loathe to link to any site that shows memes, but Cracked.com got this one right. Included in the list is a few fun facts on our beloved firearms and Cracked goes further on other weapons systems, like the Katana and its unique properties. Fortunately, [Read More…]
We’ve posted a lot about 3D printing but most of it has been about experimental parts or receivers that seem a bit scary to actually shoot. Here’s a pretty neat 3D printed project a Redditor shared recently. They created these 3D printed scope levers for [Read More…]
There’s been a good deal of anticipation of the release of the new Daniel Defense 7.62. DD is giving us a bit of info at a time so we still don’t know the name of this new 7.62 rifle or the release date. My guess is six weeks but that’s just a guess [Read More…]
SureFire expanded their line of wrist worn flashlights by introducing the model 2211X WristLight. These new lights are based on the original 2211 model, but uses a polymer body instead of an aluminum one. This helps reduce the suggested retail price from $495 to $169. [Read More…]
Reader Tied sends us this historical photo of armorers (armourers?) of the Women’s Royal Naval Service re-arming the eight .303 caliber machine guns of a Hawker Hurricane fighter at the Fleet Air Arm airfield at Yeovilton, Somerset, 2 September 1943.
Over at NitroExpressForums is a series of photos of the rare 1918 improved Mauser rifle prototype. Some are embedded below, but be sure to click through to see them all:
On May 20th, 2015 we promised to destroy/catch on fire an AK74. We were looking forward to seeing where the gun either failed or the handguards melted/ignited. The following ensued.
The Stoner legacy goes beyond just the AR-15. Several firearms designed either by Stoner or based off his work continue to impress modern shooters at the range and in use. One very notable such weapon is the Stoner 63 LMG, the weapon Larry Vickers has taken to the range [Read More…]
Retiv sends us this follow up image of an AN-94 mockup/demilled gun in 7.62×39, at an expo. He writes: Mr. Nathaniel, here is additional photo for you from Russian forum where i got first photo of that thing. Did they just attach 7.62×39 mag to it? It does [Read More…]
Baret Fawbush posted this on instagram. He uses fireworks to elevate his stress level while engaging steel targets. I think this is rather clever. Albeit, there is always an element of danger when handling or using fireworks. There is a risk of catching one of those [Read More…]
Thanks to TFB, I had the distinct pleasure of being invited back to Oakley HQ in Southern California to get a better understanding of how Oakley utilizes technology to develop their products. You hear marketers say things like “we use cutting edge technology to [Read More…]
It barely looks like an SKS does it? The bolt handle is the big giveaway! Forum user Loose-Cannon from Texas had this SKS built, and its come a long way from Siminov’s original beast. He describes his creation… This is a straight-pull bolt-action benchrest [Read More…]
I had a ton of fun shooting The Marines’ Hymn with the Musical Targets system. I learned how to sing this song in elementary school and the tune has stuck with me ever since. Even though my father was in the U.S. Navy I naturally have always had an appreciation [Read More…]
This past January I spent some time visiting the Blackhawk booth. One thing that caught my eye was the new Diversion line of gear. This line is made using what many would call old time military grade wax canvas. I requested one of the larger rucksacks which came a bit [Read More…]
Last year, I previewed the prototype of the WOLF Optics (WPA) PSU 1x/4x variable zoom optical gunsight for TFB. That write-up is available here. WOLF Optics sent me the final production model of this optic after the Spring 2015 Big 3 East Event. The WOLF Optics PSU is [Read More…]
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