Very few companies execute a company blog well. Fewer still are able to create a good video blog. Elzetta is one of the few that has shown a penchant for the latter. In their latest video, Elzetta shows why it is so important to choose a type 3 anodizing versus type 2. [Read More…]
While hoarding ammo and people buying it “right off the truck” is an annoyance for most of us, the increased (and sustained) buying of ammo (and guns) has benefited one major aspect–conservation. The taxes related to the purchase of firearms and ammo [Read More…]
Bad news for the oldest gunmaker in the world. Adcor Industries – makers of the BEAR rifle – have sued Beretta, alleging the company stole proprietary information later used in the development of the ARX-100 rifle. From the Courthouse News Service: BALTIMORE [Read More…]
The famous Avtomat Kalashnikova has been copied and adapted by many nations and organizations, but some shine above the rest. In this episode of TFBTV, we take a look at our 5 favorites and explain why we chose the ones we did. Guns featured: Galil AK74M Yugo M70 Finnish RK 62 76. Serbian Zastava [Read More…]
Apex Tactical Specialties is now selling a flat faced trigger for the SIG SAUER P320 line of pistols. Apex is popular with many people for the line of trigger enhancements they sell for modern striker fired handguns. This is the first product the company has introduced [Read More…]
John Saunders of NYC CNC posted up a short video and explains how to make your own QD sling adapter. Actually he just explains how to cut the hole to accept a QD sling. I don’t think this is quite DIY friendly since it does require a CNC and some knowledge of CAD. [Read More…]
Larry Vickers takes out his Glock 20 and does a walk back drill. Starting at 50 meters, he shoots a full sized MGM torso steel target. He walks back in increments of 50 meters. He manages a hit in three rounds as far back as 250 meters.
Geoff writes … Some time ago I had my 1 and half ARs on the Weekend Photo. I finally finished the 300 AAC Blackout, so now have 2 complete rifles. (and somebody asked about the suppressor, yes, registered with BATFE on a Form 1 and approved by Diane R. Wood, [Read More…]
My friend Ancel, aka Shwell11, got his hands on a new Rainier Arms Avalanche. It is a new ambi charging handle that is customizable. You can pick and choose what handles to put on. Here are some pictures he took. I found these pictures from [Read More…]
It seems the recent Ares Armor drama may soon be resolved. After publicly firing founder Dimitrios Karras, the CEO of the company Bryce Stirlen has apologized in an open letter for the firing and his public remarks. This comes after Karras responded, telling his side [Read More…]
Will the next US service pistol round be a jacketed hollow point? A recent PEO Soldier Live article suggests this may be the case: At the event today, among changes discussed was policy that now opens up the competition to rounds other than ball (full metal jacket) [Read More…]
I agree with ToddG from Pistol Forum that holstering a hammered firearm is indeed safer than holstering a common striker-fired handgun. This is principally because a shooter can “ride the hammer” to ensure it cannot fall during the holstering movement. [Read More…]
These pictures and video were published on War History Online in two separate articles over the course of the past six months. The images and video are absolutely astounding. It seems that a duo of treasure hunters or artifact seekers, using commercial metal detectors [Read More…]
The Motley Fool (warning – investing advise website) reports that Boeing (the one that makes airplanes) has released the Compact Laser Weapon System (LWS), a 650-lbs multi-case system for ground battlefield laser weapon deployment. The LWS is designed to track [Read More…]
Lew Horton Distributing is offering a limited edition SIG SAUER P229 pistol with a striking blue PVD finish. These 9mm pistols have the metal parts finished in a bright blue similar to some of the nitre bluing work I’ve seen. The slide, grip screws, trigger and [Read More…]
In my previous TFB reviews of Meopta optics, I state that the Czech-made Meopta is the best keep secret in the mid-to-high end Euro optics. Meopta had been making optics for military and sportsmen since 1933. While for most of its history, Meopta was behind the iron [Read More…]
Legacy Sports International announced they are now shipping Howa rifles chambered for the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge. The new chambering covers 25 different rifle lines including the Alpine, Gameking, Ranchland and Youth packages. Options include various stocks, finishes [Read More…]
Alan Normandy, of Battlecomp, posted this Glock on Facebook. If you look closely, the slide has the Battlecomp logo engraved into it as well as forward slide serrations. The slide was milled for a RMR and suppressor sights were installed. The most interesting item is [Read More…]
Introduced with surprisingly little fanfare, MasterPiece Arms has announced a new Glock-magazine compatible carbine, the MPA20DMG. Based on their ubiquitous 930DMG, the new carbine features a full-sized grip for flush compatibility, a 16″ barrel, and full [Read More…]
FullMag tests the new, smaller GoPro Session by destructively testing an existing GoPro Hero Black using a bullet nearly the same size as the camera itself, a .45-70. The new camera has excellent picture, but the old one… is disintegrated. Complete with the usual [Read More…]
Found this photo on imgur of a cerakoted Scorpion Evo3. It was made by Hammer Forge Gunworks, LLC. I like small details like the masked off portion of the grip and rails to keep them black. The safety, mag release, charging handle, [Read More…]
Jane’s has come out with a report that Australia is in the final stages of procurement of the EF88 5.56x45mm service rifle, or the “Enhanced F88”. Currently, the Australian Defense Force (ADF) has just over 80,000 servicemen and women. With this [Read More…]
Outdoorhub just posted this link to a news report about the Svalbard island in Norway where it is legally mandatory to carry a firearm while on the island. I couldn’t find any further news reports other than this one to back it up, or how seriously it is enforced. [Read More…]
There is nothing quite like a great factory built rifle sometimes. Like many American shooters my first rifle was an AR-15, unlike most American shooters I decided to build every single one I have owned. I never treated myself to spending quality time behind a premium [Read More…]
Hours before be was fired Dimitri Karras, the founder of Ares Armor, sent an email to the CEO, Bryce Stirlen. Dimitri said to me “I believe he publicly attacked me and accused me of these nefarious things as retaliation for the letter that I sent him. He [Read More…]
Adding a light and/or laser to a handgun is a must for some, a much sought after option for others. While laser grips have been around for a long time, one usually had to opt for a railed firearm in order to accomplish mounting a light. If your handgun did not have [Read More…]
TFBTV Presents: The Blue Danube Waltz (In 30-06). That harmonious ping produced by the ejection of an en-bloc clip is music to our ears, so why not set it to a nice tune? We do hope you enjoy! This recording (sans the Garands) of the Blue Danube Waltz was played by the Finnish orchestra [Read More…]
A video was released by Patrulha Policial (Police Patrol) on YouTube. The video appears to be from the body camera of a Brazilian officer, in a helicopter, observing a runaway suspect involved in a high speed pursuit with other Brazilian officers. The sniper next to him [Read More…]
For 26 years LaserMax has been manufacturing lasers for the military, law enforcement, and the general public. They’re known for producing green lasers and were, in fact, the first company to sell a green laser commercially. One of their more popular models is the [Read More…]
The UK has become the first nation to embrace “cased telescoped” ammunition technology*, having announced an order for 515 40mm CTA guns to retrofit the Warrior IFV and arm the new ASCOD-derived Scout SV vehicle, which will replace the long-serving CVR(T) [Read More…]
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