Tom R of TFB has already written up an excellent and outstanding review on the Auto Target system several months ago, and I certainly cannot top that with my limited experience with the system. This is more of my own reflections on the system, and several updates about [Read More…]
Such an odd image. I am not sure if the commanding officer is messing with these guys or if this is legitimate training. The soldier on the far left is looking straight up at the sky. They are wielding these like pistols but the mag wells are empty and the magazines [Read More…]
Those who are not tactical in their drinking now have an outlet to express themselves. Martin American Designs has released “The Hammer” (which we previously reviewed) on KickStarter in order to make the product more affordable. More affordable indeed with a [Read More…]
I have enjoyed seeing the plethora of new products and proliferation of mission-specific components. The latest to the game is Iron City Rifle Works of Alabama which has announced the release of new competition-oriented light-weight bolt carrier groups. The new bolt [Read More…]
A month ago we published about Browning’s new offerings in their Citori 725 line. They have added a new lightweight Feather 20 gauge model the line-up. It weighs only 6 lbs. 6 oz. for the 26″ barrel and will be 6 lbs. 6 oz. for the 28″ barrel [Read More…]
Originally I was supposed to get the CMMG Mutant MK47 AKM in time to simultaneous publish with the other Mutant article we ran, but apparently there was a problem sourcing the component (i.e. “bullet button”) to make it “California Compliant”. CMMG has also [Read More…]
While most shooters keep their shots well under 500 yards, extreme long-range shooters are well-versed in the myriad of variables that come into play putting lead on target out to and past 1,000 yards. Generally speaking, most shots under 500 yards t only have to [Read More…]
The Grand Power is a handgun not seen often here in the US, but it has some intriguing features. Arrives with a double-single action trigger (supposedly pretty good), completely ambidextrous and mirrored controls and a rotating barrel supposedly helps with accuracy and [Read More…]
The M1895 “Nagant” revolver appears pretty standard at a quick glance, but upon closer inspection you can see how unique this little handgun really is. A number of odd features make it somewhat of a curiosity, but it served Imperial Russia and the USSR well until it was gradually phased [Read More…]
Winchester Repeating Arms is now shipping the SXP Turkey Hunter shotgun. These new for 2015 scatterguns come with the Mossy Oak Break Up Country camo pattern and are available in both 12 and 20 gauge versions. All of the shotguns come with a 24″ barrel and use [Read More…]
Photographer Konstantin Lazarev is a reliable source for photos of the latest and greatest small arms to come out of Russia. His latest batch of photos shows several different Pecheneg and PK machine guns, configured with night vision and holographic optics. Some of the [Read More…]
While at Bullpup 2015, I got to spent some time at the Gear head Works booth with Paul Reavis, the founder and current owner. Gear Head Works and Manticore are probably the most prolific and dedicated Tavor accessory parts makers out there. Midwest dabbles in all sorts [Read More…]
An older design for an AK bullpup has surfaced from a trade show in the Ukraine, named the “Malyuk” and coming from a company called Interproinvest. Work was started on it in 2005. Essentially it appears to be an AK bullpupized, with the addition of a [Read More…]
Have a Ruger LC9 with a hammer but wish you had the striker fired new model? Well you can because Ruger has made it happen and at no cost to the owner.”The LC9s has proven to be a great success; customers love the short, crisp trigger pull of this striker-fired [Read More…]
UPDATE: The guns were won by Karl (Big Boy rifle) and Dustin (AR-7). Congrats guys. Henry Repeating Arms has partnered with TheFirearmBlog.com to give you the opportunity to win a Henry Big Boy! One secondary prize (a Survival AR-7!) will be given away to the entrant [Read More…]
Hat tip to Bradley for sending us the link to this video. It is a public service announcement. Many of us have heard of squibs happening. Just like a DQ in a competitive match; there are two kinds of people out there, those that have had it happen and those that will. I [Read More…]
LIke the previously published Remington video, I am always amazed at the industry behind manufacturing firearms, especially pre-CNC. In this installment, Springfield Armory is showcased in true 1950’s video style with all pre-CNC machines. Those looking for rare [Read More…]
Traditions Firearms, known for their black powder muzzle-loaders, is shipping their new Crackshoot rifles. The new rifles are aimed to compete with H&R’s Handi-Rifles and are break-action single-shot rifles. The first of the series will be offered in rimfire [Read More…]
There’s not much more fun than shooting things that explode, and to prove that point YouTuber Taofledermaus decided to make his own reactive targets. According to Taofledermaus, he was put in touch with the Big Blast inventor, and things pretty much snowballed [Read More…]
Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks is now offering replacement options for the Mossberg Patriot line of rifles. The stocks are available in several of the company’s existing lines: Classic Featherweight Thumbhole Heritage Platinum Prairie Hunter Pro Varmint Varmint [Read More…]
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