Been a while since we thought about this list, but I thought I might make a video about it for the YouTube audience: We have been fortunate enough to shoot many, many different firearms over the course of our lives and while we have enjoyed most, a precious few have made their way into our [Read More…]
Zahal shows how easy it is to install the Fab Defense Makarov grip. The most interesting feature is the thumb magazine release. Kinda like the trigger of the MP5K briefcase, the thumb release on this grip actuates a transfer bar that moves the heel mag release. I hope [Read More…]
For 2016, Bushnell Outdoor Products introduced a range of new optical products. While rifle scopes are a large part of the company’s business, Bushnell also manufactures other gear like spotting scopes and flashlights. Here is a quick look at a small portion of [Read More…]
Its well established that I lament the continued fad of “tacticool”, but as much as I poke fun, the fad has a tendency to create some actually unique and interesting ideas (unlike the Tacti-Coozy). However, I can say with absolute certainty and zero [Read More…]
At the last BigBox o 3 East back in October 2015, Glock was invited and they came to answer our questions as well as to show us their recent pistols like the MOS line. Now they have returned and showed us their newlu updated Glock 36. They have added an accessory rail [Read More…]
Ahh…. Reddit. Normally completely and totally useless. However, the occasionally useful nugget comes from the website and community (though I stress occasionally). The idea for the AK Magazine Reload Indicator comes from user ChrisKilo, a seemingly average guy [Read More…]
On my way to Big 3 East I got to go on a fantastic tour of the FN America factory in Columbia, South Carolina. The South Carolina Factory is where they make the new FN15 AR-15 rifle. It is also the same plant that makes the military issue M4 and M16. They also [Read More…]
At Big 3 East, MGI showed their latest prototype handguard for their Hydra modular weapon system. For those not familiar with the Hydra, you can change the caliber with out tools from .22LR all the way up to .50 Beowulf and that includes 7.62×39. Tool less barrel [Read More…]
The Nevada based company that produces mostly 80 percent finished AR lowers, will be soon be shipping out their 80 percent Glock frames in early April. According to this latest press release/update, the initial shipping will begin on April 6th, and they will be shipped [Read More…]
The Type 4 (sometimes also called the Type 5) was a clone of the US M1 Garand rifle developed by the Japanese Navy towards the very end of World War II. It’s a fascinating rifle for its combination of American engineering and Japanese style. Forgotten Weapons [Read More…]
Someone should have submitted this to the SOCOM Precision Sniper Rifle Competition, just to see the looks on the faces of the officials present. Out of the Ukraine, we have a sort of chassis system for the Mosin Nagant rifle, designated the VM MP-UOS (ВМ МП-УОС [Read More…]
Nathan S. just posted an article about the new Dolos. Well Pantheon Arms is the maker of the Dolos. Huntertown Arms is a sister company. Same owner. He brought out his Dolos and shocked everyone with the Ammo Can of Whoop Ass. Inside was a complete AR15 SBR. What is [Read More…]
The AR-15, while a highly effective weapons system, known for its modularity, has not been known for using a quick-change barrel. That changed in the last two years with two systems introduced to the market, the DOLOS from Huntertown Arms and the Q/D system from DRD [Read More…]
Gun guru and MVD agent KardeN gets to play with all the best toys – this time, it’s the 9mm Kalashnikov-based submachine gun, the PP-19-01 “Vityaz”. Designed to handle high pressure 9x19mm Russian ammunition, the Vityaz is a more elegant weapon [Read More…]
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools LLC announced a number of new knives for 2016. Here is an overview of several of the knives that have been introduced. Quake The Quake is a full size folding knife with a 3.5″ blade made of VG-10 steel. The blade has a straight [Read More…]
The most recent episode of C&Rsenal is one you will not want to miss. In it, Othais and Mae take a look at the gargantuan Mauser Tankgewehr 1918, also known as the T-Gewehr: Now, in the video Othais notes that the 13.2x92mmR Tank und Flieger cartridge influenced a [Read More…]
Thanks to one of our readers, we’ve come across a company in Europe that makes bullets in a variety of colors, 26 to choose from, to be exact. The company is called ARES, and is based in the small town of Nitrianska Streda, Slovakia. They make lead rounds, from [Read More…]
Armament Research Services has a post on their blog, The Hoplite, that is showing a recent video released by the terrorist group Daesh, in which they display the equipment from a fallen Russian Special Operations advisor to the Syrian Army. As far as knowing what kind [Read More…]
Finding the perfect holster is a bit like being the Goldilocks of guns. Some fail to provide the desired retention level, some create an uncomfortable carry position, some are awkward to draw from – the list goes on. In the end you find yourself adding your latest [Read More…]
The Lithuanian Land Forces have reached a decision: They will be keeping the Heckler & Koch G36, and will continue to buy the controversial rifles. In July of last year, the Lithuanian government halted procurement of the polymer-receivered German assault rifle amid [Read More…]
Sturm, Ruger & Company has been facing scrutiny as of late for not warning its investors of the alleged risks it faces. Letitia James, who is New York City’s Public Advocate, is tasked with advancing, investigating, and ensuring the interests of the public. [Read More…]
We all know that Tannerite and other binary explosives can be fun if done so safely. However there are idiots out there making us look bad by being irresponsible. The most famous one would have to be FPS Russia. Why do we harp on eye protection? Because stuff can hit [Read More…]
This may not appear to be a gun-specific post, but it absolutely applies to avid hunters and shooters who prefer outdoor ranges. It’s even more applicable when you consider the time of year, because bug season is either fast approaching or already upon you [Read More…]
Walt (at BMC Tactical) occasionally breaks out the shop’s .416 so people can shoot $7 of freedom (on New Year’s Day and 4th of July). The problem is that it is not zero’ed for distance shooting. Mainly because he’d rather have people [Read More…]
When it rains it pours. I’ve not previously been interested in the 6.5 Creedmoor round (not because of any dislike; I just haven’t had the bandwidth to engage it) and I recently found out I am getting the chance to review a rifle chambered in it. Queue [Read More…]
The Carcano rifles were a series of Italian firearms introduced in 1891 chambered in 6.5 Carcano. These little rifles feed from 6 round en bloc clips and served the Kingdom of Italy until the end of World War II. By popular request (for whatever reason), we decided to wrangle one up and take it to [Read More…]
I am surprised how often I am surprised when something benign is tacti-cooled and in this case, its even a pun! MTEK, a company I have not heard of before, is offering the M12 Tacticoozy. Designed for field choice beverage, the Tacticoozy even has a ejector strap for [Read More…]
Jim Grant of Burst Review, got to play with Destructive Devices new DDI-12 AK style shotgun. It is a converted Saiga 12. For those not familiar with the DDI-12, it is a modified Saiga 12 style shotgun. It has some interesting features out of the box. Such as left side [Read More…]
Larry Vickers gets his hands on a full auto CZ-75 machine pistol. I am extremely jealous. It looks like he is in Vegas at the Pro Gun Club range. The select fire CZ-75 has a railed frame and a spare mag base plate is slotted to slide onto the frame and act as a vertical [Read More…]
Thanks to Kristof P. for sending us this photo. Greetings from Belgium smile emoticon living nearby FN fabrics in Zutendaal and 20 min from Herstal. One of the streets around the FN Factory in Herstal That is a cool street name right?
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