Show at the Northwest Shooting Sports Expo, gaming company GAEMS has shown one of their latest wares, the GAEMS Rail System, which uses the common Picatinny rail specification and applies it for the electronic enthusiast. The new Rail System uses the now “old [Read More…]
I love the concept behind The Mako Group’s Meprolight FT Bullseye Micro Optic. In short, its a single sight/optic for a handgun that completely removes the front sight from the handgun and instead replaces it with a an interesting bullseye apparatus that [Read More…]
Head Down Products announced a new line of premium ammunition (their term) for the AR crowd. Initially, the company is offering two .223 Rem loads: a 55 gr FMJ and a 60 gr V-Max. The 55 gr FMJ load is actually a remanufactured load using military range brass. Head Down [Read More…]
The ACR was supposed to be released to thunderous applause, but instead was met with grumbling and disdain as a result of numerous factors. That said, the gun still shoots very well and in this video we show some of the rifle’s highlights. Thanks to our sponsors: Proxibid – Track Down [Read More…]
I have been fascinated with the idea of a budget Colt rifle since I heard about the Expanse Carbine a while back. After Colt’s recent financial speed bumps I am of the opinion that as long as Colt can get the Expanse into just about every gun shop out there, it [Read More…]
Major magazine manufacturer Mec-Gar is now selling a new munitions feeder to the general public for the Witness (Tanfoglio) pistols chambered for the 10mm pistol. These steel bodied magazines hold 14 rounds of the ammunition. Mec-Gar, an OEM supplier of magazines to [Read More…]
Battle Rifle Company has announced that they have outgrown their old facility and have made the move to a larger facility that is more in line with the long-term goals of the company this past August. The new location will allow Battle Rifle Company to expand its [Read More…]
An art foundation has put an ammo test on display in the Presidio of San Francisco. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the display is the result of an AK47 bullet smashing into an M16 bullet. So probably 7.62x39mm vs 5.56x45mm. I am curious about the origins of [Read More…]
The civilian variant of the Canadian Rangers’ new C-19 bolt action rifle has finally been formally announced, with a projected release date in October. Canadian gun blog TheGunBlog.ca reports: The civilian version of the new military rifle for the Canadian [Read More…]
The Land Component of the Belgian Armed Forces will soon be retiring the venerable 7.62x51mm MAG M2 (FN MAG medium machine gun) for FN Herstals 7.62x51mm Minimi Mk3. Specifically 242 machine guns will be bought with an order of 2 million Euros from the countries own FN [Read More…]
The Marine Corps Times (not affiliated with the USMC) released an article detailing the activities of Marine Infantrymen from Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines while undergoing training in the Cultana Training Area of South Australia. Post OIF/OEF, [Read More…]
I received a press release today from Henry Repeating Arms and it wasn’t the normal new product announcement! On November 14th Henry will line up 1000 shooters each equipped with a Henry Golden Boy Silver .22 and fire away. Each entrant will get to keep the rifle [Read More…]
The Canadian Rangers will soon all get their hands on the newly adopted C-19 Ranger Rifle, developed by Sako and made in Canada by Colt Canada. The new rifle’s procurement is set to begin in 2017, reports the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, which will [Read More…]
Recently I decided to clean the safe out and sell off the firearms I haven’t shot in over 18 months, so that means selling off whatever doesn’t make the cut. After listing some of my less loved firearms on a local trading site as well as Gunbroker, I have [Read More…]
I saw three competitors with modified belts. They used a ratcheting buckle to keep their belts together. You might recognize the ratcheting buckle system as it is commonly used on inline skates and ski boots. In the photo above, the shooter is wearing a Safariland ELS [Read More…]
I think it is a safe assumption that most shooters and video game enthusiasts will recognize the shape of the iconic USP series of pistols at a glance. Since their introduction to the market in 1993, they have made their way into movies, TV shows, and video games. The [Read More…]
The Beretta CX4 Storm is a blowback pistol caliber carbine that is about as no-frills as they come. That said, they work, they shoot well, and they use Beretta’s pistol magazines. Let’s take it apart. Thanks to our sponsors: Ventura Munitions – Retailer of quality ammunition. [Read More…]
In this part 2 of the series of articles on DriveTanks.com I want to introduce you to the M2A1 105mm howitzer that was so widely used in WWII. This is an original fully functioning 105mm howitzer that makes up part of DriveTanks.com collection. Yes indeed folks you can [Read More…]
As I mentioned in my article about the Whittington University Precision Long Range Course, I did not have any history (or any notable experience) with precision shooting at distance. When Legacy Sports offered the Christensen Arms Ridgeline to us for review, I was [Read More…]
Great photo by my friend Chase Pappas of his Smith & Wesson TRR8. He is using TKCustom moonclips. The grip and cylinder release have been switched out for Hogue upgrades. You can check out Chase’s other photography on his Instagram account @chaseingtheoutdoors [Read More…]
At the 2016 FN 3Gun Championships you get to see a lot of interesting gear and accessories. Anything to get an advantage in racing with firearms. One item caught my eye. A carbon fiber handguard. I have seen carbon fiber tube handguards before. Lancer and Troy make [Read More…]
A quality holster choice can be just as important as the initial process of picking an individual’s handgun. As such, everyone’s needs, situations and environment are unique enough to support a very healthy holster industry. An industry that has seen [Read More…]
For some strange reason this article got delayed in the system, but we hope you’ll enjoy it regardless if you’re afraid of the Dark or not. Welcome to the World of Optics and Night & Thermal Vision from the IWA exhibition in Germany 2016. We previously [Read More…]
As part of Kalashnikov Concern’s new product rollout for the Russian government’s ARMY 2016 military technology conference, the company has announced a new designated marksman’s rifle, named the SVK. Earlier this year, an article in PopMech.ru showed [Read More…]
The Russian small arms firm Kalashnikov Concern has announced several new weapons during the International Military-Technical Forum “ARMY 2016” held by the Russian government in Moscow, the first of which is a new take on a promising 20th Century [Read More…]
Last year, Tom R posted about these mag pouches at SHOT Show 2015. I got to see them out in the wild. At the 2016 FN 3Gun Championship match last week, I ran into Larry Houck. He was the match director for FNH USA 3Gun 2011-2015. He showed me his new Blackhawk quickmod [Read More…]
Wilson Combat is bringing out a new offering that will please concealed carriers with deep pockets. The new Wilson Combat Sentinel XL is a 4″ barreled 1911 with a shortened grip that helps with concealment. After all, the grip is the most difficult part of the gun [Read More…]
This coverage of Army 2016 will be covering some of the precision rifles that are being introduced, apart from the SVK, which Nathaniel F. is writing about. If you aren’t tracking, Kalashnikov Concern is introducing a number of precision rifles at the expo, the [Read More…]
It seems that the traditional firearms companies are venturing farther and farther into NFA weapons, and Mossberg is the latest company to jump into the fray with a pair of 12 gauge AOWs called Compact Cruiser AOWs. Mossberg just announced that the company is now [Read More…]
NOMAD might be somewhat of a newcomer on the hunting apparel scene but it’s a line with years of planning behind it. The guys behind NOMAD have an impressive amount of experience both within the industry and as hunters themselves, so it comes as no surprise [Read More…]
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