We just received a tip that Magpul is going to be rolling out a new polymer magwell in the next couple days. I expect this to likely be released on the opening day of NRA Annual Meetings. Other than the spec sheet above we have no information beyond that. A sub $25 mag [Read More…]
Eric Norman was one of the small arms designers at Special Operations Executive Station IX during the Second World War. The Norm Gun and Welgun were two of his designs that although never reached serial production, are interesting in their own right day, if anything due to their simplicity of [Read More…]
Over a year and a half after its initial announcement, the SilencerCo Maxim 9 has finally hit dealers shelves. Back then, at a seemingly over-the-top launch event in Miami, a Crockett and Tubbs theme took media types out into international waters for some high-seas [Read More…]
We touched on this brand new model by Savage Arms while we were out at SHOT Show this winter. At the time, even the on-hand Savage Arms reps did not have much information for us. Although, they were kind enough to let us play with it. Several months later, we now have [Read More…]
I saw this the other day when I helped out some friends set up stages for a Steel Challenge match. This shooter was shooting Trap by himself and he was wearing a Top Hat. One of my friends said some people are starting to wear elaborate hats when shooting Trap. He has [Read More…]
A simultaneous highly useful vehicle accessory and immediate tacticool billboard, the Molle seat cover has become a must-need accessory for any truly tactically organized video. While eliciting the best insults one can level at tacti-tards, Molle panels are highly [Read More…]
Kinetic Development Group, still at it with their excellent SIDELOK series has seen fit to recognize what seems to be the minority of the AR-15 shooting community. With almost all manufacturers offering lower 1/3 optics mounts, those of us steeped in the classic cheek [Read More…]
This week’s modification minute features the MGW Sight Pusher, used by professional gunsmiths to adjust and replace handgun sights, rather than potentially damaging hammer/mallet/punch approach. Enjoy! Please support our sponsor Brownells. Products in this video: [Read More…]
In the world of modern optics and the plethora of options available to the shooter, it’s understandable that iron sights have lost design and manufacturing momentum. With Magpul’s and other fully usable, though perhaps a bit flimsy, polymer sight options few [Read More…]
Cleaning the barrel of a rifle is perhaps the most tedious of operations, at least if trying to completely clean out the entirely of fouling carbon and copper. Fortunately, most shooters recognize that this level of cleaning is typically only needed by bench rest [Read More…]
Among the dazzling amount of weapons displayed at  the LAAD 2017 Defence & Security exhibition in Rio de Janeiro (April 4-7), a lesser-known name called the attention in the South African Pavilion, the Rippel Effect, a privately-owned military equipment and systems [Read More…]
When nauseating substances hit the fan, as it most often happens in civil riots and similar manifestations, LE forces have to count on whatever equipment items that may help them to deal with the very complicated process of applying progressive use of force, or the [Read More…]
The Safariland Group announced it will show new concealed carry holster options at the National Rifle Association Annual Meetings in Atlanta. The new rigs will be offered under the company’s Safariland and Bianchi brands. Here is a quick overview of some of the [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson announced that it was now shipping a pair of its M&P rifles that have been updated with M-LOK gear. The two rifles that were updated are the M&P15T and the M&P15X. (Earlier in the year, the company began shipping the M&P15 Sport II [Read More…]
DSG Holsters has revealed one of the first commercial FN 509 holsters to hit the market. DSG Arms in Fort Worth, Texas are a group of wonderful folks that have dedicated themselves to providing the best possible product for both the consumer and the professional [Read More…]
Long-time readers know that I have a distinct love for non 5.56 calibers for the AR-15. I do cede that the 5.56 and its .223 Remington cousin are excellent calibers, but one can always long for a slight bit more range and “oompf”. To that desire, both 6.8 [Read More…]
Patriot Gun Polishing takes any gun and polishes the metal to a mirror finish. You can see the shine on the Colt above. I had traded a USP for a 1911 that just happened to be polished as well. I ended up selling it as I did not use it much. It does look cool […] [Read More…]
I’ll make a bold prediction here: The Sig Sauer P320 will supplant the M&P platform as the second most popular handgun in the market here within the next 5 years (in terms of units sold during a calendar year). While that gives the M&P a bit to stay #2 [Read More…]
I, personally, am surprised at the slow integration of electronics and firearms. While understanding that many firearms enthusiasts are untrusting of electronics in guns, their proliferation across all daily life still seems a bit counter to the hesitations. So, [Read More…]
Recoil management for faster follow-up shots is an elusive beast. The balance between weight savings, mechanical complexity and cost is challenge for rifle designers and shooters alike. Master Of Arms has developed the Nyx bolt carrier group to use reciprocating mass to [Read More…]
Alex Pro Firearms (APF) is a small AR-15 manufacturer from Alexandria, MN. Recently in 2013, they decided to dive into the firearms market. APF may not be a household brand name when it comes to black guns, but they have a strong hometown backing throughout MN and much [Read More…]
Advanced Armament Corporation is announcing the addition of a new silencer to their product lineup. Dubbed the Halcyon, the new rimfire suppressor joins the growing trend of modularity by providing the shooter with two configuration options. In its full size, the [Read More…]
The mainstream internet is going crazy over our Nambu Type 94 video, published over a year ago on our TFBTV Youtube channel, presented by the much missed Alex C. Yesterday it hit the /r/videos subreddit. The Type 94 was a horrendous gun. At first glance I assumed it was a late war gun made out [Read More…]
Forgotten Weapons’ recent video on the M3 and M3A1 “Grease Guns” (https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/04/19/forgotten-weapons-covers-well-remembered-grease-guns/) briefly mentioned the conversion kits built in limited numbers – 500 or so, Ian says [Read More…]
Uronen Precision from Finland are known for their competition AR-15 rifles. The ones I’ve tried shoot really accurately. In fact, their rifles are almost too accurate for what’s needed in practical competition. But if accuracy’s included in the price [Read More…]
Ok, it’s not a gun. But on the “up side” it could cleave a zombie’s skull in half should you ever find yourself in such a position. The new Fire Spax is a an axe with built in fire fighting tools to please the inner hose dragger in all of us. [Read More…]
So here is the letter written by Marvin G. Richardson, Assistant Director of the Enforcement Programs and Services, to Mark Barnes, Esq and SB Tactical. Mark Barnes Esq represented SB Tactical to help the ATF clarify their Open Letter from 2015. Everyone [Read More…]
SB Tactical just released astounding news. The ATF has reversed their stance on shouldering “Stabilizing Braces” Saint Petersburg, Fla. (April, 25, 2017) – SB Tactical™, inventors and manufacturers of the Pistol Stabilizing Brace®, is excited to announce that [Read More…]
Let’s take a look at some specialty 12 ga ammunition. Can this possibly perforate armor as the name implies? To answer that question, we fire Precision Gun Works Armor Piercing Slug from an 18.5″ Mossberg 500A at level IIA body armor. But the ammo here @ Ventura Munitions: Guns in this [Read More…]
I had the opportunity to compare the brand new Tikka T3x TAC A1 with the Ruger Precision Rifle (Gen 1). The Tikka is so new it’s hardly on the market yet. First official deliveries to mortals like you and me are – to my knowledge – end of May. Both [Read More…]
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