Walking around the 2017 SHOT Show, I had the pleasure of handling Springfield Armory’s new 1911 EMP-4 Concealed Carry Contour pistol. The EMP-4 Concealed Carry Contour is an evolution of Springfield Armories original 1911 EMP 4” Lightweight Champion. The EMP-4 [Read More…]
The photo above is from the European Space Agency. This image shows the results of a lab test impact between a small sphere of aluminum travelling at approximately 6.8 km/second and a block of aluminum 18 cm thick. This test simulates what can happen when a small [Read More…]
French Counter-Terrorism group National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) recently announced at SOFINS 2017 that it would be adopting CZ’s 806 Bren 2 in 7.62x39mm with a 9 inch barrel. So far 68 carbines have been ordered for the roughly 400 man [Read More…]
Remember the Texas Black Rifle Company Micro Comp we posted about a while back? TBRCi just released a version of their Micro Comp V3 made out of Titanium. It’s going to be available in three different finishes. Raw Titanium, Flame Anodized and Electro-Anodized [Read More…]
One of General Dynamics’ subsidiaries in collaboration with U.S. Ordnance has been awarded a $221 Million contract to provide .50 Cal M2 and M2A1 heavy machine guns to the U.S. Army over the next six years. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has a long [Read More…]
During the past few months, I’ve seen more people talking about the 10mm – both online and in a few of the gun shops I wander into. I understand why the cartridge is appealing. It is a powerful cartridge capable of a wide range of activities from hunting to [Read More…]
Using an ablative media has been a popular method to further reduce the sound signature of a suppressed rimfire or pistol caliber gun for decades. And while the technique works, it is short lived, inconvenient and messy. Well, MKS Supply out of Dayton, Ohio is now [Read More…]
French firearms manufacturer Chapuis Armes has joined the small list of European companies who offer straight pull bolt action rifles. They’ve recently introduced a new rifle called ROLS. As the manufacturer states, the rifle was in development for 6 years. It is [Read More…]
One of the latest developments in small arms are anti-drone guns. With the increasing adoption and use of unmanned vehicles, the need for a portable handheld weapon system capable of destroying them becomes more and more important. I won’t be surprised if we see [Read More…]
RPG-7 is perhaps the most simple weapon of its class. The basic launcher has pretty much remained the same since its introduction and the innovations and new developments were almost exclusively done to the grenades (with a couple of exceptions). Belorussian firearm [Read More…]
A Canadian company has potentially developed radar technology that can identify people carrying weapons at private events or public places without the need for visualization. Patriot One Technologies says their NForce system avoids privacy concerns because, unlike [Read More…]
Polymer framed pistol modifications have become big business in the last decade. Between stippling, reductions, finger groove removal and other alterations, framework can cost upwards of $500. And if you add in slide milling for optics, added grip surfaces or just plain [Read More…]
Thanks to my friend Scott B. for sharing this story. A shooter was unloading his handgun when this happened. From what Scott relayed to me, was that the shooter cups the ejection port to catch the round to save time from picking it up off the floor. Now to clarify, this [Read More…]
Ok, I get it. Cleaning guns is not the most fun you will have related to shooting. In fact, it may be the least fun thing you can do with a gun. Consequently, gun cleaning kits aren’t sexy. However, cleaning supplies – whether you get them in a kit or pieced [Read More…]
Ok, I get it. Cleaning guns is not the most fun you will have related to shooting. In fact, it may be the least fun thing you can do with a gun. Consequently, gun cleaning kits aren’t sexy. However, cleaning supplies – whether you get them in a kit or pieced [Read More…]
Teksilon recently announced a new handgun training product called the Interactive Pistol Training System (or iPTS for short.) The IPTS is an electronic training system that combines a training pistol, target, app and accessories for a complete rig that can help you [Read More…]
In another departure from our normal tech stories, product releases and in-depth scientific analysis (no laughing), I bring you bottle openers. Albeit really cool bottle openers. Bottle Breacher is an Arizona based company that is owned and operated by military [Read More…]
Innovative Arms just announced something that is on the top of my want/wish list. The silencer and firearms manufacturer has upgraded their line of integrally suppressed firearms to include the new Ruger MKIV rimfire pistol. Using a monocore baffle stack, the team at [Read More…]
Even though shooting quietly is a passion of mine, I have yet to break into the world of suppressed 300BLK. I’m also not ashamed to admit that I had to review the definition of ballistic coefficient (BC) before writing this post. What I learned in my limited [Read More…]
Ok, I get it. Cleaning guns is not the most fun you will have related to shooting. In fact, it may be the least fun thing you can do with a gun. Consequently, gun cleaning kits aren’t sexy. However, cleaning supplies – whether you get them in a kit or pieced [Read More…]
Hornady Manufacturing Company announced it was upgrading its 7.62×39 load in the Black line of ammunition. The upgrade is a change from steel cases to brass cases. This change is effective immediately. This allows the cases to be reloaded more easily than those [Read More…]
Looks like it’s becoming a series here in TFB to show some South American countries’ earliest and generally unknown submachine gun designs. This time it’s from Argentina, where a designer called Juan Lehnar produced the single prototype of a particularly [Read More…]
Prior to having its 5.56x45mm IA2 rifle developed, field-tested, approved and officially adopted (2011-2015 period, approximately) by the Exército Brasileiro (Brazilian Army), IMBEL – Indústria de Material Bélico do Brasil took a long way to cover this evolutionary [Read More…]
The discussion regarding the deregulation of silencers (suppressors if you insist on using the more politically correct term) has traveled quite the roller coaster path in the last few months. Staying as clear from partisan politics as possible, the election result was [Read More…]
The Civilian Marksmanship Program has received word that the Philippine government could be shipping 86,000 M1 Garand rifles back to the United States for distribution to American civilian shooters. Mark Johnson, Chief Operating Officer of the CMP, commented on the [Read More…]
The Associated Press and KGWB in Cheyenne, Wyoming are reporting that Magpul Industries’ staffing agency, ResourceMFG, informed workers of the separation of 85 employees from its manufacturing and distribution facility on Thursday, April 6, 2017. Magpul [Read More…]
Yesterday we found out that YouTube gun channels are in danger of losing any ad support that they have come to rely on. TFB TV is among those channels that are affected. Help keep TFB TV as you know it by donating a dollar or two here: https://www.patreon.com/tfbtv Today Patrick talks about what is [Read More…]
I’ve always liked the design, looks, handling, and shootability of Benelli shotguns. My first hunting shotgun was a Benelli. I’ve busted many clays and brought home a few “in-flight meals” with that shotgun over the years. I also have [Read More…]
Our sister publication, All Outdoor, just published a post on the always interesting world of DIY guns from various parts of the world. All Outdoor Via a friend of a friend on the Book of Face, come these shots of amazing cobbled-together weapons from New Guinea: A bro [Read More…]
XTech Tactical, makers of the +5 Magazine Extender for the Heckler & Koch VP9 and P30 and the ATG Adjustable AR-15 Grip announced a made-in-the-USA, 15-round aftermarket magazine for the HK VP9 and P30. XTech Tactical is also offering their new H&K P30 and [Read More…]
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