We at TFB have been following the progress of FB Radom’s MSBS/GROT for a while and back in October 2017 we reported that a semi-automatic civilian legal version would be launched in Europe. New reports reveal the civilian MSBS is about to be released in Europe. A [Read More…]
If you own firearms, one necessity everyone needs is a gun lock. Whether you own a gun safe, small rope locks for the action of your firearm or you have been so ambitious as to create a safe room, all gun owners need a means and a way to safely lock and store their [Read More…]
In the late ’50s, there was a need in the armed forces of Soviet Union for replacing the rifles deployed in sniper and DMR roles. By that time they were mainly using scoped Mosin-Nagant, SVT and SKS rifles. All these rifles were outdated and they needed something [Read More…]
In one of their recent press releases, SIG Sauer announced the addition of SIG HT hunting 6.5mm Creedmoor loads to their Elite Performance ammunition line. Particularly, they are now offering 6.5 CM Elite Performance cartridges loaded with 120 grain solid [Read More…]
In the world of night vision, a clip on night vision weapon sight is used to see targets at long distances. My friend J.W. Ramp recently acquired a Knight’s Armament Company UNS™ LR LP clip-on Weapon Sight and let me borrow it for this review. The UNSLRP is [Read More…]
My friend J.W. Ramp decided to capture a series of images of pistol sights under various lighting conditions. The top photo is a quick and handy chart that shows you the different conditions and the pistol sight picture. Recently a discussion came up in the Primary [Read More…]
In the Portuguese language, the noun “Xodó” is a popular expression to indicate one on whom we have a very special romantic crush or long-lasting love relationship. It’s no small wonder, then, that IMBEL – Indústria de Material Bélico do Brasil has chosen it [Read More…]
Pachmayr, a leader in handgun grips, recoil reduction, gunsmithing tools and a brand carried by Lyman, is proud to introduce the Competition Aluminum Speedloaders for revolvers. Unlike some competitor’s models which are made from plastic, Pachmayr’s [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has expanded its popular line of small-frame revolvers to include a new, non-laser M&P Bodyguard 38 revolver. The new M&P Bodyguard 38 revolver features a gray, polymer grip; updated styling; and, a serrated [Read More…]
Late last week, Kel-Tec Weapons issued a voluntary recall of specific Sub-2000 rifles manufactured during their 2017 production run. According to Kel-Tec: We have recently identified an issue with the heat treatment of certain steel tubes received from a third‐party [Read More…]
According to a Press Release from the NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation) and the Sands Expo have come to an agreement that SHOT Show will remain at the Sands until the year 2027. That’s another 8 years of SHOT Show at Sands Expo from now. The author is [Read More…]
“50/50 Muzzle Can + Barrel Shroud” is exactly the name of this accessory made by a company called Black Moose. And it is what its name says. This device is basically a 1.25″ diameter tube with a threaded portion about halfway inside it. Once installed [Read More…]
The Bundeswehr have narrowed their choice of rifles to replace the Heckler & Koch G36 down to two. The Heckler & Koch HK433 and the Haenel MK 556 are the final rifles competing for adoption. Previously, it had emerged that the Rheinmetall RS556, Heckler & [Read More…]
Hungary looks set to replace its AK-63 rifles with the Czech BREN 2 as a licensing deal is signed with Česká zbrojovka. The 10 year contract will allow Hungary’s state owned HM Arzenal to manufacture CZ designs. Milmag reports that the manufacturing deal is [Read More…]
Heathen Systems is a firearm accessories manufacturer located in Hailey, Idaho. Their main product is a compact and lightweight bipod called Assaulter. The base of this bipod also doubles as a barrier stop and a hand stop. Let’s take a look at other features of [Read More…]
When you start to realize that your Made in Switzerland B&T APC-9 is getting too common where you live, you can have a look at the Wyssen Defence WD9. The WD9 is a semi-automatic 9×19 mm AR-15 style carbine equipped with high quality components and uses Glock [Read More…]
I had never heard of Wilska & Landen Firearms and I guess you haven’t either? That was until I passed their interesting booth at IWA in Germany, and took a closer look at their new rifle. TFB has never written about them before, so we’ve got to start [Read More…]
At the World Shoot 2017 IPSC Rifle just outside Moscow, in one of the shooting bays of the Park Patriot, there was a possibility to shoot a wide variety of Russian firearms. This place isn’t open to the public normally, so if you’re heading there to shoot [Read More…]
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) voted to approve the Federal Premium 224 Valkyrie as an official new cartridge during their committee meeting at the 2018 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada this past January. 224 Valkyrie’s SAAMI [Read More…]
In this very special episode of TFBTV, James announces the winners of the first annual Guntube Awards, a.k.a. the “Glocscars.” The best of the best were nominated by the editors of The Firearm Blog, and TFBTV viewers chose the winner. So who did you think the best GunTube channels were? [Read More…]
Looking for an extreme long range rifle scope? March Optics got you covered with their new model Genesis, which offers a 6x-60×56 with a reticle in the First Focal Plane. According to their own claims, this is the highest zoom ratio and FFP magnification in the [Read More…]
So what’s this you’re asking, and what does it have to do with shooting? I’ll tell you, if you do a lot of shooting indoors this mask could be a pretty sound investment. A friend of mine does a lot of shooting inside buildings, he could spend several [Read More…]
Cobalt Kinetics has some interesting news for us. The new model Twenty-Seven offers a modern approach to a traditional semi-automatic rifle. Target customers are most likely people living in areas where features like pistol grips are forbidden, hunters of small to [Read More…]
Lenny Magill, the owner and CEO of GlockStore.com, has recently published a video announcement addressing the new YouTube strict policies regarding firearm-related content. He has created a new website (GunVideo.com) to have a safe platform for hosting their videos and [Read More…]
In what some would say might be one of the best prototype versions put forth of the Ultimax yet, the 2000 model initially came into the United States for U.S. Military trials, specifically the Marine Corps. It is almost an “Americanized” version of the Singaporean invention (designed by [Read More…]
Numerous media outlets have recently reported that Queensland police used a DroneShield Drone Gun to take down a errant drone that flew close to a Commonwealth Games venue. In reality it seems the drone was landed by its pilot. If the initial reports had proven to be [Read More…]
The Michigan-based Applied Ballistics LLC has been awarded a research and development contract to work on Advance Extreme Long-Range Sniper Capability for the Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO). The CTTSO’s mission is to identify and develop [Read More…]
Last month, TFB published the “March Gatness” tournament – a readers’ choice bracket tournament to determine which rifle, revolver, and handgun is the best of the best (or at least the readers’ favorite). The winners will be featured in a TFBTV video. To vote, [Read More…]
An Israeli startup company by the name of Smart Shooter has been in the process of developing an Israeli solution to what is very similarly seen in the United States through Tracking Point. However, unlike Tracking Point, the companies SMASH system can apparently be [Read More…]
ArmHiTec 2018 arms exhibition was held on March 29-31 in Yerevan, Armenia. There were both local Armenian manufacturers and companies from Russia, China, India and several other countries. In this article, we will take a look at the companies who brought small arms [Read More…]
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