Earlier this month at 2018 NRA Annual Meeting, Wilson Combat has introduced their new Vickers Elite Gen5 Glock 19 and Glock 17 pistols. The customization package was designed in cooperation with Larry Vickers and represents Larry’s vision of the improved Glock [Read More…]
James Purdey & Sons Ltd., one of the British manufacturers of deluxe hunting arms, has added to their website a new over and under shotgun called Purdey Trigger Plate. As the name implies, this shotgun utilizes a rather rare lock mechanism type called trigger plate. [Read More…]
Archon Type B. Picture courtesy of Arsenal Firearms Last January, my longtime dream came true, and I finally managed to go to the 2018 Shot Show. The number of tactical beards, tactical pants, and other tactical products was overwhelming. Only by day three I finally [Read More…]
RISE Armament, a premier manufacturer and supplier of AR firearms and components, is proud to announce its new High-Performance Patriot Trigger and corresponding partnership with Folds of Honor. Dedicated to honoring and aiding veterans, Folds of Honor provides [Read More…]
From everyone here at The Firearm Blog, we hope you are able to spend at least part of Memorial Day 2018 with family and friends, enjoying the unofficial beginning of summer. As a reminder, today we reflect on the men and women who have sacrificed themselves in the [Read More…]
Good morning everyone. Thanks for joining us again for TFB’s Silencer Saturday (well, Suppressor Sunday this week). In today’s installment we will touch on five Bucket List suppressors that are must-haves for any serious NFA shooter. While I have picked out [Read More…]
Welcome back to TFB’s Friday Night Lights, where we illuminate the darkness with flashlights, night vision, lasers and thermal imaging solutions. We have been off for a few weeks, but TFB’s Richard L. has keeping you well-stocked with reviews, techniques and [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James reviews the Beretta APX in 9mm. The Beretta APX was Beretta’s striker-fired entry into the MHS competition to replace the service pistol of the US Armed Forces. Now, it’s making its presence known in the civilian market. In addition to an overview, James [Read More…]
Lone Wolf Distributors, the renown aftermarket Glock pistol parts maker, manufactures a series of custom Glock slides called Signature Series slides. These series includes a number of custom machined slides with all kinds of cuts and ports and serrations. In general, [Read More…]
I am a hardcore polymer pistol guy, so forgive me if I ask an uneducated question. Are double stack 1911s a form of Browning Blasphemy? (Yes, I know about the hi-power). I can appreciate a solidly built steel pistol with a century’s worth of experience under its belt. [Read More…]
On May 22nd the NRA Museum, in Fairfax, Virginia, received a very special donation, a Vietnam War-era CIA Deer Gun. The pistol was donated to the museum by Thomas Ring, a former Master Armorer. Mr Ring donated both an original condition Deer pistol and a tool room [Read More…]
Concealed carry pistols continue to be one of the consistent growing segments of the shooting industry. With the advent of more indoor ranges, more public discussion of firearms in the media and more people wanting to have a daily means of protection, concealed carry [Read More…]
Federal Premium (part of Vista Outdoor) has just announced a new load for the .224 Valkyrie round that is rapidly gaining popularity with long range shooters. Topped with 90gr Sierra MatchKing bullets, the new round can stay supersonic our past 1300 yards with [Read More…]
The 2018 soccer World Cup begins in Russia on June 14th, this will see hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world descend on stadiums across Russia. In preparation for this the Russian Government has issued a blanket ban on firearms for a two month period [Read More…]
We first saw the release of the Sightmark Ultra Shot reflex sight line back in 2014, with an update every couple of years or so. Their latest generation of Ultra Shot reflex sights is now available with some upgrades and a fresh new design in three models; R, A, and [Read More…]
This is not a magazine extension, nor it is an extended pinky rest. The GeePlate (Gee stands for Glock Essential Enhancement) is an aftermarket magazine floor plate that extends over the pistol’s grip when the magazine is inserted. The GeePlate is designed for [Read More…]
TFB Reader (and hopefully fan) ‘Valorius’ sent us this stunning picture of his custom H&K chrome P7 with rail. With a hard chrome finish by Customized Creationz and a one-of-a-kind accessory rail, this pistol is about as sexy as it gets. Nil wood grips finish [Read More…]
Everyone knows about Binary Triggers by Franklin Armory by now. It is a clever design that allows your firearm to fire on pull and release of the trigger. This has been approved by ATF as two independent manipulations of the trigger and therefore considered [Read More…]
Krossdal Gunstock is a rifle stock manufacturer located in Egilsstadir, Iceland. It is quite unusual to see gun-related products of Icelandic origin, isn’t it? In fact, Krossdal Gunstock claims to be the first ever rifle stock manufacturer from this country. Their [Read More…]
Out of the 100+ pistol magazines I own for my handguns, the ones that I use and carry the most are all outfitted with Taran Tactical Innovations (TTI) basepads. They are smooth aluminum making them snag resistant for concealed carry, comfortable with any grip style, [Read More…]
Last week we reported about the Russian ADAR company’s Ladoga straight pull bolt action rifle. Earlier, this company has been publishing images of an AR-15 pattern rifle called ADAR 2-15 that they were preparing to manufacture. And recently, the company announced [Read More…]
Accurate-Mag, a division of Of BML Tool in Monroe, Connecticut announced at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) that their caseless telescoping Non-Lethal ammunition completed government testing. Tested on both pistol and rifle platforms, the [Read More…]
Before we take a look at this week’s edition of KABOOM REPORTS, I just want to make you all aware that I am not placing blame or fault on either the firearm nor the ammunition seen here in this user-submitted event. Without getting too technical- sh*t happens – [Read More…]
Strike Industries has announced that their new enhanced low profile AR-15 gas block is now available for purchase. The company advertises this gas block to be a robust, lightweight and affordable product. Let’s take a closer look. As in the case of many other [Read More…]
Just like in the case of Rex Silentium suppressors designed for centerfire firearms (Honoris, Viribus, Fidelis), their new rimfire suppressor also has a Latin name – Potens. It means strong or powerful. Let’s see what features this new rimfire can has. [Read More…]
Recently The Freedom Shoppe in Connecticut was visited by the ATF over possible NFA violations. According to Victor Benson, proprietor of The Freedom Shoppe, the ATF is measuring his firearms with the brace folded and declaring his firearms as illegal AOWs. Based [Read More…]
I’m not going to stand up here and pretend to be a long range or precision shooter. In fact, my idea of long range is lobbing .22LR at bottle caps from 100 yards out. But I do know that Grayboe is a well respected company in the precision rifle market and they have [Read More…]
Not long ago, MEAN LLC, introduced a California Compliant Magazine Loader for the AR-15; The 10-round bullet loading device allows California gunners to reload a fixed magazine without the need to break down the firearm. The Firearm Blog featured it last year and you [Read More…]
A company called Mayhem Syndicate makes an interesting muzzle device system for Glock pistols. It is called CALI Compensator System and it consists of a custom Glock barrel and the Mayhem Syndicate Carry Compensator muzzle device attached to it. Let’s see what [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James opens more mail from viewers in the scorching New Orleans heat. Today, we receive packages from: – Justified Warfare Solutions – “High Quality and High Value Kydex Holsters” COUPON CODE FOR 10% OFF ALL ORDERS IS “TFBTV” [Read More…]
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