AKA @fromtheguncounter on Instagram. Gun nerd, reloader, attorney, and mediocre hunter. Daniel can still be found on occasion behind the counter at a local gun store. When he is not shooting, he enjoys hiking, camping, and rappelling around Utah.
![[SHOT 2023] New 6 ARC, 6.5 PRC, and 10mm Loads From Black Hills](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_091819-660x260.jpg)
Black Hills Ammunition has a reputation for making high quality ammunition. They now offer a 6 ARC and 6.5 PRC load in their Black Hills Gold lineup. Also new this year is a 10mm load with their HoneyBadger branding. [SHOT 2023] New 6 ARC, 6.5 PRC, and 10mm Loads From [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Scopes And Mounts From Hi-Lux Optics](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_093507-660x260.jpg)
Hi-Lux Optics had a few new optics on display at Shot Show 2023. Though they may be best known for their vintage scopes, the do offer modern options as well. [SHOT 2023] New Scopes And Mounts From Hi-Lux Optics First up is the PR5 5-25×56. This first focal [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New 77-Grain .224 Bullets And Ammunition From Mead Industries](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230117_094030-660x260.jpg)
Mead Industries produces projectiles and ammunition under their own branding, and as a supplier for other brands. Mead announced a new 77-grain boat tailed hollow point .224″ bullet at SHOT 2023. [SHOT 2023] New 77-Grain .224 Bullets And Ammunition From Mead [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] New Shadow Systems CR920P, DR920L, And Compensator](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230116_102421-660x260.jpg)
Shadow Systems showed off a few new models of 9mm pistols at Industry Day at the Range 2023. Their pistols share quite a bit of DNA with Glocks, but add features more often associated with custom modifications. [SHOT 2023] New Shadow Systems Pistols The new [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Matrix Arms "Cage" AR-15 Dual Pump Handguard](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230116_101251-660x260.jpg)
Matrix Arms showed off their new Cage pump action handguard for AR-15 rifles at SHOT 2023 Industry Range Day. Matrix is based in New Hampshire and has been in business since 2015. They are an OEM for other manufacturers and have built products for over 100 variances. [Read More…]
Magpul just added a set of hard cases to their lineup of other DAKA products. Magpul DAKA hard cases feature folding handles at the top and side and rolling wheels at the bottom. And, to top it off, they are all made in the USA. Magpul @ TFB: [SHOT 2022] Magpul Maztech [Read More…]
The Civilian Marksmanship Program just released their 2023 rule books, which included an entire new shooting discipline. Action pistol matches are now part of the CMP’s repertoire. Let’s take a look at these new rules, as well as some changes to other types [Read More…]
Vortex Optics is adding a new optic to the Strike Eagle series, fitting between the low-power variable models and the 5-25×56. The new Strike Eagle 3-18×44 FFP option is specifically targeted at the DMR market. Vortex Optics @ TFB: New From Vortex Optics: [Read More…]
Streamlight’s line of weapon lights just got a little brighter with the introduction of the ProTac 2.0 Rail Mount. Boasting 2,000 lumens and a rechargeable battery, the 2.0 breathes new life into an already capable package. TFB covered the handheld version of this [Read More…]
Fans of exotic AK builds, rejoice! BarWarus USA is bringing a Zenitco clone handguard and top rail to the US market. It is made in Turkey, so it can still be imported legally (unlike most/all Russian products). More AK Articles @ TFB: Zastava M19 MCS: The Next [Read More…]
Ruger’s affordable Wrangler single-action rimfire revolver is now available in three new barrel lengths. Wranglers with 6.5″, 7.5″, and 3.75″ barrels are now part of the lineup. More Ruger @ TFB: TFB Review: Ruger LCP MAX 380 Pistol with XS DXT2 [Read More…]
Kinetic Research Group (KRG) now offers their Bravo chassis system lineup for Savage and Ruger American rifles. It is a drop-in solution for both rifles with no gunsmithing required. More KRG on TFB: TFB Review: KRG Bravo Chassis For Ruger 10/22 New: KRG Whiskey-3 Gen 6 [Read More…]
Brownells just announced a new HK416-pattern upper receiver kit, the BRN-4. This piston-driven upper is compatible with standard AR-15 lower receiver groups. Brownells @ TFB: TFB Review: Brownells BRN-10 – A Legend Resurrected Brownells Exclusive: Sons Of Liberty Gun [Read More…]
I recently reviewed my American Tactical Imports “Galeo” which is a clone of the original Galil, built from an imported parts kit. That gun has been so much fun that I bought the pistol version to go along with it. Does Galeo pistol keep up with its bigger brother? [Read More…]
Accurate 2520 is a smokeless powder with a long history in competition shooting. It has been used in competition rifle loads dating back to the days when .308 Winchester was still in common use. With the recent shortage of Varget, is Accurate 2520 worth a new look? More [Read More…]
Safariland has one of if not the most extensive holster lineups in the market. They recently added a new minimalist model called the Schema. I was intrigued by the design, as well as by Safariland’s pivot into affordable holsters. So how does it work? Let’s [Read More…]
AAC is a brand known for its suppressors, but they recently started producing ammunition as well. Their lineup currently includes options in 9mm, 5.56, and 300 Blackout. Recently, they announced a 77-grain 5.56 load featuring the famous Sierra MatchKing bullet. Palmetto [Read More…]
The Browning Hi-Power is a legendary design, which has served around the globe for almost 90 years. While it has been overshadowed by more modern designs, some gun nerds have wondered what a modernized Hi-Power would be like. Rejoice, fellow gun nerds, for EAA has [Read More…]
Geisslele Automatics won a contract to supply AR-15 rifles to Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This new contract includes both complete rifles and upper receiver groups. Let’s take a look at the specifics of this contract, and what it might mean for [Read More…]
For decades, chronographs were a device set up in front of the firing line. That all changed with the introduction of the MagnetoSpeed as they mounted the chronograph to the barrel. So is this change an improvement or not? Let’s find out in this review of the [Read More…]
Hornady’s 2023 product releases include the new Ammo Cabinet. It offers organization and secure storage for ammunition and reloading components. The Ammo Cabinet is also compatible with Hornady’s Square Lok accessories. More Reloading on TFB: TFB B-Side [Read More…]
Hornady has announced a new reloading scale for 2023 with a 0.01-grain readout. The new Precision Lab Scale promises increased accuracy for the discerning reloader, as well as some convenient features for those who are data-obsessed. More Reloading Articles @ TFB: TFB [Read More…]
Hornady’s 2023 product announcements continue with the Square-Lok organization system. It uses a system of vertical panels to mount various shelves or hooks. Users can customize the placement of these accessories to organize their guns and gear to their liking. [Read More…]
Magpul has expanded their lineup of stabilizing arm braces with the new BDA brace. It is fixed in a single position, unlike their other arm braces. More Magpul @ TFB: TFB Review: The Magpul RLS – Rifleman Loop Sling New Davidson’s Exclusive Savage 110 Magpul Hunter [Read More…]
The classic USGI web sling has been fielded on rifles since World War 2. It has seen action on the M-1 Garand, M-14, and M-16 rifles, and it provides both a method to carry a rifle and a loop sling for precision marksmanship use. Let’s take a closer look at this [Read More…]
Allen Engineering is a well-known name in the world of clone rifles. Their AEM5 silencer is the “clone correct” option for a Mk12 build. Recently, Trajectory Arms announced that they would be taking over production of the AEM5 silencers. More CLASSIC [Read More…]
I love an AR-15 with a carry handle. This love started early, with my first gun, the Armi Jager AP-15. It is mostly forgotten today, but it was one of the most realistic .22LR copies of the AR-15 in its day. Let’s take a look at what this rifle is and whether it [Read More…]
The classic leather shooting sling is a bit of an anachronism today. Most rifle slings today are nylon with QD flush cup mounting and quick length adjustments that can be made on the move. The M1907 is the exact opposite; it is leather, is a pain to adjust, and shines [Read More…]
Creedmoor Sports is already known as one of the primary suppliers of competition shooting gear. Their lineup of in-house products now includes brass cleaning equipment for reloading. Creedmoor’s Brass Care products boast some interesting qualities. More Reloading [Read More…]
The Beretta 71 seems like an ordinary rimfire pistol. However, it has an extensive history with Israeli assassins and air marshals. It also happens to be one of the most fun .22 LR pistols money can buy. Beretta @ TFB: TFB Review: The Italian Surplus Beretta 84BB Pistol [Read More…]
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