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Being a lifelong firearms enthusiast, Hrachya always enjoys studying the history and design of guns and ammunition. He also writes for OvertDefense.com and SilahReport.com
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Cabot Guns is known for using the finest and rarest materials found on this planet and even originating beyond it for building their 1911 pistols. The material used in their latest project, the California pistols, is Damascus steel made by Damascene steel master Robert [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] DTV XR338 - Minigun in .338 Norma Magnum (3)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-DTV-XR338-Minigun-in-.338-Norma-Magnum-3-660x260.jpg)
In this writer’s opinion, one of the coolest firearms of SHOT Show 2023 was the XR338 rotary machine gun which was displayed at the Radical Firearms booth. This machine gun is designed by Kris Paulson and Matthew Steinhauser of DTV Tactical Innovations (Radical [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] JL Billet's 5.56 Tommy Gun (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-JL-Billets-5.56-Tommy-Gun-1-660x260.jpg)
Last year, we published an article about the prototype guns seen at SHOT Show 2022 one of which was the 5.56 Tommy Gun concept by JL Billet. Well, the company has been working on refining the design of the gun during the year and they brought several pre-production [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Fostech FLITE Elite Receivers and FLITE Phantom .22LR Rifle (4)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-Fostech-FLITE-Elite-Receivers-and-FLITE-Phantom-.22LR-Rifle-4-660x260.jpg)
At SHOT Show 2023, Fostech introduced a new generation of magnesium/aluminum alloy AR-15 receivers called FLITE Elite that are now made of forgings. These receivers are advertised to be 30% stronger and 30% lighter than their counterparts made of 6061 aluminum. In [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] HM Defense HM50B (3)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-HM-Defense-HM50B-3-660x260.jpg)
A little over a month ago, we reported about the release of the HM Defense HM50B bolt action .50BMG rifle, and many of our readers found it suspiciously similar to Bushmaster BA50 and Remington R2Mi. HM Defense brought the HM50B rifle to SHOT Show 2023 (displayed at [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Jacob Grey Firearms JG10 Warthog Rifles (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-Jacob-Grey-Firearms-JG10-Warthog-Rifles-1-660x260.jpg)
Jacob Grey Firearms of West Columbia, SC is a manufacturer of AR-style rifles, 1911 pistols and firearm accessories. At SHOT Show 2023, Jacob Grey Firearms showed their new JG10 Warthog line of DPMS LR-308 pattern semi-auto rifles and pistols. According to the company [Read More…]
American Tactical Imports (ATI) will be bringing to the stateside .22LR conversion kits for Glock pistols made by German Schmeisser. These kits consist of drop-in barrels and feed ramps as well as 9x19mm cartridge-shaped chambers that house the .22LR ammunition, fit the [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Geissele GFR Maritime RECCE and Stratomatch 6mm ARC Rifles (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-Geissele-GFR-Maritime-RECCE-and-Stratomatch-6mm-ARC-Rifles-1-660x260.jpg)
At SHOT Show 2023, Geissele Automatics displayed a number of their government contract rifles as well as a pair of civilian market guns chambered in 6mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge), the GFR Maritime RECCE and GFR Stratomatch, that are also based on DoD contract [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] CAA Agada, MCK Apollo and MCK Gen 3 (7)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-CAA-Agada-MCK-Apollo-and-MCK-Gen-3-7-660x260.jpg)
CAA brought all their latest products and prototypes to SHOT Show 2023 including the third-generation MCK conversion kits, the Apollo PCC and the sci-fi AGADA carbine. Let’s take a look at each of these CAA products. CAA @ TFB: CAA USA Announces the NEW 10mm, [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] PepperBall TRP, BLAST and VKS PRO PLUS Non-Lethal Launchers (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-PepperBall-TRP-BLAST-and-VKS-PRO-PLUS-Non-Lethal-Launchers-1-660x260.jpg)
For 2023, PepperBall has three new non-lethal launchers which they brought to the SHOT Show 2023. The TRP (Tactical Response Pistol) is a pistol-shaped launcher that can use round or VXR projectiles powered by either CO2 or N2 cartridges. The BLAST is a reloadable [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] KNS Precision DiSCARder Adjustable Gas Regulator for FN SCAR (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-KNS-Precision-DiSCARder-Adjustable-Gas-Regulator-for-FN-SCAR-1-660x260.jpg)
At SHOT Show 2023, KNS Precision released a new adjustable gas regulator for FN SCAR rifles and pistols dubbed DiSCARder. This is a drop-in and a toolless adjustable gas regulator with 14 settings. It has a nickel boron and nitrided finish on its components for high [Read More…]
New from Sharps Bros for 2023 is a grip module for SIG Sauer P365X and P365XL pistols. This new grip module is machined out of a solid block of 7075-T6 aluminum and has a mil-spec black anodized finish, but also features Brazilian Cherry grip panels which really change [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Midwest Industries AK Alpha Series Lineup (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-Midwest-Industries-AK-Alpha-Series-Lineup-1-1-660x260.jpg)
At SHOT Show 2023, Midwest Industries unveiled an entire line of AK accessories called the AK Alpha Series. Currently, there are four main products in this family of Midwest Industries AK accessories: AK Alpha Series M-LOK Handguard, AK Alpha Series Optic Mount, AK [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Matador Arms MAT-9 Blowback 9mm Upper Receiver (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-Matador-Arms-MAT-9-Blowback-9mm-Upper-Receiver-1-660x260.jpg)
Matador Arms brought to SHOT Show 2023 their new MAT-9 blowback 9mm upper receiver assembly which is the improved version of the earlier released Montgo-9. Compared to the Montgo-9, MAT-9 has a longer barrel (7.825” vs 5.5″) and forearm yet at an overall [Read More…]
New for 2023 from Palmetto State Armory are AKS-74U (a.k.a. Krinkov) style pistols. PSA brought to SHOT Show 2023 the versions of their new Krinkovs chambered in 5.45x39mm and 5.56x45mm, which will be the first to hit the shelves, however, they will also be offering [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Stag Arms PURSUIT Bolt Gun (7)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-Stag-Arms-PURSUIT-Bolt-Gun-7-660x260.jpg)
Added to the recently launched Pursuit line of Stag Arms hunting rifles is the new Pursuit bolt action rifle. At SHOT Show 2023, we had a chance to take a look at the pre-production versions of this rifle. Let’s see what features Stag Arms offers in this new bolt [Read More…]
![[SIG Sauer 2023] SIG Sauer MCX Spear in 6.5 Creedmoor (2)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SIG-Sauer-2023-SIG-Sauer-MCX-Spear-in-6.5-Creedmoor-2-660x260.jpg)
Converting .308 Winchester gas guns to 6.5 Creedmoor is normally just a matter of barrel change. No wonder why every time a company introduces an AR10 pattern gun, it’s almost guaranteed that they’ll be offering it in .308 Win and 6.5 CM. Well, the .277 Fury [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Remington's New 360 Buckhammer Cartridge (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-Remingtons-New-360-Buckhammer-Cartridge-1-660x260.jpg)
Remington Ammunition has released a new hunting cartridge at SHOT Show 2023 – the 360 Buckhammer (360 BHMR). It’s a .358 caliber straight-walled cartridge created by necking up and blowing out the .30-30 Winchester case. The 360 BHMR is advertised as being [Read More…]
The new firearms announced by Browning Arms Company for 2023 include four new configurations of the X-Bolt bolt action rifle, fifteen shotguns added to different lines of their shotguns, and three new models of the Buck Mark rimfire pistol. You can find the list of all [Read More…]
Federal Ammunition introduced the 30 Super Carry cartridge a year ago, at SHOT Show 2022 and 100-grain loads have been available in the their HST and American Eagle ammunition lines. The company has now announced a new .30 Super Carry load added to their Punch line of [Read More…]
HEVI-Shot have announced the 2023 additions to their catalog of high-performance hunting shotgun ammunition. The 2023 HEVI-Shot products include a new line called HEVI-Metal Xtreme and multiple load and gauge extensions of eight HEVI-Shot ammunition lines. Below you can [Read More…]
Winchester Repeating Arms have announced their 2023 new firearms. Compared to previous years, the list of new Winchester guns for this year is rather short consisting of three rimfire rifles: two wood stock versions of the Wildcat semi-auto rifle and the Xpert [Read More…]
Rifle Dynamics introduced the Quickhatch pistol at the beginning of the past year and until now it was available chambered in 7.62x39mm only. Well, the company has just announced that a version of the Quickhatch chambered in 5.45x39mm is now available too. Let’s [Read More…]
In 2019 this author had a chance to review an AK handguard made by the Ukrainian company KPYK and was really impressed by the quality and design of that product. The company has recently announced an expansion of that AK handguard line with the addition of two new [Read More…]
ERGO Grips have released a new vertical AR pistol grip called O-Grip. The new grip has a cylindrical body and finger grooves with removable rubber rings. This product is targeted at precision long-range shooters who often prefer a reduced grip angle or one perpendicular [Read More…]
Redi-Edge, a manufacturer of knife sharpeners, has introduced an M-LOK compatible knife sharpening tool called Redi-Lok. This gadget can be attached to an M-LOK slot allowing you to sharpen your knives right on your weapon! Why would anyone need a knife sharpener on [Read More…]
Established in 2020, Gun of the Month Club is a Cabot Guns subscription program that allows its members to acquire a custom limited edition Cabot 1911 pistol each month of the year. Cabot Guns have just released the 2023 collection of Gun of the Month Club pistols [Read More…]
Welcome back to Wheelgun Wednesday, a weekly articles series on The Firearm Blog where we discuss everything revolver: from historical to modern wheelguns, from prototype and experimental revolvers to custom-made and mass-produced ones, from conventional designs to the [Read More…]
Bul Optics, a division of Israeli Bul Armory, has released a new red dot sight called B.A.O-1 (BAO stands for Bull Armory Optic). This is the fourth handgun reflex sight released by the company since the Bul Armory announced its optical products sub-brand about a year [Read More…]
MDT Sporting Goods have announced an upgraded and improved version of their ACC chassis called ACC Elite, which will become the new flagship bolt action rifle chassis in the company’s catalog. The new MDT ACC Elite is a highly adjustable competition shooting [Read More…]