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Rail space is often limited on a lot of modern carbines and rifles which can sometimes limit the options you have for mounting optics. The new Strike Industries ASM Ring Cap is a multi-optic drop-in mounting system that gives you access to more Picatinny rail space or a [Read More…]
Specifically designed for backcountry hunts where weight is of chief concern is the new Silencer Central Banish Backcountry suppressor. Shorter, quieter, and lighter, the Banish Backcountry is made from high-quality titanium and is a scant 5.7-inches in overall length [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson is building on the success of their M&P 9EZ series of pistols with the introduction of the new Equalizer pistol. Smith & Wesson Equalizer aims to balance power, capacity, and usability with some of the best features that Smith & Wesson has [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 66. As the year continues to press on and we’re forced to enter yet another cycle of intense politics, the topic of ATF regulations always seems to come to the fore within the firearms world. While we here at TFB like to stay away [Read More…]
Hello and welcome to another edition of The Rimifre Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its many guns, sports, history, and more! Last week we talked a bit about fellow writer Rusty S’s well-put-together Tikka T1x 22LR varmint [Read More…]
While the UK firearms market might not be nearly as large as the United States, there are still a ton of hunters, collectors, recreational, and sport shooters who reside in the country who rely on quality ammunition just like we do here in the States, however, a new [Read More…]
The venerable .223 Remington cartridge is considered by many to be the most popular and common in-use cartridge across the United States for rifles. The intermediate cartridge was designed in 1962, received SAAMI certification in 1963, and was eventually developed into [Read More…]
When SIG Sauer and SIG Sauer Electro-Optics first announced the introduction of their SIG Spear (M5) rifle they also paired it with a specific trim of the TANGO6T 1-6x24mm LPVO optic. This specific trim was designed and accepted by the U.S. Military and was dubbed the [Read More…]
If you like the idea of the 2011 pistol and just wished you could cram all of its features and benefits down into a more practical carry-sized gun then you’re in luck today. Staccato has just announced the introduction of the new Staccato CS that comes with all [Read More…]
Imagination, Integrity, and Innovation. These are the three hallmarks that dominate the ethos of the folks at Trailblazer Firearms and today on the TFB Behind The Gun Podcast I’ve had the opportunity to bring on their President, Ron Dan. Ron and I met during [Read More…]
The 26th President of the United States of America, Theodore Roosevelt, was quite fond of both Colt revolvers and Winchester lever-action rifles. However, during the summer of 1898, then Assistant Secretary of the Navy (under President William McKinley), resigned from [Read More…]
Tyrant Designs is expanding its lineup of aftermarket handgun parts for H&K’s line of auto-loading pistols with their new CNC machined +5 magazine extensions. These new mag extensions are easily installed with no tools and will include a 10% increased power [Read More…]
A new versatile, compact, and affordable laser rangefinder is hitting the market this winter with Maven’s introduction of the CRF.1 rangefinder. The CRF.1 is made using the same quality technology as Maven’s premium RF series and features simple controls, [Read More…]
Kydex holsters are hard to get right. Despite these types of holsters probably being the most common and widely accessible holsters both in retail stores and online offerings, there are still a lot of fundamental features that some legacy holster makers have yet to [Read More…]
Hello and welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 65! First off, Happy Halloween to every single one of our readers, watchers, and listeners! Hopefully, you can all enjoy the holiday safely, however you deem most fit! This week we’ll be hearing from the Reloading Podcast [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its various guns, gear, ammunition, and history! Last week we took a look at the ultra-rare (and ultra-cool) Tippmann Arms half-scale 1919 [Read More…]
Christensen Arms makes some of the world’s most technologically advanced precision hunting rifles. With examples like their Ridgeline FFT, Traverse, and Modern Precision Rifle models, if you’re looking for a buy once cry once solution when it comes to a [Read More…]
Hello and welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 30! Happy Halloween from all of us here at The Firearm Blog! Whether you’re just getting back from running your children around the neighborhood for the night’s festivities or reading this in between visitors, [Read More…]
Ballistic eyewear is a pretty simple affair. All most people are looking for is a way to protect their eyes. Some people will even opt to use rose, amber, or smoke-tinted lenses to provide themselves with more contrast so that they have an easier time picking out [Read More…]
We’ve recently been hit with a wave of new rifle offerings featuring the recently announced and SAMMI-approved 7mm PRC cartridge. This new cartridge is intended to provide big game hunters with better accuracy at longer ranges and the folks over at Gunwerks have [Read More…]
Lead & Steel is a relatively unheard-of developer of optics and “other cool stuff too.” Recently the company announced the introduction and availability of their new Promethean LP-1 Duty Grade red dot sight which features a 30,000-hour battery life, [Read More…]
Right on the heels of some of the latest introductions like the Impulse Mountain Hunter is Savage’s newest cartridge offering for some of their most popular rifles – 7mm PRC. 7mm PRC is a great cartridge for shooters who want to extend their range [Read More…]
Retro is definitely in this year. Joining the retro party is Aero Precision’s limited edition Heritage lower receiver featuring the original Aero Precision logo which more closely represents the aerospace industry that the company started out in. These [Read More…]
Aero Precision recently announced that not only would they be offering their first suppressor, but also their first-ever bolt-action receiver as well! The Lahar-30 is intended to be Aero Precisions suppressor offering for those who want to get into buying suppressors [Read More…]
Langdon Tactical Technology is proud to announce a partnership with ShivWorks to offer Ernest Langdon’s personal choice for EDC knives – the ShivWorks Clinch Pick 2.0. The Clinch Pick 2.0 features a 2-5/8″ blade with a single edge made from very [Read More…]
Ammunition is still outrageously expensive in this day and age and the advent of ammo-less training devices has brought the industry some much-needed innovation in terms of how we train with our rifles and pistols. Mantis is well known for providing customers with one [Read More…]
Savage Arms has added to its already popular Impulse series of rifles a new backcountry-ready version called Impulse Mountain Hunter. Those who keep close tabs on Savage’s lineup will remember that the Impulse lineup of rifles is all straight-pull rifles allowing [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 64. Part of being a competent firearms owner is having the ability to constantly learn and adapt your methods for various situations. Hop and I recently were able to attend an event at the legendary Gunsite academy in Arizona and if [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is about the rimfire firearm world and its many guns, ammunition types, and history! Last week we looked at the antique $5 Mossberg Brownie .22 caliber rimfire pistol. Despite [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 29! It’s no secret that there are those out there that seek to restrict and reduce the amount and type of firearms, parts, and accessories that we have access to. If you keep your thumb on the news cycle closely, you’ll notice [Read More…]