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TheFirearmBlog.com – Managing Editor
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Matt is a British historian specialising in small arms development and military history. He has written several books and for a variety of publications in both the US and UK. He also runs Historical Firearms, a blog that explores the history, development and use of firearms. Matt is also co-founder of The Armourer’s Bench, a video series on historically significant small arms.
Here on TFB he covers product and current military small arms news.
Reach Matt at: matt@thefirearmblog.com
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Zenith have a number of pretty exciting products on the way ranging from new iterations of their ZF-5, piston-driven AR-15s and a range of new 5.56x5mm roller delayed rifles – modelled after the HK33 and HK53, and a 7.62x51mm G3 pattern rifle too. The ZF-5 PDW [Read More…]
At this year’s SHOT Show EOTECH, in addition to their promising ‘On Gun Laser’, showcased their new flat dark earth colour range. The new FDE range includes G43 and G45 magnifiers and their EFLX pistol red dots. EOTECH say that their [Read More…]
At this year’s SHOT Show we caught up with the guys at Florida-based Adams Arms, known for their piston driven ARs and the AA-19 (literally the most expensive pistol Hop has ever reviewed over at TFBTV). Adams Arms ran us their their newest products with some [Read More…]
Mantis are set to expand their range of training systems with new Blackbeard X models. The system is already available for pistols and AR-15 pattern rifles and in a number of configurations and price points but 2023 will see the range expand to AK pattern rifles, [Read More…]
The 2011 market continues to grow with a number of manufacturers unveiling new models at SHOT Show 2023. Amongst them is a new series of pistols from Caracal USA. The Idaho based arm of Caracal has introduced a line of new 2011 pistols including a tricked out, dedicated [Read More…]
At this year’s SHOT Show Alabama-based Advanced Armament Company (AAC) showcased their two new robust suppressors, the Ranger 5 and the Ranger 7. The Ranger 5 is designed for .223/5.56x45mm rifles while the Ranger 7 is designed for rifles chambered in 7.62x51mm [Read More…]
FAB Defense have launched a new recoil mitigating buttstock. The GL-CORE Impact stock uses a patented recoil reduction mechanism with three variable settings. FAB Defense say that the stock can reduce felt recoil by up to 50% and can be used with shotguns and rifles. [Read More…]
Kimber are hosting the Boot Campaign, which focuses on the wellbeing of US military veterans. To raise money for the nonprofit charity Kimber, as they have in previous years, has introduced a pair of ‘Hero Custom’ firearms. A Hero Custom 1911, a Hero Custom [Read More…]
At this years SHOT Show ammunition manufacturer Fiocchi have introduced several new loads. Perhaps most interesting of these is their Hyperperformance 4.6x30mm. The round was originally developed for Heckler & Koch MP7 personal defense weapon and not many other [Read More…]
There was significant buzz around FN America’s booth during the first day of SHOT 2023. FN America have unveiled a brand new rifle developed for a US government requirement. We headed over to take a look. The new Individual Weapon System, chambered in .264, is on [Read More…]
Just before SHOT Show began FN America announced the expansion of their 5XX series with two new calibers 10mm and .45 ACP. On the first day of the Show we headed to FN to take a look at the new pistols. Both pistols are suppressor ready with 4.71-inch recessed [Read More…]
GPO-USA are set to enter the compact reflex sight market with their Spectra Reflex Dot. With integrated motion sensor tripped on/off, a built-in photo sensor which adjusts the brightness of the 3mm red dot depending on the light conditions and an estimated 25,000 hours [Read More…]
Back at SHOT 2020 we tried Wilkinson Tactical’s AR shotgun. This year we caught up with them again at this year’s Industry at the Range Day and they ran us through their new models and their conversion combo that allows the lower to be used with either a [Read More…]
At this year’s SHOT Show Industry at the Range day Holosun had a number of exciting optics on hand which won’t be available until later this year, but its great to know what’s in the pipeline. We’ve already looked at the promising new DRS TH and [Read More…]
Holosun had a surprise for us at this year’s SHOT Show Industry at the Range day – a pair of brand new prototype optics. The DRS family includes a thermal optic and a night vision optic. While the optics were marked DMS, Holosun told us they would likely be [Read More…]
Polymer80 had their full family of color matching 9x19mm pistols at SHOT Industry at the Range Day and we had the pleasure of putting a few rounds though them. As teased on their social media last week Polymer80 have unveiled their full range of PFC9, PFS9, and PFSC9 [Read More…]
SIM-X’s leadless ammunition offers some exciting possibilities. We caught up with them at the range today to try out some of their new pistol ammunition. SIM-X have been around for a few years but their product couldn’t be any more timely given the [Read More…]
RUBOX, a company from Poland, showcased their bullet trap ballistic wall system at this year’s SHOT Show Industry at the Range Day. The system uses a series of rubber boxes filled with aggregate to capture bullets from a range of calibers. RUBOX put on a [Read More…]
A wet and windy day at the range couldn’t stop us from checking out one of the newest rifles on the line. The Bellator from Georgia-based 21st TEC is a new precision system developed for military, law enforcement and commercial customers. The Bellator is a [Read More…]
Australian Defense company NIOA has acquired Barrett Firearms. Founded in 1982 By Ronnie Barrett the company quickly became synonymous with their .50 caliber anti-materiel rifles and later thier precision rifles including the MK22 Advanced Sniper Rifle. Barrett rifles [Read More…]
Ahead of this year’s SHOT Show SIG Sauer held an independent range day at the Clark County Shooting Complex putting on some impressive defense capability demonstration and showcasing their current range of firearms, optics and accessories. The defense capability [Read More…]
Ahead of this year’s SHOT Show SIG Sauer held an independent range day at the Clark County Shooting Complex. Tucked away at the side of the range was something you don’t often see – a Rose Garden. The Rose Garden pavilion was dedicated to the newest [Read More…]
FN America have announced the expansion of their FN 5XX series, building on the FN 509, they are now introducing the FN 510 Tactical, chambered in 10mm Auto, and the FN 545 Tactical, chambered in .45 ACP. Both pistols are suppressor ready with 4.71-inch recessed [Read More…]
Have a firearm with a Flat Dark Earth? Really want an EOTECH G43 but don’t want to break your aesthetic with a basic black magnifier? Well, EOTECH have announced the introduction of a pair of their magnifiers with a new Flat Dark Earth finish. EOTech @ TFB: TFB [Read More…]
Rossi revolvers are back. It’s been a few years since Rossi revolvers have been available but two new models will be available in the first half of 2023 – the 6-inch RM63 and the 4-inch RP63. Both revolvers will be available in stainless finish and chambered [Read More…]
Colt CZ Group have signed a new Joint Venture agreement with Hungary’s state-owned defence conglomerate N7 Holdings. The joint venture will see the establishment of a new small arms production facility in Hungary to provide firearms for the Hungarian Armed Forces. [Read More…]
German police departments who had previously selected Haenel’s CR223 won’t have to destroy their carbines following an earlier ruling by Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court in a patent infringement case. We initially reported on the court’s ruling late [Read More…]
In a surprising turn of events, Colt announced the introduction of a bolt-action precision rifle. Since CZ’s acquisition of Colt in 2021, we have wondered in what directions we’d see Colt move and now it seems that Colt will be leveraging some of [Read More…]
Rock Island Armory have introduced a new pistol, the RIA 5.0. The new RIA 5.0 is a 9x19mm with some very interesting features. It has a rectangular outer barrel profile and unlike most conventional contemporary pistols, the RIA 5.0 doesn’t use a tilting barrel [Read More…]
The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court has ruled against C.G. Haenel’s appeal against the courts earlier decision that Haenel had infringed on Heckler & Koch’s patents. A statement was released by the Ministry of Justice of North Rhine-Westphalia that [Read More…]
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