Mossberg is now expanding their plant in Eagle Pass, TX by adding another 116,000 square-foot addition for manufacturing and distribution. This comes as many other companies are leaving firearm-unfriendly states for southern states that are more 2nd amendment [Read More…]
Applied Ballistics has released an app, in conjunction with Nielsen-Kellerman, that allows for the remote use of your Applied Ballistics Kestrel meter. If you happen to have a Kestrel Meter with the Applied Ballistics computer and bluetooth you can download an app [Read More…]
Strike industries now has their steel, ultra low profile gas block available. With a MSRP of just $29.95 it is sure to be a hit with those looking to be able hide a low profile gas block under a rail system. According to Strike Industries the gas block will fit [Read More…]
On the heels of Independence day, Stag arms is now offering American flag rifles. Only available as the model 3 and 3L, the rifles will feature a hydro-dipped American flag coating. If you are interested in picking one up for yourself or as a gift take a look at [Read More…]
SecureIT Tactical, makers of several different types of firearms storage solutions, is now offering a MILSPEC kit to retrofit any safe or cabinet into a customized place to store tactical style firearms. I know trying to put a tactical style carbine in a safe made for [Read More…]
Concern Kalashnikov is releasing some upgrades for the IZ-132, the new upgrades help with 922(r) compliance for the US market and sporting purposes. The SU2 Saiga upgrades will now accept the 30rd double stack magazines and have a collapsible butt stock, and also fit [Read More…]
Leading the industry in youth firearm safety, Mossberg has released a new youth catalog with 45 youth oriented firearms. If you are in the market for any youth firearms, it is definitely worth a look. They are making quite a few models ranging from .410 pump action [Read More…]
Kahr Arms is adding a 9mm to the affordable line of CT pistols. The CT9 joins the CT40 and CT45 to complete the series of affordable pistols. At an introductory price of $369, with a coupon for a free magazine it truly is a budget pistol. One thing of note, the [Read More…]
UPDATE 2016 : A number of people claiming to be customers of Whiskey 3 Precision Systems (which may be going by the name Terminal Ballistics Group today) have complained to TFB regarding their orders not being fulfilled. We recommend caution when placing orders. [Read More…]
Christensen Arms is now going to begin making the stainless steel and titanium 1911 frames and slides in house. It appears that moving the line in-house is going to allow them lower the prices on their high end 1911’s. No word yet on the actual numbers for the [Read More…]
Sig’s ever popular commemorative engraving program is being enhanced with a some new levels and minimum orders. Now available will be four different levels of engraving called standard, silver, gold and platinum. The gold and platinum levels are only available [Read More…]
Faxon Firearms who sold the ARAK-21 upper is now making complete rifles. The ARAK 21 XRS features quick change barrels available in both 5.56 and .300BLK. Check out the press release from Faxion Firearms below for more information. Cincinnati, OH (June 2014) – Faxon [Read More…]
The Beretta ARX100, the rifle a lot of people have been waiting for for a few years now sounds like it is finally going to be available here in the states. While at SHOT this year I did ask about the ARX100, and was told they should start shipping sometime in April. [Read More…]
Now those in Maryland can have a Tavor SAR as well! IWI US is now shipping the Maryland compliant SAR with a 16.5″ barrel with 3.5″ muzzle brake, which makes it 1″ over the legal OAL. IWI US also has a CA compliant rifle which began shipping back in [Read More…]
A reader recently sent a link to a site that is doing great work in not only the artistic side of ballistic photography, but is also using the photography for ballistic research such as learning how different rounds and pistols behave. There are several sets of [Read More…]
For those out there with $550 burning a hole in their pocket, there is now a limited 100 pistol run of the MasterPiece Arms 930SST available. Featuring several upgrades, each one will also have a X/100 serial number and certificate of authenticity. Check out the [Read More…]
I have worked in the firearms industry for some time now. I have also worked retail firearms, and have immediate family that still does. I know that it seems to always escape people, but firearms are not toys and should be treated safely and with respect. But there [Read More…]
KnifeRight.org has released a new app designed to help those with knives to navigate the legal quagmire of knife laws that are out there. But there are two problems that I have with the app. First and foremost, its a $1.99 app in the Google Play store. Not all [Read More…]
Last week I was standing in the isle of my local sporting store looking to get a pack of targets. I was looking for a silhouette type target to do some rifle and handgun training with. Standing there with a three pack of cardboard targets I had an epiphany. Why am [Read More…]
One problem that has always seemed to plague people with QD suppressors is that you are stuck with the muzzle brake that is built into the QD. SilencerCo. has their line of MAAD series of muzzle devices that attach to the MAAD system, such as a suppressor, flash [Read More…]
As a predator hunter, I can appreciate night vision for my rifle. I have hunted with night vision before, but always found having to rezero my rifle for the night vision scote tedious. American Technologies Network Corp (ATN) has released the PS28 series, which is a [Read More…]
Personally, I have never been a real fan of the polymer lowers for AR’s. But one company is making a polymer lower that is Kevlar reinforced, making the polymer lower more resistant to flexing and even breaking under load. I am not an engineer, but from what I [Read More…]
As a cyclist I have used Tifosi glasses for a long time. They are comfortable and work really well. Having a rated safety lens is important when you are riding on a road with cars that can shoot a rock up in your face. I have actually broken a lens by getting hit by a [Read More…]
A small company that produces flower pot heaters has begun making roll up cases for the Ruger 10/22 take down. Made from 1000 denier nylon, they will no only last for a long time, they will also hold enough stuff to fully support your 10/22 for quite a while. In the [Read More…]
TriStar arms is adding to their affordable line of semiautomatic 12-gauge shotguns. With a MSRP of just $609 for a 30″ shotgun with interchangeable chokes, its priced right for those on a budget. For 2014, TriStar Arms has expanded the Viper G2 semi-automatic [Read More…]
So there seems to be a new arms race on YouTube for the firearms channels. It appears that everyone keeps going bigger with the binary explosives (such as Tannerite). MAC and Funker Tactical have now claimed the new YouTube record with a 300lb explosion, set off in [Read More…]
There are three questions I seem to get asked as a firearms industry writer on an almost daily basis, which are: Q: Is this AR a good one for me? or What is a good AR for me? Q: Can you recommend a good AR trigger? Q: Can you recommend a good handgun for me […] [Read More…]
80% Arms, makers of many types of 80% lowers looks to be throwing brickbats at the ATF by introducing the 0% lower. Yes, that’s right… Your very own billet aluminum block to mill into a completed lower. I must admit, when my brother Chris emailed me a [Read More…]
Looks like a great starting kit for someone looking at getting their first AR platform rifle. MGI is now offering kits that include a lower, 223/556 upper, .22LR upper and 9MM upper and for an MSRP of $2250, its not a bad deal for all three calibers. More [Read More…]
Battle Rifles Company has released a new AR15 called the BR4 Odin, which features none other then a ODIN Works 12.5″ Keymod rail, the same rail that I recently reviewed here at TFB. Makers of high quality, yet affordable AR’s I would expect nothing more [Read More…]
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