Recently I had to replace the barrel on my AR15, but didn’t think that I had to mess with my dust cover at all. At some point in the removal of the handguard or barrel the tiny 1/8″ c-clip that holds the ejection port cover pin came off, and was inevitably [Read More…]
In the never ending quest to make the AR platform rifle lighter there is now a 6lb competitor out there. The HPF-Wraith has several integral parts that are made entirely of carbon fiber. Carbon fiber parts include the handgaurd, buffer tube with the rest of the [Read More…]
Violent Little Machine Shop has come out with a low profile GoPro mount for molle. It retails for only $29.95 and is CNC out of aluminum. It weighs only 16 grams.
Once I was at my local range with my precision .308 and happened to be sitting next to an older gentleman that was there shooting a .308 as well. The major difference? He was sporting a 26″ barrel to my 20″ barrel. At one point he decided to make [Read More…]
I was lucky enough to attend the Crimson Trace Midnight 3 Gun Invitiational last week in Bend, Oregon. The match takes place over five days, with 10 unique stages that highlight the challenges of shooting at night. The Midnight Invitational gathers some of the top dogs [Read More…]
FLIR has released value-oriented thermal sight line, called the “R-Series” The sights are compatible with .308 and lower calibers. The R-Series is offered in digital 1x, 1.25-5x, 2.25-9x, 4-16x, 1.1-9x and 2-16x, through fixed 13mm, 19mm, 35mm, and 60mm [Read More…]
MGM Target Sytems is releasing a new Pay to Play system that allows ranges to invest in the technology and infrastructure and charge shooters for blocks of time. The system would be set up on with a credit card processing station that would charge the shooters credit [Read More…]
Anyone who has felt the pain of a 3″ magnum slug in a pump-action is probably wincing right now. Its like thinking of a risqué Roseanne, the thought just hurts. DTAC, a start-up out of Easton, PA, has a new solution to the shoulder-numbing kick that [Read More…]
When we arrived at the SIG Academy and saw all of the stacked hard rifle cases at our range we had a pretty good idea this was going to be a fun and informative afternoon. We weren’t wrong either! There were suppressed MCX multi caliber carbines, the SIG 556 [Read More…]
Alan Lardieri uses a cutaway AR lower and a high speed video camera to capture the full range of motion of the Geissele SD3G trigger. He shows it at 300, 600, 1200, and 2400 FPS.
Alan Lardieri goes inside Geissele and talks to Bill Geissele about their triggers and how other trigger systems work. Then they go on to showcase their sister company, ALG Defense. It is owned by Bill’s wife and they make mag wells for gen 3 glocks, free float [Read More…]
Sig Sauer makes a .22LR version of their popular P938 pistol. They also make a conversion kit for those of you who already have a P938. They are available on Sig’s website for $302.00 MSRP.
Arstechnica reports that a three-judge panel in the Chicago-based circuit court of appeals has dismissed a lawsuit against Armslist.com alleging negligence and that Armslist was promoting the illegal sale of firearms. The full Opinion for the Court is available here, [Read More…]
Anyone else remember filling in bubbles with #2 pencils back in school? Well, that same technology is now available for competition scoring. Orion Scoring Systems has announced the release of Scannable Scorecards, which promises to “provide a much more efficient [Read More…]
Many people that carry concealed do not want to have all of the bulk that goes along with everything that you can put on your belt. Carrying a spare magazine is always prudent though, allowing you to engage a threat and top off your pistol in the event that there [Read More…]
Somehow I have been drafted as “The Charging Handle” guy here at TFB. At first, I was suspect of the role, but have grown to enjoy it immensely. I have been witness to innovation on one of the most benign and often neglected AR parts. Also, I have been [Read More…]
Finally(!), Blackhawk has released a holster that is compatible with lights other than their proprietary weaponlights. The new Blackhawk EPOCH Level 3 holsters are designed to be compatible with a variety of light systems including Streamlight TLR-1 & TLR-2 and [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson has announced the release of their latest compact M&P 22lr pistol, the “M&P 22 Compact.” The new Compact is downscaled compared to the full-caliber 9mm and .40 Compact models. Overview video with suitably motivational music and [Read More…]
Simple ideas have a tendency to “just work”. In this case the simple idea is the Raven Concealment “ModuLoader” Pocket Shield. Basically just an injection-molded polymer frame, the ModuLoader is designed to simultaneously mounts & organizes [Read More…]
I stumbled across the Law Tactical AKuracy sight when browsing their webpage for the write-up on their upcoming Gen-3 folding stock adapter. In short, the sight is a drop-in replacement for stock AK-47 sights that provides a dovetail to use Glock pistol sights. Its so [Read More…]
I, for one, am happy to see the aftermarket catching up with the 10/22 take-down models. Ruger’s stock stock is acceptable, but there is plenty of room for innovation. In that vein, TacStar has announced the release of their new “Adaptive Tactical M-4” [Read More…]
Blitzkrieg Components has released a purpose-designed buffer for 9mm AR-15 platforms. The new buffer differs by using a polycarbonate piston head which encases a shock absorber. Blitzkrieg claims that the new buffer design “eliminates buffer wear” and [Read More…]
Shooters are constantly looking for a red dot sight that: costs under $200; can be mounted on rifles, carbines and shotguns; weighs several ounces; is parallax free; is compatible with all night vision devices; is submersible to 80 feet; and that runs for 50,000 hours. [Read More…]
I have always been a fan of pushing the envelope, skirting legality and riding the thin line. We received this release this afternoon from Shockwave Technologies and their very own pistol brace for the AR pistol. Unless you have been living under a rock for the last [Read More…]
AR15News.com has a great photo breakdown of the upcoming Gen 3 Folding Stock Adapter from Law Tactical. There are few notable changes on the Generation 3, notably the height of the hinge has been dropped so it is easier to rack the action without racking your knuckles. [Read More…]
Smith and Bradley, a rather novel young watch company, has put up its “Ambush” Digital/Analog watch on Kickstarter. The watch is inspired by the AR-15 with the two hands lining up like a sight picture 24 times a day. Okay, that’s a little gimmicky, [Read More…]
Accurateshooter.com shares with us how Brux Barrels are made. Brux Barrel-Making Process, Start to FinishWe start out with either 4150 chrome-moly or 416R stainless steel double stress-relieved bar stock. The bar stock starts out at 1-9/32″ in diameter and 20-24 feet [Read More…]
CNN reports that Smith & Wesson has settled with the US Government for charges of bribing foreign officials. The settlement is reportedly $2 million for violations from 2007 and 2010. Smith & Wesson agreed to the settlement without admitting or deny the [Read More…]
Strike Industries has released a novel contraption: the AR Trigger Hammer Jig for AR-series weapons. As Strike describes the jig: The AR15 Trigger Jig allows you to clearly see the sear, hammer, and disconnector engagement points while under normal spring tension. The [Read More…]
Colt marked its founder’s 200th birthday by donating a O1991Z 1911 Commemorative Pistol to The Museum of Connecticut History at The Connecticut State Library. We are honored to donate this special commemorative firearm to the outstanding collection [Read More…]
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