To the first-time AK builder, the task in front of him or her can seen daunting, or even impossible. Unlike AR-15s that easily go together virtually like a LEGO set, the Kalashnikov rifle requires a bit more effort – and more expensive tools – to put [Read More…]
Magpul just released their new 10 round PMAG 10 AK/AKM MOE 7.62x39mm Magazines. Their lightweight and budget friendly 10 round mags fit pretty much all Kalashnikov pattern rifles and pistols chambered in 7.62x39mm, including the AK-47, AKM variants, AKS, Yugo AKs and [Read More…]
In the early summer of this year, a car-full of gun nerds set out to capture the rare Pedersen rifle on camera for the first time. The passenger with the van Dyke mustache and ponytail had just mentioned how if he could own any machine gun, it would be an StG.44, the [Read More…]
Red Beard Cerakote wrote … I built this after watching Larry Vickers’ video on his inspired Alpha Russian AK. It was made with: Arsenal SGL 31 Zenitco Top cover Zenitco Handguard Lynx Stock Adapter B5 Sopmod Stock Magpul AK Grip CNC Warrior Muzzle Device [Read More…]
It appears that Robski from AK Operators Union has let slip that Magpul will be introducing new 5.45 mags at the upcoming SHOT Show. I am really excited about the prospect of reliable, cheap 5.45 mags. If I am honest the cost of quality AK74 mags is something that has [Read More…]
A dealer on Gunbroker, is selling a folding stock for the CZ Scorpion Evo3. Title II Arms modified a Magpul Zhukov stock to fit onto a Scorpion. It looks aesthetically pleasing and well suited for the CZ Scorpion. Title II Arms is asking $295 for the stock.
A little over eight years ago I published a map of the world showing countries which had adopted the AR-15 either as a primary service rifle, or as a niche special forces weapon. Back then about half the world was using the AR-15. (Ironically this map was made just [Read More…]
Attention history and antique gun buffs, this group may be one for you. The Ghosts of the Eastern Front is a Facebook group dedicated to the Russo-German conflict within the Second World War. The group features, photos, videos, and stories from the deadliest front. [Read More…]
Thankfully, the shooting industry will never have as much drama and nonsense floating around as Hollywood does. Regardless, a recent drama that has ensued is one where James Yeager pretty much called out Instructor Zero for not being professional enough, Zero responded [Read More…]
These two renders have been doing the round on Russian social media. Apparently they were made by Russian students. They show a very AK-74 (or AK-12?) rifle with a very modern angular design. Compare it with the Kalashnikov AK-12 below … I much prefer the [Read More…]
So a strapping young lad that goes by the username of MyDifferentUserName on Youtube, has over the years come out with over a hundred different LEGO 1:1 scale reproductions that have controls that function, but don’t actually propel a LEGO projectile or similar [Read More…]
There are odd guns out there, and then there is this. A listing on Gunbroker that just ended consisted of six SKS rifles with 75 round drums arranged in some sort of odd Gatling mechanism. The listing was started at $3,500 and I don’t think anyone bid on it at all [Read More…]
In his latest blistering speed trigger-finger exersize, Jerry Miculek and his new son-in-law Blake take a pair of Century AK-47’s through their paces. Its an unusual video for Jerry as its more a review and history lesson, but is replete with his usual [Read More…]
In this video, James gives a brief rundown of the Yugoslavian Zastava M92 SBR. This is one of James’ favorite SBRs for its moderate recoiling but hard-hitting SBR round, reliability, ability to fold the stock, and excellent parts availability and interchangeability. James goes over the [Read More…]
Another new rifle from the Islamic Republic of Iran was being shown at the 15th IPAS Exhibition. It is a modern-looking weapon, distinct from the very modern looking Fateh announced in 2014. It was developed by the state-owned Iran Defense Industries Organization, [Read More…]
Manticore Arms and Circle 10 AK are jointly releasing a proprietary side folding stock for the AK platform.The stock was a collaboration between the two companies and costs the same on both their websites: $139.95. It allows the stock to fit completely flush against [Read More…]
Kevin Phillips, who is in the photo above, brought out SGM’s latest products. SGM Tactical contracts with a South Korean military manufacturing facility to make their magazines. Right now they offer happy sticks in 9mm and .45acp. They will be making standard [Read More…]
I was originally alerted to the idea of this post by the recent posting of pictures from a parade in Pyongyang in which troops were shown goose stepping with bayonet affixed Model 91/30 rifles and thought to myself, just how bizarre looking it appeared in the modern [Read More…]
AK variants have been getting a lot of love from the aftermarket lately, especially with replacement triggers. ALG Defense debuted their AK trigger a few months back and Elftmann Tactical just released their AK trigger last month. AR trigger maker CMC Triggers just [Read More…]
Obviously I’m not asking the reader if they are a dummy. The topic of this article is about Dummies, Snap Caps, and other assorted types of simulated non firing ammunition. Dummies are an extremely important tool when used correctly. Unfortunately I don’t think they [Read More…]
Polish gun magazine Broń i Amunicja posted two photos of the elusive AN-94 rifle in use with Russian forces recently. The 5.45mm hyperburst rifles are seen equipped with optics mounted via rails to the Soviet-era dovetail scope mount integral to the receiver of the [Read More…]
Russia’s next-generation infantry modernization program is in full swing, and while here at TFB we’ve covered two of the rifles, the AEK-571/A545 and AK-12, competing for orders as part of the program, but the program as a whole is more extensive than [Read More…]
I.O. or Inter Ordnance Inc, is mainly known as a manufacturer of AKs in the budget market segment. The company was started in 1995 as a military surplus importer. They eventually started to build East German pattern AKs a number of years back. TFB was invited to their [Read More…]
Ever since ATF approved the arm support brace, rifle-caliber pistols have become wildly popular. For the AK pattern rifle-caliber pistol, one of the best on the market is Century Arms Yugo PAP M92. It’s very affordable and surprisingly nicely made for under $500. [Read More…]
Originally I was supposed to get the CMMG Mutant MK47 AKM in time to simultaneous publish with the other Mutant article we ran, but apparently there was a problem sourcing the component (i.e. “bullet button”) to make it “California Compliant”. CMMG has also [Read More…]
Photographer Konstantin Lazarev is a reliable source for photos of the latest and greatest small arms to come out of Russia. His latest batch of photos shows several different Pecheneg and PK machine guns, configured with night vision and holographic optics. Some of the [Read More…]
An older design for an AK bullpup has surfaced from a trade show in the Ukraine, named the “Malyuk” and coming from a company called Interproinvest. Work was started on it in 2005. Essentially it appears to be an AK bullpupized, with the addition of a [Read More…]
Manticore had some interesting AK and CZ Scorpion developments out for Bullpup 2015, some were in prototype form and others are currently out for sale. Either way, most of what you see here will be out there in the near future. Some of them are still in the prototype [Read More…]
Magpul recently released a version of their Zhukov-S stock for fixed-stock Yugo AK pattern rifles. It features a hinge block that mounts directly onto the rear of the rifle, most other aftermarket stocks for Yugos require an adapter to be able to fit a standard AK or AR [Read More…]
Earlier today I ran across a post from the Motovo real estate blog. They have done some considerable research to compare states and the number of guns per state. They then created the infographic below which shows how each state compares to the country which has roughly [Read More…]