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The MagPul booth was controlled chaos. Pure chaos. I must call them the “RedBull” of the shooting world. These guys know how to market their products. I mean, they pulled off having a restored bus in their booth, even without a mini-gun on top. Lot’s [Read More…]
Right at the end of the day, I made it over to DS Arms, makers of excellent FAL and RPD firearms. (Alex C. will have an upcoming factory tour and review soon!). Their sales rep, Mike, kept directing my attention to his axe. Thinking it was just one of the numerous [Read More…]
ATI has a new pistol grip for the AR-15 on the way that’s designed to help “absorb the initial shock wave which is the felt punch of the recoil.” ATI also claims it will help reduce muzzle lift and increase target reacquisition. It’s made in the [Read More…]
“With this out, why would anyone now want a Mini-14?” quiried the AAC rep. The only witty response I could think of was. “If someone had a M1 Garand and wanted to practice?” Much to my surprise, Ares Defense had a few reps at the ASA shoot [Read More…]
As we all know very well, KeyMod is here to stay. Now an open source standard, just about every company out there is making a KeyMod system. While all of them are basically the same in terms of function, what tends to set different companies apart is the little [Read More…]
Announced via Soldier Systems earlier today, MagPul has debuted its new open-source M-LOK rail attachment system, the next generation of the MOE slot system. Unlike other systems and true to MagPul’s heritage, the M-LOK system is designed to be used with either [Read More…]
Magpul, as most of us know, is well known in for their polymer accessories and magaines. Now they have announced they are shipping the anticipated Ghost Gray accessories. Also getting ready to ship in the next week is windowed 25rd LR/SR (7.62×51) magazines, [Read More…]
I can’t remember who the famous shooter who stated. “The charging handle is the weak point of the AR-15 design,”. Despite my faulty memory, I agree with the assertion. The original charging handle design of the AR-15 is, in a word, [Read More…]
The solider/militiaman photographed carrying a AR-15 in the Crimea has surfaced again, this time in Eastern Ukraine. Arto Pulkki at Suomen Sotilas writes … Finally, let’s focus to a single individual – the mystery person whom has been seen in photos and [Read More…]
This review could not have come at a worse time to a better company & product. TFB requested the Adams Arms upper when 7n6 was plentiful. With the recent ban on cheap MilSurp ammo, the allure of 5.45 may be waning, but as a DI guy I walked away plenty impressed [Read More…]
Check out the Nemo Omen .300 WinMag AR. The music gets a bit obnoxious but it doesn’t detract from this amazing weapon. For more information head over to Nemo Arms.
The great Phil White let me know a couple of weeks back that a fantastic custom AR15 maker was eager to send me a test rifle so that I could experience first hand what their company is all about. Since I started writing for TFB, I have reviewed four AR style firearms [Read More…]
Ares Defense has now put out a press release confirming the release of the SCR at NRA next week.I would also like to add that Ares Defense out of Florida is not affiliated with Ares Armor out of California, a distinction I would like to make after some comments on the [Read More…]
Last week I was privileged to visit the ORSIS factory and shop in Moscow, Russia. ORSIS is unique among Russian small arms manufacturers because it is 100% privately owned company. Established in 2010 by a group of enthusiast precision shooters and backed by private [Read More…]
The NY Times has published an interesting article back in 2012 about the tourist shooting ranges in Cambodia. Its well worth reading, but what especially a reader’s attention was the .22 AK AR-15 in leading photo (click though to see the full resolution [Read More…]
MGI is now making the MARCK 15 chambered for the .300 BLK cartridge. Complete guns and caliber conversion kits are both available. The rifle carries an MSRP of $1,299 and the kit is $555. This gun is part of the MARCK 15 line of modular rifles made by MGI. The [Read More…]
The folks at Franklin Armory are now selling a firearm called the CSW. The gun uses many of the same bits and pieces of a standard AR-15, but does not have a pistol grip or shoulder stock. Instead, the firearm uses a spade grip, similar to what can be found on the [Read More…]
Last year I blogged about the beautiful CAT scanned prints sold by Mr. Houston H on Etsy. After I wrote that blog post I decided to get prints of the AK and the AR-15. They have just gotten back from the framers and they look amazing (see above), the photo does not [Read More…]
Sig Sauer submitted its new Muzzle Brake to ATF for approval last year. Hoping they would receive a ruling similar to the recent news on their Sig Arm Brace. Unfortunately ATF has deemed it a suppressor and requires a Form 1 or 4. Sig intends on fighting this. I wish [Read More…]
CMMG has now released the line of pistols, which are available now on their website. Made from their popular line of rifles, the pistols will have the same high quality that CMMG is known for. I foresee their line of pistols being popular, especially after the [Read More…]
Yesterday a video surfaced on a YouTube account under the name Matt Kennedy with B&H Gun Sales (or B&H Police Supply) out of Merritt Island, FL. The video is about a new lower called the SCR (Sporting Configurable Rifle) that is currently a prototype from Ares [Read More…]
Polymer80 is now pre-selling the new G150 80% lower. According to Polymer80, the new G150 features “a solid core design, stiffened magwell and beefier buffer tube housing.” For $90, a shooter gets a single G150 unfinished AR-15 lower, a jig and the needed [Read More…]
This video demonstrates how the TrackingPoint AR functions in default mode (‘red dot’), free fire (range adjusted mode) and the advanced mode where the operator can tag moving targets. This product looks absolutely phenomenal. Three new precision guided [Read More…]
While I was down in Phoenix for the 3MR event, I learned that the trigger system had a coating on it called NP3. Also on hand for the media event was someone from ROBAR that was able to talk about the NP3 coating, and what it does. NP3 is a coating that is Electroless [Read More…]
As an ACR shooter/owner, I have been following the development of the Polish MSBS rifle system with keen interest. It would seem that the platform is getting closer to full deployment (slotted for starting formal force-wide adoption later this year). Equipped.PL was [Read More…]
Central Missouri Machine Guns, more commonly known as CMMG, started as a print shop in the early aughts before heading down the path to become one of the most well-known AR manufacturers in the industry. Starting with barrels and uppers exclusively, CMMG now [Read More…]
X Products is partnering up with another company to produce a Soda Can launcher. It will be a dedicated upper and fires from blanks. It will shoot a soda can about 100-150 yards. They have a video on their Facebook page. It looks just like this one.
At IWA the KRISS Group announced they will be making a .22LR under their Krytac brand. It will be an AR-15 variant style from their Airsoft line. I am eager to see some more competition in the dedicated .22LR AR market. I shall look forward to what Krytac will be [Read More…]
Mission First Tactical has an interesting stock. The Battlelink Minimalist Stock, or BMS. The BMS is a rather minimalistic approach to an adjustable stock. However they designed it so that the end-user can make some simple modifications if they so desire. Here is an [Read More…]
Small Arms Defense Journal spent some significant ink profiling the development of a new AR-15 platform compatible long-range round. The 6.5x40mm (aka .264 Warrior Magnum) is not to be confused with the (relatively) common 6.5 Grendel. Developed by Mitch Shoffner, the [Read More…]
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