The Turkish firm Hatsan, who are best known for the shotguns they manufacture, have branched out and introduced their first multiple grenade launcher, the Hatsan HTGL 0003. My good friend Lionel saw the gun at IDEF 2015. He wrote … The weapon is equipped with a [Read More…]
Bill spotted a M16A2 still in military service 40-55 years after it was made. He writes … I was working as a range safety this past drill weekend. The usual complement of Colts and FNs filed through and then this thing showed up, M16A2 with a 203… and made [Read More…]
While on my trip in the UK, I noticed a staggering amount of armed police officers guarding the gates to castles and palaces. These were not security guards but actual police officers. All were armed with Glocks and a couple of them were armed with either a MP5 or MP7, [Read More…]
As an unabashed suppressor lover, I have really enjoyed seeing SilencerCo grow rapidly. They have done so through savvy marketing – but more importantly creating products people really want. Latest in my “must buy” list is their piston kit that covers [Read More…]
The MP40 SMG was a true workhorse for the German armed forces during the Second World War, and was the rival of firearms like the British Sten and American Thompson submachine guns. In this installment of TFBTV, we get behind one of these iconic weapons to demonstrate its form and function. Please [Read More…]
TD sent us a photo of his MAC-10 briefcase, complete with passports and forgien currency (you know, just in case). He wrote … My MAC 10 w/Bowers CAC 45 in a samsonite briefcase w/ grease gun mags, passports and a stash of UK cash. Also my Walther P-22 with Bowers [Read More…]
While I was in London, last Saturday, I was doing the touristy thing by going to see the changing of the guard. A tourguide had recommended that I go to St. James Palace to see the guards up close. As I was walking to St. James Palace I stumbled across the Beretta [Read More…]
Banten’s police chief displays a P.A Luty designed expedient submachine gun equipped with suppressor as well as a crude homemade copy of a Thompson, both of which were seized from militants operating in Java. Fact of the day: convicted drug dealers in [Read More…]
Not for a lack of vision did 18th and early 19th Century weapons designers fail to create successful automatic weapons. Attempts were made to facilitate fully repeating, automatic fire as early as they could be conceived with the technology of their period. Eventually, [Read More…]
The Joint Service Small Arms Program (JSSAP), which includes the program formerly called Lightweight Small Arms Technologies (LSAT) has unveiled a new scaled-up 7.62mm machine gun that fires a larger variant of that program’s cylindrical plastic-cased 7.62mm [Read More…]
An assault rifle has to meet a certain set of criteria: It must be select-fire and use an intermediate cartridge. In this video we explain what our favorites are, factoring in accuracy, controllability, and of course how easy it is to shoot. Also I anticipate this, so let me state it here: The AK is [Read More…]
A reader emailed us to say that the UPS policy is not nearly as draconian as we thought. They are not banning the shipment of suppressors, but only allowing FFLs to ship suppressors. A TFB reader emailed us saying … This move was a clarification of the existing [Read More…]
According to the NSSF newsletter UPS is no longer shipping suppressors … NSSF this week learned that UPS had changed its policy regarding the shipment of suppressors. The new policy states that UPS will no longer ship suppressors, even between licensees. NSSF is [Read More…]
Joe shares another one of his nifty machine guns with us … Hey TFB awhile ago I sent in a photo of my FAL OSW I received such positive feed back I decided to share more, here is a few photos of my Full auto FN FNC that has been heavily modified. Essentially this [Read More…]
Picatinny Arsenal took a look at the M249 and experimented with reducing its hefty weight of 17.5 lbs down to 9.2 lbs. They also gave it a new name: Cased Telescoped Light Machine Gun, or CT LMG. To achieve this impressive weight loss, they did not use exotic [Read More…]
Most military members take the arcane workings of their rifle for granted. Even an avid shooter myself, I was NEVER allowed to do maintenance on my M-16 fire control group while I was in the Corps. While some might argue this is a good thing considering that many [Read More…]
Our friend Gabor from KaliberInfo.hu sent us a photo of this slick looking lightweight 40mm grenade launcher. He writes … Austrian Madritsch MWT 40×46 mm grenade launcher in standalone configuration. It is issued in Bundesheer (Austrian Army). Very [Read More…]
Polenar Tactical went to Grand Power, in Slovakia, and got to test fire some of their pistols. One of them has a two rd burst and another goes to 11 with full auto. For those not familiar with Grand Power, they use a rotating barrel similar to Beretta’s PX4 storm [Read More…]
Cody Wilson is not one to shy away from a fight, much less choose enemies his own size. In a David vs. Goliath match-up, Defense Distributed has teamed up with the Second Amendment Foundation to sue the Department of State over “Censorship of 3-D Printing [Read More…]
Alex C. and Patrick R. take a look at the rugged M240B, known by many names around the world such as the C6 by Canada, the FN MAG/MAG58 by countless militaries, and the L7 by the British. This unstoppable machine is truly a rugged, incredibly reliable, and remarkably fun to shoot. **Permission was [Read More…]
Manticore Arms posted up a new project on their Facebook Page. Alright, here are the first pictures of the Manticore Arms Compact Slider Stock for the Scorpion EVO! (also show is a muzzle extension we will be making for those who want to put a stock on and don’t [Read More…]
The Dutch press are reporting that the Royal Netherlands Air Force is now issuing Brugger + Thomet MP9 submachine guns to their F-16 pilots flying anti-ISIS missions over Iraq from the Muafaq Al-Salti air base in Jordan. NOS.nl reports (translated from Dutch): Dutch [Read More…]
This 3D animation by Victor Dolzhenkov of Gun Animation shows how the Soviet-era DShK 1938 12.7mm heavy machine gun's rotary-style belt feeding mechanism works.
ARpilot sent us this photo of a Thompson submachine gun Model 1919 replica being used by reenactors celebrating the anniversary of the liberation of Italy. He wrote … Today, April 25, 2015, the 70th anniversary of the liberation of my country from the [Read More…]
For those looking for some modern Swiss firearms, Brügger & Thomet USA firearms have now been imported and are available. Ethan of Aftermath Gun Club reports: The first three B&T models approved and imported are the APC9, APC45, and TP9. Inventory has arrived [Read More…]
My friend, and occasional TB contributor, Houston from X-Ray Guns has just finished up his latest firearm CAT scan. This time he has scanned the KRISS VECTOR .45 submachine gun. He wrote … I’m still waiting on my stinking form 4 but my local FFL dealer [Read More…]
Houston Hardin, sent me these images via email. As a fan of the KRISS Vector, I am ecstatic. Houston had already xrayed a KRISS Vector Carbine, but now he has turned his sights onto his SBR. He is still waiting for the Form 4 but his FFL was kind enough to bring this [Read More…]
SureFire has announced a new .30 caliber quick-detach suppressor, which they are advertising as “the quietest suppressor ever built” for the caliber. From the press release: Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high-performance illumination [Read More…]
2,000 rounds per minute out of a single barrel. Let’s let that sink in…. 2000 RPM! Serbu posted this video a while back showcasing their “Q22SMG2”, a simple blow-back design that feeds from Ruger magazines. Its a design that is reminiscent of the [Read More…]
SilencerCo anounced a collaboration with famous knife maker Rick Hinderer. Known as one of the most respected knifemakers in the United States, Rick Hinderer knives are sought after by collectors the world over. This extremely limited SilencerCo edition XM-18 [Read More…]