S.T.A. Training Group walks Lil Red thru the fundamentals of a tactical reload using an AK style weapon. The twist comes in when he hits the mag release with the fresh magazine. He bases this on the possibility of inducing a malfunction when utilizing the top end of the [Read More…]
The German governments refusal to issue export permits has been putting a strain on Heckler & Koch’s finances. According to a report from Moody’s Investor Services, last week the German government approved exports to Middle Eastern and other non-NATO [Read More…]
This is the nicest Mosin rifle I have ever seen. Duo Z writes …. I built this rifle for my fathers birthday. It started out as an OK condition Mosin Nagant M44. First the bolt lugs were lapped and the muzzle was re-crowned for added accuracy. The original bolt [Read More…]
A few weeks ago I got a care package in the mail from Strike Industries. They had a bunch of fun stuff in there. There were a number of dust covers, a magazine pull/extender, a weird little key chain tool, a charging handle and their new Cookie Cutter muzzle brake. In [Read More…]
We first blogged about Canada replacing the Lee-Enfield rifle, used by the Rangers, a reserve unit that patrols the far north, back in 2011. It seems the Canadian Army is still talking about replacing the aging rifles but not doing a whole lot of actual replacing. [Read More…]
Marlin has been making lever-action rifles since 1881, and in their early years the Model 1895 was a standout. Although the original M1895 was, indeed, created in the year of its name, the modern M1895 is actually based on the receiver of their Model 336 – made in [Read More…]
Steyr Arms announced they are now shipping the M1 version of the company’s AUG A3 rifle. The M1 can be configured from the factory with a number of rail and optics options. A green stock is also optional. Specifications: 5.56 NATO 30-rd polymer mag standard, 10- [Read More…]
We have seen excessive amounts of binary explosive used for entertainment and destructive purposes. Like the barn video. There was also Funker Tactical’s youtube record breaking 300lbs of binary explosive. So I found it rather impressive how much damage only 30lbs [Read More…]
Thanks to Henry Reed for this tip. Desert Tech recently posted a video showing a functioning MDR and does it look like fun. I found it interesting that the shooter does not wrap his thumb around the pistol grip. A technique usually seen for long range shooting.
This relatively valuable and scarce weapon was reportedly found during a raid on boats belonging to a criminal gang at Bulwer, Moreton Island, Australia. Submit photos you have taken to TFB’s Photo Of The Day.
[ I’d like to introduce you to our newest writer Katie A. Katie has an extensive background in writing gun reviews as well as articles on military topics. This is Katie’s first review for TFB and I hope you enjoy it! – Phil ] The Desert Eagle has [Read More…]
Larry Vickers posted this on his Facebook page. It is an E Mag for the British SA80. Not too common around here in the US. Pretty cool for you Magpul fans.
Someone has armed his drone with roman candles. Looks dangerous but when used responsibly looks like a lot of fun.
Aimpoint announced a new red-dot type sight for the AR-platform rifle. Called the Aimpoint Carbine Optic, or ACO, the sight uses a 2 MOA dot and comes with a fixed height mount to allow for co-witnessing with backup sights. The ACO is waterproof and is said to run for a [Read More…]
The Fostech Arms Origin shotgun will ship in the next three weeks according to the company rep I spoke with at the NASGW show. There have been many pre-orders, and Fostech Arms expects it would take about 6 – 8 months to deliver a shotgun ordered today. If you [Read More…]
Polenar Tactical tried to beat Instructor Zero’s time of 8 shots in 1.41 secs with his Benelli M4. Polenar is using a Benelli M3. However they soon learn there is something wrong with their Benelli M3. They can only go so fast before the gun fails. Oh and it is [Read More…]
ZingaroStudios, who has before contributed POTD photos, sent us these photo he took recently at the McMillan Fiberglass Stocks factory. In these photos Specter molded stocks are going through the final assembly process. I am unable to find any information about the [Read More…]
Join the Remington “War on Squirrels”. Use the link to register and record your kills. Remington is giving away swag and other prizes to those who register on this Facebook link Remington is expanding their line of airguns. We will be posting a review on [Read More…]
Stand tall and stand proud America. Earlier we posted a video of a shooter playing some Beethoven on some steel targets. Well now comes Musical Targets. Here is a great reason to have high capacity magazines. So you can play music while exercising your freedom. You can [Read More…]
JerkingTheTrigger has created a step-by-step tutorial for shooters who are looking to move their Sig Sauer arm brace from one pistol receiver extension tube to another tube. The secret? Boil the brace. Tools needed? Minimal: Stretched out SB15 Brace Soup/Stock Pot [Read More…]
MyGunCulture is reporting that SilencerCo has released threaded barrels for Glock and Sig Sauer pistols. The notable feature is SilcencerCo designed them specifically for suppressor use and avoiding baffle strikes. The barrels are held to an extremely high tolerance [Read More…]
Blue Force Gear is releasing a version of the Vickers Sling. It is limited edition and has a lot of design cues from Russia and the AK. It retails for $64.00 on Blue Force Gear’s website.
Bravo Company Machining has introduced a new lightweight adjustable stock for the AR-15, called the BCM Gunfighter Stock Mod 0. From The Tactical Wire: The next step in performance carbine stocks. Its been in development for over a year and being released today by [Read More…]
Troy has announced it will offer their M7A1 stock – debuted originally as part of the Troy PDW – as a kit. The Tactical Wire reports: West Springfield, MA – Based on overwhelming consumer demand, TROY® is adding the M7A1 PDW Stock Kit to the line of [Read More…]
Gvass sent us a photo of his Hungarian Keserű Revenge-14M 5-shot revolver. It fires 15 mm rubber bullets using .380 R (rimmed) blank cartridges. The rubber bullets are loaded into the front of the cylinder and the blanks are loaded into the rear. This type of gun [Read More…]
Eddie sent us these great photos of his S&W revolver chambered in .500 S&W and his Magnum Research Desert Eagle chambered in .50 Action Express. The muzzle energy of a .500 S&W is about twice that of the .50 AE. Submit photos you have taken to TFB’s [Read More…]
SteveInVA writes … This pistol is an FEG AP-MBP. Essentially, it is a Walther PP clone in .32 ACP (7.65 Browning or 7.63×17 for our European friends) with an aluminum frame. Made in Budapest, Hungary, it is police surplus, and shoots surprisingly well for [Read More…]
NL took this photo at the Museum of Military History, Vienna which is located in the Arsenal. An Austrian Gasser revolver Model 1870/74. Very skillfully engraved with gold inlays and I believe ivory grip plates (and tools). The insignia translated to English reads: [Read More…]
Armalite has announced a partnership with Rany Luth’s (founder of DPMS Panther Arms) company LUTH-AR to provide Armalite’s 2015 line of rifles with LUTH-AR stocks. The Tactical Wire reports: Geneseo, IL-ArmaLite is pleased to announce its partnership with [Read More…]
The BUL M5 polymer 1911 pistol, which has been imported by a number of other companies (Kimber and Charles Daly, for instance), is being imported by Battle Ready International under the BUL brand name. According to correspondence, they have already received their first [Read More…]
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