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H&K VP9
Here is a video by H&K showing off the new H&K VP9. The VP9 will use the same mags as the H&K P30. They claim that the VP9 will have a superior trigger over other strikerfire handguns.
Category: Guns & Gear
No More Haters or Trolls On TFB
The quality of comments on TFB has been declining. Almost every single post we get a someone shouting “TFB WAS PAID TO DO THIS REVIEW”. I have said it before and I am going to say it again in the most unambiguous way possible: TFB and its writers [Read More…]
Protecht BodyGuard Blanket
A company, Protecht, has made a bullet resistant blanket for children. They claim the blankets can resists up to 90% of bullets used in recent school shootings. I am rather dubious of their claims about protection from Tornados. I don’t see how compromised [Read More…]
Gun Store Etiquette – A Safety Reminder
I have worked in the firearms industry for some time now. I have also worked retail firearms, and have immediate family that still does. I know that it seems to always escape people, but firearms are not toys and should be treated safely and with respect. But there [Read More…]
Lightning Gun Review: Glock G42 .380acp
The G42 was loaned to me by a faithful employee of my local range, Hillside Shooting Sports in Roanoke, IN. Thanks, Rocky! I love gun shop guys, especially the ones at my local shop. Just about every time I walk in they have something new for me to try, get my hands on, [Read More…]
PWS Modern Musket DI AR-15
Primary Weapons Systems recently debuted their new line of direct impingement (DI) AR-15s they’re calling the Modern Musket. PWS is known for their long-stroke piston driven AR-15 rifles but have since entered the DI AR-15 market last month with the release of [Read More…]
Beaten Zone A.T.C.H. (Advanced Tactical Charging Handle)
Before you sigh at yet another “tactical” product, hold your breath for a moment. The Beaten Zone A.T.C.H. takes the extended charging handle latch to a whole new, even bigger level. Made of the usual top-notch materials, the A.T.C.H. comes in three [Read More…]
Raven/Ares Moduloader Shotgun Shell system
Kit Up! posted about a new collaboration between Raven Concealment and Ares Gear. The Moduloader five shell plate system. It is an Ares Gear 5 shell velcro panel and the Raven Concealment Moduloader platform that attaches to your belt. The Ares Gear velcro panel can [Read More…]
HMMWV Bullet Proof Glass Test
My friend sent me a message on Sunday night. “Would you be interested in some bullet proof glass?” He then sends me this picture. “They are 2 inches thick.” I immediately said yes and that we can test them the next morning. They were left behind [Read More…]
KnifeRights.org Launches Legal Blade App – Mini Review Included
KnifeRight.org has released a new app designed to help those with knives to navigate the legal quagmire of knife laws that are out there. But there are two problems that I have with the app. First and foremost, its a $1.99 app in the Google Play store. Not all [Read More…]
Samson Manufacturing : Commitment to innovation from the Granite State
So there are a metric ton of AR and AK accessory manufacturers out there. Some of them are awesome and churn out great stuff regularly, and some of them are straight crap. There are all sorts of little companies here and there that are super niche and other large guys [Read More…]
Vickers Elite Battlesight For Glocks
I was talking with Larry Vickers last week on the subject of pistol sights. Specifically I wanted to talk with him about the new Glock sights he worked on with Wilson Combat. Larry told me he prefers a rear sight with a fairly wide U notch and a fiber optic front sight. [Read More…]
TruGlo’s New Rimfire Fiber Optic Front Sights
With the demand for ARs and accessories finally starting to quiet down, its refreshing to see manufacturers turning their attention to other platforms. Truglo has released new front sights for dedicated rimfire pistols. CNC -machined, the sights stand about .445″ [Read More…]
Weapon Lights: Serious Problem or Bad Reporting?
In a recent Denver Post article, the reporters addressed the potential problems of white lights mounted on handguns based on their research of accidental shootings by police officers. Do weapon mounted lights increase the likelihood of an accidental shooting, or is [Read More…]
Caldwell AR15 Mag Charger
Caldwell of Battenfeld Technologies has released their AR-15 Mag Charger system, designed to work with 50 round boxes of 5.56/.223 to load magazines quickly. With ammo in the charger system, each push of the plunger, the charger loads 5 rounds and advances the feed tray [Read More…]
Media Lab Recreates Heat Shootout.
NRA Media Lab breaks down the shootout scene from the movie Heat. They want to see if some of the aspects of the shootout are legitimate. They focus on the shooting, moving and communicating aspect of the shootout.
Odd Guns: The Calico M-900 9mm
This is the second installment of the “Odd Guns” series I started last month when I covered the VP70z pistol, and I figured that I might as well keep the 9mm train rolling. Honestly I have some truly odd guns, but the Calico may well take the cake as the [Read More…]
Machining an AR Bolt in 9 Minutes
Utterly mesmerizing. A promotional video released by Swisstek, a CNC lathe/machine company showcases the machining of a 8630 steel AR-15/M-16 bolt. The video is at roughly 3x speed, but I believe it adds to the fascination. It certainly lends more appreciate for the [Read More…]
Women Review four .380 pistols
On Legally Armed America, three ladies shoot and review four .380 acp pistols. They look at a Ruger LCP, S&W Bodyguard, Colt XSP Mustang and the Glock 42. Not surprisingly, the S&W Bodyguard was the least liked out of the four handguns. I have met many people [Read More…]
Do You Practice For Malfunctions?
Dan Dolbee, over at The Shooter’s Log, wrote an article about Immediate Action Drills. Immediate Action Drills is practicing to clear a malfunction. There are times when the unexpected happens and only a few can rise up from a fall like this woman. However [Read More…]
No-Safety M&P Shield
According to Gun Holsters and Gear, Smith & Wesson have given into popular demand. They will be making the M&P shield without the thumb safety. Apparently an all too eager dealer mistakenly leaked this promotional image a little prematurely; which led to [Read More…]
DIY Project – Silhouette Targets
Last week I was standing in the isle of my local sporting store looking to get a pack of targets. I was looking for a silhouette type target to do some rifle and handgun training with. Standing there with a three pack of cardboard targets I had an epiphany. Why am [Read More…]
Kakadu Conceal Carry Gear
A great company called Kakadu makes some really fashionable conceal carry gear. Vests, jackets, and briefcases are in their product line. Here I’ll be talking about two items, the Kakadu Hoover Vest and the conceal carry briefcase. First, the Hoover vest. What [Read More…]
Colt Canada to Sell Rifles and Carbines on Commercial Market
Colt Canada intends to release semi-automatic versions of its C7 rifles and C8 carbines on the Canadian commercial market under the Diemaco name sometime this summer. The rifles and carbines will be categorized as “restricted” under Canadian law. The C7 and [Read More…]
eTrigger for Ruger 10/22
Described as an “electromechanical trigger, similar to those found on auto-loading firearms in Olympic competition,” the Electronic Arms eTrigger Adjustable Electronic Trigger System is a replacement for the stock system on a Ruger 10/22. The system is user [Read More…]
Problem with NiB coating
EmptorMaven posted up an interesting observation regarding Nickel Boron coated BCGs. He surmises that if fouling can adhere to the BCG then it is possible it can build up to the point of failure. Here is a comparison picture of a heavily used chromed BCG vs a NiB BCG.
Remington Versa Max Tactical With Trijicon Reflex Optics
This is the first time I’ve had a chance to shoot the Remington Versa Max Tactical with optics I would deem appropriate for shotgun use. These optics are the Trijicon RMR and standard size reflex Trijicon sight. The Versa Max Tactical is a seven-port gas operated [Read More…]
Glock Execs & Gun distributor indicted for illegal bribes
The Kansas City Business Journal reports that the owner of firearms distributor OMB Guns has been indicted for wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy. He allegedly paid $1 million in bribes to Glock executives. Brianne Pfannenstiel reports … John [Read More…]
Product Announcement: HK VP9 Pistol
At SHOT this year, HK USA president Wayne Weber announced that a new striker fired pistol was in development. The mystery has been revealed as the VP9 pistol; The gun seems to borrow quite a lot from the P30 pistol and looks a bit like a Walther: MSRP is $719, so a [Read More…]
Robinson XCR explains NFA Rules on Pistols
Here is a simple chart that can help explain the nuances of an AR type pistol. The pistol is a 10″ Robinson Armament XCR. The pictures are relatively self explanatory Those are all the variants that Robinson Armament came up with in this article on [Read More…]