Last year Strike Industries launched their first red dot polymer cover, made for the Trijicon RMR. They have just launched their second cover, this time for the Eotech MRDS. The cover protects the sight while still allowing access for windage and elevation adjustment [Read More…]
Last year I got to fondle a display RMR-30 at SHOT. At this year’s SHOT my contact at Kel-Tec told me that the RMR-30 will go into production. Fingers crossed. I love my PMR-30 and a small compact carbine version would be sweet. Here is a video I took while [Read More…]
There has always been a part of me that is attracted to historic firearm. There is a history to each scratch, nick and dent in them and they tell a story. So when I say that the oldest surviving Henry rifle was going on the auction block, I was interested in at [Read More…]
Its not every day that we see a new concept for weapon sights. The See All Open Sight from See All Open Sights (original company name, eh?) is a new concept and product that combines elements of fiber-optic, iron, and dot sighting systems. The SAOS is 100% American-made [Read More…]
This photo shows Russian troops arresting Ukrainian naval officers in the Crimea. Surprisingly the solider is holding an AR-10 (or AR-15) rifle. It has a long range scope, a gas block bipod and a suppressor. The Kremlin wants plausible deniability that they are [Read More…]
The Ruger 10/22 is probably the most customized and accessorized rimfire rifle on the market today. It seems that new gear for these rifles is popping up all the time. Advanced Technology International (ATI) announced they are now shipping the AR-22, a stock system [Read More…]
Very neat target system. It can create a variety of presentations. It can be controlled up to 1000m. It has 8 programs modes and even a USB port if you want to customize the robot and have a unique target presentation. MSRP is $2,995. Check out their website for more [Read More…]
Ay Carumba… Just when I think we have caught up on SHOT introductions, another one crops up. This time, a compelling offering from Israel, the e-Lander 1911 steel magazines. Exclusively distributed by The Mako Group, the e-Lander 1911 magazines are steel [Read More…]
In this video the guys at SinistralRifleman subject an AR-15 with a GWACS Armory CAV-15 polymer lower to a number of abuse tests, including breaking 2×1 lumber, driving a truck over it and even shooting it (as in shooting a bullet into the lower). The lower [Read More…]
One Source Tactical is now selling a fantastic set of AUG accessories that are absolutely a must-have for any AUG shooter out there. For years, the Achilles’ heel of the AUG was that you were stuck with the fixed Zeiss optic, or an oddly raised (and short) rail on [Read More…]
AR-15 pistols seem to be getting more popular these days with most major AR makers jumping in on the bandwagon. Accessory maker Damage Industries just released a pretty neat AR-15 pistol part. Their new AR-15 pistol buffer tube includes an attachment point for a QD [Read More…]
When writers and companies get together at an event like the Big 3 there’s at least one day devoted to shooting. We took it a bit further at two days. The highlight of our shooting day was a special shooting event we were all curious about and left us really looking [Read More…]
New from BISON Armory is the Fore(arm) Skin for AR-15 rifles. These nylon and neoprene “skins” solve two problems. First, they act as shooting gloves protecting your hands from cold aluminum rails during a cold winter’s morning, and from scorching [Read More…]
Randy E. Luth, the founder of D.P.M.S./Panther Arms, founded a company called LUTH-AR. LUTH-AR will be making accessories and other products for AR-style firearms. The first two products from LUTH-AR are a pair of buttstocks: the MBA-1 and MBA-2. The MBA-1 is a [Read More…]
Last Saturday, ATF agents raided Ares Armor in Oceanside, CA.. The ATF wanted information about the customers that purchased 80% AR-15 lower receivers. Even though Ares Armor had a restraining order against the ATF’s search and seizure, the ATF proceeded anyway. [Read More…]
RifleShooter.com ran an article where they tested the effect barrel length had on velocity in a rifle chambered for the .300 Win Mag. The author started with a 24.25″ barrel and cut off 1″ at a time. At each length, groups were shot for testing both [Read More…]
In multigun matches loading the shotgun is the one aspect that can really take up a lot of time. There are some really skilled people out there with some great shell manipulation, but the fastest method by far is the speed loader. This plain and simple looking device, [Read More…]
I am a fan of the KRISS Vector. So I stumbled across this and was shocked at the sticker price for a resin cast KRISS Vector. It is purportedly to have been used in the recent Total Recall movie remake. It was kitted with optics, flashlight and a vertical grip but those [Read More…]
Larry Vickers, who I was fortunate enough to meet in person at SHOT Show this year, just published a video showing elite Russian FSB (Spetsgruppa “A” or Alfa, also called Alpha Group) troops doing confidence drills with pistols. These drills are nothing [Read More…]
The latest “User Of… As Seen By…” graphic comes from one of our readers, Dave S. Thanks, Dave! It is his first attempt at anything computer graphics and I must compliment him on the effort. I darn near lost it on the Beretta-1911 photo. [Read More…]
This article will cause controversy and upset a few people, so if you believe that Mikhail Kalashnikov is on the same level as John Browning when it comes to firearms design, you may want to stop reading now. That said, I do not believe that Mikhail Kalashnikov was as [Read More…]
Sightmark, known for their laser and sights is now making a laser and light combo inspired by the PEQ-15. Many that build an M4 clone want to put something that resembles the PEQ-15 and not have to spend the $2000 for an actual PEQ-15, and unless you are military or [Read More…]
Safariland has released their latest locking system, the GLS (Grip Locking System). The GLS was specifically designed to provide locking in a system that can be used for deep concealment. Safariland describes the system and draw: Similar to the proven ALS® design, the [Read More…]
KRISS debuted their new Enhanced Series at the 2014 SHOT Show. Their new Enhanced Vector CRB and SBR models feature an M4 stock adapter along with a Magpul UBR stock and a set of Magpul MBUS flip-up sights. They’re extected to ship around Q2 of 2014 with a MSRP of [Read More…]
Great review of the Sig P227 on Guns America. I only got a chance to hold the P227 at this past SHOT Show. It is surprisingly slender for a double stack 45. Click here for the review.
It was only a matter of time that once the Tavor was introduced to the shooting world someone would design an improved trigger. In this case that company is Geissele. Geissele makes some of the best triggers available for the AR15 platform as well as other quality [Read More…]
Big Rock Sports (BRS) has a compact semi-automatic pistol named the Remington RM380 listed in their database (see above). All we know about this gun is that it is chambered in .380 ACP, takes 6-round magazines and has a MSRP of $410 (UPC 885293964549) The MSRP suggests [Read More…]
Slow motion of this Glock firing, shows the polymer frame flexing. I find it interesting that the take down lever moves down as the slide travels rearward.