[ This guest post was written by M.J. Mollenhour ] Anomaly: something that is not supposed to be, according to theory or design. I have a Space Invader running around in my Aimpoint Micro T-1. I should warn you about it. I own the Aimpoint Micro T-1 and I am not giving [Read More…]
[ This guest post was written by Brian Nelson. ] The name Wilson Combat is no doubt familiar to the hordes of 1911-lovers (myself included) as the makers of the best custom 1911s around. I was lucky enough to be given a tour of their custom shop in Berryville, Arkansas. [Read More…]
[ This guest post was written by Jon. ] First off, I’m somewhat of a newbie to the realm of firearms and shooting so please don’t hold any naivety against me 😛 The JC Higgins brand, for those who may not be familiar with the name, is a line of guns sold by Sears [Read More…]
[ This guest post was written by savethegun ] I believe, for me, the Glock 21 to be the ultimate defensive pistol, here’s why … First things first – full disclosure. I was introduced to firearms and shooting sports at a very young age. I have never [Read More…]
[ This guest post was written by Chris Baker. ] The elusive perfect defensive pistol; does it exist? Browse a few gun forums and you’re sure to run into more than a few people who are sure that does exist and that it’s a 1911. Or a Glock. Or… well, pick any pistol [Read More…]
NOTE: This product review was made possible by GunsForSale.com. To get up-to-date information on where to find cheap Grizzly sights for sale, please visit GunsForSale.com. Earlier this year, shortly after I turned 21, I purchased a 1911. It was quite a steal but it [Read More…]
[ This guest post was written by Drefizzle. ] Hello everybody. Today we are going to take another look at an old favorite: The SKS carbine or Samozaryadnyj Karabin sistemy Simonova. This carbine was originally designed and manufactured in Soviet Russia and was adopted [Read More…]
[ This post was written by Wayne Watson ] Some years ago, I was passing by my favorite gunshop and the inevitable happen= there was something in the safe that I MIGHT be interested in. A Mk. IV Webley, complete with Lee dies and the original holster. Being broke, I [Read More…]
[ This guest post was written by Aaron Spuler ] So what exactly is the difference between the .22LR and .223 cartridges? Both can be fired out of rifles, and both can be fired out of pistols. Both have been used historically by civilian and military shooters. Both can [Read More…]
[ This guest post was written by Brian Nelson. ] Not quite a month ago, Wilson Combat released the new 7.62×40 WT (Wilson Tactical) round. When I first read about it, I wasn’t sure I had a use for it. But after looking closer at it, I think it has a real future [Read More…]
[ Guest post written by Charles222 ] As most of this blog knows, I’m an 11-B/light infantryman in the United States Army. I’ve carried a number of M4s in the eight years I’ve been in the Army, and I guess this is my non-sarcastic attempt to share some of the [Read More…]
[ This guest post was written by Matt Groom. ] Writer’s note: All views and opinions expressed or implied in this article are purely the crackpot theories of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Firearm Blog or any related parties. I’m a big [Read More…]
[ This guest post was written by Steve ] Hi folks, I’d like to share the story of how I acquired my Colt Single Action Army revolver. The gun’s history has a peculiar background that will probably forever remain a mystery. While the gun is in great shape for [Read More…]
[ This guest post was written by farmboy7.62 ] Several months ago I purchased the Vortex Viper PST rifle scope. The scope is configured with Vortex’s proprietary EBR-1 MRAD, etched illuminated reticle. Having recently “gunbrokered”my Swarovski (Habicht 6-18X, [Read More…]
[ This guest post was written by James. ] I think every house should have a shotgun. But you don’t need a “shoulder thing that goes up”, a potentially expensive pistol grip stock, a shell carrier on the receiver or stock, and you probably shouldn’t even install [Read More…]
[ This guest post was written by Doug from Iowa ] Twelve years ago, I bought a MAK-90 with a thumbhole stock. I enjoyed the rifle as did my friends, but as time moved along so did my gun collection. The MAK-90 sat in the safe for longer and longer periods of time. [Read More…]
The Colt Single Action Army revolver, which was adopted for service in 1873, is now the official state firearm of Arizona. AZCentral.com reports … Arizona is getting an official firearm – the Colt Single-Action Army revolver. Gov. Jan Brewer on Thursday [Read More…]
I learned a lot about Europe’s firearms market while at IWA and touring various factories. One of the most important things I learned was that quality sells in Europe – and a lack of quality doesn’t. When I asked, for example, why a certain US-market [Read More…]
The German product Ballistol is popular with shooters the world over as an effective cleaning, lubricating, and protecting agent. Now, its aerosol cans are available in many different languages. I saw the display at IWA and had to take a few photos. [Read More…]
While at IWA, I had a chance to familiarize myself with many fine firearms, including high end rifles from Blaser. Their newest rifle is the R8, a development of the straight-pull bolt action R93. The R8’s action has been beefed up and is currently available in [Read More…]
Dan Wesson, a subsidiary of CZ-USA, has been manufacturing 1911s for quite some time, and models like the Bobtail have gotten a good amount of attention for their carry-friendly features. The new Guardian pistol is available in .45 ACP and 9mm. It has a Commander length [Read More…]
Česká Zbrojovka Uhersky Brod (CZUB) is one of my favorite firearms manufacturers. Iconic weapons such as the Vz.58 and the CZ-75 came from behind the Iron Curtain and are still relevant today. The company itself has a rich and interesting history, as our guide [Read More…]
LaserLyte has developed a Quad Rail for double barrel shotguns. I think this product is an excellent idea. Double barrel shotguns are excellent defensive weapons, and being able to add a light and/or laser will only improve their utility in the home. The LaserLyte [Read More…]
Sig Sauer Guns has a list of SIG new pistols slated for production this summer … 220R-45-BSS-E2 – P220 in .45 ACP with night sights and enhanced ergonomic grips (E2) 220R-45-XTM-BLKGRY – P220 Extreme – just like the P226 Extreme but in a 220 E26R-9-DP – [Read More…]
Last year Winchester brought back the Model 94 lever action. This year they are adding two new models: the Sporter and the Short rifle. From the press release … The new Winchester Sporter 94 will feature a 24-inch half-round, half-octagon blued barrel. The rifle [Read More…]
But why not? An EOTech is the perfect sight for a pistol cartridge chambered carbine. Suppressors are just as useful on a lever action carbine as they are on a pimped-out AR-15. As for the Magpul AFG grip … ok, I admit that it taking the concept a too far!
Last year Carl Zeiss introduced their new line of Duralyt scopes. For 2011 they have added illumination. Andrew took a look at the new illuminated Zeiss Duralyt 1.2-5×36 ILL at IWA ’11 … Unfortunately Zeiss has not yet introduced the Duralyt line to the [Read More…]
Improved Guns Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation formed to promote US Patent 7,036,258. The patent is for a safety shear pin designed to prevent accidental shootings. The device adds a lot of weight, 11.5 – 15.5 lbs, to the first trigger pull. This, in [Read More…]
Yesterday day I reported that StrategyPage.com said that the shotgun was out of favor with the Chinese military. This is not entirely correct. It is true that the the pump-action Type 97-1 is no longer in fashion, but instead of discarding the shotgun the Chinese have [Read More…]
LWRC has signed an agreement with the Anniston Army Depot to use its facilities and civilian workforce to manufacturer rifles. This will give LWRC significant production capabilities and allow them to make a bid for the improved carbine program. Christian at KitUp [Read More…]
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