Compact and light, rifle caliber personal defense weapons (PDWs) are a compromise to pistol caliber carbines or submachine guns. Unfortunately, short barrel rifles can leave cartridges designed for longer barrels anemic when it comes to terminal performance. MAXIM [Read More…]
I know some of you fellow AK lovers out there are already saying that. But in a world of Russian ammo bans, and uncertainty as far as other imports go given current events, the idea of an AK in a very common cartridge here in the USA is a very tempting and practical [Read More…]
TFB’s Photo Of The Day has become an impressive gallery, with an ever-growing number of images of firearms in all sorts of environments. Today we’re going to add one more, on the subject of a new era of semi-automatic Designated Marksman Rifles (DMR) that is seeing [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] Franklin Armory Binary Glock Trigger and F17 .17WSM Rifles (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SHOT-2022-Franklin-Armory-Binary-Glock-Trigger-and-F17-.17WSM-Rifles-1-660x260.jpg)
At SHOT Show 2022 Franklin Armory has announced two new products – the updated F17 series of semi-auto rimfire rifles chambered in .17WSM and a binary trigger conversion for Glock pistols. Let’s take a brief look at each new Franklin Armory product. G-S173 [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] Maxim Defense Suppressors, MD11 Rifle and Updated MD15](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SHOT-2022-Maxim-Defense-Suppressors-MD11-Rifle-and-Updated-MD15-660x260.jpg)
Maxim Defense was probably the company with the most new products released at SHOT Show 2022. They have updated their line of MD-15 rifles, introduced an entirely new suppressor product line, released a new AR10 pattern rifle called MD11 … pretty much everything [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] The Retro Roundup](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Windham-2-660x260.jpg)
[SHOT 2022] The Retro Roundup Retro guns have been undergoing a renaissance lately, with an increasing number of manufacturers offering firearms that appeal to more classic tastes. Many SHOT Show 2022 vendors displayed wares of interest for the carry handle gang or [Read More…]
Zastava Arms USA brought to SHOT Show 2022 two new firearms chambered in .308 Winchester – the M07-AS bolt-action rifle and the M77 semi-auto rifle. While the former has already made its way to the stateside and can be found on the Zastava Arms USA’s [Read More…]
Mission to MARS This year at SHOT, we got a chance to fire a few shots with and take a look at the internals of the MARS Rifle in its latest iteration. (From MARS, Inc., not to be confused with LMT’s MARS Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System) The major redesign [Read More…]
In this episode of SHOT Show 2022 coverage, Hop is at Brownells to talk about the newest addition to the BRN-180 line, which is a 7.62x39mm version. AR-curious AK fans may have something to get pumped about here. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» Check out our Patreon and SubscribeStar pages if [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] WEE1 Tactical JR-15 Rifle](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/JR-15-Rifle-Size-660x260.jpg)
Shown for the first time at SHOT Show 2022 was WEE1 Tactical’s JR-15 rifle. It’s designed to be a perfect scaled-down replica of the AR platform with youth shooters in mind. I had a chance to sit down with Eric from WEE1 Tactical to talk about the new [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] Get My Belt! The FN M249S Returns For All Your Crew-Served Needs](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BB8D1EF4-E8F2-4F86-9DD0-688D4976097E-660x260.jpeg)
At the last four SHOT Shows I have longingly fondled the FN 249S semiautomatic belt-fed rifles. I have made wishes while blowing out birthday candles, on shooting stars, and on pulled wishbones. In 2020 I even asked Santa (publicly) for an FDE Para version and the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop is at the SHOT Show 2022 DSA booth talking with the guys from DSA about their new accurized FAL rifle. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» Check out our Patreon and SubscribeStar pages if you enjoy our program, and consider helping us at TFBTV out. We do not take [Read More…]
CAA has been showing off their new 9mm PCC, the AGADA, as well as their new Gen3 Micro Conversion Kit (MCK). CAA Releases AGADA PCC and Gen3 Micro Conversion Kit Rifles have remained largely the same basic configuration since the age of the matchlock. Essentially, all [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] What's New At Arsenal?](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AK20-normal-660x260.jpg)
[SHOT 2022] What’s New At Arsenal? Arsenal’s lineup of Bulgarian/American AK-pattern rifles is being joined by the Custom series. Various colors and camo patterns will be available for purchase, either as single guns or small batches (e.g. a signature model [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] New CEMTE L Options From MarColMar](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Cetme-L-SBR-300blk-2-660x260.jpg)
[SHOT 2022] New CETME L Options From MarColMar MarColMar Firearms is best known for their revival of the CETME L rifle. This unique gun was used by the Spanish and traces its lineage back to certain other stamped steel roller delayed firearms, though it has its own [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] RIS III Rail and Ambi Lowers from Daniel Defense](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Daniel-Defense-RIS-III-Rail-660x260.jpg)
Daniel Defense unveiled their new RISIII rail alongside new ambi lowers at SHOT Show 2022. FDE versions of the new RISIII rails were seen on four Daniel Defense rifles that will ship with the new lower receivers. Here’s a closer look at the newest generation [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] B&T Unveils Massive New Lineup of Guns and Suppressors](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BT-Shot-2020-Lineup-660x260.jpg)
B&T unveiled a massive new lineup of silencers and a new 9mm sub-gun at SHOT Show 2022. On display were silencers that ranged from rimfire to belt-fed rated, as well as the new SPC9 chambered in 9mm. Here’s a full guide to what’s new and coming very [Read More…]
LMT unveiled the newest addition to its lineup with the MARS-L9. The L9 incorporates features from the legendary MARS family of rifles and looks to make a big splash in the PCC market. I had the chance to shoot the MARS-L9 and talk with LMT about it during Shot [Read More…]
Palmetto State Armory showed off a variety of new products today, including the widely rumored and eagerly anticipated 5.7 Rock handgun. They also had their PSAK-105 pistol that I shot yesterday, a PSAK in 5.56, and a clone of the Chinese “Spiker” AK in [Read More…]
Kalashnikov USA was eager to show off their 5.56 KR-101 rifle on the SHOT show floor today. I spoke with Dave, Kalashnikov USA’s VP of marketing, about it. Kalashnikov USA Show off their KR-101 The good news for 5.56 AK fans is that the KR-101 is entering the [Read More…]
New Centerfire and Rimfire Rifles from Savage The new rifles on hand to shoot from Savage this year were the Impulse Elite Precision in 6.5 Creedmoor and the Model 64 Precision in .22lr. The Impulse Elite Precision was chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, and was fitted with a [Read More…]
Today at Industry Day at the Range for SHOT 2022, Palmetto State Armory showed off their PSAK-105, a 5.45 AK variant. I got a chance to see and shoot it, and I have to say that I was very impressed. The staff at the booth also teased a 5.56 AK, but unfortunately did not [Read More…]
In this very exciting episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is pleased to announce the Springfield Hellion bullpup rifle, aka the HS Produkt VHS-2 (specifically, the VHS-K2). Springfield is going to be importing this rifle which has been in production in Croatia since 2008. It serves as the national rifle [Read More…]
The first shot heard around the world from the 2022 firearms industry is the announcement of the commercial availability of the SIG Sauer NGSW MCX-SPEAR. The MCX-SPEAR is the rifle in the final stages of selection for the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 127th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a [Read More…]
The Savage A-Series of semi-automatic rimfire rifles has been very popular for rimfire shooters and hunters. Savage has just announced the addition of a new caliber offering for their A17 Thumbhole and Sporter rifles with .17 Winchester Super Magnum (.17 WSM). The new [Read More…]
Kalashnikov USA has been busy the past few months developing and releasing variants of their 7.62x39mm KR-103 rifle. Now after many requests from the community, they have finally added the much desired KUSA KR-104 short-barreled rifle for sale. Based on the Russian [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about rimfire firearms, ammunition, sports, accessories, and practices. The Ruger 10/22 is a firearm that has seen an overwhelming amount of aftermarket support since its [Read More…]
Kalashnikov USA has just added a new variant to their already extremely popular KR-103 line. This new model is the KUSA VISKOV rifle. An upgraded KR-103 with some quality of life upgrades, for the more tactically minded AK connoisseur. These upgrades include an attached [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 124th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a [Read More…]