![[EnforceTac 2023] The New Lightweight Piston Operated Steyr DMR AR-10](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/P1041957-660x260.jpg)
Steyr Arms is probably the most well-known for creating the AUG, one of the most ubiquitous bullpup 5.56 rifles on the planet. However, at EnforceTac 2023, Steyr has announced they will be releasing a brand new rifle to market – the Steyr DMR. The new lightweight [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 179th 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…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer’s of the new YHM Turbo T3 rifle suppressor. Last week we discussed the challenges of suppressing super short rifle barrels and what you [Read More…]
This is a story about a visit to a new indoor shooting range in Helsinki. The place is called Gunpoint and it’s located just beside Varusteleka, one of Europe’s largest army and surplus stores. If you visit one of these facilities, you have to visit the other, [Read More…]
One of the most repeatable and reliable rimfire takedown rifles to date has been the Volquatsen VT2 Takedown rifle. Previously released in .22 WMR and .17 HMR, the VT2 Takedown rifles sport a standard AR-15 buffer tube and stock, a 0-MOA integral Picatinny rail on its [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM Turbo T3 rifle suppressor. Last week we took the B&T SQD RBS 9mm rifle suppressor out for a spin on the H&K MP5K [Read More…]
I love TFB with all my heart, but my next job will include ‘riding fences’ as part of my daily duties. Whether it’s a lever action like a side loading .30-30 or the new Henry Homesteader 9mm semiautomatic rifle with wood furniture, my vision involves a horse, [Read More…]
One of my favorite stories to write each SHOT is a summary of all things throwback. The Retro Roundup gives me an excuse to snoop around the show looking for anything new in the world of the old. This year’s offerings were so plentiful that I split the article [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @JamesReeves is at SHOT Show 2023 to talk with the guys at PTR Industries about the new PTR-63, which is, functionally, a clone of the Heckler & Koch G41. The Heckler & Koch G41 is a German 5.56×45mm rifle introduced in 1981. It was designed to replace the G3 and [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] JL Billet's 5.56 Tommy Gun (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-JL-Billets-5.56-Tommy-Gun-1-660x260.jpg)
Last year, we published an article about the prototype guns seen at SHOT Show 2022 one of which was the 5.56 Gun concept by JL Billet. Well, the company has been working on refining the design of the gun during the year and they brought several pre-production samples [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Fostech FLITE Elite Receivers and FLITE Phantom .22LR Rifle (4)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-Fostech-FLITE-Elite-Receivers-and-FLITE-Phantom-.22LR-Rifle-4-660x260.jpg)
At SHOT Show 2023, Fostech introduced a new generation of magnesium/aluminum alloy AR-15 receivers called FLITE Elite that are now made of forgings. These receivers are advertised to be 30% stronger and 30% lighter than their counterparts made of 6061 aluminum. In [Read More…]
New for 2023, Desert Tech has rolled out a number of small improvements to the MDRX platform. These changes apply to all models of MDRX and are incorporated in all rifles ordered going forwards, and in some cases can be retroactively applied to older models as well. Unlike James Reeves’ 60 [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] HM Defense HM50B (3)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-HM-Defense-HM50B-3-660x260.jpg)
A little over a month ago, we reported about the release of the HM Defense HM50B bolt action .50BMG rifle, and many of our readers found it suspiciously similar to Bushmaster BA50 and Remington R2Mi. HM Defense brought the HM50B rifle to SHOT Show 2023 (displayed at [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Jacob Grey Firearms JG10 Warthog Rifles (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-Jacob-Grey-Firearms-JG10-Warthog-Rifles-1-660x260.jpg)
Jacob Grey Firearms of West Columbia, SC is a manufacturer of AR-style rifles, 1911 pistols and firearm accessories. At SHOT Show 2023, Jacob Grey Firearms showed their new JG10 Warthog line of DPMS LR-308 pattern semi-auto rifles and pistols. According to the company [Read More…]
New for 2023, Palmetto State Armory is bringing out new versions of the JAKL series of piston-driven, monolithic upper ARs. The new JAKLs will be available with rifle-length barrels, including some pin & weld options, and also in new calibers like 7.62x39mm and 9mm. The new JAKLs will use [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Geissele GFR Maritime RECCE and Stratomatch 6mm ARC Rifles (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-Geissele-GFR-Maritime-RECCE-and-Stratomatch-6mm-ARC-Rifles-1-660x260.jpg)
At SHOT Show 2023, Geissele Automatics displayed a number of their government contract rifles as well as a pair of civilian market guns chambered in 6mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge), the GFR Maritime RECCE and GFR Stratomatch, that are also based on DoD contract [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] WA 2000 And FG-42 Reproductions You Can Afford: Rhineland Arms R2000 And FG-9](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230119_113231-660x260.jpg)
Rhineland Arms had some very unique guns on display at their SHOT Show booth. They had two replicas of legendary designs (WA 2000 And FG-42) that are far more accessible than the originals. [SHOT 2023] WA 2000 And FG-42 Reproductions You Can Afford: Rhineland Arms [Read More…]
New for 2023, PSA is introducing a higher end series of ARs with nicer components and several upgrades out of the box. The new Sabre series rifles have features such as cold hammer forged barrels, improved controls and upgraded charging handles. They will also be available with milspec style forged [Read More…]
New for 2023, Palmetto State Armory is expanding its AK lineup to include some atypical calibers including .300 Blackout, and 6.5 Grendel. They are also introducing a more faithful Krinkov style AK which will be available in calibers other than just .300 Blackout. The 6.5 Grendel AK is an extension [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Grand Power .22LR Stribog, Stribog Carbines and More](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/TFB_GrandPower_9-660x260.jpeg)
New this year via Grand Power’s importing partner Global Ordnance will be a .22LR Stribog as well as fully outfitted Stribog Carbines. The .22LR Stribog TR22 will initially come as a pistol, priced close to the 9mm Stribogs. The Stribog carbines will be [Read More…]
Palmetto State Armory recently acquired the Harrington & Richardson brand, and is working with NoDak Spud to make a new series of retro rifles with clone correct features and even historical roll marks. The head of this project is Mike from NoDak Spud, who probably knows more about cloning retro [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @JamesReeves is at the FN booth to discuss the new FN SCAR 15P, the “pistol” version of the SCAR rifle with a 7.5″ barrel. According to FN: “The FN SCAR 15P in 5.56x45mm is the benchmark for reliability and versatility from a light recoiling, [Read More…]
Black Rain Ordnance is typically known for their custom ARs and eye-catching Cerakote jobs, but they also had one of the most innovative new products of SHOT Show this year. The Commando rifle is a new bullpup battle rifle chambered in full power battle rifle cartridges like .308 Winchester and 6.5 [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Brigade Manufacturing Makasi FAL/AR Hybrid Rifle](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230119_101558-1-1-660x260.jpg)
Brigade Manufacturing Inc.’s new Makasi rifle was on display at SHOT Show 2023 in the AmChar Wholesale booth. It blends the FAL and AR-15 into something new, almost sort of modernized FN CAL. Let’s delve into this unique design and what it has to offer. [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is with @dsainc to discuss their newest FAL for 2023. The G-Series FAL is DSA’s clone of the most desirable collector FAL in the world. From September 5, 1959 to January 10, 1963, the Browning Arms Company imported 1,836 FAL rifles in caliber 7.62mm from [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] AK And Galil Upgrades From Barwarus And Frontier Armory](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230118_123728-660x260.jpg)
Barwarus and Frontier Armory had a few interesting upgrades for AK-pattern guns at their SHOT Show 2023 booth. [SHOT 2023] AK And Galil Upgrades From Barwarus And Frontier Armory TFB has covered the Barwarus ALPHA-1 handguard previously, but this was its first [Read More…]
Foxtrot Mike Products have a few new models of their FM-15 on display at SHOT Show. All models were the new and improved Gen 2 versions. [SHOT 2023] NEW Foxtrot Mike Products FM-15 Models FM Products is now offering more choices for furniture. Magpul’s [Read More…]
New for 2023 from Palmetto State Armory are AKS-74U (a.k.a. Krinkov) style pistols. PSA brought to SHOT Show 2023 the versions of their new Krinkovs chambered in 5.45x39mm and 5.56x45mm, which will be the first to hit the shelves, however, they will also be offering [Read More…]
![[SIG Sauer 2023] SIG Sauer MCX Spear in 6.5 Creedmoor (2)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SIG-Sauer-2023-SIG-Sauer-MCX-Spear-in-6.5-Creedmoor-2-660x260.jpg)
Converting .308 Winchester gas guns to 6.5 Creedmoor is normally just a matter of barrel change. No wonder why every time a company introduces an AR10 pattern gun, it’s almost guaranteed that they’ll be offering it in .308 Win and 6.5 CM. Well, the .277 Fury [Read More…]
TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Click below to check out their new products: http://bit.ly/3w8Z8Pe In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Show Coverage, James Reeves is at IWI to discuss the Carmel rifle, which is coming to the USA in 2023, according to IWI (note that specs will vary [Read More…]
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