Strike Industries is developing a simple plate carrier that could be used by a home owner for self defense or by a law enforcement officer for a high-risk call. The carrier has two straps that allow the wearer to quickly don the carrier, so that a 10”x13” rifle [Read More…]
Magpul has announced Gen M3 PMAGs with 10 and 20 round capacity. The 20 round PMAG is shipping now and the 10 round PMAG will be on sale in the first quarter of next year. Both have an MSRP of $13.95. The timing of this announcement is unfortunate, something Magpul [Read More…]
Unity Tactical has developed a very clever modular optic and accessory mounting platform called the Fusion. A number of components (see photo below) can be screw together in whatever configuration suits the user. It is the LEGO of mounting systems. These photos show a [Read More…]
Magpul has published a statement in response to the high prices that some retailers have been charging for PMAGs … We’ve received a lot of comments about some retailers charging extremely high prices for our products. We strongly discourage pricing [Read More…]
Most of our readers are familiar with Fred Eichler. For those not familiar with him he is a hunter of some note. He appears on many hunting shows as well as being a big game hunter, varmint hunter and possessed of a real passion for bow hunting. For those wishing to [Read More…]
Modern Mechanix published an article in the 1930s about British soldiers learning marksmanship skill by shooting at animated scenes. The scenes were motorized so the shooter had to track a target. I am not sure what exactly they were shooting, but those guns resemble [Read More…]
It looked like Magpul’s XTM Hand Stop Kit and XTM Enhanced Panels may have been axed, but Magpul fans can now rejoice, they are finally shipping. They were originally announced and on display at SHOT Show in January and the company had planned to ship them in the [Read More…]
Range Systems has developed a range of passive thermal targets for training with night vision equipment. The targets reflect heat from the atmosphere and so do not need an external heat source. From the press release … Range Systems, a leading manufacturer of live [Read More…]
Better late than never, Magpul has finally produced pink accessories. The MOE Carbine Stock, MOE Grip and MOE Carbine Handguard are now available in pink.
Marine Times reports that the USMC ban on all non GI magazines is now official … Polymer rifle magazines, preferred by many combat troops for their durability, have been banned by the Marine Corps, according to a new administrative message published Monday. [Read More…]
Hunt Brothers Pizza of Nashville, TN have new hunting themed Pizza boxes featuring Realtree camo on the front and targets printed on the back so you can take the boxes to the range and pump ‘em full of lead. I am going to have to make a stop there next time I am [Read More…]
Some Arfcommers have reported compatibility issues with the new Magpul PMAG Gen M3 magazine. The over travel stop on the M3 can prevent it being inserted into some AR-15 lowers with oversized trigger guards. POF, Noveske and Spike Tactical billet lowers have been [Read More…]
This video advertising Cabela’s Shooting Star Exploding Targets is awesome. Glitchy dubstep and slow motion explosions go together so well. Do yourself a favour and watch the video in 720p HD on Youtube itself. Cabela’s Star Exploding Targets are available [Read More…]
The Bearded Man is promoting his new 12-part DVD series, Operation Z, with an interesting trailer … The first DVD, Handguns, is on sale for $15. The next DVD in the series is Shotguns. [ Many thanks to Jay for the tip. ]
Magpul has announced they will be shipping next generation PMAG, the PMAG GEN M3, this fall. It looks like the magazine will replace both the previous generation PMAG and the EMAG (Export MAG). Like the EMAG it will function reliably in non-Colt spec firearms such as [Read More…]
In late fall Magpul will be adding two new colors to their lineup. The Stealth Grey color will be eventually rolled out to the entire product line, starting with the Magpul MOE range. The Pink color will be a limited release Pink will be a limited release, starting with [Read More…]
We’ve all seen the new pistols released with the compact laser mounted to the triggerguard. Crimson Trace has done this product one better by adding them as a separate unit for several pistols without rails. I received a new “Laserguard” for my Kimber 1911 last [Read More…]
FN USA has begun selling a Tactical Box Magazine (TBM) Conversion Kit for the FN SPR rifle. The kit can be easily installed, no gunsmith required. The kit replaces the internal/hinged-floorplate magazine. “We are pleased to offer this new TBM Conversion Kit,” said [Read More…]
Mark Craighead, founder and owner of Crossbreed Holsters, passed away last week from a heart attack. RIP Mark.
The Israeli Defense Force has adopted the CAA Tactical MAG 17 to replace their aluminium magazines. The IDF press release (“cartridges” seem to be a mistranslation of magazine) says … After relying on aluminum magazines for many years, the Ground [Read More…]
An Arfcomer has been testing a variety of AR-15 magazines with all the noxious chemicals he could find. With the exception of a GI magazine (green follower), they all held up well. Only the drop tests seemed to do any damage. [ Many thanks to jdun1911 for emailing me [Read More…]
I may have been the last person on the internet to watch this video, but it made my day. It is hilarious. In the video he keeps refering to “midcaps” which was a term I needed to google. Apparently it is an airsoft term for magazines with a 100 – 200 [Read More…]
DoubleTapper has created a video review of the FAB Defense GL-MAG stock for AR-15 rifles. The stock incorporates a magazine carrier. A 10 round AR-15 magazine sits almost flush with the bottom of the stock. It is being marketed as a survival stock. It retails for around [Read More…]
Strike Industries’ Strike Plate is a body armor plate designed specifically for civilians. Because it has not been designed to be concealable it is legal everywhere in the USA. The plate meets the NIJ Level III-A/06 level of ballistic protection (pistol rounds up [Read More…]
I am very jealous. Max Popenker got some trigger time with the prototype select-fire carbine conversion of the new Arsenal Strike One pistol. The carbine features a quad rail with full length top rail, side folding stock and muzzle brake. The machine pistol can fire [Read More…]
I really like the curvy look of the new Damage Industries ECS AR-15 Stock. It comes in six colors. Damage is selling A2 grips and rail panels in all six colors (individually or in a pack). The complete furniture pack is selling for $136.
I have been ebook fanboy since I got my first Kindle. These days I refuse to buy or read paper books. Since getting an iPad the only paper magazines I read are gun magazines, and I have been hoping I will be able to move those subscriptions to iTunes. A new iTunes [Read More…]
The owner of an Army surplus store, United States Army Reserve Warrant Officer and commanders adviser on maintenance issues, wrote about his experiments testing how well Magpul PMAGs hold up against some of the chemicals that soldiers sometimes carry. I look forward to [Read More…]
Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin has announced that the Russian Armed Forces will be replacing the Makarov pistol with the Strizh Pistol chambered in 9x19mm. Arsenal Firearms jumped from obscurity earlier this year when they unveiled the Strizh Pistol, or Strike One [Read More…]
Last year I blogged a photo of the prototype of the Strike Industries Sling Catch. They have begun selling it online. I plan on purchasing one. It looks like a comfortable way to carry a rifle when wearing a pack (or body armor). I think they should also target the [Read More…]
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