Browning will be releasing a line of A-Bolt Target rifles. The rifle will come in three calibers: .223 Rem., .308 Win. and .300 Win. Mag. It is a pity they are not offering more exotic calibers. The stainless model will cost $1489 for .223 and .308 while the .300 will [Read More…]
I read about Short Rifle Stock Systems (SRSS) new M14/M1A bullpup stock, the BullDog 762, at Defense Review. I suppose the designers said to themselves “just about about everything has a bullpup conversion, why not the M14?” The stock comes in a synthetic [Read More…]
MD Arms have just started shipping their new 20 round drum magazines for the Siaga 12 shotgun. They cost $215 (+ $3 handling fee). It look like they have only made enough to satisfy pre-orders and are now taking pre-orders for the second batch. Tromix Custom with Md-20 [Read More…]
S&W have announced the M&P15R, an AR-15 chambered for the 5.45x39mm. The idea being you can save costs by shooting the cheaper round instead of 5.56mm. The product spec sheet says the launch date was “May 1, 2008”, yet the website says coming soon. [Read More…]
An interesting holster made by Stellar Rigs: These were announced by the manufacturer on rec.guns recently: Our Kel-Tec neck chain concealment rigs were developed originally for LEOs to carry the back up gun under their vests. Over time a number of “civilian [Read More…]
I came across this chart showing over 260 powders form 15 different manufacturers. The chart of relative quickness of powders below is intended as a guideline only. Powders within three lines of one another are similar in relative quickness but cannot be directly [Read More…]
Hat Tip Traction Control
Bul handguns will be distributed in the US by Charles Daly. They are made in Israel. DoubleTapper has more information on their use with the Fobus stock in Israel (which is not likely to be offered to civilians in the US) These photo were taken by TalonArms.com at SHOT [Read More…]
Check out the latest Magpul creation. It is a folding carbine. Similar to the Ares FMG and PP-90. It appears to use some glock parts uses the Glock action, magazines and laser systems. A couple of video demostrations: Some photos from GlockTalk.com: It looks very cool! [Read More…]
This is big news. Bushmaster have licensed the Magpul Masada! It will be mostly the same but with additional features such as firing pin block and ambidextrous charging handle. It will be available in three models: Bushmaster ACR Entry Carbine (12.5″ barrel) [Read More…]
SIA are considering producing this stock adapter for the Enfield rifle.
B.B. has written an interesting article on early target shooting with the Zimmerstutzen rifles. The Zimmerstutzen was the ancestor of the 10-meter target [air] rifle and extends back to at least 1840. Zimmerstutzen is the rough translation of “parlor rifle” [Read More…]
I can’t believe this exists! It is a holster for a Taser with a built in MP3 player! It has just been announced at CES. They call it the “TASER MPH Holster”. Is it appropriate is it to be fiddling with a taser holster when riding public transport? Of [Read More…]
The Unforgiving Minute has a post on the dangers of magazine safeties. Referring to the SR9: It is the worst of the worst! With the magazine removed, the trigger functions normally, dropping the hammer, but the gun is prevented from firing. (…) It simply blocks [Read More…]
I interviewed Drake Clark from Magpul about their new Masada rifle, the firearms industry and internet marketing. I was very impressed at the passion Drake and Magpul have for creating the next American fighting rifle. Could you tell me a bit about yourself, your [Read More…]
From Army Times One of the upgrades that may be coming in the future is a more reliable magazine. The test revealed that 239 of the 882 stoppages M4 suffered were magazine-related. The hope is that upgrades, such as stronger springs, will increase the magazine’s [Read More…]
I came across this very cool cutaway diagram of the Magpul Masada. Click to expand the image It shows pictures of all 5 configurations: • 18 inch SPR • 14.5 inch Carbine • 14.5 inch Multi caliber • 11.5 inch extended • 11.4 inch folded The [Read More…]
I came across this thread @ ArmyRanger.com. These images show the not yet released Magpul Masada rifle being stripped down. (Click to enlarge the photos) More photos here.
AccurateShooter has an excellent post on the effects of canted scope reticles (when the cross-hairs are not aligned with the scope). There was widespread agreement that too many scopes are leaving the factory with canted reticles, i.e. cross-hairs that are not plumb [Read More…]
This 25 minute video shows the operations and ceremonies of the Detroit Police Department. It is in the classic 1950’s style of cinematography. Worth a watch if law enforcement history interests you. “He learned to use all types of firearms and spent many [Read More…]
Ruger has just announced their new polymer-framed 9mm pisol the SR9 and SR9-10 It features: Polymer Frame Slim Profile Striker-fired 1911-position manual safety Fits in Glock holster (UPDATE: See holster list below) Read a review here. Watch a video of it here. UPDATE: [Read More…]
This is *very* *very* funny: Hat Tip: Yuri @ The Read Gun Guys
From another age (1943): It encourages people to take up target shooting.
Very cool! But it weights 6.5 Lbs / 2.95 kg when loaded! Of course if it is not reliable then it is just dead weight! More here.
Jeffersonian has a fantastic reloading tutorial on his website. It is very comprehensive and has many photos to help explain how it all works. It is a great read. I highly recommend it. I’ve received a lot of charity, some of it shockingly spontaneous, from the [Read More…]
Jeffersonian shows you how to speed load your revolver. He has many photos showing the process using his .357 Magnum Ruger GP100 and HKS #586 speedloaders. Click here for more. I love watching IPSC wheel gun competitors doing their thing!
Some special forces around the world have .22 rimfire rifles to take out lights, cameras etc. Here is a fun special forces ‘sniper’ target! Click the image to view the full size target: Hat Tip: WVUChrome @ RFC
I hope no one was shooting next to this person shooting this Colt Anaconda. Half the cylinder must have gone flying left! Hat Tip: The Real Gun Guys
The Smallest Minority blog has a extensive post how to get into reloading. Well worth a read if you have been thinking about starting to reload: After my offhand comment the other day about how people should get into reloading, I’ve received over a dozen emails [Read More…]
An interesting article from B.B. The kind of glasses I’m talking about today are not for eye protection, though they do that as well. Their primary purpose is to help you see the front sight and target when shooting a target gun. Glasses are used by both rifle and [Read More…]
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