Ukraine Special Forces are rocking some nifty Western accessories on their Soviet firearms. A reader from Russia noticed this SVD and asked me what the rail system was. I told him I have no idea. Do any readers know? Looks cool whatever it is. Here are a few more [Read More…]
Andrew writes … After walking away empty handed from my local gunshow Saturday I stopped by one of my favorite gunstores to grab some ammo. While browsing the used guns rack this one stood out to me for a couple reasons, first being the dyed stock set setting it [Read More…]
1911Junkie sent us a photo of his very nifty long-range 1911 pistol. He wrote … I built this 1911 in .38 Special wadcutter, from 80% 1911 Builders frame. Instead of Cerakote, I decided to blue it using Art’s Belgian Blue from Brownells. The trigger is [Read More…]
This photo was shared on a Facebook Group. This is what happens to firearm components when they are destroyed. However, the poster said someone improperly demilled some firearms and he retrieved this lump of metal from the dumpster. He uses it as a paper weight. I [Read More…]
This is the prototype REX AKB15 made by AREX, a Slovenian gun and ammunition manufacturer based in Šentjernej. The base rifle is a Yugo M80 which is bolted to a forend/rail and a rear stock adapter. It includes a full length top rail, quad rail on the forend and a [Read More…]
Mongo who runs WeaponBlueprints sent in these beautiful photos of the Stoner 63A in the Commando and Automatic Rifle configurations. Here are a few more photos …. I had not come across WeaponBlueprints before, and Mongo did not ask me to promote his [Read More…]
Fred Johnson (aka chicharrones on Rimfire Central) sent us photo of his “.22 Magnum All Purpose Carbine” be build by modifying a Zastava bolt action rifle. I live the concept and the execution. Fred writes … Here’s a creation I came up with [Read More…]
USMC0311 sent us a photo of a Destructive Devices Industries (DDI) AKM with Magpul Zhukov/MOE furniture. Destructive Devices Industries make their take on the AKM rifle with stamped receivers, Hungarian parts and a dark grey finish called Fenocite.
Saw this on social media. It has a CBS watermark. However, it is just a GIF. I am curious if this guy thinks this is the best method for shooting an AK or if he did this just for fun? It is odd and I don’t see how he could aim with the magazine sticking […] [Read More…]
The UK Metropolitan Police have been carrying out training exercises simulating a Paris-style terrorist attack. The above photo shows two UK Police Officers dressed as terrorists, one armed with an AK, the other with an AK and a MP5. Controversially in Britain [Read More…]
Bob sent in this photo he saw on the Australian Army Facebook page. The soldier pictured is from the 3rd Brigade of the Royal Australian Regiment and is using the new Thales AUSTEYER EF88 which has many improvements over the old Steyr AUG. These includes rails, [Read More…]
Serellan writes about a recent squib incident he experienced. A squib is when a bullet does not have enough powder to exit the barrel. It is exceptionally dangerous because if you don’t realize the bullet is stuck in the barrel, and then fire another, you could [Read More…]
I saw this on Instagram and it was also posted on AllOutdoor.com It is a flintlock with an integrated lantern. It is an early weapon mounted light. The design is interesting. The grip has changed to a vertical grip and the flintlock is below the grip and below the [Read More…]
Akaitama sent in this photo taken at Iron Fist 2015, an amphibious training exercise undertaken by the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and the US Marines. The JDF troops are using the standard issue Howa Type 89 rifle: with its 420mm barrel, screwed-on top [Read More…]
This photo published in the Guardian shows President François Hollande visiting the Bataclan Theatre where terrorists killed 89 people and injured 200. A reader noticed the B&T MP9 machine pistol being used by the French ‘Secret Service’ officer [Read More…]
This photo has been going around recently on social media. It is the shield used to enter the Bataclan Theater during the recent Paris terrorist attack last Friday. After doing a little digging I found some more information and photos. The special unit, that used this [Read More…]
Our good friend Ronaldo Olive wrote … Illegal firearms seized from criminal hands worldwide come in an immense variety of shapes… and looks!. This AMD-65, the Hungarian variant of the AK family, was recently taken from drug traffickers by Rio de Janeiro [Read More…]
THE South American gun expert Ronaldo Olive sent us this photo and wrote … After entering service with Rio de Janeiro Military Police’s crack BOPE (Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais, Special Police Operations Battalion), the ArmaLite AR-10A4 [Read More…]
Swedish Special Operations Task Group (SOG) units recently participated in an exercise where they defended the island of Gotland against an “adversary” (ie. Russia). The press photos published after the event have many firearm accessories pixelated out. The [Read More…]
My good friend Gabor Vass, the Editor of Kaliber Magazine, sent us this photo of the Czech Alfa revolvers. What is interesting is that these are less-lethal revolvers made by a company that also manufactures normal (lethal) firearms. The models are the G020, G030, [Read More…]
Tony Faulkner posted his creation in a local firearm group on Facebook. It is an exploded representation of a bullet’s components. This one is made from a Winchester 30-06. Hey all. I’m selling some hand made ammo displays featuring Winchester 30-06 [Read More…]
Finch sent us this photo of a selection of .40 Smith & Wesson cartridges. Can you name them all? I have to admit I can only name three off the top of my head. I would like to say that is because I am lifetime card carrying 9mm fanboy … but I am sure all of [Read More…]
Red Beard Cerakote wrote … I built this after watching Larry Vickers’ video on his inspired Alpha Russian AK. It was made with: Arsenal SGL 31 Zenitco Top cover Zenitco Handguard Lynx Stock Adapter B5 Sopmod Stock Magpul AK Grip CNC Warrior Muzzle Device [Read More…]
The H&K PSG-1 is a rare gun. Fewer than 400 are supposedly in the US. My friend Hughes shared these pics with me of a takedown version of the elusive PSG-1. According to Gun Wiki, the PSG-1 costs around $12k – $15k for a new version. I don’t even want to [Read More…]
I stumbled across this eBay auction for a 1911 stock when I was looking for a LWRC folding grip. Below is a screenshot of the auction. Notice anything lacking in the description? The seller only says it will fit a 45 cal pistol. Well that is rather vague. From [Read More…]
Scottie writes … My very first build! It took me nearly 5 months to collect all of the parts because of life and .308s aren’t cheap. But in less than two weeks I assembled everything with only minor issues, dialed it in and took the nicest buck of my life [Read More…]
Jeff from New Zealand (the owner of Beaver Grease) sent us a photo of a his Wesley Richards .310 Greener (Cadet) with recreated woodwork. The rabbit was taken with a CBE 325-125 cast lead heel bullet over 5gr Unique. I must admit I had never heard of this cartridge [Read More…]
These two renders have been doing the round on Russian social media. Apparently they were made by Russian students. They show a very AK-74 (or AK-12?) rifle with a very modern angular design. Compare it with the Kalashnikov AK-12 below … I much prefer the [Read More…]
Regular TFB contributor Azril writes … A few days ago, The Royal Malaysian Police elite para-military unit the VAT 69 celebrated thier 46th anniversary with a open day on 23-24 October. VAT 69 is a famed counter-insurgency / counter-terrorism unit of Royal [Read More…]
Long time reader iksnilol asked if I could make this photo of the new Remington 870 with wood furniture the POTD. I always try to accommodate reader request especially when it’s a reader who really contributes to the conversation on our articles. Well sir here you [Read More…]