The SmartReloader SR5000 Modular Gun Vise assists the rifle owner with rifles, short and long. The “modular” part refers to the two rubberized clamps which can be moved to six different locations to accomodate different rifle lengths. The modular clamps do [Read More…]
Earlier this year, Winchester announced the new 17 WSM (Winchester Super Magnum) rimfire cartridge that is capable of 3,000 fps. The SAAMI specs for the cartridge and chamber are now online and available for download here. Although I have not been able to find the [Read More…]
Over the course of my life, I have probably waddled into no fewer than twenty or so indoor gun ranges. I love a quick visit to an indoor range to test a few pistols, have a short bit of fun, and get out quickly because the facility is usually either too hot or cold [Read More…]
The Henry US Survival Rifle didn’t start out as the Henry US Survival Rifle. Armalite originally built the rifle, for the USAF, for pilots and bomber crews during the Cold War. The idea was that American pilots would need to survive if shot down, [Read More…]
H&K has never made a true G36 rifle available to civilians in the USA mostly due to import regulations and what I assume would be a lack of demand (lets face it, your average consumer is happy with one of the many AR variants that have taken over the semi-automatic [Read More…]
Recently, I decided that my AR needed an upgrade to its forend. My Magpul MOE handguards had served valiantly for a year or two, but I wanted more. Changes in my shooting technique left me wanting a longer, lighter handguard. Because my rifle had carbine-length gas, and [Read More…]
There are really no new ideas in firearms design today – some of the best and brightest engineers humanity has produced have spent the last 120+ years figuring out every possible mechanism for building self-loading firearms. What we have today in new guns are [Read More…]
Disclaimer: This article will discuss the process of completing an AR-15 80% lower with common tools found in most hardware stores. A provision in the Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C, Chapter 44 states that an unlicensed individual can make a firearm for personal [Read More…]
I was a corporate leadership and teamwork trainer at Google spending many hours learning how to be a trainer and facilitator, and teaching Googlers the fundamentals of leadership and teamwork. My passion for learning and teaching is something I’ve wanted to [Read More…]
Nothing shoots like a 1911. The crisp single-action trigger pull and comfortable grip angle has been pleasing shooters for over 100 years now, and the market for the 1911 pattern pistol shows no signs of waning anytime soon. There are and have been so many manufacturers [Read More…]
DPMS is now making their Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) in .300 BLK. The gun has a 7.5″ barrel with a 1:7 twist. It it topped with a AAC Blackout flash hider. The flip up sights are from Magpul. A SOG vertical foregrip is attached to the four rail handguard. [Read More…]
ISSC has developed new straight pull action rimfire rifles scheduled for release in 2013. The new SPA 22/17 rifles will be available in three calibers and three different configurations. Caliber choices are .22 LR, .22 WMR and .17 HMR. The rifles will be available [Read More…]
This post was written by Dr. Jim & Mary Clary. At the 2013 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, we met Mr. Lou Riley, CEO of Gamo and had the opportunity to talk about the BSA’s line of scopes. I told Lou that over the past years, the BSA scope had not enjoyed the most [Read More…]
All American, versatile, hard-hitting and definitely deserving of praise. The first time I heard of a Henry rifle was on a Louis L’amour book on tape probably 25 years ago, while my family and I were on a road trip. A character in the book was meting out frontier [Read More…]
In the 2013 Legacy Sports International catalog, the company announced the introduction of a Citadel M-1 Carbine chambered in 9mm. No pricing was announced, nor was any other specifications beyond caliber. The projected shipping date was listed as “late [Read More…]
One of the toughest things I’ve had to do recently is to shoot 500 rounds of 9mm in a handgun class. The training was great, but I knew I would have a tough time replacing every round that went down range. Considering I’ve seen FMJ going for $1/round and [Read More…]
DPMS announced earlier this year that the company’s Tactical Precision Rifle (TPR) is now shipping with the MOE rifle stock. The TPR has a 20″ barrel with a 1:9″ twist, modular handguard and MOE grip. It is chambered in 5.56 NATO. The rifle is [Read More…]
The SR-556VT is designed to offer maximum accuracy out of Ruger’s piston-driven AR-15 rifle. The “VT” designation stands for “Varmint-Target.” The variation of the SR-556 rifle comes with a 1:8″ twist 20″ barrel, fixed A-2 [Read More…]
Two years ago, I came across Season Shot, a fictitious shotgun ammo where you can shoot your game with seasoning, harvest it, and then go straight to the grill. The website was copyrighted 2006 and it appeared there was no real development occurring. And now two years [Read More…]
(This Article first appeared in Small Arms Review in 2012) Miles Vining This is the first part of a two-part article on the new M27 automatic rifle, now in service with the United States Marine Corps. The first part will cover initial use and training while the second [Read More…]
You know when you see a marketing claim and you’re curious to see how well it holds up? That happened to me when I saw an ESS claim in their 2013 brochure. Here’s the claim: If you aren’t familiar with ESS, a subsidiary of Oakley, they make eyewear for [Read More…]
If you need a cowboy-style rig for your 1911, Bianchi might have what you are looking for. The new Wild Clearwater holster and belt rig was designed specifically for the 1911 pistol. The entire rig is made of premium, full-grain leather. According to Bianchi, the [Read More…]
Gemini Defense makes a handgun sighting system that is supposed to allow the shooter to focus on the threat, not the sights, in a high-stress self-defense situation. The sights are called Zone Reflex, or Z-Flex, combat sights. The rear sights offer either a large, [Read More…]
Ruger made a limited number of SP101 revolvers for TALO that are quite a bit fancier than the normal production runs. The SP101 Deluxe handguns feature intricate scrollwork on the frame, cylinder and barrel. The engraving is automated, not hand worked. Production [Read More…]
Limbsaver, known for their recoil mitigation products, is now making a tactical sling that is designed to reduce fatigue on the shoulders. The SW Tactical Sling can be set up as a single point or two point sling and is “military-grade.” According to the [Read More…]
Located just east of Interstate 95 near the small community of Jamesville, NC along Federal Highway 64 is an unassuming gun store by the name of “Mackey’s Landing Firearms”. Typical firearms store, one might say. Stocked with rifles, pistols, shotguns, [Read More…]
5.11 Tactical’s Covert Vest was designed for conceal carry users as well as Federal Air Marshals. I needed a good IDPA competition vest, so I wanted to try out one of 5.11’s offerings. I shoot a Glock 34 and as you can see, on my body frame (5’9″ [Read More…]
On the 3-gun competition circuit, you get to see a lot of different gear used by other competitors. Shooters frequently swap tips and tricks, and naturally you want to have stuff you don’t have. I’ve seen a number of 3 gunners use the MGM Switchview scope [Read More…]
Covert carry bags for long guns seem to be one of the areas for which many companies are now making products. In recent months, I’ve seen Comp-Tac, BLACKHAWK! and UTG all putting out low profile bags. The Alpha Battle Carrier (ABC) sling pack is one such bag. [Read More…]
We learned in TFB’s Adobe Shooter’s League post that there are tech companies who pay for their employees’ shooting hobby. TFB sat down with Rachel Scott, Marketing Manager for Quick Left out of Boulder, Colorado to learn about another tech [Read More…]
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