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SCCY has announced the CPX-2 compact 9mm pistol. The CPX-2 is essentially just a CPX-1 without the manual safety. By removing the safety they were able to decrease the MSRP by $20. Some customers the lack of a manual is a feature. Those that disagree can pay the extra [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…]
The latest Z Series competition shotgun from Zoli is the Z Trap Unsingle shotgun. It features a rib that can be adjusted precisely with a micrometer, either vertically (parallel with the bore), or at an angle to change the point of impact. From the press release … [Read More…]
DRD Tactical’s new Paratus is a semi-automatic take-down .308 Win. rifle designed to meet the military’s Clandestine Break-Down Semi-Automatic Rifle (CSR) proposal specifications. When broken down it fits inside an attaché case and can be assembled and [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…]
In the video below, a Syrian rebel shows off his customised Beretta Model 38. The stock has been converted to a pistol grip and the metalwork has been chromed. That is one nice looking gun, although I doubt the owner could hit the side of a barn at 20 yards when firing [Read More…]
Andrew has written an article about the lessons he learnt competing at the Competition Dynamics 24 Hour Sniper Adventure Challenge in Utah a few weeks ago where he and his teammate finished third… I recently competed, along with a superb teammate, in the [Read More…]
Defence & Freedom has posted a collection of YouTube videos about Gun Drilling. Gun Drilling is a process that allows long but straight small diameter holes to be drilled into metals. It was originally developed to drill out gun barrels, but now has many industrial [Read More…]
It has been a while since I last mentioned Weapon Blog’ gun giveaway page. Aaron dutifully updates it on a regular basis with the current months gun giveaway contents. Thanks Aaron.
Lewis Machine & Tool Company send out a not-so-subtle press release congratulating themselves on supplying rifles used by Royal Air Force troops doing Olympic security. I think Lewis Machine & Tool have done an excellent job in a crowded market, supplying both [Read More…]
Yahoo Tech reports on a Washington DC resident who ordered a $400 TV on Amazon and instead received a .308 SIG 716 rifle worth $2,200. Some people have wondered if the gun was actually an air rifle or airsoft clone of the SIG 716. I think it is probably the real deal. [Read More…]
The news that the USMC had adopted the Colt 1911 Rail Gun as the new M45 pistol generated a lot of controversy. People could not understand why the Marines would adopt a very generic 1911 pistol when more modern, lighter and higher capacity pistols were readily [Read More…]
A few weeks ago, Crimson Trace organized and sponsored the first ever night time 3-gun shoot. Featuring headlamps, night vision and IR goggles, and fully automatic weapons, it was a phenomenal experience. Some of the world’s best shooters were there, including Katie [Read More…]
Google and the Igarape Institute and the Norwegian Initiative on Small Arms Transfers teamed up to develop this beautiful visualization of small arms, light weapons and ammunition transfers between 1992 and 2010. The visualization requires a modern web browser and [Read More…]
One mans condiment is another mans weapon. The Survivalist Blog has published a do-it-yourself pepper spray recipe that anyone can make at home. I have never been a fan of pepper spray but I might be a little biased. When I was a kid I got my hands on a small canister [Read More…]
[ Steve Says: I am very pleased to introduce our new TFB regular contributor. Chris is a very talented shooter and genuinely nice guy. I am excited to have him onboard and look forward to published blog posts by him in the future. If you have any questions for [Read More…]
For those not familiar with the 38 Super it’s an older law enforcement round widely in use during the 1930’s since it would penetrate the crude body armor of the time. The 1911 in 45 acp was also widely used but took a backseat to the 38 Super once the gangsters [Read More…]
The Saiga 12 C EXP 01 is the latest military/law enforcement version of the Saiga shotgun from Izhmash. It features a short (14″?) barrel with muzzle brake, folding skeleton stock, receiver rail and AK-style forend with under rail. [ Many thanks to Lionel for the [Read More…]
MechTech’s Glock Carbine kit has been around for a number of years but I have never blogged about it. The MechTech conversion kit is compatible with a number of different full-size and compact Glocks chambered in 9mm, .357 Sig, 40 S&W, 10mm Auto and .45 ACP. [Read More…]
Damage Industries ECS (Enhanced Combat System) stock and forend is now available in pink. I can’t help but thinking there is large unfulfilled market for red and blue furniture.
Those lucky Canadians get all sorts of nifty guns (for a price). The FAMAE SAF I blogged about earlier this week will soon go on sale in Canada later this month. Canadian firm Tactical Imports are bringing in civilian-legal semi-automatic models. The FAMAE SAF and FAMAE [Read More…]
The US Army has patented a system to convert surplus 155mm projectiles containing bomblets into 40mm grenades. Someone in the Pentagon thinks it would be cheaper to convert surplus bomblets into 40mm grenades than to dispose of them. I had always assumed that the cost [Read More…]
Rheinmetall has been awarded a patent (#8225999)for an invention (concept would be a more accurate term) to limit a machine gun’s rate of fire over a period of time. All gas operated machine guns fire at a rate which is unsustainable over longer periods of time. [Read More…]
Turnbull has taken the original Black Rifle and given it a Western make over. The rifle features premium American walnut stock, forend and pistol grip. The upper and lower receiver are both made from color case hardened steel. The rifle is chambered in .308 Win. The [Read More…]
We broke the news last year that Steyr were planing on exporting Steyr AUG parts kits to the Steyr Arms (USA) facility in Trussville, Alabama for assembly into complete rifles. These rifles will be going on sale next month. The Steyr AUG A3 SA rifles now feature the [Read More…]
New propaganda photos from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) show insurgents showing off their new rifles. The rifles appear to be chambered in a large anti-material caliber, possibly .50 BMG or 14.5x114mm Russian. I am unable to identify the rifle. Its simple [Read More…]
When the long promised and frequently delayed Charter Arms Pitbull Rimless Revolver was finally launched, it was only made available in .40 S&W, to the disappointment of many 9mm shooters. Charter has finally announced that it is now available in 9mm [Read More…]
BAE Systems has sold back tactical/LE gear, body armor and firearm accessory maker Safariland to investment firm Kanders And Company. Kanders sold Safariland to BAE five years ago. Stamford Advocate reports … The owner of a Stamford business has acquired a [Read More…]
Daniel Defense has updated their EZ CAR rail system. The price for the 9.0 version remains the same at $200. The EZ CAR™ 9.0 is precision machined from Aerospace Grade 6061-T6 Aluminum, and finished with Military Specification Type III Hardcoat Anodizing. The EZ [Read More…]
Chilean company FAMAE manufactures SIG firearms under license. One of their more interesting guns is the FAMAE SAF , a SIG SG540 rifle scaled down to a 9mm submachine gun. The latest model features a full length picatinny rail and a nifty angled foregrip build into the [Read More…]
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