TFB Podcast Roundup 126: The April 26th Roundup 
Concealed Carry Corner: Important Skills For Carrying Concealed 
Wheelgun Wednesday: Enduring Legacy of the Smith & Wesson Model 29 
AKs from Finland. Part 4: RK 95, The Last of the Clan 
HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Colt Magic or Ruined Classic? 
AKs from Finland. Part 3: Finnish AKs Go to Hollywood 
James D Julia is auctioning off the Winchester Model 21 shotgun given to Joe DiMaggio by NJ Police Capt. Jos. Cocozza after his record setting 42 game hitting streak (his streak ended at 56). This shotgun is sure to sell for a fortune given its appear to both gun [Read More…]
Yesterday I blogged about the comments made by Russia’s Chief of the General Staff and First Deputy Minister of Defence General Nikolai Makarov who said that the Russian Army had too many AK-74 rifles and would not be ordering more of them until 2014. I pointed [Read More…]
Because of popular demand Sig Sauer has developed a line of Direct Gas Impingement AR-15s to complement their line of SIG 516 piston-operated ARs. The SIG M400 features a SIG 516 lower receiver with it ambidextrous magazine release, rear quick-detach sling mount and [Read More…]
The USMC will be replacing their nylon pistol holsters for Blackhawk’s polymer SERPA Level 2 Tactical Holster. The holster is controversial because if not careful, a shooter can hook their finger in the trigger when drawing it and discharge the gun into their leg. [Read More…]
The Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense Industry have licensed the AK-74M design from Russian AK-maker Izhmash and will be producing it domestically. The rifle will be called the “Khazri Assault Rifle”. It sounds like it will feature accessory rails for lights, [Read More…]
The Russian Army has the kind of problem most of us wish we had: too many AK-74 rifles. Russia’s Chief of the General Staff Nikolai Makarov said that they were not going to purchase any more AKs until 2014 because “its supply exceeds demand by a factor of [Read More…]
Army.mil reports … Most of the 15 Rangers who participated in the paintball games Wednesday had just returned with him from a deployment only a few weeks ago, Shin said. “Sometimes the transition is tough,” he said. “For a lot of these guys, I [Read More…]
Royal Netherlands Army have given their Colt Canada C7 rifles and C8 carbines a few tacti-cool upgrades. The upgrades include a nifty tan-colored bolted on rifle-length rail extension, tan-colored CAA Tactical buttstock, oversized magazine release, ambidextrous safety [Read More…]
Many folks who buy their first home defense crew served machine gun forget that even an 80 lbs gun is still a gun and benefits from high quality optics. If your M2HB is still only equipped with the factory iron sights, look no further than Raytheon ELCAN SpecterHR / [Read More…]
In July I reported that Italian gun maker Chiappa was adding RFID chips to all their firearms. This was supposedly just for inventory control. I was very critical of this move. It did not sit well with me and I knew it would not sit well with the American public either. [Read More…]
Last week I blogged about the Extreme Polymer Research’s polymer handgun cartridges. A US company called PCP Ammunition is trying to make mostly polymer rifle cartridges. Unlike Extreme Polymer Research’s handgun cartridges, these have a steel or brass base. The [Read More…]
Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co., a private equity firm, has made a significant investment in Magpul. The press release, dated 21 September, was published the day before the press release announcing Triangle Capital’s $14.8 million Magpul investment. The [Read More…]
Triangle Capital Corporation (TCAP) has invested $14.8 million into Magpul. From the press release … RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 22, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Triangle Capital Corporation (NYSE:TCAP – News) (“Triangle” or the “Company”), [Read More…]
A Spanish company called Extreme Polymer Research has developed a line of polymer cases for a number of handgun cartridges and plan to bring them to market next year. Unlike polymer shotgun cases, these cases do not have a steel base, they are entirely polymer. I asked [Read More…]
I first blogged about the Chiappa 1886 Kodiak rifles back in April when they were on display the the EXA ’11 Italian arms expo. The good news is that MKS Supply is importing them into the USA. The gun comes in two models, a synthetic / brushed-nickel model and a [Read More…]
A reader sent me this video published by IWI showing the Galil Ace with a Micro Galil folding stock and cheek riser. All the marketing material from IWI that I had seen previously featured the gun with their new M4-style adjustable stock. The Galil Micro is the compact [Read More…]
Security Scholar reports that the Australian Federal Police tactical response teams are evaluating the KRISS Vector SMG. It came to my attention whilst talking to a KRISS representative in Las Vegas that the Australian Federal Police (AFP) had – and presumably were [Read More…]
In the upcoming season of MythBusters, the team will be seeing what happens when an RPG hits a bullet midair. Most (all?) RPG warheads are detonated by a piezoelectric sensor/fuse in the nose of the round. If a bullet/warhead collision can transfer enough energy in the [Read More…]
If all you do today is watch this video, it will be day well spent, trust me! The video was shot by Insight Visual Media Productions to test a new high speed camera … We recently had a new IDT Y5 HDiablo sent to us as a demo. This is the first of 3 high […] [Read More…]
ArmyRecognition.com published a photo of an IWI UZI Pro on display at DSEi ’11 (London’s Defense Expo) featuring a new stock design and slightly different forend. The new stock is polymer with an adjustable cheek piece. I cannot make out if the stock is [Read More…]
Aimpoint had their FCS12 sight/Fire Control System on display at DSEi ’11. The system works with the venerable Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle and the Panzerfaust 3 RPG. The system incorporates a 1x red dot sight with a laser range finder. The device can be [Read More…]
Springfield Armory is now selling the .45 ACP version of their XD-M 5.25″ Competition pistol. The gun has a capacity of 13+1. [Hat Tip: Defense Review]
Daniel P, the president and founder of PAFOA, has launched a free gun classifieds site. Daniel says … Arms Dealer 2.0 has launched with an easy to use new look and free classifieds. The new site is purpose-built from the ground up to allow you to easily buy or [Read More…]
Discovery will be premiering a new gun store reality show entitled American Guns. The show revolves around the family who own the Gunsmoke gun shop in Denver, Colorado. From the press release … The Wyatts are your typical suburban family… who just happened [Read More…]
My dreams have come true. It is now possible to use a desktop 3D printer to print an AR-15 magazine, floorplate, follower and spring! The 3D models have been opensource, so anyone can use them, modify them and distribute them. All you need a MakerBot desktop 3D printer. [Read More…]
Magpul is selling two new AR-15 compatible grips. The MOE-K is a slim and compact grip designed for compact AR-15 variants (Personal Defense Weapons) or for people who prefer smaller grip circumference. I really like the look of this grip. The MOE-K is selling for [Read More…]
Cavalry Arms used to make a unique polymer AR-15 lower receiver until they were shutdown by the BATFE for failing to comply with some regulations. The current owner of the molds used to produce the lowers is putting them, along with all the associated IP, up for sale. [Read More…]
Did anyone attend DSEi 2011? If you did and were able to take photos of firearms, please get in touch with me. My email is thefirearmblog@gmail.com. Thanks.
Gaston Glock, 82, founder and owner of Glock g.m.b.H., has married Kathrin Tschikof, 31, after a seven year relationship. Kathrin is the CEO of the Glock Horse Performance Center, an equestrian organization owned by Gaston Glock. Mr Glock is has also been in the news [Read More…]
Russia has had a major impact on the development of the 20th century small arms but it is not known for producing accurate weapons. While the West obsessed about firearm accuracy, in the East they instead focused on reliability and ease of maintenance. Whenever I see [Read More…]
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