Jerry Miculek tests out different ammo in the Arsenal Double Barrel Pistol. He loads one magazine with Hornady 220gr +P flex tip hollow point and the other magazine with regular 230 gr ball ammo. The most surprising aspect was the ball round flying through the large [Read More…]
Right now in the US, the market is so flooded with AR type rifles and accessories that prices are low, stores are stocked, and most consumers (myself included) aren’t as taken with the platform as they once were. AR fatigue is running pretty rampant, and to be [Read More…]
If you’ve ever hunkered down in a blind or against a tree at night hoping to spot incoming game before they spot you – hoping not to miss them entirely – you understand the need for a good flashlight. Not a flashlight that floods the woods or field [Read More…]
In a fairly quiet manner, Corbon introduced a new 9mm cartridge earlier this year. Part of the company’s small Urban Response line, the new load is the first handgun caliber to be added to the group. The Urban Response 9mm uses a light for caliber bullet moving at [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’ve had a little over a decade of experience with the M-16/AR-15 platform. My first introduction to the platform was a heavily beat-up M16A2 with a bent front sight post that I was unfortunate enough to draw from an armory. From there, my first AR-15 I [Read More…]
In the world of firearms it’s always exciting to see the latest and greatest advances, whether it’s in ammunition – like Hornady’s recent announcement – or guns. While it’s fantastic to live in such technologically advanced times and [Read More…]
Hornady introduced a new single stage press at the 2015 NASGW Expo called the Iron Press. The Iron Press is made of cast iron for strength and durability. According to Hornady, it is “built to be the heaviest, most rigid press in its class.” It is outfitted [Read More…]
Liberty Ammunition will announce a new .308 Win load later this month. The new ammo will use a 100 grain monolithic copper hollow point that is nickel plated. Muzzle velocity is said to be greater than 3,500 fps. For the .308 Win, this is a light bullet. The lightest [Read More…]
Today marks the first day of the month long Duel 3 contest from Springfield Armory. They started it out with a good size prize package as well. GENESEO, IL (09/01/15) – With its DUEL 3 promotion now in full swing throughout September, Springfield Armory® is kicking [Read More…]
Today I received a new press release on the Springfield Armory Duel 3 contest. The list of prizes given out daily starting Monday are in the release from Springfield Armory. GENESEO, IL (08/28/15) – The first week of DUEL 3 kicks off next Tuesday (Sept 1, 2015) with a [Read More…]
Last week I posted the initial information on Springfield Armory’s 3rd iteration of the “Duel” product giveaway. The prizes involved will total $132,000! Original TFB Post Today I received the newest press release which list all of the companies who [Read More…]
MSRs, or Modern Sporting Rifles (inclusive of both the AR-10 and AR-15 design) lend themselves quite well to hunting. Ergonomic, customizeable, accurate, and with straight line recoil, they offer a serious alternative to more traditional bolt-actions or semi-autos [Read More…]
Earlier this week, I was asked what my thoughts were on the video below, coming from HEMA instructor Matt Easton, on his YouTube channel Scholagladiatoria. In it, he discusses some of the limitations of early blackpowder (especially muzzleloading) firearms, specifically [Read More…]
I shoot a fair number of guns and while it’s generally fun, rarely do I see something entertaining/unique that makes me go “wow.” I’m sure some of you have seen rings of fire shoot out of guns before but it was something else to see it in person. [Read More…]
I heard on the grapevine that Hornady’s steel cased V-Max 5.45×39 and 7.62×39 ammunition has since the beginning of this year been loaded in lacquered steel cases, versus the polymer-coated steel cases that had been the basis for Hornady’s [Read More…]
Donny sent us his Every Day Carry … -Glock 17 Gen 4 -Streamlight TLR-2: Weapon Mounted LED Light -Werkz Custom Origin Holster for Pistol w/ Light: Kryptek Typhon -Hornady Critical Defense -Oakley Gas Can: Polarized -Kershaw Vapor I -KM Hex Tool: Brass Knuckles [Read More…]
So my first experience was not totally stellar with the RIA 22 TCM. Enough so that they wanted to know if I would be interested (and willing) in getting another one in for review. I was agreeable to that and they sent me a brand new one, still in the plastic wrap. I [Read More…]
I originally met with the Cobalt Kinetics group at SHOT Show Range Day where they had a small booth. The product they were promoting was their flagship concept; an AR-15 with a dual bolt drop system (presented as a functioning forward assist). This is arguably one of [Read More…]
Kramer Defense has released a new round for the AR-15 that they are calling the “6.8x45mm Urban Combat Cartridge”. The round is based on the 5.56mm case, necked up to .277″ caliber: Las Vegas, Nev. – -(Ammoland.com)- After four years of research and [Read More…]
Atlanta Arms announced they are now selling a new line of ammunition called Target/Defense. These handgun rounds are designed to be inexpensive enough to train with, yet still be effective at stopping an attacker. The bullets used in these new loads are jacketed hollow [Read More…]
I’ve never really been one for competitions. Not because I am particularly terrible. It is just not really my thing. I’m fine competing with myself, and working on self-improvement but that is generally the extent of my competitive nature. Even when I do [Read More…]
Whether or not to carry a large frame handgun can be a big decision for hunters, hikers, and backpackers in areas where you may have a dispute with other critters as to who is at the top of the food chain. Some may not like carrying the extra weight. If you want to [Read More…]
Review: Rock Island Armory TAC ULTRA CS 1911s (9mm & .45 ACP) It’s not often that we are asked to test multiple handguns at the same time. In fact, I wasn’t expecting more than one and it was a surprise when Rock Island sent out two of their latest 1911s for [Read More…]
The Firearms History blog has posted an anthology of sorts of different videos dealing with modern cartridge manufacture. The manufacture of ammunition is the critical characteristic of modern small arms – huge advances in technology would today be possible, such [Read More…]
As indicated in my brief post from SHOT, I was getting the opportunity to review a trigger and compensator from RISE Armament. About two weeks after SHOT I received a care package from them, and it contained their RA-535 Advanced Performance Trigger and RA-701 [Read More…]
The 5.56mm M855 round has received considerable criticism for its terminal characteristics. Detractors point out that the round fails to fragment when the striking velocity is too low – such as when fired from a very short barrel or when the bullet has slowed [Read More…]
Week 44. .223 Rem is a little north of $0.30/rd at most places (which is consistent with the average over the last nine months). Availability seems to be a little lower, though. Other prices and calibers seem to be generally holding prices and availability. We do [Read More…]
Tyler sent us a photo of his first NFA gun and suppressor. He writes … This picture represents my first trek into the NFA world. The lower receiver is Bravo Company Mfg., with a BCM gunfighter Mod 3 reduced angle pistol grip. The lower has a B5 Systems SOPMOD [Read More…]
CORE Rifle Systems, the company whose motto is “Where MIL-SPEC is just a starting point” has decided to expand their product line to including ammunition. In addition to their line of rifles and components for the commercial market, CORE has a law [Read More…]
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