About six months ago I started a conversation with the team at Fire Control Unit (FCU) on Instagram – a bit of friendly banter about some of my favorite pistol caliber carbines versus their latest release. Of course, we had reported the initial announcement of the [Read More…]
The folks over at Mag Pig Customs have a new build, this time it’s a custom Hi-Point Carbine that doesn’t look half bad. They’ve had their hand in making a few other past POTD post. There was the Hi-Point Themed AR15s, P-51B themed Maxim 9 and a Railed [Read More…]
B&T USA posted this tempting configuration of a B&T TP9-N with an Aimpoint Nano, Telescopic Brace Adapter and a Generation 1 Tail-hook. Any bullets fired through this configuration also have to pass a B&T TP9 Suppressor. Below: If you go with heavy subsonic [Read More…]
I’ve been searching for a good SHTF optic for my AR-15, and for most folks who are into prepping (go ahead and snicker but we both know your pr0n habit isn’t the only reason you’re clearing your browser history), something by Trijicon is at or near the [Read More…]
The 1911 is renowned for winning two world wars. At least that is the mantra die hard 1911 fans recite. And the Fulton Industries MX991/U anglehead flashlight has been utlized for decades since the Vietnam War. Well someone had the great idea to combine these military [Read More…]
Each year the Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) publishes the past year’s statistics on firearms commerce in the United States. Buried in the dozen or so pages is a unique look at the making, transfer and importation on all types of firearms. [Read More…]
Good morning everyone and thank you for joining us back here for TFB’s Silencer Saturday. As I hinted last week, we are heading back to the land of pistol caliber carbines with an introduction to Swiss Precision – the B&T TP9-N and the TP9/MP9 submachine gun [Read More…]
Not to be outdone by the 4,000+ mile river in South America, umm, I mean the largest eCommerce site in the world, our friends at Brownells have kicked off a Prime Time sale and charity challenge that ends on 7/20/2018. Although the details are spelled out below, the [Read More…]
Recently an article has been circulating that the ARMY Research Lab is looking into a Steadicam third arm system to augment soldiers. Matthew Moss posted about it earlier this month. The idea is to help soldiers save energy by carrying the weight of their weapons. [Read More…]
EnforceTac is an annual special trade show which only accepts visitors from official agencies, i.e. security agencies, Police and Special Forces and military personnel. The show has grown further in its seventh edition and hosted about 250 companies in three halls at [Read More…]
Samson has been developing upgrades for the S&W M&P Shield. You will notice it is sporting a compensator that they call the Pocket Comp. The comp is actually universal for any 1/2×28 threaded barrel but it is designed to match the contours of the Shield. [Read More…]
If you follow my posts, you already understand my love for the guns and suppressors from Swiss firearms manufacturer B&T and B&T USA. So it should be no surprise that my first stop was their booth to catch a glimpse of what we can expect here in the U.S. in [Read More…]
It seems that every time we start taking about unique, interesting and useful firearms in the U.S., we are also forced to discuss the irritating, irrational and unnecessary legal pitfalls that surround gun ownership. The two most referenced laws, 18 U.S.C. 922r and the [Read More…]
In a previous article (https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/03/weapons-rios-crime-war-pmerj-side/), TFB showed some images of PMERJ – Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro in the frontline of the war against crime in Rio. Being the major responsible for [Read More…]
In the first two parts of this article on a new long range infantry rifle paradigm, we painted a picture of what sort of weapons would be needed to maximize the infantry’s long-range capability, in theory allowing them to achieve “overmatch” versus [Read More…]
It’s hard to believe that more than a decade has past since the development and release of the original KRISS Vector. By now, if you haven’t shot a KRISS, know someone who owns one or at least handled one in a gun store, it’s safe to say you’ve [Read More…]
Even the most experienced “stamp collectors” can be missing the coveted $5 red stamp. While making and transferring National Firearms Act (NFA) controlled items like Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs), Short Barreled Shotguns (SBSs), Silencers and Destructive [Read More…]
Now before you tune out just because this is a vertical fore grip, I implore you to read a little further. A couple of years ago I reviewed a Grip Pod, but really didn’t do much with it after. It was solidly built and put up with a ton of abuse, but again, it was [Read More…]
Just when I think that there is enough tactical sh*t out there, Tactical Shit.com has upped the ante yet again. Since, you know, just because, someone, everyone, needs to be able to holster their keys, TacticalShit.com is now offering a mini 1911 and holster to be able [Read More…]
A company called Veri-Fire, LLC based out of San Antonio, Texas has designed and is selling a device that fits on the trigger guard of a handgun, and is essentially a high tech biometric trigger lock. Instead of a key unlocking it, your finger unlocks it. It was [Read More…]
Scott writes … This is my CQBR Block II-inspired build. It began life as an all-black 2014 Daniel Defense DDMK18 factory SBR. Then I caught the MK18/CQBR SOPMOD bug. Here’s the build list: Optics: EOTech 553 SU-231/PEQ holographic weapon sight Knight’s [Read More…]
As promised, Magpul is making good on their customer service regarding the mistakes made with the launch of the Magpul GL9 magazine. For those who haven’t heard about this issue, go to our article here. If you bought your magazines direct from Magpul or a large [Read More…]
I got another call from Mike at Ergo Grips. He had some new KeyMod stuff he wanted me to check out before they premier at SHOT. And not only did I get to see the new items, I got some inventory to test and evaluate… There were a number of picatinny rail sections, [Read More…]
The Cup Song was made famous by actress Anna Kendrick in the movie Pitch Perfect. For those not familiar with this song, the singer is accompanied only by her own hands and the manipulation of a red solo cup. Jim Huish covers the Cup Song while adding a gun into the [Read More…]
TFB was recently contacted by Adam Edelman, co-owner of American Built Arms Company, to review the company’s SBR V*Grip, a vertical foregrip “designed and engineered for Bullpups, SBRs, SMGs, Shotguns” and, of course, the AR15. Adam asked that I put [Read More…]
The IWI Tavor has taken the US market by storm ever since its debut a few years back, and Tavor shooters are always on the lookout for manufacturers introducing new gear and accessories for the rifle. American Built Arms out of Pennsylvania has just released a nifty [Read More…]
I recently met up with a rep for ERGO Grip (Mike Gurule) as a chance encounter and found out that they are here in New Mexico, basically spitting distance from me. We started talking and he told me that ERGO Grip was heading to the National Association of Sporting Goods [Read More…]
A Virginia man is filing a lawsuit against Kel-Tec and ProMag Ind. after the failure of a ProMag vertical foregrip led to an accident that resulted in the loss of most of his hand: It appears that their client was shooting a Kel-Tec KSG equipped with a ProMag [Read More…]
Now those in Maryland can have a Tavor SAR as well! IWI US is now shipping the Maryland compliant SAR with a 16.5″ barrel with 3.5″ muzzle brake, which makes it 1″ over the legal OAL. IWI US also has a CA compliant rifle which began shipping back in [Read More…]
So there are a metric ton of AR and AK accessory manufacturers out there. Some of them are awesome and churn out great stuff regularly, and some of them are straight crap. There are all sorts of little companies here and there that are super niche and other large guys [Read More…]
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