For today’s Friday Field Strip, we’re looking at the Japanese Type 99, a rifle with more than meets the eye. The Type 99, commonly but somewhat erroneously called the “Arisaka”, is a rifle that was once widely known as a crude, last ditch weapon of the Japanese Empire, but [Read More…]
While I was visiting the FNH USA ProShop, Store Manager Roger Schmidt said “I have something that may interest you.” He went to his office and came back out with an FNS-9. At first glance It seemed like any regular FNS-9. Then he pointed out the engraving on [Read More…]
I learnt something new today. Professional Adventurer and TFB contributor Claymore sent me this photo and wrote … Note I did not take the photo. It was taken by the friend of mine that goes with me on my adventures. Three of these were found in a very old [Read More…]
The FAXON ARAK-21 is a fusion of the AR15 and AK47 platforms and features a Stoner-Johnson pattern multi-lug rotating bolt and a long stroke piston similar to that of an AK47 rifle. The upper receiver is self contained and is available from FAXON for $1,199.00 ready to throw right on your existing [Read More…]
Kevin Phillips, who is in the photo above, brought out SGM’s latest products. SGM Tactical contracts with a South Korean military manufacturing facility to make their magazines. Right now they offer happy sticks in 9mm and .45acp. They will be making standard [Read More…]
The FBI has released a request for proposal for new 9mm semiautomatic handguns, in four categories. The RFP lists these as full-size, compact, Simunition trainers, and inert but articulated “red gun” trainers: B.1 DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES The Government has a [Read More…]
The US Army is soon to conduct qualification and acceptance testing for the radical XM25 Counter-Defilate Target Engagement System, informally dubbed “the Punisher” during operational trials in Afghanistan. DefenseNews reports: According to XM25 maker [Read More…]
News.Ge reports that a German government commission investigating alleged problems with the H&K G36 found no problems with the rifle. In fact, they got glowing reports from troops who used the rifle in Afghanistan … For Heckler & Koch, the report on the [Read More…]
Jacob Herman, of Century Arms International, came to the Big 3 for a couple of hours during Century Arms’ national sales meeting. He brought out the new TP9SF and TP9SFX. The TP9SF is similar to the TP9SA. However they removed the decoking button and cold [Read More…]
Deuce Stevens is an accomplished Single Action Shooting Society competitor and has a number of videos out online of him accomplishing what seem to be insane rates of fire for lever action rifles, single action revolvers, and break open shotguns. Some of his videos [Read More…]
Day One of the Blue August Expo in Orlando just wrapped up today. For those of you who are not familiar with the Blue August Expo, it is an invitation-only mini-convention at the Orlando Gander Mountain Training Center, where smaller manufacturers can have, [Read More…]
Some guns are famed for their elegant simplicity, but some are notorious for their complexity. In this video, we take a look at five firearms that are overly complicated for one reason or another, with some shooting footage in the mix. Thanks to our sponsors Ventura Munitions and Grizzly Targets. [Read More…]
Light? Strong? Tough? Cheap? A new material developed in Korea promises all of the above, and could throw open wide doors in many industries, including small arms development. The weight and efficacy of small arms is highly dependent on the materials used to make them. [Read More…]
Obviously I’m not asking the reader if they are a dummy. The topic of this article is about Dummies, Snap Caps, and other assorted types of simulated non firing ammunition. Dummies are an extremely important tool when used correctly. Unfortunately I don’t think they [Read More…]
Czech small arms manufacturer Česká zbrojovka has introduced an improved, lighter variant of its 805 Bren rifle, called the 806 Bren 2. Altair.com reports: By the end of 2015, the Czech national arms manufacturer Ceska Zbrojovka provide the army last game of the [Read More…]
.22LR is a popular round for many reasons from its soft report to its minimal recoil – and, of course, it’s just plain fun. It was designed in 1887 by the J. Stevens Arms and Tool Company, and if you really want to trace its roots all the way back they [Read More…]
Now, it’s time for the big reveal, what rifle does yesterday’s mystery part come from? Scroll down for the answer! The answer is the Robinson Armament Company M96 Expeditionary Rifle! Congrats to commenters Arashi and Mark Hartmann, who got it right! I [Read More…]
Polish gun magazine Broń i Amunicja posted two photos of the elusive AN-94 rifle in use with Russian forces recently. The 5.45mm hyperburst rifles are seen equipped with optics mounted via rails to the Soviet-era dovetail scope mount integral to the receiver of the [Read More…]
Open Division With about 700 competitors from 34 countries the Shotgun 2015 World Shoot in Italy is the largest IPSC Shotgun competition ever. Having Beretta, Benelli and the Kalashnikov Group as sponsors of the main event, those brand names give away quite a lot [Read More…]
After the decision to create a new family of infantry weapons for the then-new intermediate 7.62x41mm obr.1943 cartridge (the precursor to 7.62×39), Soviet designers were tasked with creating new kinds of weapons in this chambering, including machine guns, [Read More…]
I’m a fan of HiperFire triggers so seeing one supposedly even better than the 24C I run in my competition rifle is highly intriguing. However, its an anticlimactic release, which is basically announcing the name change of the TarHeel 3-gun Special Edition trigger [Read More…]
The Heckler and Koch Mark 23 may well be the finest production handgun ever made: Match grade accuracy, unparalleled reliability, and size that makes throwing it just as lethal as shooting it all play into it being a fantastic pistol. This behemoth of a gun was designed at the request of the United [Read More…]
I really didn’t want to write this article. I made lots of excuses not to. But here it is. Lets get this out of the way up front: This is a negative review. After more than a year of use I am unimpressed by the Holosun optic, and wouldn’t use it on most of [Read More…]
Daniel Defense has released its highly anticipated 7.62mm rifle, the DD5V1. It features a 4-bolt mount for the front handguard that is integral to the upper receiver forging, and a cold-hammer-forged barrel. Black Creek, GA- Daniel Defense—engineer and manufacturer of [Read More…]
Russia’s next-generation infantry modernization program is in full swing, and while here at TFB we’ve covered two of the rifles, the AEK-571/A545 and AK-12, competing for orders as part of the program, but the program as a whole is more extensive than [Read More…]
Hognose at WeaponsMan takes a look at an interesting photo in one of his most recent articles. He writes: The picture is a familiar one, it’s one editors seem to always go to for an Operation Barbarossa shot. But look at the rifle in the hands of the lead soldier! [Read More…]
It may not be a new gun or holster announcement, but since we’re getting into the thick of some of the most popular hunting seasons of the year, it’s definitely applicable. Hunting is definitely one of my favorite pastimes, and that means a need not only for [Read More…]
ARES Firearms, known for their popular SCR rifle and stock has announced they are shipping their MCR sub-carbine. The carbine features numerous nifty features including quick-change barrel, folding stock, and piston operation. Notably, the SCR can be fed from either a [Read More…]
I am partnering with C&Rsenal’s Othais to bring you companion articles to his Primer series of videos looking at some of the most important firearms in history. First, Othais tackles the iconic Mauser C96 pistol, used by diverse characters from Chinese [Read More…]
Each month I will be listing the new and updated entries on TFB’s favorite gun encyclopedia World.Guns.Ru. This month Max Popenker added an entry on the very weird looking SR-1 PM from Russia (pictured above). Someone essentially took the early 90s-vintage [Read More…]
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