Soldiers from the French Foreign Legion with a Heckler & Koch HK416F and the FN Minimi (Mini-Mitrailleuse – Mini machine gun), These pictures are from the 2ème Régiment Etranger d’Infanterie and as you can see they’re at sea. Caption (computer [Read More…]
The Pulsar Helion 2 XP50 is Pulsar’s high-end thermal monocular. Over time we have reviewed most of Pulsar’s monoculars, from the entry-level Axion XM30S to the mid-level XQ38 and XQ38 LRFs. If you’re interested in high-quality thermal imaging and [Read More…]
On the 19th January, the Irish Defence Forces issued a request for tender notice calling for submissions to fulfil their requirement for a new 7.62x51mm ‘Designated Marksman and Sniper Support’ weapon to replace the FN FAL currently in service. The Irish [Read More…]
In which I restore a 1952 Tula SKS to her original glory. Featuring adventures in international shipping, a brief history lesson, and more than you wanted to know about the different models of SKS bayonet adapters. Operation Rifle is Fine I like milsurp guns. Now that [Read More…]
A new uniform item is coming to the US army – the Combat Cloth Face Covering (CCFC) or, in civilian terms, a camouflage face mask. More than a year on since the Coronavirus swept the globe the US Army has finally moved to standardise a general issue mask. Starting [Read More…]
It’s October, and it’s time for the fourth Geissele ICON rifle. This one is red metallic and inspired by the World War II memoir of the United States Marine Eugene Sledge, based on the notes he kept tucked away in a pocket-sized Bible which he carried with him [Read More…]
The list of Non-Restricted Firearms in Canada continues to surprise. About a month ago we had the Chinese Type 81 LMG in Canada, and now it’s time for the legendary Heckler & Koch G36. These are sold by Tactical Imports Corp. (Mississauga, Ontario) and come [Read More…]
LMT has confirmed the beginning of rifle deliveries to Estonia. Last summer Estonia selected LMT’s 5.56x45mm MARS and 7.62x51mm MARS-H as their new service rifles. The MARS-L has been procured in 12 and 14.3in barrel lengths. It also appears that LMT’s M203 40mm [Read More…]
October, and it’s time for the third Geissele ICON rifle. It’s a green metallic build that honors The Battle of Kings Mountain, which took place on October 7, 1780, in North Carolina USA. Below you can find a close-up of the selector switch. To read more [Read More…]
The French Army uses the HK416F rifle. Eric B recently posted about their bayonets for said rifles. Well according to Retex, a French magazine, the French Army is getting airsoft rifles for training purposes. It is called the HK416F-S. The French army gives itself a [Read More…]
Although they do sell some modern firearms, Royal Tiger Imports‘ bread and butter are historical and surplus guns. From British Lee Enfields and Italian Carcanos to German K98 Mausers and French rifles with unusually fun names, Chassepot Fusil Gras Artilery [Read More…]
Nothing to do? Take a cup of coffee and enjoy the pictures and story of the United Kingdom’s L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle. According to Wikipedia, over 3,000 units of the L129A1 had been supplied to UK forces by 2014. In the competition, the Lewis Machine and Tool [Read More…]
Night vision is typically worn on the head. It allows for the most immersive experience and interaction with the world by having your night vision goggles in front of your face. Most people use a helmet, either a bump helmet or a ballistic helmet. Helmets are great but [Read More…]
Hot on the heels of Kalashnikov Concern’s brand new 5.56x45mm-chambered AK-19, Russia’s leading small arms company have introduced a new and improved AK-12. The new rifle includes a number of slightly tweaked ergonomic features that were developed in light [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – Back to the eFP Battle Group Latvia that continues their training. A Machine Gun spitting flames, like above, always makes for a good photo. The exercise was called TESTUDO BAYONET, the location was in Estonia, with soldiers from Spain, Canada, [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – We take a look at the Spanish FR8 with accessories. A few of my friends have them, but I am more into modern firearms than the ones from the past. Yes, I know, it is my loss. One of my favorite milsurp rifles is the Spanish “La Coruña” [Read More…]
The Firearm Blog continues its mission of reviewing as many of the Schmidt & Bender PM II Riflescopes as possible. Previously we had a look at the top-seller S&B 5-25×56 PM II and the S&B 1-8×24 PM II ShortDot Dual CC, one of the few riflescopes with [Read More…]
The US Marine Corps Systems Command have announced their intention to procure more than 25,000 suppressors from Knight’s Armament Company via a Sole Source contract. The Sole Source notice was published on the 9th of July and confirms plans to procure 25,853, [Read More…]
After a week of advanced rifle marksmanship and machine gun skills, soldiers from the Lightning Troop finished up with the completion of an improvised assault course. Using the sharp end of a flag pole is certainly a new idea in terms of assault, but you take what you [Read More…]
Over the past couple of years, India’s military has embarked on its most serious attempt to modernise its small arms to date. One of the key early successes in this effort was the selection and procurement of over 72,000 SIG Sauer 716i 7.62x51mm rifles in February [Read More…]
Hello boys and girls, it’s your favorite TFB writer (hah) once again doing my level best to bring you what constitutes a decent deal in these trying times. Guys, I hate to say it but I don’t think prices are going back down to pre-COVID until November. So [Read More…]
For this week’s Friday Night Lights we will take a look at not just one but three dual tube setups. The RNVG, Sentinel and ANVS goggles. They are very similar to each other and actually are evolutions of each other. You can almost think of them as grandparent, [Read More…]
Evelyn Ernest Owen (15 May 1915 – 1 April 1949) designed the Owen machine carbine or Owen Gun in 1939. This is the topic of our Photo Of The Day. TFB wrote about it already in 2013, in the article: Made In Australia: The Owen Submachine Gun. As I’m sure [Read More…]
After years of waiting, the JP Rifles M-LOK Series Slim Profile Hand Guards are finally here! The models are available in 9.25″, 12.5″ and 15.5″ overall length options. The handguards are machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and offer full M-LOK accessory [Read More…]
In December 2019, we reported that the Japanese Self-Defense Forces had completed evaluations for both a new service pistol and rifle. It was announced that they had selected a 5.56x45mm rifle developed by Howa and the Heckler & Koch SFP9. Today, the Japanese [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report. In this ongoing series we discover, review and discuss anything and everything surrounding the rimfire firearm world. This week we’re going to look at the five 22LR replicas you can put on your [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of the TFB Round Table sponsored by Ammunition To Go! For those who are first joining us, this is a multi-part series where TFB discusses the characteristics of great ammunition for specific applications. This could vary from big [Read More…]
So you are stuck at home due to self-quarantine, shelter in place, introvert’s heaven or whatever you call it. And now Trump has put some stimulus Coronabux in your bank account and you are itching to spend it on some sweet night vision. If you are single and [Read More…]
Welcome back everyone to another Featured Deals of the Week. I’m your host Benjamin F, the gun-running fun-loving discord-moderating neanderthal that lucked into a job at TFB. Let’s get down to business. Norinco SKS Type 56 Blued – $399.99 + $10 ffl [Read More…]
You will be forgiven if you are not familiar with the name ZAI. It stands for Zermatt Arms International, they are the current manufactures of the Big Horn series of actions (many readers will be more familiar with the name Big Horn Arms), the Origin and now the RimX. [Read More…]
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