The Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan is Ruger’s definition of a back country “pack gun” used as personal protection against bear and other large mammals and predators. It comes in .44, .45LC/.454 Casull, and .480 Ruger. As a testimony to its effectiveness, there are verified claims that [Read More…]
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, along comes this odd drop in lower receiver for the 7.62x51mm SCAR Heavy platform, turning it into a Bullpup. It didn’t gain much success, as the talk on the internet and the apparent release date was back in 2013, but [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James review’s Ruger’s new piston operated AR10, the Ruger SR762, with and without a silencer. The Ruger comes with a bevy of features and accessories, right out of the box including: -Two piece chromed piston and 4-position regulator -Free float handrail [Read More…]
Lever-action rifles are fantastic guns whether you’re interested in a walk down Wild West memory lane, looking for a new hunting rifle, or just want a good gun for target practice. Of course, they can also be harder to outfit when it comes to after-market parts, [Read More…]
Legacy Sports International announced the company was now shipping the new Howa Mini Action rifles chambered in 6.5 Grendel. The new guns use the company’s mini action – a bolt action that is roughly 12% shorter than traditional short action bolts. The new [Read More…]
There is more to building a complete kit – especially one meant for self-defense and/or survival – than just guns and ammo. Finding the right knife or more accurately, knives, is an important part of having everything you need (and not just for the [Read More…]
As gun owners we all have rather large collections of assorted gear and parts to support our shooting habit. One of the most important pieces of that assorted gear is ear pro. Without the proper protection shooters can and will experience hearing loss. Of course, there [Read More…]
Last year Mesa Tactical partnered up with Beretta to make accessories for their shotguns. Well Mesa Tactical just released their new telescoping and hydraulic recoil stock kits for the Beretta 1301 semi-auto shotguns. Their stock kit is actually available in three [Read More…]
Cobalt Kinetics is becoming known for their high end sci-fi looking rifles with a number of features that can significantly improve the speed of your operation, from automatic magazine and bolt drops, to an overload usage of the forward assist to operate as a bolt drop. [Read More…]
This year at SHOW Show there was a section for new exhibitors and smaller companies, there was a product that caught my eye. A new company called Underfold Stocks based out of Longwood, Florida was showing off their underfold stocks for the Ruger 10/22. The stock is [Read More…]
At the SHOT 2016 Media day Howa premiered their new Mini Action series of rifles in 6.5 Grendel. The Mini Action series features an action that is 12% shorter than a 6.9″ action. These rifles are incredibly lightweight and very compact. The two models I got to [Read More…]
Special Operations Forces the world over are uniquely appealing to firearms enthusiasts for a number of reasons. For me, the sheer diversity of what they carry is fascinating enough. When you study military history, or examine a large number of military photos, the [Read More…]
Magnum Research announced the introduction of two new lightweight versions of its iconic Desert Eagle pistol. Both weigh substantially less than the original models, yet still handle full power loads. The first is the new Mark XIX L5 pistol chambered for the .357 Magnum [Read More…]
I must confess an affinity for Tikka and Sako rifles for hunting. I’ve hunted with a Tikka T3 in .300wm in Alaska, and it performed superbly. Most of my hunting here in the lower 48, however, takes place in a high-alpine environment, where the hikes are steep, [Read More…]
If you’re a serious long-range rifleman, you might be interested in the PRS – Precision Rifle Series. The PRS is a series of competitions for the other PRS – Precision Rifle Shooting. The series has a fantastic reputation and is known for pitting some [Read More…]
Sturm, Ruger & Co. introduced a new GP100 revolver chambered for the classic .22 LR. The new rimfire wheelgun will operate much the same as the other current production GP100 revolvers, but with a few changes and an increased price tag. The new guns will hold 10 [Read More…]
If you own a gun, odds are fairly good you use it for home defense. Although not everyone concealed carries, an impressive number of those who buy guns do so for the purpose of protecting their castle. Yes, there are some hunters out there who do not worry about [Read More…]
Weatherby announced a new gun designed for tactical shooters. Called the Modular Chassis Rifle, the gun is part of the Vanguard line and comes with an accuracy guarantee of a three-shot group of less than 1″ at 100 yards. The rifle has a 22″ bull barrel that [Read More…]
An increasing number of companies are offering greater hunting choices, and Stag Arms is coming out with theirs just in time for some of the biggest seasons of the year. Stag Arms already has some nice guns for hunters and sport shooters alike, and now they’re [Read More…]
At the 2015 SHOT Show, Howa introduced a new rifle action: the mini action. It is 12% shorter than a standard short action, suggesting that the rifles can weigh less, and a shooter may be able to cycle the bolt faster. At introduction, Howa made rifles chambered in .204 [Read More…]
Rock River Arms announced the company is now manufacturing a new line of AR-15 rifles called the Integrated Rifle Sights (IRS) series. These new guns have flip up sights that fold down to the same height as the Picatinny rail, creating a very low profile look. The [Read More…]
Legacy Sports International is a Reno, Nevada, based company that is the sole supplier for Howa rifles not just nationally but globally. Howa rifles are manufactured by the Howa Machinery Company, which was originally founded in 1907 and is known for producing firearms [Read More…]
John sent us a photo of his Zastava PAP M85NP pistol chambered in 5.56x45mm. He has outfitted the PAP with a Hogue grip, Midwest Yugo Hand Guard, Magpul AFG2 Angled Rail and a sightmark combo laser/holo-graphic sight. Being a fan of short barreled rifles, I was [Read More…]
I will be the first to admit that before I started this article, I wasn’t too well versed in aftermarket chassis systems and the benefit of them. I spent a bunch of time reading and learning about the different options out there, what features mattered to me and [Read More…]
Lew Horton Distributing is offering a limited edition SIG SAUER P229 pistol with a striking blue PVD finish. These 9mm pistols have the metal parts finished in a bright blue similar to some of the nitre bluing work I’ve seen. The slide, grip screws, trigger and [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…]
Hogue announced it was now shipping the new Laser Enhanced Grip (LEG) for the 1911. The LEG is a replacement grip assembly that incorporates a red aiming laser, not unlike the Crimson Trace Laserguard line of aiming devices. The LEG is very flexible according to Hogue. [Read More…]
Windham Weaponry announced the company is now making an AR-style pistol chambered for 300 BLK. The new gas impingement pistols come with a 9″ medium profile barrel that is chrome lined and is terminated with an A2-style flash hider. The barrel has a 1:7″ [Read More…]
Tactical Solutions – known for their ever-growing line of .22LR options, now has a Ruger 10/22 takedown bull barrel and kit. Interestingly, the bull barrel is not all steel, its actually an aluminum tube with a rifled steel insert, keeping weight to a scant 18 [Read More…]
You may recall that I had the opportunity at SHOT (this year) to preview a dual bolt release (dual forward assist) rifle from Cobalt Kinetics, the B.A.M.F. (Billet Aluminum Modern Firearm). At the time they were not quite ready for release. Well, that time is [Read More…]