Australian-based iAiming was founded in 2020, and currently offers three models of thermal optics products marketed primarily to hunters. These are named the iA-317, the iA-617 and the iA-612. Each model is Picatinny rail-mounted and features White Hot, Black Hot, [Read More…]
In the world of pistol red dot sights, there seems to be an explosion in the market with every optics company coming out with a smaller pistol red dot to compete in this ever-growing market. Whether you agree or not with red dots on your carry guns, the amount of [Read More…]
If you like the idea of the SIG Sauer P320 but can’t get on with the popular pistol’s grip profile, Brouwer LLC might just have the answer for you – a new grip module that mimics the classic 1911’s ergonomics and grip angle but allows the use of [Read More…]
As strange as it may sound, we have a unique job here at The Firearm Blog. While some of our product announcements center on the pure enjoyment of recreational shooting, others focus on the guns, upgrades, and related gear that are designed for defense, protection, and [Read More…]
This is a review of the InfiRay Clip 1 CE2 and Jerry C C5 clip-on thermal imagers (COTI). These small wonders of technology will snap directly onto the ring of a PVS-14 night vision device. Once set and installed, you will get configurable thermal detection capabilities [Read More…]
Streamlight has added new Low Profile Tactical Lights with either red or green lasers suitable for subcompact handguns. The red laser version is named TLR-8 sub and the green laser is TLR-8 G sub. Both come with a 500-lumen light. Streamlight claims that the light [Read More…]
We are living in a roller delayed renaissance. Roller-delayed blowback guns are more popular than ever before. We have companies like Century Arms, PTR, POF and even H&K bringing in roller delayed goodness. The venerable MP5 and its other semi-automatic siblings [Read More…]
Streamlight has a new Tactical Light called the ProTac 2.0. The flashlight has three operating modes: High, Medium, Low – all controlled via one hand. With the High setting, you get 2,000 lumens and 17,300 candela; on the Medium setting, it provides 570 lumens and [Read More…]
Bitshaky Defense is a new company whose first product is an adjustable offset red dot sight mount called BOM. This mount allows adjusting both the angle of the red dot sight in relation to the primary scope and its distance from the bore axis. Additionally, the Bitshaky [Read More…]
The Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West has announced that their respected Arsenals of History Symposium returns this year following a COVID-19 hiatus. The Symposium was established back in 2017 and features speakers from around the world and [Read More…]
Over the last few years, the SIG Sauer P320 has been growing in popularity in the market thanks to the ability to switch out frames and slides to create a handgun truly customized to you. A few years ago, I even wrote about the one handgun I would choose if I could only [Read More…]
Thanks to my friend Paul for pointing this out at our FFL’s place of business. Our FFL had acquired a number of guns from a rather large estate sale. This AR-15 has M1 Garand iron sights on it. You read that right. M1 Garand iron sights on an AR-15 carry handle [Read More…]
This is a review of the InfiRay Outdoor Tube TH50 Thermal Imaging Riflescope. In the U.S. it’s called the Bolt-C Series. This is InfiRay’s brand new flagship model, with 50 mm optics and a powerful 12 μm 640×512 thermal sensor. The image is displayed [Read More…]
Well, that was sudden. Out of nowhere, it seems that IWI has released a new version of the IWI Masada handgun – the Masada Slim. This new pistol was announced via the company’s social media outlets on Friday and looks to be up to date with all the features [Read More…]
It has been discussed and debated for a long time that it is safe to expose night vision to daylight with the unit turned off. For the most part that is true. Some have argued that direct sunlight can affect the image intensifiers even without any power circulating [Read More…]
Emissary Development has introduced an extended switch for SureFire X300 style weapon lights called Paddle Shifter. It extends the switch upwards to the thumb of your support hand in the common modern way of gripping a semi-auto pistol, and is designed to make [Read More…]
Night vision devices and accessories are becoming very popular as surplus and commercially made devices are becoming much more common and affordable. One problem many people run into when they are building out a night vision capable weapon is the addition of both [Read More…]
If you’re looking to get into the thermal hunting or shooting scene, now may be a good time as ATN has just introduced new versions of their popular Thor thermal riflescopes. The Thor line boasts thermal detection ranges out to nearly 1,000 yards with their 60 Hz [Read More…]
SIG Sauer have announced the release of the latest entry in their relaunched P210 line, the P210 Carry. We first saw the P210 Carry back in 2020 at SHOT Show, so it’s exciting to see it come to market at last. The pistols are hammer-fired with an alloy frame and [Read More…]
This is a review of the InfiRay FH35R Thermal Monocular. These devices are typically used by hunters for scouting before and after the shot, but there are many other uses like finding missing persons. I really like this InfiRay. It has a good image quality, it’s [Read More…]
I remember seeing an early prototype of TNVC’s Artemis at the last SHOT Show. This has been the pet project for Augee Kim, one of the most staunch supporters for ball detent night vision systems. Unfortunately ball detent night vision goggles are either fragile or [Read More…]
At SHOT Show ATN had their latest on display. One of them was this thermal monocular they call the ODIN LT Series. It is a handheld device that can be helmet mounted. ATN @TFB Can The ATN ThOR 4 Get You Out To Long Ranges? HANDS-ON: ATN ThOR 4 4-40x Thermal Rifle Scope [Read More…]
Thermal imaging devices have come a long way over the last 20 years in terms of affordability and availability. Organizations like ATN have truly made thermal and day/night digital scopes affordable for the average man and their latest thermal monocular, the ODIN LT 320 [Read More…]
We have so many options when selecting a new optic. They’re light, fast, and feature-rich. Some of us, however, aren’t in the market for something new. We like the tried and true, battle-proven optics that we already know and love. Unfortunately, some of [Read More…]
As modern shooting techniques change, so must our gear. Recently, shooters have been finding the advantages of a more heads-up shooting position, especially while shooting under NODs. For those who enjoy this position and run a Trijicon MRO, this is the new Unity FAST [Read More…]
The American Suppressor Association is the only organization that is dedicated to protecting and advancing silencer ownership in America. Through education and legislative support, the ASA has helped to legalize suppressor ownership and enabled the use of suppressors [Read More…]
Thermal Imaging Monoculars are the new black for almost any outdoor life, and the performance you can expect even from a small, relatively cheap device is quickly getting better and better. iRayUSA has now released a new line of Thermal Imaging Monoculars called the [Read More…]
Last month in Texas I had a chance to try out the ATN ThOR 4 4-40x Thermal Rifle Scope. Thanks to the facilities at Mellon Creek Outfitters I had access to plenty of distance, and the opportunity to shoot both day and night with this optic. I mounted the ThOR 4 atop [Read More…]
Brownells are celebrating Labor Day with a sale and a new rifle. Partnering with Foxtrot Mike Products to offer the Gen II FM-15 Zhukov, a rifle with a self-contained recoil mechanism meaning the rifle can use the side-folding Magpul Zhukov stock. The rifle has a [Read More…]
The cheap and affordable rangefinder has seen a lot of progress over the 25 some odd years since they were first introduced to the civilian market and X-Vision Optics has just presented yet another addition to the market. The X-Vision Optics RFP875 is a multi-purpose [Read More…]
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