I, for one, enjoy Precision Rifle Blog’s truly data-driven approach to everything they do. Their latest drive into the data is an epic breakdown of .30 cal muzzle brakes, rating them by 4 major criteria: Recoil reduction Ability to Stay On Target (Muzzle [Read More…]
War History Online has posted an incredible set of of photographs of old rifles and their sight pictures. The gallery includes classics like the Thompson SMG and BAR with a few notable firearms including the British Lancaster and even the M2 Carbine with a paratrooper [Read More…]
Dara Holsters and Gear is now selling a holster mounting system that combines the company’s Kydex holsters with gear from RAM Mounts. These mounting systems allow a user to attach a holster to the underside of a desk, inside a vehicle or even on the handlebars of [Read More…]
Clayton writes … I’d like to share with you a beautiful pocket pistol I acquired recently. It’s a Beretta 950BS chambered in .25 ACP, commonly referred to as a “Jetfire” to distinguish it from its .22 Short chambered relative known as the [Read More…]
It appears that Anderson has made the decision to change the thread depth on their AR-15 lower receivers so that they will not accept the standard 1″ grip screw found in every mil-spec AR-15 lower in America. In the photo below you can see that the grip screw hole [Read More…]
There is the “tactical” side to beautifying a firearm (depending on what you appreciate). And then there is this kind of detailing… Browning has two new Citori 725 Sporting 12 gauge over and under shotguns. These High Grade models receive as much [Read More…]
So, Firearms, Not Politics (but sometimes accessories)… A couple of months ago, Phil asked me if I would be willing to review a belt. Of course I would. I wear pants. I like my pants to stay up. And I like to hang things off of my waist—generally some sort of device [Read More…]
Lewis Machine and Tool has won a contract from the New Zealand Defense Forces to completely replace the Steyr AUG A1 with their 5.56x45mm CQB16 platform, coming on top of eight competitors. The contract is for 8,800 rifles, while the Army has around 6,500 troops. This [Read More…]
Heckler & Koch’s recently released P30SK is the subcompact version of their hammer-fired mid-sized P30 9mm handgun. The P30SK shares its basic design features with the P30, but has a shorter 3.27″ barrel and shorter grip with a 10-round double stack [Read More…]
If you’re interested in new optics, Firefield has announced a new Close Combat series designed to be lightweight, durable, and, of course, used at closer ranges. The new optics are designed for short to medium-range shots made both during broad daylight and the [Read More…]
Pistols based on rifles or submachine guns are nothing new to the shooting world. They occupy a niche market, generally where collectors cross over with those who want something more compact than a rifle but without the paperwork of an SBR. Because these [Read More…]
Dear Reader, Once again my poor email management skills got the better of me. I declared email bankrupt and have archived all emails sent me before 15 August. If you need a reply to an email sent before then and did not get one, please resend it. My apologies. Steve
Galveston County Judge Mark Henry and County Commissioners Ken Clark and Ryan Dennard are personally paying for employees of the country to take concealed handgun license. Guy Sagi reports … Galveston County, Texas, staff members received an unexpected fringe [Read More…]
The Swiss are known for producing some of the world’s finest firearms, and the STG57 is no exception. The rifle served from 1957 until 1990 when it was officially replaced by the SIG 550 series, but today they are treasured by their owners in Europe and a few that trickled into the USA and [Read More…]
Windham Weaponry announced new uppers that allow the shooter to quickly change calibers from 5.56 NATO to either 300 BLK or 7.62×39. The uppers are called MCS, or Multi-Caliber System. Currently, two are being produced: MCS1 and MCS2. The MCS1 has a complete 5.56 [Read More…]
While the test is certainly only covering only a single facet of what makes lubricant preform in the field (how much carbon debris comes out of the gun versus stays in it), its still fascinating to watch the ultra-slow motion of a Beretta M9 and AR-15 shooting in good [Read More…]
Sightmark has announced the release of their “Tactical Magnifier Pro” in 3x magnification complete with easy flip-to-side mount. The new mount is designed to work out-of-the-box with standard Aimpoint, EOTech, and similar optics. Sightmark rates the sight [Read More…]
The mostly shotgun accessary company Mesa Tactical, based out of California is partnering up with Beretta USA to bring their popular Urbino pistol grip stock to the 1301 line of tactical shotguns. This is an interested development because previously the 1301 was not [Read More…]
James wrote … I built this rifle for a fellow Infantryman as a end of service gift. The upper receiver is a Palmetto State Arms carbine length gas system with a FN made cold hammer forged barrel chambered in 5.56 with a 1 in 7 twist rate, Lower receiver is a [Read More…]
LaserLyte is expanding the company’s line of laser training targets and kits with the recently introduced Color Guard Kit. The Color Guard Kit includes the training pistol with built-in laser and a single electronic target. Unlike other electronic targets in the [Read More…]
A reloading PSA has popped up in a Facebook forum known as the Shooting Bench, complete with pictures to really hammer the message home. Apparently the reloader in question was loading .45-70s and failed to crimp; his account follows: “Anyone ever wondered what an [Read More…]
Jerry Miculek shows off a rather rare pistol. It is a S&W Performance Shop over run production 5906 that was made for an overseas contract. According to the video title it may have been made for Mexican Special Forces. According to Jerry, it’s hand made and [Read More…]
Two new options are available for your MBUS Pro front sight posts. Magpul released a new front sight post for their MBUS PRO front sight. The new sight post retails for $9.95 and is dual purpose. It has a rectangular cross section which allows the user to install it [Read More…]
Primary Arms hit the jackpot when they created the ACSS. With their less expensive optics, it has proven to be a rock-star in the optics world and is so good that Trijicon themselves have picked up the reticle for inclusion in ACOGs – a move that I believe speaks [Read More…]
The legal fight for control of Glock after Gaston & Helga’s nasty divorce has taken an interesting turn. By using US law, Helga Glock has secured access to over 500,000 documents that were originally disclosed in their Austrian divorce and allows them to be [Read More…]
Savage Arms announced a recall of B.MAG rifle bolts. According to Savage: Savage Arms has discovered that the bolt on some B.MAG rifles may inadvertently catch the safety button and slide it forward into the “fire” position. This condition is primarily [Read More…]
Those who are in the market for a new rail system most likely debate whether to go with a Key-Mod rail or M-Lok system. With the new Strike Industries “Link” rail sections it doesn’t matter what you choose! This new product fits both rail types. Heck [Read More…]
KAK Industries recently released their new AR-15 buffer tube adapter for the Sig Sauer MPX pistols. Their new adapter allows you to mount any AR-15 buffer tube to your MPX pistol, you can go with a pistol specific buffer tube and fit a Sig brace or one of those fancy [Read More…]
Last year about this same time Winchester announced a Christmas/Gift wood box with 200 rounds of ammunition. This year Winchester is repeating that promotion which again will be 200 rounds of .45 acp in an attractive wood box. This year the ammunition will change. All [Read More…]
Are you someone who appreciates the classic lines of the 1911 platform, but wants a cartridge with a little more punch than a .45 ACP, or even a .38 Super? A recent photo by Oleg Volk has the answer: Adding to the slick, classic John Browning design, the beautiful [Read More…]