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Bergara USA announced that it will build rifles for the Atlanta PD SWAT team. The rifles are based on the company’s Heavy Tactical model and will feature the following: .308 Win caliber 416 SS barrel Bergara premium action Timney trigger Ashbury International [Read More…]
Richard Fitzpatrick, CEO/President of Magpul, came out and admitted the problem on Facebook. Apparently there was an oversight on feeding smaller Glocks in 9mm such as the Glock 19 and Glock 26. However Magpul will fix the problem. Richard even laid out the plans to do [Read More…]
I’ve already posted my P38 Anatomy image but let’s get a little deeper into this revolutionary German WWII classic. The shortest possible story of the Walther P38 goes like this: Before WWI Walther was known for its high quality, blowback operated, small [Read More…]
CrossBreed has come out with countless holsters designed to fit every possible need and numerous models of guns, and now they’re taking it a step further with their Modular Line. The new Modular Line holsters include systems for flashlights, handcuffs, and OC [Read More…]
Exclusive to TFB, here is the first public photo (to my knowledge) of the new AA-12 SOCOM model. It features a full length picatinny rail along the top for optics instead of iron sights, an improved charging handle and a rail along the bottom. With optics, this shotgun [Read More…]
Patriot Ordnance Factory (POF) is teasing a new 9mm pistol that should be released in the coming months. The gun is called the Patriot Sub Gun, or PSG for short. The new guns are AR-styled pistols that use Colt 9mm stick magazines. All controls are said to be completely [Read More…]
Thompson Center, a high-end division of Smith & Wesson, has reintroduced their G2 rifle and handguns. The G2 system sets itself apart by being modular and allowing the user to change barrels, fore-ends, grips, etc. The base rifle is chambered in .30-30 and the [Read More…]
Not being an AK guy, I was surprised to see that it is possible to have a real accidental discharge with an AK-47 (or any number of its variants). The root cause is the possible overtravel of the “full-auto” AK safety/selector when the cover is off, worn, or [Read More…]
For much of the 20th Century, squad drill was the bugbear of visionary firearms designers. Great emphasis was placed by the using services on the training maneuvers and positions that had been developed in the previous century, but which were rapidly becoming [Read More…]
I haven’t taken a disarming course, but I am dubious to the effectiveness of this Sensei’s method. He should have had his students armed with airsoft guns. Then let them shoot him to teach him the importance of being expeditious.
I’ve written a lot about the AR-15 and M1 Garand rifles, and after a time I will have written nearly as much about the EM-2, M14, and FAL. One rifle, though, hasn’t been the subject of very much of my writing, in part because reliable historical information [Read More…]
It served the Imperial Japanese military for 40 years and drew inspiration from several sturdy European designs of the day, so how well does the Type 14 work? Well, we set out to find out! Many thanks to Christian for the German subtitles and Osamu for the Japanese subtitles. Transcription below [Read More…]
Benelli has been in the business of manufacturing firearms for almost half a century, and throughout those years they’ve continued to come up with new and innovative products. One of their recent popular models is the Ethos 12, a shotgun designed for both visual [Read More…]
Good news from the 2015 NRA Show for those looking to buy their first mil-spec AR-15. Fabrique Nationale has announced AR-15 rifles replicating in semi-automatic their M16A4 and M4 military rifles, coming in Fall of 2015. From the press release: (McLean, VA – April 9, [Read More…]
BattleComp recently posted a few sneak peak pictures of their match Glock slides on their Facebook page. Known for their BattleComp muzzle devices, it looks like they’re expanding their product line to more than just compensators. Their new match slides will be [Read More…]
The list of abuses that you can do to an AK just seems to never end. (Mattv2099 goes into detail in that regard) But, Taofledermaus shows how you can get an AK running without its main recoil spring. Turns out all you need is a few rubber bands connected from the front [Read More…]
Have you seen the movie Equilibrium? This guy has. For those of you who have not experienced the Hollywood magic of Gun Kata, well here is a video showing it in all its ridiculous glory. At 4:42 into the video you will see what appears to the the inspiration for this [Read More…]
I got a chance today to go hands-on with the Signal 9 Defense Reliant at the NRA annual meetings in Nashville. The purpose of the firearm, according to its designer, was safety and ease of use. From Signal 9’s website: “The Reliant is specifically [Read More…]
Larry Potterfield and his gang at Midway just get to have all the fun. In this video, he showcases how to jewel a bolt for a bolt-action (or really anything) rifle. While the video showcases everything in super-speed and does not showcase the sweat and time, it has a [Read More…]
This little girl is firing a belt fed machine gun and gets pushed back a little bit. Other than the lack of eye and ear protection it seems rather safe. Unlike other mishaps with young children operating automatic weapons, the weight of this machine gun keeps it pointed [Read More…]
IWI announced a new product called eLog. The eLog system is designed to help militaries track and manage small arms. Three main components to the eLog system: a module that in inside the firearm, a handheld module reader and a management system. The firearm module is [Read More…]
Lipsey’s is now offering an exclusive run of Ruger Blackhawk Flattop revolvers. These single-action handguns are chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge. They also come with an additional cylinder to convert the guns to fire the 9mm cartridge. Cylinders in both [Read More…]
Leapers UTG is now selling a new scope they’re advertising as being extremely versatile and capable of delivering an exceptional performance. We’re all familiar with the various optics available for many different needs, and now Leapers is saying [Read More…]
Last week the AK Operators Union released a teaser video on the new Atlantic Firearms/Definitive Arms AKX-9 9mm blowback-operated rifle. Soon after we ran an article on it, two more videos went up; a new AKOU video and a MAC review, both embedded below: While I [Read More…]
Ever wanted a fully automatic 12 gauge shotgun, with no recoil and that can be fired one handed? The AA-12 is that gun and because you probably either are not legally qualified to own a newly manufactured one, or can’t afford to buy one, watching it on youtube is [Read More…]
My favorite firearms designer of all time is James Paris Lee, because of his sheer inventiveness and forward-thinking edge that was still grounded in what was practical at the time. My second-favorite firearms designer is David Marshall Williams, because he was totally [Read More…]
AR15News.com did a review of the new KAK Industry Shockwave pistol stabilizer and compares it to the Sig SB15 Brace. KAK Industry sells all of the new Shockwave components separately and as a Shockwave Package complete kit, which is what we received. The kit [Read More…]
BearSlayer338 writes … This is my North American Arms Guardian in .32NAA,it is pictured with 60 grain Corbon JHP’s that go 1200 feet per second out of the Guardian.The .32NAA round is supposed to penetrate deeper and expand more reliably than other pocket [Read More…]
Sig Sauer announced earlier this year that they were working on their own line of silencers, well their new site is now live. They have models for rifles, pistols and rimfires ranging in price from $395 to $995. Check out their new site at SigSauerSilencers.com. In [Read More…]
SureFire posted a sneak peak of their new “Warden” blast regulator at the NRA Show on their Facebook page. It looks like it works much like the other blast shrouds on the market which help divert the blast and concussion forward and away from the shooter [Read More…]
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