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SILENCER SATURDAY #233: Full Auto with the Legendary KAC NT4 - USMC Suppressor -
TFB Armorer’s Bench: Using The Ballistic Precision Chronograph Kit -
Concealed Carry Corner: "Good Enough" Gear -
Wheelgun Wednesday: Police Revolvers In South Korea -
TFB Podcast Roundup 48: Podcasts For Your Dad -
The Rimfire Report: Rimfire Reliability - Is it Really That Bad?
H&K Redesigned L7A2 and the ME redesigned 7.62 GPMG
REMOV let me know that H&K have redesigned their version of the FN MAG 7.62mm machine gun (designated the L7A2 in the British Army). The new models have been completely redrawn from imperial to metric and also feature a lengthly picatinny rail (what self-respecting [Read More…]
Who really designed the Automag pistol?
The Automag was a revolutionary pistol when it was invented. It is recoil operated and uses rotating bolt similar to the AR-15. Despite the gun being a commercial failure (it cost far more to make than the sale price), it was the inspiration for the Desert Eagle and the [Read More…]
H&K pissed off with Australian goverment
Because Australians are not allowed semi-automatic guns, rifle manufacturers make some interesting bolt and pump action conversions of AR-15s, AKs and other rifles for the Australian market. H&K produce a special version of their SL8, itself a consumer friendly [Read More…]
LaRue Tactical on the lawsuit with A.R.M.S
Not long ago I blogged about A.R.M.S having won a lawsuit against Troy and jdun1911 mentioned in the comments that they were also involved in a lawsuit against LaRue Tactical. Mark LaRue posted this open letter at AR15.com … Guys, As some of you know, we are under [Read More…]
Knight’s Armament SR-15 E3 Carbine/IWS
Since SHOT Show the KAC SR-15 E3 Carbine/IWS rifles have been slowly trickling out of the factory. I believe that they are now in full production. The Stoner Rifle 15 series are semi-automatic rifles featuring a 16″ chrome chamber barrel, a URX free floating [Read More…]
Portuguese Police Glock Safety Saga
A few years ago, in a classic case of government bureaucracy covering their ass, the Portuguese Police decided that one requirement of their future pistol is that it must have a manual external safety. They, of course, then choose the one gun which is the epitome of [Read More…]
AR-15 and AK Dust test
The Cav Arms guys did an extreme dust test on an AR-15. Turns out AR-15 cannot handle being buried in sand and then run over by a Jeep … who knew? Apart from the “Jeep test”, it did really well. They also tested an AK derivative, a 5.56mm SAR-3, which [Read More…]
Filipino 1980’s hitman demos quick draw techniques
This video shows a Filipino hitman demonstrating the concealment and quick draw techniques he was taught by the guerilla NPA (National Peoples Army). Interesting use of two hands. Many thanks to Michael for the link.
Depth charge 40mm ammunition
This interesting grenade, manufactured by Bulgarian firm ARCUS Co., is designed to combat frogmen. The AR476 is fired from standard 40mm launchers at the area where combat divers are suspected to be underwater. When the projectile hits the water, a time deployed fuse is [Read More…]
Practicing point shooting with a laser
Steve has created a video about practicing point shooting with a dryfire laser system. John Broekhuizen wrote a blog post to accompany the video.
The changing gun culture in Switzerland (and some Sig 550 photos)
There is an interesting video at WorldRadio.ch about the famous unique gun culture of Switzerland. At the start of the video a Swiss guy shows the rifle he used in military service, his fathers service rifle and says that his grandfather’s service rifle is hanging [Read More…]
WSJ say Freedom Group Going Public. Gun blogger quoted
The WSJ reports that Cerberus is putting together an IPO for The Freedom Group. It is not hard to see why they are choosing to do it now. S&W (SWHC) is up about 150% and Ruger (RGR) is up just under 100% since January The WSJ reports tonight that Cerberus is [Read More…]
Remington 40-XS .338 Lapua finally shipping
Tactical Life reports that the Remington 40-XS chambered in .338 Lapua will soon be available to purchase. It was announced nearly two years ago in Remington’s 2008 law enforcement catalog but, to the best of my knowledge, was never manufactured. It is built on [Read More…]
Saudis soon to be allowed to buy handguns
This comes straight from the I-never-thought-I-would-ever-blog-this department. Press TV reports: > Saudis will be able to buy handguns and other personal firearms openly for the first time, the country’s interior ministry has anounced. > … > The [Read More…]
Ruger 10/22 DIY Mods List
Suburban has put together a list of links to popular DIY Ruger 10/22 mods.
.50 GI AR-15 Uppers
AR-15 owners will soon have another “point five-oh” option for their rifles: the .50 GI. Before now only 1911 and Glock conversion kits were available for the cartridge. The .50 GI was born out of the idea that if .40 was better than 9mm, and .45 was better [Read More…]
KBP’s new MTs 225 tactical revolver shotgun
Janes reports that Russian firm KBP are now producing a tactical version of their MTs 225 revolver shotgun: The MTs-255 tactical shotgun is a 5-shot weapon and is designed around the revolver principle. The cartridge cylinder swings out to the left for [Read More…]
A-10 American Shotgun
Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co. have designed a new high end sidelock over and under shotgun. The A-10 American is a very low profile, shallow frame full sidelock over and under (not a box lock gun with side plates) for those who demand the very best. This is the highest [Read More…]
Armor: Because your AR-15 is not heavy enough without it
Minute Man Armor make armor that mounts into picatinny rails. Weird. Jovian Thunder Bolt has more info.
Taking 1911 and Glock rivalry to new heights
Taking 1911 and Glock rivalry to new heights
New Beretta Xplor UNICO A400 Shotgun
Disappointingly the dinosaur gun we were all hoping for is not a dinosaur gun after all. Beretta have not yet published anything yet, but from what I have read, their new autoloader shotgun, Xplor UNICO A400, it is a refinement of the Beretta Xtrema 2 and 391. Over the [Read More…]
H&K and ATI settle lawsuit. GSG-5 sales will cease shortly.
The lawsuit between ATI and H&K has been settled. Ed reports … Production and importation of the original design GSG-5 ceased as of Oct, 8, 2009 with the signing of the agreement. The remaining inventory now in the USA can be sold by ATI, all distributors and [Read More…]
Anybody attending Arms & Hunting expo in Moscow?
Are any of my Russian and European readers attending the Arms & Hunting expo at the Gostinji Dvor in Moscow (15-18 October)? If you are, I would very much appreciate information and photos of any new and interesting firearms and ammunition on display. My email [Read More…]
Why is Remington developing another 6.5mm cartridge for the ACR?
Back in July, when the specification for the original Remington ACR specifications where announced, I said one of the cartridges it would chamber was the 6.5mm Grendel. Remington said “6.5mm”, and in the context I assumed it was the Grendel. Not long after [Read More…]
Update on the consumer Bushmaster ACR
Adam Heggenstaller has just posted the first concrete detail of the consumer Bushmaster / Remington / Magpul ACR … The cool thing here–other than it being a brand-spanking new gun that you can get your hands on real soon–is the ACR’s modularity. [Read More…]
What is this thing?
David emailed me to ask what the below object is. I have no idea, although the suggestion that it’s a cartridge delinker sounds plausible. I believe it is a military accessory and I would like some help to identify what it is. Attached is a picture, there is a [Read More…]
Does cut defense budget mean the M4 is here to stay?
The Washington Times reports that there have been cuts a defense spending bill … Senators diverted $2.6 billion in funds in a defense spending bill to pet projects largely at the expense of accounts that pay for fuel, ammunition and training for U.S. troops, [Read More…]
Wilson Combat 6.8 SPC AR-15 rifles
Wilson has just announced quite an extensive line of 6.8 SPC AR-15 rifles. Three base models are available and each is customizable. The prices start of $2300 for a complete rifle, or $1025 for just an upper. More info here.
Worlds Largest Gun Suppressor!
This photo, taken at a German Army artillery range, is not a fake. I know what you are thinking: “WTF!”.It was build to reduce noise to communities nearby. The vehicle pictured is the M109G 155mm self-propelled howitzer. Many thanks to Sven for emailing it [Read More…]