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Plinker Tactical is releasing three new .22 LR upper conversion kits for the AR-15 rifle. The three kits are the standard, bull barrel and SBR. Uppers are forged 7075 T6 aluminum alloy and should fit all MIL-SPEC lowers. Quadrail handguards are standard on all [Read More…]
It was bound to eventually happen, but I did not think it would be so soon. The company Solid Concepts has printed an entire 1911 pistol with a 3D laser metal sintering printer. What is more, the company has an FFL Manufacturing license and can print guns on behalf of [Read More…]
There was a period of time in the 20th century when H&K was producing 2,000 G3 battle rifles a day. These rifles served not only the West German armed forces, but many of the West’s armed forces and remained the top competitor with the FN FAL as far as [Read More…]
Mission First Tactical is making a 7″ aluminum quad-rail for the AR-15. Called the T-MARC (Tekko Metal AR Carbine) Integrated Rail System, it replaces the standard handguard with a unit that has four Picatinny rails. No screws or gunsmithing is needed to install [Read More…]
The above photo, taken by Sgt Rupert Frere, was a runner up in the British Army’s annual photo compeititon. It show Cpl Carl Hines, Royal Artillery, providing covering fire in Afghanistan. The solider has a standard British Army ELCAN Lightweight Day Sight [Read More…]
At the RAE ’13 show in Russia, Baikal unveiled a polymer framed version of the Baikal Yarigin MP-443, the standard sidearm of the Russian military. The Baikal Yarigin Lightweight adds a picatinny and weighs less than the original all steel model, but otherwise [Read More…]
The Unity Tactical EXO is a replacement mount for Surefire’s X-Series weapon lights. The polymer mount adds protective wings over the light switches to prevent accidental activation during storage, which will drain the battery, or during a use, which could alert [Read More…]
Henry Arms, makers of the AR-7 US Survival Rifle, is now selling a complementary survival kit. Over at our sister site All Outdoor, Frank Stratton reviews the kit … Some things you keep handy just in case something unexpected happens. What if multiple friends [Read More…]
The military is developing an improved version of the M4 Carbine with a heavier profile barrel to allow a higher rate of sustained fire in emergency situations like, for example, the Battle of Wanat where M4 Carbines began failing after long periods of sustained [Read More…]
A Russian inventor has developed an eighty round 9x18mm magazine for the Makarov PM pistol. He writes (in Russian) that the Makarov is still in use by police in Russia not because they cannot afford new pistols but because the Makarov is [Read More…]
A Chinese TV station has broadcasted footage of Chinese PLA Navy drivers with their clone of Russia’s APS Underwater Assault Rifle. The existence of this gun was confirmed only three years ago and until now I have not seen clear above water photos of the gun. [Read More…]
Fobus Holsters introduced a new line of retention holsters for Glock and Heckler & Koch handguns. The new holsters, called the CH Rapid Release System, uses a paddle device on the exterior of the holster to release the gun during the draw. The system appears to [Read More…]
A reader noticed this strange looking short barreled rifle being auctioned off on GunBroker. The upper receive resembles the Sten submachine gun’s receiver and its lower looks to be a modified AR-15 lower with a AR-15 pistol grip and a A2-style stock. Despite [Read More…]
At AUSA ’13 Canadian firm Elcan unveiled their new Specter TR Tri FOV. This scope features three power settings, 1x, 3x and 9x, which are selected using a dial on the side of the scope. Because the scope has three distinct power settings, rather than a range of [Read More…]
American Tactical Imports have developed a low cost AR-15 lower receiver made of a fiberglass-composite polymer with a zinc metal insert which encompasses the buffer tube collar and rear take down pin. The metal insert prevents the receiver from cracking due to force [Read More…]
Tiffany Piper is an accomplished junior NRA action pistol shooter, hailing from New Zealand as a four-time National Champion. Piper is sponsored by Leupold & Stevens, Inc. and travels the world shooting competitively. When Piper isn’t shooting, she’s horse [Read More…]
The Rosch Works SL1 SIGHT-LIGHT is a very nifty front sight for any picatinny railed firearm that has a built in 250 lumen LED flashlight built in. This is one of those products I wish I had thought up myself! The specifications are … 250+ lumen LED lighthead [Read More…]
The Russian government has cancelled their order for Glock 17 and Glock 26 pistols after an investigation found that the pistols were being purchased for $6,000 each. These normally retail for approximately $550-$600. Russia’s Deputy Head of Defense Contracting [Read More…]
The GSG .22lr 1911 is a pretty neat pistol, unless you’re one of those purist who thinks John M. Browning’s gift to mankind should only be chambered in .45acp. That’s a topic for another post. With the rising cost of .45acp, .22lr versions of the 1911 [Read More…]
Damage Industries recently debuted two new vertical forward grips. Available in a “knob” style and “grenade” style (see below), they’re made out of 6061 T6 aluminum with a Mil-Spec hardcoat anodized finish right here in the USA. They also [Read More…]
Stag Arms has partnered with TheFirearmBlog.com to give you the opportunity to win a Model 1 rifle! Two secondary prizes will also be given away so make sure to share this giveaway with your friends! Prizes: We will be giving away three prizes. Prize #1) Model 1 rifle [Read More…]
What if one of your friends came up to you with a grin on his face and told you that he went out and intentionally bought the worst pistol ever produced? Well, I happened to be that guy in this instance. I was watching one of my old favorite shows the other day called [Read More…]
Aspar Arms, an Armenian company, is chambering two rifles for the .300 BLK (aka .300 AAC BLACKOUT) cartridge: the AS300 and the ASR300. The AS300 is an integrally suppressed AK-style rifle that is adorned with a variety of rails and has an adjustable length stock. The [Read More…]
Bravo Company is now making a third generation Gun Fighter’s Grip for M-16/M-4/AR-15 style rifles. The Mod 3 changes include: 1/4″ wider than the Mod 0 and Mod 1 grips forward tang is baked into the Mod 3 (it is modular on the Mod 0 and Mod 1) has a [Read More…]
Browning sent out this teaser image of their upcoming 1911-22 Composite pistol. The Composite model, which features a polymer frame, will be offered alongside the standard aluminum-frame models. The new polymer version will weigh a couple of ounces less and have a [Read More…]
An exhibit of Philip Luty’s famous homemade design previously displayed at Dortmund Bodegam in Oslo, Norway. Produced by engineer and artist Cameron MacLeod. “A Book and a Pistol comprises of an installation, both of a homemade 9mm submachine gun and the [Read More…]
Pat Cascio reviews EnGarde T.R.U.S.T. Body Armor over at our sister side All Outdoor … I wore my sample T.R.U.S.T. vest around for several days, and it was very comfortable. The Ceramic material makes these hard armor plates lighter than all-steel plates. EnGarde [Read More…]
LaserLyte introduced a new training pistol that is a compact version of the existing Trigger Tyme trainers. The new compact guns are roughly the size of the Smith & Wesson Shield and Springfield Armory XS-S pistols. Unlike an actual striker fired pistol, the [Read More…]
At the AUSA Expo a Colt Advanced Piston Carbine (APC) was on display with a new monolithic upper. Instead of the regular Colt APC quad rail, this version only has a picatinny rail along the top. It is tapped and drilled for picatinny rail sections, or other compatible [Read More…]
Ten Pound Monkey sent us these photos from the AUSA Expo of the upcoming SIG MCX PDW. The upper receiver contains a short stroke gas piston system with a forward recoil spring, doing away with the need for a buffer tube and [Read More…]
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