What’s wrong with this picture?
… other than that the bank robber is holding it like a gangster moron? Tam has the answer.
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The Weapons of District 9
[ I have done my best to ensure there are no spoilers in this blog post, but read forth at your own risk and DON’T read the comments that are below the blog post. All pictures are from the trailers and promotional material, not the movie itself. ] Two readers [Read More…]
Why Remington recalled the .17 HMR Model 597
If you were wondering why Remington would recall their entire line of .17 HMR Model 597 rifles just take a look at these photos which show a magazine and cases fired from a .17 HMR Model 597. This type of damage was not uncommon! Cracked Remington 597 magazine Blown out [Read More…]
Weatherby SA-08 Youth Synthetic and Waterfowler
Weatherby have added two new additions to their line of SA-08 semi-automatic shotguns. The Youth Synthetic is a 20 gauge shotgun with a short 12.5″ length of pull and low weight of 5.75 lbs. It has an MSRP of $449. The Youth model also comes in a wooden stocked [Read More…]
Knight Rifles Recall Revolution and Revolution II muzzleloaders
Knight Rifles have recalled the Revolution or Revolution II because of concerns that it could discharge when closing the action. Only the trigger assembly needs to be returned. Knight Rifles has received a small number of reports from the field of Revolution [Read More…]
Turning Birdshot into Slugs for Self-Defense
Introduction by Steve: This is a guest post is written entirely by Y-Man. He has shown incredible ingenuity in a country that severely restricts the firearms and ammunition civilians can purchase. I have previously blogged about Y-Man’s exploits. Imagine that all [Read More…]
Magpul BAD
Magpul have developed a device called the B.A.D (Battery Assist Device) which allows quick bolt release on an AR-15 using just the trigger finger – no more fumbling around to find the bolt release. The BAD attaches to the bolt release button. Its lever extends [Read More…]
US loses bid to extradite Lord of War
The Thai supreme court has denied the United States request to extradite arms dealer Viktor Bout, better known as the Lord of War and the Merchant of Death. The Bangkok Post interviewed the man of whom only a few years ago precious little was known. Emphasis mine. Bout [Read More…]
Benelli MR1 Carbine (Civilian Beretta Rx4 Storm)
Benelli, not wanting to miss out, has entered the lucrative black rifle market with Benelli MR1 Carbine, a 5.56mm gas piston operated rifle. Benelli MR1 Carbine The MR1 Carbine is the civilian version of the Beretta Rx4 Storm (which never took off). Benelli, a [Read More…]
Remington .17 HMR Recall / Buyback: Ammunition and Model 597
Remington have decided to recall and buyback all .17 HMR Model 597. They have also announced they will buyback any Remington .17 HMR that was purchased for use in any semi-auto rifle. If you have a semi-automatic firearm chambered for 17 HMR ammunition, immediately [Read More…]
No blogging until thursday
I have piles of work I need to get through before a deadline on wednesday and another on thursday! See you on the other side. I have some *very* interesting articles lined up for you later this week.
The Trans-Atlantic battle for Rigby’s name
No doubt J. Rigby did not for a moment think that hundreds of years into the future a battle would be brewing for control of his name, reputation and proud legacy. The famous .416 Rigby cartridge, named after the company that invented it. This story begins in the late [Read More…]
XCR Pistol
The latest addition to the XCR Weapons System is a pistol variant. The pistol is based on the XCR Personal Defense Weapon and comes in Mini (9″ barrel) and Micro (7.5″ barre, pictured abovel) versions. Calibers offered are 5.56mm, 6.8 SPC and 7.62x39mm. The [Read More…]
Computer mouse not realistic enough? Use a Ruger instead!
The crazy people at Waterloo Labs developed a system to play the computer game Half-Life, a First Person Shooter, using accelerometers, drywall and a integrally suppressed Ruger MKIII. Looks like a lot of fun! A parts list and computer code to build a similar system can [Read More…]
Headspacing in a .22 LR matters
Tam reminds us all that even though .22 Long Rifle is a weak cartridge, proper headspacing is still necessary. Case failure can be dangerous with any firearm / cartridge.
Scot makes 1,500 meter kill in Afghanistan
After waiting three days on a roof top with his spotter, Corporal Christopher Reynolds fired on a Taliban drug lord. The 1,500 meter shot is the longest recorded kill in Afghanistan. But Cpl Reynolds, of Dalgety Bay, in Fife, together with his spotter Lance Corporal [Read More…]
Blogging has been a bit light
I know my blogging has been a bit slow over the past week. In a couple weeks time I will be back to normal blogging.
Microstamping not working out so well
It seems the Cali politicians overestimated the technology in its current form. The Sign On San Diego reports (emphasis mine) California Attorney General Jerry Brown has not certified the law, which is required before it can take effect as scheduled on Jan. 1, and his [Read More…]
Australian is visiting Las Vegas and has some questions …
Chris, an Australian reader of TFB, is heading to Las Vegas for work and emailed me asking if I could post these questions on the blog for y’all to answer. 1. Are there any reputable firing ranges in LV? 2. Would I be able to hire any firearms will at said range? [Read More…]
Zel Custom .416 Barrett Tactilite AR-15 Upper
Zel Custom Mfg. have developed a new model of their Tactilite AR-15 Upper Receiver chambered in .416 Barrett. Like the .408 Cheyenne Tactical that I mentioned yesterday, the .416 is also a long range sniping round that sits between the between the .338 Lapua Magnum and [Read More…]
ENDO Tactical Glock AR-15 Stock Adapter
The ENDO Tactical Stock Adapter Glock Edition (TSA-G) is an adapter that allows any AR-15 / M16 compatible stock to be attached to a Glock pistol. Glock with Magpul UBR stock, 33 round magazine and sling. The adapter can be easily attached and removed in about 30 [Read More…]
THOR XM .408 and .50 BMG Nemesis
THOR Global Defense Group have teamed up with EDM Arms to develop the THOR XM-Series, a take-down rifle chambered in the .408 Chey-Tac cartridge and based on the EDM Windrunner action. The .408 Cheyenne Tactical is a long range sniping cartridge that in terms of [Read More…]
Pimp your AUG with a Steyr Scope
Steyr Arms is now importing the original AUG A3 scope. The scope has a magnification of 1.5x and an objective aperture of 14mm. On their website Steyr state that it has a “Crosshair/crosshair” reticle. I think this is a typo. I doubt they would have changed [Read More…]
Why we wear shooting glasses
This animated GIF gave me a really good laugh. Sven says it is from a 1990’s 1980’s South African comedy.
AR-15 lowers on sale
Suburban has info on Anvil Arms AR-15 Lower Sale.
Review of the Daniel Defense Carbine
Caleb has reviewed the Daniel Defense’s new DDXV Carbine and finds, like Mark Twain, rumors of their demise have also been greatly exaggerated. It’s built right, and it’s built to shoot. From the factory you get an accurate, functional rifle with excellent [Read More…]
TFB Poll: What Women Used for Protection in 1952
Watch the below video then vote. It is all fun and games until someone gets hurt! Thanks to Jeff for finding the video.
Hunting and shooting sports equipment on the rise
Accurate Shooter reports that hunting and shooting equipment sales are on the rise You’d never know it, given the way the mainstream media portrays the shooting sports, but hunting/shooting is more important, from an economic standpoint, than golf, tennis, [Read More…]
Bloggers get the blame
No gun bloggers that I know were spreading rumors about Daniel Defense, and I read a lot of gun blogs, so I am annoyed that we get the blame. UPDATE: Soon after posting this I received Jim Shepard’s newsletter with an apology for his misuse of words. Having heard [Read More…]
New FN TSR – The 7.62x39mm market is heating up
Until recently you did not have many options if you wanted a bolt gun chambered in 7.62x39mm. In the United States the most readily available gun was the CZ 527 Carbine and Remington Model 799, in Canada it was the Norinco (Chinese) made rifle (I forget the model name). [Read More…]