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Welcome to the first TFB (The Firearm Blog) poll. Hopefully this will be the first of many! In this poll you get to sound off as to which AK variant you would prefer if you were a fresh recruit in the Iraqi Army. The options: 1) AKG (AK-Gangsta) with extra bling Found [Read More…]
The XR9 is a prototype 9mm pocket pistol by Boberg Engineering. What makes it special is that the magazine located directly under the chamber. This allows it to have a full size barrel (4.2”). Think of it as a bullpup equivalent in a pistol (not the best analogy but [Read More…]
Mauler88 @ PAFOA has built a scout rifle from an 8mm Yugo Mauser 24/47. It looks great. Click to expand the images. More photos here.
This company is selling custom 3D camo that attaches to all types of ghillie suits (and equivalent). They do not say what the camo objects are made of but I would assume it is some type of foam (the objects are almost weightless). The causal observer will only see a [Read More…]
British troops “desperately” need 400 of the jumbo 0.5in calibre heavy machine guns – the weapon most acutely missed. The Army has also run out of the 7.62mm GPMG and Minimis. Supply has collapsed partly because of a dispute with the manufacturers, [Read More…]
Very cool. I am not sure when it will be available. The long slide version is initially only be available in 9mm. Photo by SMGLee
If you thought it was only the firearms industry going pink, you would be wrong. Fishergirl Survival Rod & Kit The fishergirl range complements pink guns such as the .38 ‘Pink Lady’ revolver. Charter Arms Pink Lady
Samson are now making a rail system for the AK-47 and clones called the K-Rail Model 1. Fits most AK-47’s. Two piece design clamps to the barrel trunion area. Low upper rail with clearance slot for use of iron sight. Four 1913 mil spec rails for mounting all [Read More…]
VLTOR are now mass producing their full and semi-auto PKM receivers. They selling PKMs built with their receiver and imported parts kits. Apparently their receivers are better than the original PKM receiver. Obviously the full auto receiver will not be sold to the [Read More…]
Bul handguns will be distributed in the US by Charles Daly. They are made in Israel. DoubleTapper has more information on their use with the Fobus stock in Israel (which is not likely to be offered to civilians in the US) These photo were taken by TalonArms.com at SHOT [Read More…]
FN have a new 7.62x51mm (.308) autoloader called the FNAR. It is only available in 7.62x51mm and comes in two models Light barrel and Heavy barrel. It uses AR-10 magazines. (UPDATE: Owners report AR-10 magazines CANNOT be used). FNAR Light The FNAR puts autoloading [Read More…]
DoubleTapper has an excellent write-up about the firearm and carry laws in Israel. It is very interesting. Read it here.
Auto-Ordnance has a new “Tactical Folding Stock Model” M1 Carbine out later this year. Black polymer folding stock, metal handguard The Auto-Ordnance M1 .30 Caliber carbine is produced in Kahr’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Worcester, MA. [Read More…]
Billet uppers and lowers at SHOT Show. (Photo by TalonArms)
Mossberg and Taser have teamed up to produce the X12 23 guage shotgun that can only accept non lethal rounds such as the TASER XREP (Extended Range Electronic Projectile), a wireless taser like projectile that fires from a 12-gauge shotgun. I think a regular shotgun [Read More…]
Eley have rebranded most of their .22 ammo and introduced a new produce called Team, an improved version of Club. (Click to here to expand) I think the branding was a good idea. The boxes look like and the names are better. For example “Tenex” is better than [Read More…]
Check out the latest Magpul creation. It is a folding carbine. Similar to the Ares FMG and PP-90. It appears to use some glock parts uses the Glock action, magazines and laser systems. A couple of video demostrations: Some photos from GlockTalk.com: It looks very cool! [Read More…]
At SHOT Desert Tactical Arms announced their Stealth Recon Scout (DT SRS) sniper weapon system. It is a bolt action bullpup rifle. It features * 1/2 MOA accuracy is standard * 11 inches shorter than conventional rifles * Quick Caliber conversion between 243 win, 308 [Read More…]
This new ammo from Lapua is going to be the most expensive .22 LR ammo when it is released, and apparently the most accurate. Lapua rolled out a whole new line-up of rimfire competition ammo in three grades, X-ACT, Midus Plus, and Center-X. The ultra-premium X-ACT [Read More…]
CZ USA are now selling the VZ 58. The VZ 58 is chambered in 7.62x39mm and although it looks like the AK-47 the similarities end there. Internally it is completely different. VZ 58 Tactical Sporter VZ 58 Military Sporter The Czech SA Vz. 58 service rifle is now available [Read More…]
Links to the GunPundit SHOT Show 2008 coverage. Taurus 5mm Rem. Mag. Tracker Revolver Arsenal Milled AK TDI KRISS SIG 556 SWAT 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum Wilson Combat CQB Elite 1911
Keltec had released a new .22 pistol and rifle which will go on sale later this year. The PLR-22 is based on the .223 PL-16 pistol and share many of the same parts. Barrel Length: 10.1″ Magazine: 27 rounds! Click to expand the images. They are also releasing the [Read More…]
Wow! Ruger has finally decided to sell a Mini-14 with a 20 round factory magazine! NRA Mini-14 Rifle: Chambered in the popular and proven .223 Rem. cartridge and shipped with two 20-Round magazines. (Note: 20-round magazines are not available in all states and locales; [Read More…]
Hot on the heels of the new SR9 Ruger has released the LCP .380 Auto Lightweight Compact Auto. It is good to see Ruger waking up and addressing customer demand. It will sell for $330. The 9.4 ounce LCP pistol has a capacity of 6 + 1 rounds of .380 Auto. With a height of [Read More…]
At SHOT Show S&W announced their new Night Guard revolvers. Press release: Smith & Wesson introduces the Night Guard Series, chambered in .45 ACP, .44 Mag./.44 S&W Special, .357 S&W Magnum/.38 S&W Special and .44 Special. With 2 1/2″ barrels, [Read More…]
GunsAmerica has the 7th production M16 listed for sale. It is listed for $295,000! Without a doubt the most famous and most documented Armalite/Colt M16 in existence, serial no 106 manufactured in 1959 (the 7th production gun) and of course the earliest known gun to [Read More…]
Following on from the AK firing out-of-battery, here is a 40mm grenade exploding in MK 19!
Winchester has announced the “Theodore Roosevelt 150th Model 1895” chambered in, of course, the .405 Win. (a favorite of Roosevelt). High Grade Model It comes in two models, the limited edition Custom Grade: This set includes a Custom version and High Grade [Read More…]
Beretta has launched the new SV10 PERENNIA over-and-under shotgun. Specs: Gauge: 12 Barrel Length: 26″, 28″, 30″ Accessories: Case, 5 chokes with spanner, sling swivels, plastic pad Weight: 7.3 lbs It also features the new Kick-Off hydraulic recoil [Read More…]
This is big news. Bushmaster have licensed the Magpul Masada! It will be mostly the same but with additional features such as firing pin block and ambidextrous charging handle. It will be available in three models: Bushmaster ACR Entry Carbine (12.5″ barrel) [Read More…]