The Big 3 East in Florida is an expansion of the original Big 3 event held at Kansas every Fall. Both events were started by writers for writers. The Big 3 stands for Tactical gun, Tactical gear and Tactical training. All the companies and writers were handpicked and [Read More…]
This post was written by Dr. Jim & Mary Clary. GAMO has been designing and building high powered air rifles for adults for over 50 years. They have their own factory located in Spain where the air rifles are made. In that way, they can control the integrity and [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson M&P is considered one of the main competitors for Glocks on the market of relatively cheap polymer frame pistols. Recently, I had a chance to lay my hands on an M&P 9mm and to compare it to its rival. Below is the detailed review. First, let [Read More…]
For those unfamiliar with the concept of Back-Up Iron Sights (BUIS), they are just that, irons that fold out of the way when not in use, but can be quickly flipped up if for some reason an optic fails, and the shooter needs to be able to aim without the optic. Such a [Read More…]
Canadian ammunition manufacturer SNC Technologies, a General Dynamics subsidiary, are making an interesting .50 BMG (12.7x99mm) training ammunition called the SNC 12.7mm SRTA (Short Range Training Ammunition). The round is fully compatible with standard military [Read More…]
Gun blogger (and TFB guest blogger) Olav has updated his Gun Spot iPhone app. The new Gun Spot 2.0 features … Updated the FFL data to include January 2013… ✓ FFL Holders Records updated: 12,700+ ✓ FFL Holders Records added: 6,700+ ✓ FFL Holders [Read More…]
There have been many advances in polymer technology in recent years. These advances have been primarily in the area of accessories as far as AR15’s are concerned. ATI is moving ahead with a new major component for the AR15 constructed of polymer.The lower is [Read More…]
This guest post was written by Henry SF Nachaj. I have been shooting RC on and off while in Europe and Africa, since when I discovered the shells in 2000. Whenever they are available at an event, I use them. They always seemed very consistent both in recoil and hits. [Read More…]
During this holiday season, perhaps you would like to take a break from visiting with your spouse’s parents – so how about getting to know your rifle’s parents? For a long time, the whole line of long guns made by H&K was all based around a [Read More…]
Silencerco’s new 5.56mm Saker suppressor is now in production and will be shipping soon. It features a mounting system that can be configured to attach to a wide range of flash suppressors and also replaceable end caps allowing for customization and easy repairs. [Read More…]
A World War 2 Sturmgewehr 44 was handed in at a gun buy back event in Hartford, Connecticut. The police officers were kind enough to tell the owner who handed in the gun that it was worth up to $30,000 and they will allow her to sell it, rather than send it to the [Read More…]
Combat City USA, a gun range in Florida, is offering you the chance to shoot your friends with real guns. They allow you to bring your owns guns to use in their airsoft arena. They swap out a number of parts to convert them to the Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) [Read More…]
Molot has a new tacti-cooler version of their VEPR 12 shotgun. The new model features an M4 compatible stock, a fancy muzzle brake and two rail configurations. The muzzle brake has three baffles which vent upwards and sidewards. Behind the muzzle brake is porting. I am [Read More…]
Tim Shufflin of Shuff’s Parkerizing does a nifty M1 Garand conversion called the Mini-G. He cuts the barrel down, modifies the op-rod, installs an adjustable gas plug and parkerizes the receiver, barrel and a number of other parts. The .30-06 barrel optionally can [Read More…]
After almost ten months I was finally able to obtain a Kel-Tec KSG shotgun last month. The KSG has been tremendously hard to purchase or obtain for writers. In fact for those that have checked prices they were selling for almost twice the MSRP of $880.00. In my view [Read More…]
Different gun, same story. The owner of this gun was shooting “factory reloads” (remanufactured ammunition) and did not stop shooting to clear a squib. Kappy at WeaponsCache.com wrote … This happened at my range a few weeks ago. The owner of a [Read More…]
The Izhmash subsidiary Vyatskie Polyany Machine Building Plant (aka. MOLOT) have developed two new tactical-style versions of their VEPR rifle, one chambered in .308 Win. and the other in .223 Remington. The biggest new feature on these rifles is non-reciprocal forward [Read More…]
Bryan L. Ciyou, Esq. has written a book called “Gun Laws By State” that can be purchased or viewed online for free. The online version will be continuously updated and allows readers to ask questions about any paragraph in the book. Other readers or the [Read More…]
Chris Costa has partnered with LaRue Tactical to produce the LaRue Chris Costa Edition OBR Rifle. The rifle is engraved with Chris’ COSTA LUDUS trident/net logo and is finished with KG Gun Kote’s Flat Dark Earth. Other than the price, $2750 (about $500 more [Read More…]
A keen-eyed reader identified the .50 Cal rifle in my previous post, I believe correctly, as the old version of the Heinrich Fortmeier single-shot rifle. Heinrich Fortmeier designed the Steyr HS-50, which is basically Fortmeier’s single shot with a number of minor [Read More…]
I have just been metaphorically punched in the guts. Ben Philippi (a pseudonym) has published the book which gun-haters been craving. Gun owners are portrayed as being scary, crazy and hostile. Ben Philippi says his book is “The Greatest Book Ever Made About [Read More…]
SilencerCo came out swinging with their modular 5.56 suppressor, called the Saker. The Saker utilizes a new material for the baffle stack that is 30 percent stronger than Inconel, and a new 3-pronged flashhider called the Trifecta. The front cap can also be swapped out [Read More…]
We got a chance to take a peek inside the new Surefire Ryder can. Two models will be available, one for .22 only, and another for .22/.17hmr. MSRP is 400 dollars for the dual purpose can. The Ryder uses aluminum baffles, and an inner and outer tube. Availability should [Read More…]
TsKIB SOO, a subsidiary of KBP (Instrument Design Bureau), have developed a new bullpup rifle called the ASh-12. It is chambered in a new family of 12.7x55mm cartridges they developed for the rifle. The 12.7x55mm is a thumper of a cartridge. It is similar in size, and [Read More…]
The Beretta BU-9 Nano pistol has been officially announced by Beretta. The 9mm sub-compact carry pistol will go on sale in late October. The most interesting feature of this gun is that the serial number is not attached to the polymer frame. The serial is attached to an [Read More…]
I’m not quite sure what to make of this. A company called “Holy Smoke, LLC” claims to offer the unique service of loading ammunition with human remains (ashes) contained in either the shot cup or sealed in the bullet/projectile. The website does not [Read More…]
Ares Armor has developed a tunable compensator for 5.56mm weapons with 1/2-28 muzzle threads, which they are calling the “EFFIN-A.” Jesse of Predator Intel describes the device: This is the first Compensator that can be both stacked and tuned to custom fit [Read More…]
Aliens is my favorite action movie of all time. You’ve got Hudson running around screaming “Game over!” and Apone snarling “Nobody touch nothin’,” but I really liked the gritty combat of colonial marines vs. ghoulish space aliens. Looking at all of the [Read More…]
Stoeger recently introduced the X20 Suppressor air rifle to the US market. The break-action rifle features an integrated suppressor which utilizes an air regulator and baffle system to keep the gun as quiet as possible. What the suppressor will not quite is the noisy [Read More…]
AutoWeapons.com is selling a AOW gun, called the CSG Companion, that chambers a single .410 shot gun shell and functions as a flashlight. It is selling for $895. The gun is branded as CSG. I can find no information on this firm other than their FFL details. The gun is [Read More…]
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