For this week’s DTIC, we have a document that’s not so much significant as it is interesting. Round-Robin Comparison Test of Light Rifle Ammunition Caliber .30 is an early look into the program that would beget the 7.62x51mm NATO round. An atom-sized [Read More…]
In my critique of the M1 Garand rifle on Sunday, I noted that John Cantius Garand was not only a firearms designer, but a machinist as well. It was his intimate understanding of the world of the shop floor that made his rifle economical to produce, which is in my [Read More…]
If you have been reading TFB for a while you will know how much I love the Ruger 10/22. I have been in love ever since I purchased my first one. That said, out of the box in its most basic/cheapest configurations, its a rifle that only has reliability and upgradability [Read More…]
After several months of being sold out, SCOTTeVEST restocked their new Brad Thor Alpha Jacket. I immediately ordered one. We posted about the Alpha Jacket back in May. The article detailed some of the main points of interest of the jacket. It briefly touched on the fact [Read More…]
Dear Readers, Last week I published an editorial written by Alex on the subject of the lawsuit. It attracted 200+ comments and caused many emails to be sent to Alex and myself. It is safe to say that the post was not well received by the TFB community or the internet [Read More…]
Browning’s FN-licensed Model 1900 pocket .32ACP was a world first and defined the general shape and layout of a slide operated handgun. It’s popularity led to “Browning” serving as the word for a semi-automatic pistol in many regions, like we [Read More…]
The M-1 rifle is the most deadly rifle in the world. – General George S. Patton, April 3rd, 1944 Hindsight is different when applied to the distant past of someone else than when applied to the recent past of oneself. Patterns jump out that might not have actually [Read More…]
10. Thorneycroft Carbine Some of you might be familiar with this gun, but few know that almost all available pictures of it are misleading, at best. The picture below is not of the original Thorneycroft Carbine, but of the later Thorneycroft-Farquhar rifle. The title [Read More…]
Three years ago, Crimson Trace lit up the 3-gun scene by creating the first midnight 3-gun competition and giving shooters an excellent outlet to utilize their products. This was my first ever national 3-gun match and one my very first TFB posts, so it holds a special [Read More…]
I imagine the idea of a Remington 700 in 300 Blackout is as surprising to you as it was to me when they first came to market, but they are a great idea. Remington has listened to customers’ suggestions both civilian and police, and released some new models with [Read More…]
For those who thought the GunLab VG1-5 project was très chic, the first example is now complete and awaiting BATFE approval. Even better, Allegheny Arsenal is now accepting preorders! The guns will cost $4,000 each (despite the decidedly inexpensive construction [Read More…]
Nathaniel S has given you most of the information on the C22 yesterday but there are some range impressions and additional information I’d like to share with you, our readers. Katie A and myself have been at the annual Remington Tactical event at Gunsite this past [Read More…]
This photo shows Ukrainian Special Forces deployed in the Donetsk region of Eastern Ukraine where they have been fighting Pro-Russian rebels. They are armed with Fort-221, the Ukrainian licensed version of the Tavor TAR-21. This must, I think, be the first time the [Read More…]
FN Herstal was founded back in 1889 for the purpose of manufacturing 150,000 Mausers for the Belgian government, but it didn’t take long for them to broaden their firearms horizons. In 1897 they gained the assistance of renowned designer John Browning, who helped FN [Read More…]
During our time at The Remington Tactical event at Gunsite we had one new hunting rifle, which is unusual at this kind of seminar. It is the R25 GII in .308 Win. The rifle is based on the DPMS Gen II .308 I liked so much in the past. The first thing that gets [Read More…]
Finnish ammunition maker Lapua is introducing three new cases to its ammunition components line: The .300 AAC Blackout, the 7mm-08 Remington, and the 8×57 JS (8mm Mauser). From the press release: Lapua New Products – 2015 300 AAC Blackout Few cartridges have [Read More…]
Good news for hunters who want to stay quiet and don’t want to handload. SilencerCo, who achieved e-fame with the “Wizard Staff”, “Johnny Dronehunter”, and “The Silencing” promotional videos (and who also make silencers) have [Read More…]
Zenith Quest Corporation is set to release the Z-5P pistol in the US market. Zenith attended the 2014 SHOT Show and displayed a number of products that the company was considering for import into the US. It would appear that the Z-5P is one of the first that will be [Read More…]
Went to a local match that my friends have been telling me to go for the past year. Finally requested the day off to attend the Clariton Sportsman Club’s Action Rifle. It is so much more than just an Action Rifle Match. It is more of a multi gun match. You use [Read More…]
If you like high-dollar 1911s, and want to show some Texas pride, there’s a new handgun for you. From the press release: Perryton, TX- Many firearms companies claim that their products are 100% American made; with Republic Forge, this claim is authentic. Republic [Read More…]
The Firearm Blog, as its name suggests, primarily focuses on firearms related topics. Though we occasionally cover knives and industry news, “TFB” writers rarely get the chance to test the latest offerings of the archery industry. Recently Mission Archery, a [Read More…]
LooseRounds has posted an early review of the Colt 901 MARC rifle. In addition to doing standard 100 yard accuracy testing, he also tested the target at 1,000 and 1,200 yards. That’s really stretching its legs! ACCURACY TESTING For the accuracy testing of this new [Read More…]
Today’s POTD is a little different. I don’t normally feature company marketing photos but today I am sharing with you the new Kalashnikov Group promotional images sent to the press. The first photos are for Kalashnikov, the sub-company of the Kalashnikov [Read More…]
Bersa has introduced its first polymer-framed .380 ACP handgun to the US market. From the press release: Wanamassa, N.J. – Eagle Imports, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Metro Arms, Bersa, Comanche and Grand Power firearms products, is pleased to introduce to [Read More…]
Conflict Armament Research is a company that works with the European Union to identify and trace weapons used in conflict zones around the world. They use small field teams to identify specific small arms, with the goal of figuring out how the equipment made its way to [Read More…]
The Historical Firearms blog has a very interesting post on a forgotten John Browning patent for a (then-advanced) pump-action shotgun. The weapon features an enclosed hammer, dual extractors, and a tilting locking block reminiscent of the later M1918 automatic rifle. [Read More…]
When I first learned to shoot a long gun, we didn’t have forward grip devices, nor the “C” grip technique (not that they weren’t available in general, just not to me). Our push/pull method involved the forward hand gripping the front of the [Read More…]
CORRECTION: Due to an error, the content was missing. I’ve replaced it, along with the images, and you’ll now have the instructions for the shotshell lights. You’ve been collecting spent shotgun shells all year, and if you haven’t, I guarantee one of [Read More…]
MasterPiece Arms is venturing into the “multi-caliber” pistol market with their new “Defender, Machined, Grip” series. While it has a decidedly 80’s “MAC-10” look to it, the modularity really gives it some flexibility. I do [Read More…]
Over the last week news articles in Olmsted County in Minnesota, and El Paso, Texas have come out regarding the substantial rise in concealed carry permits being issued – with a focus on the fact that an increasing percentage of permit holders are women. It isn’t [Read More…]
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