Swarovski Optik from the Austrian Tyrol area has released some interesting news: the product is called dG 8×25 (short for Digital Guide). They claim it’s the first long-range optical device that allows you to identify and document your sightings. With the [Read More…]
Finding a good bag for everyday use as well as range use can be difficult, to say the least. In an effort to find the mythical “do all” bag, I’ve decided to purchase a few different bags with my own money in the name of science and product testing. [Read More…]
For years we at TFB have closely followed India’s struggles to select a new service rifle to replace the 5.56x45mm INSAS which has gained a questionable reputation over the years. Numerous home-grown rifles such as the Indian Ordnance Factories Board-designed [Read More…]
With the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo just around the corner, the news is already beginning to fire up about the big summer event. One major event, the lighting of the Olympic flame and its journey to the host nation for the Olympic Games. A Gold Medalist from the 2016 [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Serbu Firearms DIABOLUS Rifle (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SHOT-2020-Serbu-Firearms-DIABOLUS-Rifle-1-660x260.jpg)
At SHOT Shows or other exhibitions, booths of companies like Serbu Firearms are some of the most interesting ones to visit. And the reason is, as a rule, such companies constantly experiment with new ideas and if you are lucky enough, you can meet and discuss their [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] The new Henry X Lever Action](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/P1210535-1-660x260.jpg)
The Henry X Series : From Concept to Reality Since the original concept gun of Henry’s X series debuted at NRAAM 2018, interest has been so high that Henry made the X Series a reality. One notable improvement in the receiver of the production Henry X Rifles is [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Geissele Super Precision Optic and mount](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TFB_SHOT2020_Geissele_9-660x260.jpg)
The Geissele Super Precision 1-6 x 28 Down at the end of Industry Day at the Range was Geissele with a ton of their rifles set up with various sighting devices. Of most import was their new Super Precision 1-6 optic. Mounted to the rifles with their Super Precision [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Mossberg MC2c](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TFB_SHOT2020_Mossberg_6-660x260.jpg)
Whats new from MOssberg New from Mossberg this year is a compact pistol, their MC2c. With a 13 and 15 round magazine capacity, these pleasing pistols shot very well at range day. MSRP is right around $490, and tritium sighted or manual safety models are also [Read More…]
Geissele Automatics have announced the acquisition of the technical data packages and intellectual property for the 240LW and 240LWS lightweight general purpose machine guns developed by Barrett Firearms Mfg. Geissele announced the news on their social media earlier [Read More…]
My family and I were recently in Des Moines, Iowa and we wanted to check out the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum at Camp Dodge since it had been on my radar for some time. I expected to see a few old guns and perhaps some warbirds, but I was completely taken aback by [Read More…]
Trijicon has announced what is likely going to be one of the most interesting optic solutions of the year. The device is called Trijicon Ventus (or Ventus X) and according to the maker it is the World’s first handheld device with advanced wind mapping and range [Read More…]
Florida-based SCCY Firearms have announced the launch of their first striker-fired pistol, the DVG-1. SCCY herald the new 9x19mm sub-compact pistol as a CCW challenger, available with either fixed iron sights (the DVG-1) or factory-installed CTS-1500 Red Dot sight (the [Read More…]
Breaking from traditions, one iconic rifle maker has done something different for 2020 – meet the Savage Arms RENEGAUGE. Initially available in three versions – Field, Turkey and Waterfowl – the RENEGAUGE takes square aim at the hunting firearms [Read More…]
SIG Sauer’s expansion continues as they push into the bolt action rifle market with the new CROSS Rifle. Manufactured entirely at SIG Sauer’s New Hampshire factory with an aim to break into the hunting rifle market. The CROSS will be available in 6.5 [Read More…]
As usual, shortly after the end of another Rock Island Premier Firearms Auction, the list of prices realized was published and we examined it to find out what lots were the most appealing in collectors’ eyes and were sold at the highest prices. Like any RIAC [Read More…]
Today’s Photo Of The Day is a rare sight. Using the Accuracy International L96A1 as a base model, this is one of eight (1 of 8) of the first AI AW (Arctic Warfare) that were ever made. The AW models were improved to withstand colder conditions. These were [Read More…]
Mission First Tactical has just released a new magazine called Extreme Duty Window Magazine, primarily designed for the .223 Rem / 5.56×45 mm round. As you can see in the pictures, the magazine comes with a window and an indicator on the spring, so you know how [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @James Reeves brings you a FULL REVIEW of the NEW Glock 44 direct from the Glock Factory in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria. Here’s the complete rundown and range session. Read more at: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/12/16/glock-44/ See also this FAQ shamelessly [Read More…]
If you head southeast toward Arlington from the heart of Fort Worth, Texas, you will soon come to a small industrial park just off of Highway 287. Nestled in with several other businesses including a manufacturing company and machine shop, a laser etching/engraving [Read More…]
In the last couple of weeks TFB was able to get an exclusive look at Smith & Wesson’s latest offering to the concealed carry market: The Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield EZ. This new offering from Smith & Wesson seeks to upgrade the firepower of the [Read More…]
This Thanksgiving, while most people in America were enjoying their holiday meal or some football, one man discovered why using a pistol rigged as a booby trap was a bad idea. Booby trapped firearms, or “spring guns” have been controversial for more than [Read More…]
The Twitter account for KommandoStore just revealed that in 2020 they are going to be the exclusive importer of Mateba Firearms into the US. No details have been provided so far on how many models may be part of the import deal, however, it is clear that the 6 Unica [Read More…]
Last week, Hogue came out with their Legion series line of knives and tomahawks. Hogue has been making knives for SIG over the last few years but now they have extended into the Legion series with several offerings in different blade styles and lengths. I was one of the [Read More…]
McMillan Fiberglass Stocks has announced a new series of rifle stocks called Universal Stock Line and introduced the first stock in this line – the Z-1. The key feature of these stocks is the universal inlet that allows using a wide variety of actions with a [Read More…]
It’s no surprise to gun owners that firearms have become a taboo subject, and as such, they are shunned and avoided to the point that few people know how to handle a firearm safely. Despite the avoidance and shunning by those that don’t want to handle a [Read More…]
Have you ever had the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt for firearms? Whether you have or haven’t, join us and cheer on the one guy that is on a bitter-sweet quest. Redditor Jayheag7’s (hereafter referred to as “Jay”) grandfather [Read More…]
20 years ago, in November of 1999, now renowned firearms expert, researcher and author Maxim Popenker started a gun website called Modern Firearms (www.modernfirearms.net formerly hosted under www.world.guns.ru domain) which I bet you’ve come across if you have ever [Read More…]
The debate about whether or not to place gun stickers or other firearm-related material on your vehicle is usually a split, between those that choose not to, and those that want to boldly use their First Amendment right. As Americans, we’re used to being able to [Read More…]
As we promised in our article about some of the most interesting and rare lots seen in the online catalog of October 2019 Morphy Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms Auction, after the auction ended and the results were published, we put together the list [Read More…]
Felons can now possess “antique” firearms in Tennesse A recent change in the Volunteer State’s definition of what a firearm is will now allow felons to own a gun. That is, as long as it was manufactured before 1899. Technically this means that the [Read More…]
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