The Gewehr 41 was Nazi Germany’s first attempt at a standard-issue selfloading infantry rifle. It utilized a front flap-locking bolt coupled with a Bang-type gas trap operating mechanism. This mechanism has a reputation for not working very well (more on that [Read More…]
Lyman is making a new mat designed to make cleaning or working on your gun a bit easier. Safe to say we’ve all had a spring roll away or a small part slide to parts unknown, and the company’s new gun mat is designed to stop those things from happening. The [Read More…]
From FMG is this video of the first all ladies three gun match held on November 6th this year. Sponsored by Brownells, this was a very successful event with 200 shooters. From pros to the novice they competed for over $200,000 in prizes donated by the firearms industry. [Read More…]
In a Washington Post article Ernst Mauch, investor and designer in “smart” gun company Armatix, says he sees himself as the “Steve Jobs” of the gun world. That would be about right. Steve Jobs was mean-spirited megalomaniac. Michael S. [Read More…]
A nifty shotgun shell dispenser in the same vein as the F.A.S.T. magazine system is looking for funding on IndieGoGo. The Gunner’s Mate is designed by Todd Luebke, a veteran of the U.S. Army and owner of Strike Hard Gear, which focuses on Com-Bloc weaponry. The [Read More…]
After a super busy year and a broken finger during a 3-gun match, I’ve finally gotten around to finalizing my “Ultimate” Survival Shotgun from the initial post earlier this year. I received a lot of interesting suggestions in the comments from that [Read More…]
The Syrian rebels continue to use strange and dangerous (to themselves) weapons and tactics. In the video below at about 00:41 you can see two Syrian rebels shooting DIY grenades with a lit fuse from a semi-automatic shotgun. The shotgun is likely to be a Turkish [Read More…]
DPMS is making a new generation of rifle designed for three gun/multi-gun matches. The 3G2 is designed for entry-level competitors who are facing a significant cost barrier to entry. The 3G2 uses a 16″ lightweight 416 stainless steel barrel with a M111 modular [Read More…]
When Ruger’s President and CEO Michael Fifer took the helm the company was not participating in some of the fastest growing segments of the firearm industry. They did not have a striker fired pistol, an AR-15, a 1911 or a sub-compact polymer carry pistol. The [Read More…]
Hi TFB Readers, A few months ago I was reading Mike Schoby’s article “Is This the Ultimate Survival Gun?” and I was inspired to put one of my own together for pure fun. Since I’m a shotgunner at heart, I decided on the same platform and model, a [Read More…]
The NZ Army emailed me this video of their new 40mm H&K Grenade Machine Guns (H&K GMG). The H&K GMG is very similar to and fills the same role as the Mk. 19 Grenade Launcher. As I frequently say, “don’t buy a rifle automatic grenade launcher if [Read More…]
Since I last wrote about it last year, the GMG (Gas Machine Gun) has come a long way. It no longer resembles a pistol carbine, but instead a large bullpup rifle. The 50-round drum magazine is loaded with reusable shell casings. The gun can fire anything that fits into [Read More…]
After I first wrote about the SRM Arms 1216 Shotgun over three years ago, it dropped off my radar. It has taken a while but the good news is that the gun is finally in production and on sale to the public. The magazine is really four magazines in one. Each compartment [Read More…]
Stag Arms have developed a 3-Gun rifle for their new 3-gun team Team Stag Arms. The rifle features a 18″ stainless fluted heavy barrel with the new Stag Arms Super 3Gun compensator. The handguard is Samson’s 15” free-floating Evolution handguard. The [Read More…]
Yesterday day I reported that StrategyPage.com said that the shotgun was out of favor with the Chinese military. This is not entirely correct. It is true that the the pump-action Type 97-1 is no longer in fashion, but instead of discarding the shotgun the Chinese have [Read More…]
They definitely have too much fun down in Florida. Tobias Obermeit, the Kel-Tec design engineer behind the Kel-Tec PMR-30 pistol, emailed me some videos of last weeks monthly submachine gun shoot at Port Malabar. The theme was Miami Vice and Toby completed three of the [Read More…]
Danger Room reports on a unique pistol made by German firm Armatix. The gun is armed by a wristwatch and disarmed when the watch is out of range. The .22 pistol sells for 7000 EUR ($9750)! Obviously this device is very impractical in the real world. The bright green [Read More…]
Daniel Eindhoven has build a very sci-fi looking semi-automatic coil gun. The pistol uses a single magnetic coil to pull the projectile out of the gravity fed magazine and towards the coil, thereby accelerating the projectile. It then shuts off the coil and the [Read More…]
This is very cool. Fits in a pocket. Max range is 16 feet, more than enough for self defense. And … can be carried through airport scanners. Build one before they are banned! DIY Peg Mini-Gun – Click here for this week’s top video clips Hat Tip: Foot [Read More…]
A reader recently asked where he can find an animation showing how a pump action shotgun works. This is not the best animation ever, but it is all I could find. Click here to view it (scroll down the page). Below is a screenshot (just an image. Click here to view it.):
UPDATE: I have posted an extended blog entry with SKS manuals here. If you are interested in AK type (Saiga, Grail, AK47 etc.) , SKS and Dragunov rifles, or just firearms in general this webpage has many downloadable manuals for these firearms in PDF format: The AK [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we looked at an accessory guide for summer carry guns. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to give it a read. This caused a couple of good questions from readers about [Read More…]
Heckler & Koch Is (finally) offering a “clone” of the United States Marine Corps M27 IAR. The new MR27 is based on the familiar MR556 but with added features from the USMC version. Let’s take a look. Heckler & Koch @ TFB: POTD: Sniper With Heckler [Read More…]
New additions to the Fiocchi Hyperperformance Hunt lineup will offer bear-busting firepower for your revolver or semi-auto.
The upcoming Premier Sale from Rock Island Auction will have Custer's pinfire revolver and a Colt SAA from the Battle of Little Bighorn.
Join us on TFBTV as we tackle a unique challenge: assembling a functional and reliable gun collection with just $500. In this video, we dive into the best firearms you can get on a tight budget, exploring options for personal protection, home defense, and versatile shooting needs. From the rugged [Read More…]
Why does James love the Zastava M84 LMG? Dive deep into the heart of Serbia’s legendary Zastava factory with James Reeves. In this exclusive feature, join us for a historical journey and behind-the-scenes access where we uncover the secrets of the M84’s design, inspired by the iconic [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the various important factors of carrying a concealed handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to look at a [Read More…]
In this week’s edition of Wheelgun Wednesday, we turn our eyes to Europe for a revolver that has been out for over a decade but is only recently making its way into the United States. Taylor’s & Company has begun importing the 963 MF Defense .357 Magnum [Read More…]
A new dawn, new possibilities and another Photo Of The Day. We don’t do enough shotguns in this series, don’t you agree? This is the Benelli M4 Semi-Automatic shotgun with an 18.5″ barrel, painted in Battle Brown. The sight is a Steiner Optics Micro [Read More…]
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