2A Armament of Idaho now has announced their upcoming BALIOS-Lite Receiver. The lower is a scant 6.5 oz according to their retailer, which is close to full polymer lowers (about 5.5 oz) from most manufacturers. The upper receiver weighs in at 5.85 oz. To match the (I [Read More…]
Once again, a lawsuit against a rule made by the ATF is headed to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). Garland v. VanDerStok challenges the ATF’s administrative rule that declared firearm kits and partially-manufactured receivers were firearms. This [Read More…]
Oh, snap it’s another Hop and Crazy Kirk crossover episode! New for 2024, Aero Precision is expanding their PRO Series to include a fully ambidextrous lower receiver and a redesigned handguard. The new M4E1 PRO lower is a further enhancement to the already enhanced M4E1 with mirrored magazine [Read More…]
Just as it is with power tools, each type of firearm has its own purpose. With the modularity of platforms like the AR-15, one type of gun can be configured in many different ways, covering different kinds of tasks. In my personal collection, I have a shorty AR for [Read More…]
Mean Arms 9mm bearing delay upper receiver represents a significant step forward in firearms technology. Building on the lessons learned from existing roller-delayed firearms, Mean Arms developed a new tunable bearing delay system. After getting to put some rounds [Read More…]
Just in time for the spooky season, Noveske Rifleworks has just announced the introduction of new “Nosferatu” Chainsaw matched receiver sets. This limited run of engraved and matched sets will be made available only through the Noveske website and will [Read More…]
The hits just keep on coming in the lawsuits against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. ATF took their most recent L on June 30th in the case VanDerStok v. Garland in the Northern District of Texas (case number 4:22-cv-00691-O). Let’s go through [Read More…]
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At SHOT Show 2023, Fostech introduced a new generation of magnesium/aluminum alloy AR-15 receivers called FLITE Elite that are now made of forgings. These receivers are advertised to be 30% stronger and 30% lighter than their counterparts made of 6061 aluminum. In [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Matador Arms MAT-9 Blowback 9mm Upper Receiver (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SHOT-2023-Matador-Arms-MAT-9-Blowback-9mm-Upper-Receiver-1-660x260.jpg)
Matador Arms brought to SHOT Show 2023 their new MAT-9 blowback 9mm upper receiver assembly which is the improved version of the earlier released Montgo-9. Compared to the Montgo-9, MAT-9 has a longer barrel (7.825” vs 5.5″) and forearm yet at an overall [Read More…]
Brownells just announced a new HK416-pattern upper receiver kit, the BRN-4. This piston-driven upper is compatible with standard AR-15 lower receiver groups. Brownells @ TFB: TFB Review: Brownells BRN-10 – A Legend Resurrected Brownells Exclusive: Sons Of Liberty Gun [Read More…]
Looking for a new short-barreled rifle? B&T USA is introducing new APC9 models with their newly released MBT telescoping and folding stock, with either a 6.9-inch or a longer 8.9-inch barrel. However, the biggest news is the new aluminum lower receiver with [Read More…]
In the world of ARs, there are countless options at almost every single price point imaginable. I oftentimes get accused of ignoring cheaper options and only going after high-end stuff which made me start to think. Is it possible to get a high-end accurate rifle set up [Read More…]
In this spooky Halloween episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Cody Wilson of Defense Distributed about the Ghost Gunner 3S. A more advanced version of the Ghost Gunner 3, this at-home milling machine allows shooters to perform DIY RMR cuts on their Glock slides (or, really, any pistol) as well [Read More…]
LMT Advanced Technologies and LMT Defense have teamed up to offer LMT AT ION 30 rifle suppressor buyers the eligibility to receive a free LMT lower receiver. The ION 30 LMT AT suppressor is optimized to provide shooters with maximum at-ear decibel reduction while [Read More…]
If you’re looking for the best in terms of accuracy out of an AR platform, one of the first things you should take a look at is your barrel. Some barrels are inherently better than others and aside from the type of ammo you’re going to need for it, there are [Read More…]
The internet has been abuzz with discussions of the new ATF “receiver rule,” which became effective on August 24, 2022. Most of that conversation has focused on changes that affect the so-called 80% receivers. However, this regulation made changes in other [Read More…]
Foxtrot Mike released their 16″ FM15 upper receiver/rife a couple months back in spring and customers immediately requested a shorter barreled version of it. The company has just introduced the new FM15 12.5 upper receiver! The new 12.5-inch upper is very similar [Read More…]
The .17HMR is one of my favorite rimfire calibers. The hot 17 caliber rimfire cartridge is both supremely accurate, and light recoiling making it a good step up from .22LR in terms of both inherent accuracy and range. Bear Creek Arsenal is following up the success of [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article sponsored by Wheeler, Tipton, Caldwell, and Frankford Arsenal, we’ll show how to completely [Read More…]
The KP-15 monolithic polymer lower receiver has been a great success. The KP-15 provides regular citizens with an affordable and fairly durable lower receiver that is also lightweight to boot and reduces the total number of individual parts needed to complete an AR-15 [Read More…]
Most custom AR builds often start with a purchase of a lower receiver. After that, it’s pretty much picking out and selecting the components you want that will work with your build and assembling everything. But what if you wanted to make a truly custom AR? One [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article sponsored by Wheeler, Tipton, Caldwell, and Frankford Arsenal, I decided to take a look at [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day: When I shot the SCAR 17 for the first time I was surprised how light it was for a major caliber. According to the specifications, the weight is 8 pounds or 3.6 kg, with the 16.25″ barrel. SCAR stands for Special Operations Combat Assault Rifle. [Read More…]
The APC45 has been a popular pistol caliber carbine for a lot of individuals as well as law enforcement agencies. However, for the average user of the APC45 Pro, having to shell out nearly $100 per magazine can get pretty expensive if you plan on running your PCC within [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] RIS III Rail and Ambi Lowers from Daniel Defense](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Daniel-Defense-RIS-III-Rail-660x260.jpg)
Daniel Defense unveiled their new RISIII rail alongside new ambi lowers at SHOT Show 2022. FDE versions of the new RISIII rails were seen on four Daniel Defense rifles that will ship with the new lower receivers. Here’s a closer look at the newest generation [Read More…]
Yes you read that right. Defense distributed has taken their Ghost Gunner desktop CNC to the next level. They are now offering jigs and code to mill a zero percent receiver (raw billet blank aka brick of aluminum) into a lower receiver. Life finds a way to be [Read More…]
80% lowers need not apply: In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves speaks with Cody Wilson about the NEW upgrade to the Ghost Gunner 3 that allows GG3 owners to turn “0% receivers” – regular blocks of aluminum – into AR-15 receivers, and possibly pistol frames and other [Read More…]
XS Sights took a break from their namesake to bring a new tool to assist shooters that like to work on their AR-15 and AR-308 pattern rifles and pistols. XS Sights’ new AR Armorer’s Block is designed to work with both upper and lower receivers, compared to [Read More…]
The concept of the AR-15 Dissipator rifle dates back to the Vietnam War and lives on today from a few manufacturers, including Palmetto State Armory. The PSA Dissipator rifle has been one of those rifles I’ve wanted to try for a while since its features are ideal for [Read More…]
SilencerCo is proud to announce the introduction of their new premium AR-15 stripped upper receiver, the SCO15. The SCO15 Upper Receiver is made from 7075 billet aluminum and features full mil-spec compatibility to match with the already existing SCO15 lower receiver so [Read More…]
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