I stumbled across this eBay auction for a 1911 stock when I was looking for a LWRC folding grip. Below is a screenshot of the auction. Notice anything lacking in the description? The seller only says it will fit a 45 cal pistol. Well that is rather vague. From [Read More…]
Scottie writes … My very first build! It took me nearly 5 months to collect all of the parts because of life and .308s aren’t cheap. But in less than two weeks I assembled everything with only minor issues, dialed it in and took the nicest buck of my life [Read More…]
Jeff from New Zealand (the owner of Beaver Grease) sent us a photo of a his Wesley Richards .310 Greener (Cadet) with recreated woodwork. The rabbit was taken with a CBE 325-125 cast lead heel bullet over 5gr Unique. I must admit I had never heard of this cartridge [Read More…]
These two renders have been doing the round on Russian social media. Apparently they were made by Russian students. They show a very AK-74 (or AK-12?) rifle with a very modern angular design. Compare it with the Kalashnikov AK-12 below … I much prefer the [Read More…]
Regular TFB contributor Azril writes … A few days ago, The Royal Malaysian Police elite para-military unit the VAT 69 celebrated thier 46th anniversary with a open day on 23-24 October. VAT 69 is a famed counter-insurgency / counter-terrorism unit of Royal [Read More…]
Long time reader iksnilol asked if I could make this photo of the new Remington 870 with wood furniture the POTD. I always try to accommodate reader request especially when it’s a reader who really contributes to the conversation on our articles. Well sir here you [Read More…]
This photo is taken by the legendary SMGLEE. It is of a motorcycle unit for Brea Police Department in Southern California. The motorcycle has an H&K G36K mounted to the rear of the BMW police motorcycle. Does it still count as a trunk gun if it is outside the [Read More…]
A reader sent in this photo that me laugh. It is a toy gun named the “270” which is described as a “semi-auto bolt action”. Not only is the description wildly inaccurate but they appear to be imitating the Browning green/gold colors and logo as [Read More…]
Joe writes … Hello again TFB! Today I wanted to share my small Navy themed collection with you. In my first picture I have my transferable M16 lower with an actual HK416 upper 10.5″ AF (no its not a chopped HK MR556, it’s the real deal) what is on the [Read More…]
JBC writes … I built the custom crow that was POTD like a year ago. This was another project I made in school. I recently had to sell it and I am sharing some of the pics. Its worth a shot since its not another AR build. It is as follows: Maadi Ak47 build on [Read More…]
I learnt something new today. Professional Adventurer and TFB contributor Claymore sent me this photo and wrote … Note I did not take the photo. It was taken by the friend of mine that goes with me on my adventures. Three of these were found in a very old [Read More…]
PT writes … It would seem that even with premium self defense ammunition, mistakes happen and bad rounds slip through QC. It pays to check every single cartridge as you load it into the magazine. I always make a point of glancing at the primer, making sure the [Read More…]
Broń i Amunicja posted to their Facebook page pictures of two of the early H&K prototypes that led to the G36, originally called “HK50”. The posts, and photos, are embedded below: The G36 is currently embroiled in controversy, as the von der Leyen-led [Read More…]
David writes … Received a German MG3 ring mount from RTG Parts recently. FedEx guy didn’t seem too happy about it. Looks to be in great mechanical shape. Now I just need to figure out where to mount it. ha. I can see why the delivery guy was not happy about [Read More…]
Polish gun magazine Broń i Amunicja posted two photos of the elusive AN-94 rifle in use with Russian forces recently. The 5.45mm hyperburst rifles are seen equipped with optics mounted via rails to the Soviet-era dovetail scope mount integral to the receiver of the [Read More…]
Our good friend Trev Weston sent us this photo. I love the expression of the guy holding the tripod steady! The machine gun looks to be, at least to my untrained eye, a MG34. It has anti-aircraft “spider web” sights mounted at the front with rear [Read More…]
Hognose at WeaponsMan takes a look at an interesting photo in one of his most recent articles. He writes: The picture is a familiar one, it’s one editors seem to always go to for an Operation Barbarossa shot. But look at the rifle in the hands of the lead soldier! [Read More…]
William writes … This is a shot of my Remington R1. It is stock, except for the USGI grips. The ammo box is a reproduction of the type used in WWII. I had been searching for a good surplus 1911A1, but the prices were much more than my budget and what I really [Read More…]
I stumped upon this photo on a Google image search earlier this week. Ian at Forgotten Weapons blogged it a few ago. This young Russian is carrying two M1895 revolvers, a PPsh, six hand grenades and a belt of ammunition… and that is just what is on the outside of [Read More…]
Dan sent us these photos be took at the Imperial War Museum in London. This M1 Carbine, which was used by Norwegian resistance during WWII, has a German ZF-41 scope attached to the handguard. The German ZF-41 scope was the original “scout-style” scope. [Read More…]
Such an odd image. I am not sure if the commanding officer is messing with these guys or if this is legitimate training. The soldier on the far left is looking straight up at the sky. They are wielding these like pistols but the mag wells are empty and the magazines [Read More…]
Photographer Konstantin Lazarev is a reliable source for photos of the latest and greatest small arms to come out of Russia. His latest batch of photos shows several different Pecheneg and PK machine guns, configured with night vision and holographic optics. Some of the [Read More…]
Andy writes … This is my “BBQ” gun setup; a CZ 75 Compact, a Wright leather works holster and belt and a felt Justin Hat (hello from Texas!). The CZ 75 has hardwood CZ grips and has had every spring replaced by me with Cajun Gun works springs, I highly [Read More…]
Ben, an old friend of mine, emailed me this photo of a gun he saw yesterday at the Musée de l’Armée (Army Museum) in Paris. Apparently France’s national military museum is packed full of interesting firearms. This triple barreled wheel-lock pistol was [Read More…]
Curtis writes … This is my FrankenRifle. A Gibbz Arms side charging upper receiver mated into a Range Tool lower with custom serial numbers. On the inside I have a Velocity trigger. With an Ambi safety and Bad lever for show and a little bit of function. An [Read More…]
Captain Barred emailed us a photo of his new belt bed 9mm upper receiver. He wrote … First Production FM9 Belt Fed 9mm upper sold by Freedom Ordnance!!! The one from their gunbroker sale. Outfitted with a Grip Pod, an Aimpoint Comp M2, and a Caldwell brass [Read More…]
The mystery submachine gun I blogged a few weeks ago was correctly identified by a commenter named “Mr Clark”. The gun was a prototype developed by Taurus and based on the S&W Model 76. Back in the 1970s the Bangor Punta Corporation, a publicly [Read More…]
Chris from SMOS writes … This is the SM15 from Stubborn Mule Outdoor Supply. This is a straightforward AR 15 built to last. V7 extreme environment gas tube, full auto carrier properly staked. Magpul furniture. 1:8 16 inch chrome lined barrel with AAC non mount [Read More…]
cujousmc sent us this photo of his DIY AR-15 build. He writes … Pistol caliber AR. This is a from scratch build , fire control and rear stock and pistol grip standard off the shelf stuff. Uses uzi mags and will be able to be inter changed between 9mm caliber and [Read More…]