#300BLK

PSA seems to be running on a “give them what they want” philosophy, polling customers on social media and developing products based on their responses. This strategy stirred the pot well at SHOT Show 2024 in January, with crowds flocking to see a number of new releases and concepts, including the .308 JAKL, STG, and the PSA X5.7. Another new release receiving notable fanfare was their Soviet Arms Krink, which hit the market one month later with the 5.56 variant. Now, only six months later, Palmetto State Armory is announcing the Krink in 300BLK, and it seems there has been more thought put into this variant than a simple barrel swap. Let’s take a look.

Bushmaster has decided to throw its hat in the ring with the release of the Bravo Zulu 11.5” 300BLK complete upper receiver assembly. With ammunition available starting at 110gr through 220gr subsonic, 300BLK has emerged over the years as a versatile cartridge, popular amongst shooters, especially in short-barreled and suppressed applications. While the entry into this cartridge comes a little late in the game, any addition from Bushmaster is always a welcome contribution.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 visiting the Brownells booth to see the newest addition to its BRN-180 lineup, the BRN-180SH. According to Brownells Press Release:

FoldAR’s compact and quick deploying AR pistols have just received a fresh new update for 2023. The compact folding AR pistols will still remain compliant with NFA regulations keeping them off the registry but will now include a new adjustable gas bolt carrier group, Red Rock Outdoor Gears Large Rover slingpack, as well as a new 300 BLK variant. What’s unique about the FoldAR MoBetta pistols is that they allow the user to have a compact package in virtually any barrel length while remaining reliable due to the adjustable gas block system.

Faxon Firearms’ line of high-quality American-made barrels has just received two new additions to their rapidly expanding barrel lineup. New Faxon Gunner Profile barrels chambered in both 300 Blackout and 5.56 NATO have just been announced and will come in two different lengths for each caliber and will each retail for less than $200.

MarColMar Firearms is best known for their revival of the CETME L rifle. This unique gun was used by the Spanish and traces its lineage back to certain other stamped steel roller delayed firearms, though it has its own personality.

Searching for firearm patents online can be an interesting way to spend one’s time. It offers a deeper insight into known models and, sometimes, it offers some rather pleasant surprises. One of such events happened to a reader, who tipped us about a patent for a PDW-style firearm recently granted to inventor Caleb Crye, of Crye Precision fame.

Last year, in June, TFB reported that Stag Arms intended to leave their home base in New Britain, Connecticut, where they had been headquartered since their founding in 2003. Then later in the year, in November, TFB reported that they had chosen Cheyenne, Wyoming as their new home. In conjunction with a concurrent announcement regarding the appointment of Chad Larsen, formerly of Aero Precision, as Stag’s new President, the company looked to be positioning themselves to make some notable efforts to inject some new life into its product offerings. Recently, they have announced two such endeavors: the introduction of a new AR series chambered in .300 Blackout, and the re-introduction of a previous Stag offering, the Varminter.

SIG Sauer has a new round for users of the 300 Blackout. The bullet weight is 205 gr with a tip designed for hunting varmints and predators.

GEMTECH Suppressors has announced their newest silencer — the Modular Lunar 9.  The modular Lunar 9 allows end users to convert it from a full size 7″ configuration to a shorter 4.7″ configuration while remaining hearing safe.

The picture reference about calibers is for the top picture in this article:

During the initial review of the SIG Rattler Canebrake, I ended up liking the firearm more than I initially thought I would.  As I mentioned at the conclusion of the original review, I liked it enough that I decided to buy it, and then take things a step further.  

Our firearms are supposed to go Pew Pew and not Bang.

In complete silence, the German company C.G. HAENEL GmbH have extended their product range with a rifle in 300 Blackout.

TFB’s First Firearm Series is dedicated to those that haven’t yet taken the plunge into firearm ownership, or for the particular firearm at hand. So, if you’re looking at getting your first AR15, I hope we can ease any confusion you may have. The current market for the AR15 pattern rifle has heavy aftermarket support and affordable price ranges on rifles and accessories alike.