At SHOT Show 2024, Ruger has reintroduced a classic design with the addition of a folding stock Mini 14 rifle to their lineup. This new offering caters to enthusiasts of traditional aesthetics, equipped with the A-TM stock crafted by Samson Manufacturing. Not only does [Read More…]
Kalashnikov USA have added two new aluminum AK stocks to their KUSA Premium K-Series line of AK parts and accessories. One of the new stocks is telescoping and is compatible with fixed-stock rear trunnions. The second one has no length of pull adjustment mechanism and [Read More…]
Having a compact firearm no longer requires giving up your weapon’s capabilities. More and more people are finding that a rifle caliber carbine that folds makes a great defensive weapon when stored in a pack. For those who operate inside a vehicle for work, a [Read More…]
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At SHOT Show 2023, Midwest Industries unveiled an entire line of AK accessories called the AK Alpha Series. Currently, there are four main products in this family of Midwest Industries AK accessories: AK Alpha Series M-LOK Handguard, AK Alpha Series Optic Mount, AK [Read More…]
At the end of the past year, we reported about the release of Ukrainian KPYK CRC 5002 adjustable AK stock. This stock was first teased a couple of years ago and it has been in continuous development and field testing processes ever since. Shortly after the release of [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 68th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet [Read More…]
Sylvan Arms has announced the release of the third generation of their AR-15 hinged folding stock adapters. As stated by the company, the main differences of Gen3 adapter from the previous generation are the lowered hinge and stronger, more durable design. Let’s [Read More…]
In June of 2017, TFB reported that an innovation in the AR world was in development. Evolution Weapon Systems had begun working on a prototype bufferless bolt carrier group system for the AR-15 platform, and Instagrammer “thegatman” had posted a few teaser [Read More…]
Dead Foot Arms recently posted on their Facebook page about a new company called FoldAR that’s releasing a new folding AR-15 rifle. FoldAR uses the Dead Foot Arms Modified Cycle System (MCS) folding stock kit along with a proprietary barrel folding mechanism that [Read More…]
Let me tell you right away that this product is not designed for AR-15 rifles and it is not anything like a Law Tactical folder. This is a folding stock adapter designed for the firearms that use AR-15 buffer tubes but don’t have a buffer and recoil spring [Read More…]
Circle 10 AK has just released two new AK products – AK Push Button 2-Bolt Folding Hinge and AK 2-Bolt Triangle Stock. Both of these accessories use 10-32 2-bolt mounting system. Let’s take a quick look at each of these parts separately. AK Push Button [Read More…]
PPSh-41 submachine gun was the main SMG of the Soviet Union during the WW2. It was cheap to make and was deployed in large numbers. It was also chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev, which means it shared the same ammunition as the handgun and the same caliber/bore as pretty [Read More…]
If you are looking to buy a rifle that isn’t an AR, there are few alternatives. The SIG Sauer MCX is one of the most attractive options in the non-AR market currently. In this episode of TFBTV, Patrick takes a look at Sig’s entry into the piston operated modern sporting rifle segment. [Read More…]
The premise of the Skeli X11 is to bring an economically priced modular “Next Generation” rifle to the consumer market. Not everyone might be able to afford or sustain a SCAR-H or SCAR-L, but with the X11, a modular, folding stock, ambidextrous (controls and [Read More…]
Having a folder on your AR-15 is nice, but the large downside to that is you can’t shoot it folded. The guys at Deadfoot Arms saw this as a large problem and came up with a solution that allows you to shoot an AR-15 with the stock folded. No other drop in solution exists for […] [Read More…]
This was posted in a KRISS Vector Owners Group on Facebook. Looks like the KRISS Vector upper receiver will get a new remold. The rear of the upper receiver is longer than the current version. You can see the curve above and behind the grip is rather pronounced and [Read More…]
Manticore Arms and Circle 10 AK are jointly releasing a proprietary side folding stock for the AK platform.The stock was a collaboration between the two companies and costs the same on both their websites: $139.95. It allows the stock to fit completely flush against [Read More…]
Shotguns have long been favored by many gun owners for home defense and are also used by the military and law enforcement for tactical purposes. After all it isn’t just about the shotgun’s ability to punch a massive hole in its target, they’re also [Read More…]
Maxim Popenker, Russian small arms expert and author (and TFB contributor), has begun a three-part series of articles on the origins of the bullpup concept, one which many now believe represents the future of individual small arms: Traditionally, a firearm in the [Read More…]
AR15News.com has a great photo breakdown of the upcoming Gen 3 Folding Stock Adapter from Law Tactical. There are few notable changes on the Generation 3, notably the height of the hinge has been dropped so it is easier to rack the action without racking your knuckles. [Read More…]
I’m a fan of good old wood stocks on AK variant rifles, but one advantage the AK has over the AR15 is the ability to swap out a folding stock and still be able to fire. That said, I’m also a fan of folding stocks on the AK, but why can’t we have both? [Read More…]
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