Geissele Automatics showcased two new additions to their product lineup at SHOT Show 2024, specifically a trigger designed for AK rifles and the El Corto short barreled rifle. The new Geissele AK trigger bears similarities to their established SSA-E X model and boasts a [Read More…]
Geissele Automatics announced today on Instagram that the Super Duty rifle won an LAPD contract for the SWAT and Tactical Surveillance Teams. LAPD SWAT has used the HK416 for several years, but it seems those days are ending. Let’s see what this new gun has to [Read More…]
If you always wanted to own a Geissele rifle but could never afford one, then the new El Jefe rifle must be interesting to you. This rifle is made by Geissele Automatics but it’s sold under the ALG Defense brand (Geissele’s sister company). With an MSRP of [Read More…]
During a video introducing some new products published on 31 August, Bill Geissele announced that Geissele’s submission to US SOCOM’s MRGG-S (Mid-Range Gas Gun) program had been selected. The new rifle appears to have beaten out rival designs from other [Read More…]
Reviving a six-year-old product announcement is not a normal occurrence in the firearms industry, but neither is a rifle/trigger/optic manufacturer releasing a silencer. The Geissele Super Night Owl quietly appeared on the manufacturer’s site this week without much [Read More…]
Holt Works Photography produces some amazing photographs. Today we have just one photo of a Brownells 12.5” patrol rifle build. Feeling like building something similar, or do you live in an area where there are barrel length restrictions? Here are the rifle specs: [Read More…]
The Warner & Swasey name returns to the world of firearm optics with the RDSMicro MOA3 red dot sight. It features a proprietary 1.54″ mount, as well as integral backup iron sights on top of the optic. The RDSMicro MOA3 is exclusivley sold by Geissele. More [Read More…]
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At SHOT Show 2023, Geissele Automatics displayed a number of their government contract rifles as well as a pair of civilian market guns chambered in 6mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge), the GFR Maritime RECCE and GFR Stratomatch, that are also based on DoD contract [Read More…]
Geissele Automatics showed up to SHOT Show 2023 with two new rifles chambered in the ultimate SPR cartridge: 6mm ARC. The competition-ready Stratomatch rifle and the tough and durable GFR (Geissele Freedom Rifle) RECCE. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is [Read More…]
Geisslele Automatics won a contract to supply AR-15 rifles to Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This new contract includes both complete rifles and upper receiver groups. Let’s take a look at the specifics of this contract, and what it might mean for [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day: Above we have the United States Army Squad Designated Marksman Rifle M110A1 (SDMR). But take a closer look, there’s something unusual going on. If you look at the optic you’ll see it’s from Vortex rather than SIG Sauer. The mount [Read More…]
Those of you who have picked up one of Geissele’s Super Duty rifles will probably know all about how well regarded the SSA-E X trigger is. For those that don’t know, this particular trigger is an improved version of the popular SSA-E trigger. The SSA-E X [Read More…]
Every community has its hot-button words. Words that when they pop up in a headline or, say, a patent, rational minds storm out the door; any willingness to ask clarifying questions in tow. In this community, two of those words are “Database” and “Government”. I [Read More…]
AR-15 is the quintessential American rifle. For years the AR-15 has been a reliable, modular, and capable platform for every American gun owner to work off of for a variety of reasons. Brownells has just announced an exclusive new rifle – the Brownells Super Duty [Read More…]
It’s October, and it’s time for the fourth Geissele ICON rifle. This one is red metallic and inspired by the World War II memoir of the United States Marine Eugene Sledge, based on the notes he kept tucked away in a pocket-sized Bible which he carried with him [Read More…]
Geissele Automatics, initially known for their heavenly triggers and sturdy rail systems for the AR-15 platform, has steadily diversified their retail offerings into optics mounts, optics and even complete rifles. And I’m a fan – all my guns sport G triggers [Read More…]
A long list of companies partnered with Offensive Marketing Group to try to make a new and different take on commercials. Judging by the feedback I’ve read it seems they succeeded. In the video (see the bottom of this article) you can see the latest gear in action [Read More…]
To commemorate special dates and events in Geissele or America’s history Geissele are going to host a free giveaway for a single Geissele ICON Rifle at the beginning of every month. Each Geissele ICON rifle will aim to be a truly unique and one off rifle, Iconic, [Read More…]
With restaurants, bars, theaters and a whole host of other entertainment establishments closed due to Corona 2020, some of you may be starting to feel the effects of extreme boredom. If you’ve organized the garage, inventoried the ammunition and cleaned the armory, it [Read More…]
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The Geissele Super Precision 1-6 x 28 Down at the end of Industry Day at the Range was Geissele with a ton of their rifles set up with various sighting devices. Of most import was their new Super Precision 1-6 optic. Mounted to the rifles with their Super Precision [Read More…]
Geissele Automatics have announced the acquisition of the technical data packages and intellectual property for the 240LW and 240LWS lightweight general purpose machine guns developed by Barrett Firearms Mfg. Geissele announced the news on their social media earlier [Read More…]
During one of their latest live streams, Bill Geissele, the founder of Geissele Automatics, announced the launch of a new product line called Special Agent. As its name implies, the parts and accessories included in this line are exactly the ones used by the FBI. If you [Read More…]
Most of our readers, and probably everyone who owns a firearm in the 300 Blackout caliber, knows that Magpul has a designated PMAG for the 300BLK. The magazine is supposed to give the shooter an increased reliability and performance compared to the use of traditional [Read More…]
Not JUST a Mount Company American Defense Manufacturing (ADM) makes multiple lines of AR-15s and AR-10s. They recently sent me a Universal Improved Carbine (UIC) ADM4 Mod 2 to review. I did not get 5-10k rounds through it, but I did get approximately 750 rounds to get a [Read More…]
The wait is over – Geissele has finally released their Super MPX SSA trigger for SIG’s popular pistol caliber carbines and pistol caliber pistols. While the OEM SIG MPX trigger is certainly above average for a carbine, pulling a G trigger for the first time [Read More…]
Welcome to this week’s featured deals of the week post. As always if you want to see a deal, or more or less of another kind of deal, leave a note in the comments. Troy Industries Folding Battle Sight Combo – $109.95 Big thanks to Mike C for giving us the [Read More…]
Geissele shows off their Super Duty Rifle at Shot Show Range Day. They will have two versions, one for civilians and one for Law Enforcement. The Super Duty will be available in Black or DDC and of course comes with a bunch of Geissele goodies. Geissele is making their [Read More…]
Today we take a look at a build that brings us back to the Colt Commando era. and back to the future again! The idea behind this build was to get a modern M16A1/XM177-style AR15. Let’s begin with a short history lesson with this legendary photograph. Apart from [Read More…]
The wait for an FN SCAR MK20 SSR package is nearly over. For years SCAR owners have been asking for a SCAR MK20. The fixed precision stock with adjustable length of pull and cheek rest, 20” barrel and extended M1913 Picatinny Rail have been showed extensively at [Read More…]
For those of you who are veterans of the Clone Wars – building visually and technically correct military rifles – or are just getting started, the previously announced Geissele USASOC upper receiver groups are starting to show up in the wild. For the moment, [Read More…]
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