The SIG Sauer MCX Virtus has been an extremely configurable and popular 5.56 rifle that really scratches that itch for those who want something other than a standard AR-15. However, when it comes time to do maintenance on the Virtus, many users have complained that when [Read More…]
When you want to shoot long range, a bipod is extremely helpful but often they are bolted or mounted as an afterthought to your rifle. Well BLK LBL Bipod is integrated into a handguard for the AR-15 and thus works for the Ruger Precision. Let’s take a close look [Read More…]
I don’t know a single person who doesn’t think lever-action firearms are cool. There has been a recent trend of lever-action guns receiving the modern treatment. Midwest Industries has put to market several products meant to modernize your lever gun. The [Read More…]
The HK416 is known for running without fail in all sorts of environments. This is why so many military and police forces have adopted the gun. It’s also known for being noticeably heavier than some other systems. Giving two new handguard options to HK416/MR556 [Read More…]
Ranger Point Precision (RPP) expand their impressive selection of lever-action rifle accessories by adding a new Compact M-LOK handguard for the Marlin 336 Compact and Youth 16″ barreled models. This product will allow the smaller Marlin rifles to easily gain the [Read More…]
There’s no way around how cool the CZ Scorpion EVO looks. True to their nature, the folks at Strike Industries wanted to make it cooler. To add comfort, capability, and a little bit of style, Strike has released an M-LOK and SI LINK compatible 6-inch handguard for [Read More…]
Aim Sports, purveyor of several rifle accessories, has just added a new product to its extensive line of aluminum handguards. The new release offers a visual and practical improvement to the popular IWI Galil ACE through a lean profile with M-LOK mounting slots. In the [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to another Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the impressive little Turbo K 5.56mm suppressor. Last week we did a bit of POI shift testing with three of the most popular [Read More…]
I first saw the pre-production prototypes of VOA aluminum handguards for Remington 870 and Mossberg 500 shotguns at Strike Industries booth at SHOT Show 2019. Recently, the company has announced that these forearms are now available for purchase. Let’s see what [Read More…]
Brownells now offers their own AR-15 handguards/rails called Wrenchman. The company’s goal is to offer handguards packed with all the features modern shooters demand at an affordable price. Currently, these rails are available in two versions – Wrenchman and [Read More…]
Strike Industries has announced the availability of their new GRIDLOK series of handguards. Some of the key features of these rails are the modular construction and the possibility to quickly detach the rail from the barrel nut. Let’s take a closer look. Here is [Read More…]
ODIN Works has introduced a new series of lightweight AR-15 handguards called the RUNE. These new M-LOK handguards are currently available in 12.4″ and 15.2″ length options. Here is how ODIN Works describes this new product line: The RUNE is the latest [Read More…]
Manticore Arms has announced that their new 15″ M-LOK handguard for CZ Scorpion EVO 3 PCCs is now available. According to the company, this handguard “will fit all models of Scorpion EVO including the carbine, pistol, S2 Micro, and EVO’s using the [Read More…]
Occam Defense Solutions has introduced a new AK handguard called MERC. This is a patent pending design which is advertised to decrease the heat transfer to the shooter’s hand and provide a solid optics mounting platform for AK family of rifles. Let’s take a [Read More…]
Sureshot Armament Group has released a couple of M-LOK handguards designed for the Heckler & Koch HK417/MR308/MR762 rifles. These rifles originally come with Picatinny rails or HKey accessory mounting system or combination of both. Let’s take a look at the [Read More…]
Brigand Arms, a company well known for designing carbon fiber firearm accessories, now offers a new carbon fiber handguard series called Carbon Black. Right now, there are two models of the Carbon Black handguards available: Carbon Black EDGE and Carbon Black BLADE. [Read More…]
Dan Haga Designs is specialized in making accessories for firearms that don’t have much aftermarket support such as the FN PS90 carbine (the civilian version of FN P90). The company has recently made two announcements on their social media pages. First, they have [Read More…]
Yes, another handguard. And yes, another carbon fiber handguard. Faxon had one for SHOT 2017. Brigand Arms had one in 2016. Many companies have produced one, and a few also have integrated Picatinny rails like the one in the below press release. A difference is [Read More…]
During SHOT Show 2018, Anderson Manufacturing has introduced an AR-15 upper with a different muzzle device, gas block and handguard attachment systems as well as a built-in backup rear sight. The muzzle device attachment system is similar to that of AK rifles. This [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2018 McRees Precision has introduced a new bolt action rifle chassis for the Remington 700 barrelled action. Perhaps the most significant feature of this new chassis is that it is compatible with AR-15 handguards. The AR-15 handguard attaches to this [Read More…]
There were a wide variety of new AR-15 parts and accessories at SHOT this year. One manufacturer who always seems to have something new in AR-15 accessories is Strike Industries (SI). The guys at SI gave TFB a look at some of the new parts and accessories they’re [Read More…]
Competitive shooter Todd Jarrett introduces some brand new Blackhawk! slings and AR accessories with innovative features such as a QD sling swivel attachment point built into the sling, allowing it to convert from two point to single point. A very special thanks to BROWNELL’S – check out [Read More…]
Odin Works makes some of the better AR15 accessories out on the market. Their extended AR15 mag release has put them on the map as well as their extended 9mm PCC mag release. This year they have branched out a bit and have made scope rings. They will come in either 30mm [Read More…]
Merklight is a new company located in Indianapolis, IN. They have recently launched their first product called X-Series Light. It is a weapon light designed to be installed inside the AR-15 handguard resulting in a set of eight LED lights around the circumference of [Read More…]
One of the popular Russian YouTube gun channels has published a video telling about a Russian guy who converted his Vepr Super 308 rifle from its original hunting configuration to a tactical one. What is interesting about this video is that this guy made most of the [Read More…]
Diamondhead USA’s most popular handguard is their VRS-T-556 series of free-float rails. To keep in line with current trends within the firearms industry they now have their VRS-T-556 available in an M-LOK configuration. This is free-float handguard has an angled [Read More…]
Mission First Tactical (aka MFT) recently announced it was now offering a new drop in handguard replacement for the AR style rifle. The new handguard, called the TP15MRS is a polymer, two piece design that snaps right into place onto any standard AR with a front sight [Read More…]
FAB Defense has introduced a couple of new product prototypes during Arms & Hunting 2017 exhibition held in Moscow, Russia. One of them is a new handguard for the AK-47 type rifles and the second one is an SKS chassis. Both products are still in development and [Read More…]
Samson Manufacturing Corp. (Samson) announced the company was now offering a pair of new lightweight aluminum handguards that use the M-LOK specifications for accessory attachment. Two versions of the new handguard are available: a 13″ model and a 15″ model. [Read More…]
Angstadt Arms announced the company is now selling a 5.5″ hand guard for the AR pattern rifle and pistol. While the hand guard is obviously compatible with the company’s own 9mm firearms, the new part is compatible with other 9mm and 5.56 NATO AR firearms. [Read More…]