Savage have come out with a 20 gauge bolt action slug gun. Because of the smaller size of 20 gauge cartridges they have build the 220 series on the 110 rifle action. The recoil is apparently significantly less than the 12 gauge 210F Slug gun. The 220’s accuracy should [Read More…]
The Tuffy is a new single shot youth shotgun chambered in .410. It features a thumbhole stock that can store five rounds, and has a viewing window for checking how many rounds are stored. Two models are available, one in stainless, the other in matte blue. Both has [Read More…]
The RCI XRAIL (Roth Auto Index Loader) is a auto index loader magazine extension that can expand a tubular shotgun magazine to hold up either 14 rounds (compact version) or 23 rounds (full version). This video shows the XRAIL mounted on a Benelli M2 Tactical. The [Read More…]
WrenTech Industries have started selling a shotgun and Ruger 10/22 rifle variant of their Advantage Tactical Sight. The new sights work the same as the pistol version. To aim you simply line up the rear sight with front sight to create a triangular shape. This [Read More…]
The UK have adopted the Benelli M4 shotgun, dubbed the L128A1, as their new combat shotgun. The photo below was taken at a combat display held last week. Click to expand. Private Colin Shead, A Company, 3 MERCIAN, displays the new Combat Shotgun, brought into service [Read More…]
I must admit I have wanted to see what would happen (I know what would happen but I wanted to see it 😉 ). The internet does not disappoint:
Future Weapons recently demonstrated a fascinating prototype less-lethal shotgun from Beretta. What is interesting is that the kinetic energy expended on the target from the rubber bullet is constant regardless of the range. This fixes a common problem with less-lethal [Read More…]
The much hyped Benelli Vinci shotgun has finally been unveiled. Benelli have proclaimed the shotgun to be a revolution. I will go through the features and let you decide if it is truly a revolution or an evolution of Benelli’s existing high-tech shotgun designs. [Read More…]
At the end of the month Benelli will be unveiling their much hyped Vinci shotgun, which they hail as a revolution in shotgun design. A commenter on my last post about the firearm said he knew that it in fact uses the KRISS MVS operating mechanism. The KRISS MVS, which [Read More…]
The ShotCam is a new product for 2009 from Burris. It is a rail mounted video camera that includes a flashlight, laser and the ability to take 3.2 megapixel still images. The video function can be set to kick in the moment the pistol it is mounted on is unholstered. [Read More…]
Very cool, it is even star-crimped. $97.77 at GreatBigStuff.com.
Ed, who blogs at Tell Me Why?, interviewed Tony from American Tactical Imports about their .410 AR-15 shotgun, the AT-14 (otherwise known as the T-14). You can watch the video here. It answers a question I have had: is the lower standard AR-15? The answer is that it is [Read More…]
James @ The Next Chapter bought himself a .22 / .410 M6 Scout take down rifle. Taken down and packed for transport. More photos and information at The Next Chapter.
I covered the Safir T-14 / ATI AT-14 .410 AR-15 shotgun on the blog earlier this year. Mike, a reader of The Firearm Blog, emailed me photos the AT-14 he just received. Click to expand the photos. Two black shotugns. .410 Siaga shotgun (AK clone) left. Annular piston [Read More…]
This is awesome: Derek writes: I have designed and patents pending on this.. Its a beltfed 12 gauge upper receiver for a ar-15 or m16 lower receiver. It uses your lower receiver, so if you have a ar15 its a semi auto shotgun, however if you have a registered m16 lower [Read More…]
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have published Annual Firearms Manufacturers And Export Report 2007 (warning: PDF Link). It gives some interesting insight into firearms sales: Pistols Manufactured in 2007 Revolvers Manufactured in 2007 Rifles, [Read More…]
Last month I received an email from Nigeria. I know what you are thinking … not one of those emails 😉 Emmanuel was having some problems with his new shotgun and asked if I could help. I don’t know much about shotguns in general so I was not able to give [Read More…]
Revision Eyewear have developed an impressive protective eyewear lens designed for combat. This video shows the Sawfly being shot by a 12 gauge Remington 1187 shotgun firing #6 lead shot from 16 feet: It is hit 37 times (what they say, I did not count) by the 0.11 [Read More…]
Yes, you did you the title correctly. American Tactical Imports are bringing the Safir Arms T-14 stateside and calling it the AT-14. T-14 Classic Now you are probably asking yourself why would someone want such a gun? When I first learnt about the T-14 a few months ago [Read More…]
This is the one I find most annoying: KER-CHAK! We’ve all seen this one. The good or bad guy had been holding a shotgun on his opposite number for a while and, just for dramatic emphasis, racks back the pump to chamber a shell. Loud Ker-Chak! Then a take-away [Read More…]
This year CZ-USA will be importing the CZ BRNO BO 801 over/under 12 gauge shotgun this year. Two models will be for sale. The 801.1 model has a 3.5″ chamber and the 801.2 has a 3″ chamber.
This year Limbsaver will be selling an improved premium slip on recoil pad. I am quite recoil sensitive (and man enough to admit it) and am a big fan of limbsaver recoil pads which are generally considered the best.
H&R (A Remington company) have produced a new shotgun designed specifically for slugs. H&R Pardner Pump Slug features a proprietary rifling design called Ultragon which was designed to provide greater slug accuracy. From the press release: Rifling further [Read More…]
Benelli gets new media. They have a new website that is very aesthetically pleasing and modern with some nice touches like providing their promotion videos in the iPod format. Benelli are utilizing the web to hype the “next generation hunting shotgun” which [Read More…]
Winchester have given the Super X3 pump action (SXP) shotguns a makeover. The “Worlds fastest pump” now has a more high tech design. Defender Black Shadow Field For comparison: The old Black Shadow Field I like the designs, they are very [Read More…]
I previously reported that on the new Mossberg 590 SPX. It appears Mossberg also have a “regular” 500 SPX. The SPX features: * 18.5″ ported barrel (the holes are in just behind the front sight) * Picatinny rail * LPA Ghost sight * “M16 [Read More…]
If this does not keep hippies awake at night and zombies at bay I do not know what will. The Mossberg 500 Road Blocker a real badass. Pistol grip, heat shield and BFMB (Big “Fraking” Muzzle Brake”). Mossberg 500 Road Blocker. Click to expand. The two [Read More…]
This year Mossberg is will be selling the autoloader 3 1/2″ magnum 935 Magnum and the 2 3/4″ 930 Turkey models with tactical style pistol grips and fixed stocks. Click to expand the images. Mossberg 935 Magnum Turkey – Pistol Grip Model Mossberg 930 [Read More…]
Jay emailed me an old CDNN catalog from 2001. It is hard to believe the prices listed were the norm only 8 years ago. Click to expand images. Good luck finding a used Mateba for under $1200 Saiga 12: $600+ today if you can find it in stock. Thank to Jay for the history [Read More…]
My understanding of Australian guns law is that unless you are a farmer, professional shooter (such as professional competition shooter or professional pest hunter) or collector you are only allowed paintballs markers, air guns and non-semi-automatic rimfire/centerfire [Read More…]
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