Within the United Kingdom, handguns are effectively banned, with the exception of Section 5 owners (armed security), Section 73 (Historically significant pieces), and Black Powder handguns. Thus, due to working around the obscure wording of the law, UK shooters have [Read More…]
The one time I tried stopping by the Boyds Gunstock booth at this year’s SHOT Show it was slammed with wall to wall people. If you aren’t familiar, Boyds is a supplier of laminate and hardwood gunstocks for nearly any rifle or shotgun imaginable. I used a [Read More…]
Magpul Announced the X-22 Backpacker Stock for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown today with this very well done video. My initial reaction was that Magpul made a Ruger 10/22 version of the AR-7 Survival Rifle. The Magpul X-22 Backpacker Stock, like almost all Magpul products [Read More…]
Delta 14 Chassis is a replacement stock for M1A/M14 rifles. It replaces the original stock adding a number of modern features. The chassis adds a Mossberg 500 stock mounting platform positioned at a proper angle, which allows using the iron sights. It has holes on 3, 6 [Read More…]
Magpul announced the company is now shipping its MOE SL-S butt stocks. These new adjustable stocks are made for the AR platform and should work on any rifle with a milspec sized buffer tube (lower receiver extension.) These are different from the existing SL (slim [Read More…]
As I (im)patiently wait for ATF approval of my TPM Outfitters MP5-SD, I am already on the hunt for accessories and upgrades. I’m pretty familiar with the standard H&K collapsible stock, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best option out there. B&T [Read More…]
Pistol caliber carbines have seen a bit of a resurgence over the last year with the introduction of the CZ Scorpion EVO, the Sig MPX, and new HK MP5 clones. As you might expect, there are companies looking for a way to tap into the pistol caliber carbine segment [Read More…]
Its truly hard to keep up with the pace by which Strike Industries has been putting out product. In fact, we have occasionally missed one, which has not been on purpose (which despite often being Made in Taiwan, tends to be some innovative stuff, like their new safety [Read More…]
There is nothing sexier in the firearm world than a short barreled rifle (SBR) with a sleek collapsible or folding stock. And the newest trend of integrating the MP5-A3 “two post” style of telescoping stock into the AR platform has brought a new level of [Read More…]
Last year I had the opportunity to review Strike Industries’ Viper hand guards and really found them to be a solid value for the money. Now that the Viper stock from Strike is shipping, I was given the chance to review the matching stock. Now to be fair I have [Read More…]
How many people really are “average”? Is it possible to design a system to fit the average person, and if not, what’s the alternative? A recent article published on thestar.com examines this question, excerpting the work of L. Todd Rose from his recent [Read More…]
Its importance cannot be overstated, because if you fail to properly shoulder a rifle (or shotgun) its recoil is likely to make its presence known. Unfortunately, that presence tends to be made known in rather painful ways. This particular issue may be a chicken or the [Read More…]
Odds are good you have an AR-15 – or two, or three – in your gun safe. One of the great things about the popularity of the AR-15 is the not only the number of options out there for purchasing the gun itself but the phenomenal number of after-market parts. [Read More…]
Among a number of interesting products on display from Lewis Machine & Tool, was an exceptionally short AR Personal Defense Weapon (PDW). Now, when we talk about short ARs, it might be in terms of barrel length, or maybe some of those different folding stock [Read More…]
The Remington 700 first started production in 1962 and quickly gained popularity. Today there are multiple bolt-action rifles within the line and it remains a favorite among many long gun fans. If you yourself have a Remington 700 you may be interested in the latest [Read More…]
Archangel Manufacturing will introduce a number of new 10/22 stocks at the 2016 SHOT Show. These new stocks are variants on the company’s existing 10/22 stock: the AAP1022 that was introduced at the 2015 SHOT Show. The new stocks are functionally the same as the [Read More…]
Did you know, it is perfectly legal to convert a handgun into a rifle (assuming it is done in the correct order)? Taking advantage of this, AMG (American Marketing Group) is offering the “Lock, Stock, & Barrel” kit to convert Gen 3 & Gen 4 Glock 17s [Read More…]
If you’re a fan of the Mossberg Patriot rifle, you might be interested in the latest offering from Boyds. Boyds, a company known for the manufacture of hardwood stocks, has come out with a replacement hardwood stock for Mossberg’s newest bolt-action. The new [Read More…]
I stumbled across this eBay auction for a 1911 stock when I was looking for a LWRC folding grip. Below is a screenshot of the auction. Notice anything lacking in the description? The seller only says it will fit a 45 cal pistol. Well that is rather vague. From [Read More…]
UTG/Leapers has released their PRO S2 Recon stock and assembly. The new S2 is made in the USA. The new S2 is a slimmer and lighter version of the full-size S1 stock released not long ago. Compatible with MIL-Spec buffer tubes, the stock is capable of a 7.5″ [Read More…]
Boyds is now offering hardwood rifle stocks for the Remington 710 and 770 rifles. The company is offering the following designs for these guns: Classic Featherweight Thumbhole Heritage Platinum Prairie Hunter Pro Varmint Varmint Thumbhole “At Boyds, we actively seek [Read More…]
I, for one, was happy to see the release of the LUTH-AR stock, as it provided a lower-cost, lighter, weight competitor to the Magpul PRS (review coming on the LUTH-AR), but the stock is missing a few features that endears the PRS to me. CTK Precision our of [Read More…]
Hogue, the company known for manufacturing everything from grips to stock to specialty knives, is coming out with new 3-piece furniture kits for ARs and M16s. The new kits include a beavertail grip, collapsible buttstock, and a free-floating rifle-length forend. Each [Read More…]
Nyet! Rifle is not fine! Turns out that the Mapul MOE stock is worthy of the AK’s legendary reliability. AKOU kicks the stock’s derriere attempting to break it and while the Zhukov stock’s locking mechanism can be broken, the standard MOE stock stands [Read More…]
If you own a 10/22 and you’re looking for tactically appealing aftermarket components, take a look at the latest offering from Hogue. New from Hogue is a tactical thumbhole rifle stock specifically designed for 10/22s. It’s manufactured as one piece and [Read More…]
For those looking for a more compact option, Rainier Arms has introduced a “PDW” lower receiver for the AR-15, with a more compact buffer tube and collapsible dual-rod stock arrangement. An article at Guns.com elaborates: Rainier Arms is taking orders for [Read More…]
As a fan of Lego and firearms I am not sure if it is a good idea to make a hybrid of both. Alloutdoor posted this the other day. Feinstein Gewehr Werke, LLC, is a plastic brick kit manufacturer. They make the Mk8 stock for milspec buffer tubes. The kit costs $40 plus [Read More…]
Rob Ski puts the new Magpul AK furniture to the test. The results are thought-provoking: Something I have reiterated a few times in the comments section is a basic aphorism about folding stocks that is borne out by this video: “Durability, lightness, cheapness, [Read More…]
AGP Arms has released a new stock kit for the venerable Ruger 10/22 takedown rifle. The new stock kit incorporates matching base and forearm with a right-side folding stock to make the takedown just that much more take-down. When extended, the stock is a nearly [Read More…]
Leapers has introduced a new AR-15 stock, resembling a combination of the Magpul CTR and the SOPMOD stock. From the press release: With features requested by the law enforcement community and sportsmen alike, UTG’s new tactical stock is designed to perform in any [Read More…]