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Hudson C1 Compensators Coming Soon

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 19:00

Hudson Mfg recently announced the pre-order sale for their C1 Compensator for the H9 pistol. You knew this was coming after Hudson Mfg debuted their H9 threaded barrels last month. The Hudson C1 Compensator is made out of 7075 aluminum with a type II anodize finish and was designed to match the styling of the H9 […]

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POTD: Upgraded Ukranian AKs With Holosun Optics

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 19:00

The People’s Project is a crowdfunding organization in the Ukraine to help their army upgrade their Ukranian AKs. Back in 2014 they helps upgrade Unit A 0224 with Holosun Optics, digital night vision, handguards and grips. Thanks to Vlad and Hrachya for helping me translate the Ukranian engraving on the side. I question the tall […]

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Mack Brothers 2018 Evo Titanium

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 18:30

If you are like me, when you hear the name Mack Brothers you think suppressors, not knowing that the Sturgis, South Dakota manufacturers build parts, accessories and complete weapons systems for the precision shooter. The Mack Brothers 2018 Evo Titanium is precision machinened for shooters who want to squeeze every ounce of performance from their […]

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The new Spuhr SP-3022 Scope Mount with Co-Witness

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 18:00

What do you get if you combine the extended cantilever of the Noveske Shooting Team Mount (the SP-3026) with the absolute co-witness height of the SP-3016? In Spuhr’s World you get the SP-3022, which is the company’s latest product. The SP-3022 is based on the 3-gun competition mount designed for the The Noveske Shooting Team, […]

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NEW: Trijicon Teases Green Dot MRO

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 17:00

One of my favorite non-magnification optics is getting an upgrade. By way of a sneaky website update, Trijicon’s MRO is set to receive a 2 MOA green dot model alongside its popular red dot models. Like many of you, my eyes tend to pickup the color green easier as opposed to red. Having used the […]

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The Salen 3D Printed Titanium Compensator

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 13:00

Mr. Kenneth Salen is a Norwegian IPSC competitive shooter. He’s now the top shooter on the Norwegian Heckler & Koch Shooting Team. According to himself he’s the guy you talk to about the best compensator in the World. A brave statement, that combined with the subject of 3D printing (or Additive Manufacturing, as opposed to […]

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NEW Match-Grade Berger Ammunition for Discerning Shooters

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 12:00

It was back on January 22nd that Berger Bullets announced they would be absorbing Applied Ballistics Munitions (ABM) and creating Berger Ammunition. This re-branding of ABM to Berger Ammunition coupled with a move to Mesa, Arizona has been exciting times for the company. This gives Berger the ability to do something new by finally making […]

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Welcome a New Member to the Concealed SMG Family: Meet Thomas the SMG

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 09:00

I am sure you’ve heard about the briefcases that are designed to house a firearm not only providing a concealment for the gun but also either linking the trigger to the briefcase handle or having a quick release mechanism. Perhaps the most known guns that have such briefcases designed for are the MP5K or AKS-74U. But […]

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Ukraine Starts Mass Production of 40x53mm Grenades

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 08:00

Ukrainian state-owned defense corporation UkrOboronProm has announced that a local munitions manufacturing company called “Impulse” in cooperation with another domestic defense corporation called “Kuznya on Rybalsky” will start the mass production of NATO standard high velocity 40x53mm grenades. These grenades are used in automatic grenade launchers such as the US Mk 19. According to Yevgen Chernov, the […]

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France Selects Aimpoint CompM5 for HK416F

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 07:00

The French Army is set to adopt Aimpoint’s CompM5 red dot rifle optic. The CompM5 will be paired with the French Army’s new service rifle, the Heckler & Koch HK416 F, which is currently being rolled out. Aimpoint introduced the CompM5 in September last year. The CompM5 is a non-magnifying (1x) optic with a +/- […]

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Army In Search of Laser/Light Module for Modular Handgun

Tue, 07/24/2018 - 19:00

With the adoption of the SIG Sauer P320 last year, the US Army has been searching for a new laser/light module for its M17 / M18 Modular Handgun System. Back in June, we covered the module shown off by Program Executive Office Soldier at a Pentagon Close Combat Lethality Tech Day. This was an offering from Streamlight based […]

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SIG Sauer Announce Limited Edition Commemorative M17

Tue, 07/24/2018 - 18:30

As we reported last week SIG Sauer are about to release versions of their government-adopted M17 ato the civilian market, however, only one of these will be identical to the US Ary’s Modular Handgun spec, complete with manual safety. Just 5,000 of these authentically government-marked M17s will be made available. An additional M17 Collectors Case will also […]

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Shooting Flying Clay Targets at 300 Yards with a 6.5mm Creedmoor Rifle

Tue, 07/24/2018 - 18:00

Gould Brothers, the famous exhibition shooters, published a video where they do a trick shot which is close to impossible. As you know, normally shooting clay pigeon targets is done with shotguns and at relatively close distances. What Gould Brothers did is really amazing. Not only they used a rifle (AR-10 pattern rifle by Alex […]

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New Russian Semi-Auto Pistol Called UDAV

Tue, 07/24/2018 - 17:00

Kalashnikov Gun Magazine has published images of the new Russian Udav pistol chambered in 9x21mm Russian. The pistol is designed by the TsNII TochMash. Various media sources have been speculating with the possible adoption of this pistol but up until now, there were no images of the pistol. Thanks to the KGM, today we have […]

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The Kachin Kalashnikov in Myanmar

Tue, 07/24/2018 - 13:00

Although located in some of the most remote parts of the Burmese jungle, the Kachin Independence Army has been able to build up an impressive arms assembly capability in the northern regions of the country of Myanmar. It is very difficult to acquire information and proof of Kachin facilities, but current speculation leans more towards […]

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TFB Review: Franklin Armory BFSIII Trigger for B&T APC45

Tue, 07/24/2018 - 12:00

Thanks, Boss! Installation of the B&T APC45 trigger would have been a real pain in the rear had it not been for the detailed instructions provided by TFB’s editor Pete in his review off the same trigger for the APC9.  Not only are the instructions hard to follow, there are errors in the diagrams!  Specifically […]

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POTD: Very Swedish .30-06 Sprg Ammunition in the United States

Tue, 07/24/2018 - 09:00

In this installment of Picture-of-the-Day (POTD), we take a look at a rare box of ammo with some Swedish origins. It might be commonplace in Europe (that we are not sure), but this box of .30-06 Springfield ammunition is not something you see everyday in the United States. This ammunition was given to me from […]

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100K+ In 180 Days – GLOCK 19X Breaks Sales Forecasts

Mon, 07/09/2018 - 13:00

The announcement and subsequent release of the GLOCK 19X pistol was an emotional time for the company, fans and critics alike. For years the Austrian powerhouse’s MHS pistol submission was shrouded in secrecy, salivating curious onlookers with possible models like the law enforcement-only 17M and 19M guns. Whereas GLOCK fans understood the reason for the […]

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NEW Rock River Arms RRAGE Carbine

Mon, 07/09/2018 - 12:00

Rock River Arms has introduced a new member of the LAR-15 family of rifles – the RRAGE Carbine. This rifle is advertised to provide a look and performance of the more expensive billet and monolithic upper receivers and handguards at a much more affordable price point. The Rock River Arms RRAGE Carbine is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. […]

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The Art Of The Russian Mall Ninja

Mon, 07/09/2018 - 09:00

Remember Sulsa Do Corps handgun training? If you missed it, here is a video to refresh yourself. I found another video on Facebook of a Russian Mall Ninja who may have been taught the way of Sulsa Do Corps.   Watch this cringe worthy video. The video is four solid minutes of a guy rolling […]

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