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Midwest Industries Two Chamber Muzzle Brakes
Midwest Industries recently released their new Two Chamber Muzzle Brakes for the AR-15 and .30 caliber rifles. Both brakes are made out of tool steel with a phosphate finish and feature two large chambers designed to reduce recoil. Both brakes come with a crush washer are made in the USA and include a lifetime warranty […]
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POTD: One Rifle, Two Pistols
In case you are wondering, not TFB is not being paid by Zastava to post photos of PAP rifles! Ira sent in a photo of his AR-15 rifle and two pistols, a Glock 19 and a PAP. The specs are … A Rifle and Two Pistols M85 Pap -Ace folding stock adapter -Kak Arm Brace -Midwest Keymod […]
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Glock Clown Car
Police find a stash of Glock pistols hidden in the center console of a vehicle. Most likely a SUV or Truck. Like a clown car, the officer keeps pulling out more and more Glocks. It is almost as if there is a hole in the bottom and someone is handing him Glocks from underneath the […]
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Canik TP9 V2 First Look
VSO Gun Channel took a look at the new version of the Canik TP9. The TP9 V2 has more aggressive stippling and a double strike feature compared to the previous TP9SA. I got a chance to shoot the TP9SA at Big 3 East and I was pleasantly surprised by the trigger. I compare it to […]
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Double-Blind Study: No Difference in Lethality of Lead or Steel Shot
At the end of 2014, The State of Texas completed a 2-year study to, “evaluate the effectiveness of lead vs. non-toxic shot should ammunition regulations change in the future.” As a result of its double-blind methodology, there was “virtually no difference between lead and non-toxic shot.” I, for one, am very happy to see such detailed […]
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MLP Solid Lubricant Pen From Birchwood Casey
It’s a must to keep your gun properly lubricated in order to ensure reliable function, especially if you’re using an AR platform. If you’re looking for a way to keep your gun lubed without messing with spray cans of oil or pots of paste, take a look at what’s new from Birchwood Casey: the MLP […]
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New Alien Gear Holsters for Springfield XD
Alien Gear has been manufacturing holsters since March of 2013, and in just two short years has grown significantly. Today they have a team of more than 100 based out of two locations, one in Hayden, Idaho, the other in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Their holsters are manufactured with quality and comfort in mind, and all […]
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Long-Term Review: LaRue OBR 5.56
“The Dead Center of Precision” is LaRue Tactical’s byline. With the LaRue OBR 5.56 20″, that’s exactly what I paid for, and exactly what I received. The world of the MSR is certainly a crowded one. It takes something extra to stand out in such a crowded market. I was familiar with LaRue from their […]
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A 2″ Barreled AR-15 SBR (No, Really)
There are some who say that the AR-15 and its direct impingement gas system is poorly suited to shorter barrel lengths. High Caliber Conversions, LLC laughs in the face of those people: Some interesting things to note about this extreme(ly silly) SBR AR-15. First, the barrel has been cut down so far that a section of […]
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PlugLoader: A Clever Speed Loader For Your Glock
I am a huge fan of innovation, and I think this is a product that qualifies! Basically it is a speed loader that fits in the hollow behind the magazine well on a Glock. I always just capped mine with a plug, but I like the idea of using it for storing tools. The patent […]
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Billy Lumbar Packs from Browning
I tend to be somewhat of a pack collector. A buddy of mine swears by “lumbar” style packs (I’m more of a traditional “hang on the shoulders” pack guy). When I saw this press release in our queue, I was definitely intrigued by a number of the features. They are configured more for hunting (which […]
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POTD: Another PAP (AK) Pistol, This Time in 5.56mm
John sent us a photo of his Zastava PAP M85NP pistol chambered in 5.56x45mm. He has outfitted the PAP with a Hogue grip, Midwest Yugo Hand Guard, Magpul AFG2 Angled Rail and a sightmark combo laser/holo-graphic sight. Being a fan of short barreled rifles, I was critical of the pistol-rifle craze when it first started, but since then I […]
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Taurus Millennium G2 PT 111 Remains Popular
When I first published the review of the Taurus Millennium G2 PT 111 there was definitely a vocal number that disavowed a love for anything Taurus. Apparently though, despite some bad experiences people have previously had with their products, this model is doing very well and is maintaining some popularity. The Taurus Millennium G2 beats out, for […]
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Lightweight Armor from RMA Armament
Those of you have that have worn plates, did you wear steel or ceramics? I was issued ceramic plates (ESAPIs), and while lighter than steel (the ESAPIs were somewhere around 6 lbs each, if I recall correctly), were pretty bulky. RMA Armament has a solution that is roughly a third of the weight, their new “SRT” […]
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Viet Cong 1911 bring back
A 1911 enthusiast in Virginia recently had a buddy ask him if he could work on his 1911 for him. The buddy’s relative had brought back a 1911 from Vietnam. This is the resulting encounter- Well he brings over this gem and the first thing I tell him is … Well this ain’t a 1911! […]
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20 Years With The M9 Beretta
With the upcoming planned replacement of the M9 handgun with the as-yet-undetermined XM17 MHS, Rifleshooter reminisces about his 20 years serving with the military Beretta, a story that takes the reader through everything from the bad rap the pistol has gotten for reliability, through its advanced age and obsolescence: Security forces and military police were provided […]
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Review: Strike Industries Viper Handguards
If you have spent any time looking at aftermarket handguards for the AR-15 you know there is a dizzying amount of options out there. Strike Industries sent me one of their new offerings to take a closer look at. like many of you I still have a rifle with a front sight post that I […]
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ProSounds X-Pro Hearing Protection
ProSounds launched a KickStarter campaign to manufacture the X-Pro hearing protection. The X-Pro is a set of in-the-ear plugs that use a valve to allow sound in. When the wearer pushes a button on the outside of the X-Pro, the valve closes providing up to 30 dB of sound attenuation. Press the button again to […]
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Weekend Photo: Chiappa Triple Threat Short Barrel Shotgun
Dickson sent us a beautiful photo of a damned beautiful gun. He has converted his triple-barreled Chiappa Triple Threat to a Short Barrel Shotgun with 12″ barrels. It is, in essence, a classic Coach Gun on Steroids! Also pictured is a Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 2-tone with alligator straps and a Macallan 25 year Scotch. Classy. Thanks […]
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POTD: The Polymer Cased .264 USA
At the end of last year, we told you about the US Army Marksmanship Unit’s .264 USA round, which has been designed for an intermediate length AR platform rifle larger than an AR-15 but smaller than an AR-10. The round is one of the first to incorporate polymer case composite construction so early on in its […]
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