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Slide Fire comes out with AR tube for AK
In a twist with their usual designs, Slide Fire Solutions came out with a completely different approach to their rapid fire bump fire stock systems in the SSAK47-HYB. Unlike their other models for the AK and AR, which have a very simple appearance, this one is actually made from aluminium and accepts aftermarket or standard […]
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POTD: We The People …
HK master sent us this photo and wrote … Here is one of my more artsy shots. Pictured is my prized CZ75B laying on top of the U.S. Constitution. Although my name may be “HK master” i still love guns from all brands, and CZ makes some darn fine firearms. In fact, the CZ75 is […]
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OOOD: McCann Industries .458 Win Mag Garand
Back in early 2000’s, McCann Industries (known for their M1 Garand Gas Trap Adjuster) manufactured an M1 Garand in .458 Winchester Magnum. Not made anymore after the passing of McCann’s primary gunsmith, the rifles are a fine example of ingenuity and practicality applied to big-game hunting. At first, I flinched just thinking about it, but […]
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PSA: Celabratory Gunfire is Stupid
Browsing through my Facebook feed for the day, I came across this nugget from my local group “Gun Enthusiasts of Cincinnati.” which shows a local member’s windshield smashed from a bullet falling back to the ground from celebratory gunfire. By the damage to the windshield, if that hit a person it would likely maim or […]
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New Gen 4 Gray Glocks From Lipsey’s
Glock has partnered with Lipsey’s to distribute Gen4 Glock pistols with a gray frame. These new guns follow previously released flat dark earth and OD green models that have been sold through the same distributor. The pistols were released to dealers on July 1, so shooters can probably start finding the guns in the local […]
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FN Introduces the 1776
FNH USA announced a new rifle in the FN 15 line up: the 1776. According to the company, the new AR-style rifle “is designed to be high performance, value-priced, and optics-ready, perfect for shooters looking for a base rifle to customize to their liking.” The MSRP is $899. The new guns are chambered in 5.56 […]
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Dutch SF interested in .300 BLK
Jane’s is reporting that the Dutch special forces are putting out a contract request to buy 195 carbines chambered in .300 BLK and an assorted amount of ammunition to go along with the package. Now, this isn’t big news yet, because all this is, is a request to the gun industry to see what will […]
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Comp-Tac Offers Holsters for Strike 1 Pistols
Comp-Tac announced the company will now make a variety of holsters for the Arsenal Strike 1 pistols. The holsters are all part of the company’s existing product line up and include: MTAC Neutral Cant Spartan Flatline International Additionally, the company will offer magazine pouches and spare bodies for the handguns. So, if someone already has […]
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Happy Independence Day, USA!
On this day 239 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted by the thirteen original US colonies of Massachusetts, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The Fourth of July, as it’s often called in the US, is typically a time […]
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Shooting $7 of Freedom…
I hope you all had a good 4th of July. Aside from the somber importance of this day to the American readership, I thought you all could appreciate some gun porn. Nothing really new here, but wanted to share how I spent some of my day. BMC Tactical sponsored a 4th of July family day shoot […]
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Rekkr Custom Kydex Holsters——“The Constitution”
A few weeks ago I was searching the Internet for new holster designs made from Kydex. As much as new designs I was looking for quality. Since the popularity of Kydex as a holster material the number of companies making Kydex holsters has skyrocketed and not always with the best quality. When I found Rekkr […]
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Canadian Rangers Retire Lee Enfield, Switch to Custom Tikka CTR
Since their inception in 1942 the Canadian Rangers have been carrying the Lee Enfield No. 4 rifle into the wilderness of Northern Canada. In a place where your methods of transport are primarily snowshoe or snowmobile, and winter temperatures regularly hit –31°C (–24°F) the polymer 5.56 guns just never caught on. But after 73 years […]
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Pest control: The Black Powder solution
A reader sent this in to TFB when they stumbled across an odd patent for a type of “Vermin Control”, patented in 1882 by a certain James A Williams. It uses a lever that a rodent would feasibly step on and would be connected to a trigger, which would set it off. It specifically says […]
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Oklahoma Highway Patrol turns to SIG 320
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has selected the SIG Sauer P320 full size in 9mm as their new duty gun. I’m not sure what they had before, but from an overview of media pictures it appears that they formally had Glock 17s as standard issue with some officers with M&Ps probably personally bought. Either way, the […]
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POTD: Kick-Ass 1942 Mosin Nagant “Obrez” Pistol Conversion
Cory purchased a chopped barrel Mosin and turned it into a beautiful Obrez-style Mosin Nagant. “Obrez” in English literally means sawn-off or cut-off. These sawn-off Mosins were apparently a popular side-arm in Russia at least as early as the Russian Civil War. Cory writes … 1942 Mosin Nagant “Obrez”. Picked this up recently in a trade. Previous owner chopped […]
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Kalashnikov USA products released
Kalashnikov USA has come out with a press release stating their new products are ready for sale/shipping in the United States, under the new banner “Russian Heritage/ American Innovation”. The company is not directly connected with Kalashnikov Concern (more about that below). Specifically released are some rifle models, the 7.62×39 US132 (which has odd presets for […]
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Ruger Announces SR-556 Takedown Oprod AR-15
Ruger has announced a new takedown addition to their operating rod actuated SR-556 rifle line. From the press release: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is pleased to introduce the new Ruger® SR-556® Takedown autoloading rifle, an innovative twist on an already innovative rifle. Compact and easy to maintain, the SR-556 Takedown sets a […]
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Developments from Azerbaijan
At the recent IDEF Istanbul exhibition held this past May, Azerbaijan had some interesting developments of various small arms on display. Interestingly there wasn’t any demonstration of their service rifle, the Tavor (similarly, it appears most of the military still has 74s while the Tavor is making its appearance in parades). Regardless, Jane’s has covered the Azerbaijan […]
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How to throw a tomahawk or knife
Andrew at GY6vids demonstrates how to throw knives and tomahawks just in time for us to head to Wal-Mart, buy an Axe, and spend the 4th of July living out our Mel-Gibson-in-the-Patriot fantasies. He explains the basics clearly and also throws in some extra tips such as how to setup an ideal knife target for training. What many of […]
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Shooting The Star Spangled Banner with Musical Targets
Who’s ready for the 4th of July weekend? Celebrate our nation’s independence by watching me shoot the Star Spangled Banner with an integrally suppressed Ruger 10/22. Song requests? Hit the comments section for song+gun combos.
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