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New Comp-Tac Flatline Thumb Break Holster
Comp-Tac announced the introduction of the company’s newest holster design: the Flatline Thumb Break. The Flatline Thumb Break is an evolution of the original Comp-Tac Flatline holster. Comp-Tac added a leather retention strap to the Kydex rig to enhance the overall security. As with the original Flatline, the the Thumb Break can be worn inside-the-waistband […]
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POTD: Every Day Carry
Eric sent us his every day carry, a S&W Shield pistol, Kershaw blade and a 5.11 atac aaa light. He also carries a spare magazine in a Desantis Magpacker and a Ted Corini custom kydex holster.
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POTD: First AR
Justin sent us a pic of his first AR-15. He wrote … This is my first AR. I have been buying parts here and there for a while and it is finally ready to shoot. The lower is obviously a Spikes Tactical and the upper is from Adams Arms, minus the rail. The trigger is […]
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Ergo Grip, Now in Graphite Grey!
This is the year of the grey–it seems like everything is getting a “grey” make over. Ergo Grip has released a number of their rail covers in “Graphite Grey”. They have versions for Picatinny, KeyMod and M-LOK. I am a huge fan of the WedgeLok covers (in KeyMod for my rifle). Overall, I wasn’t sure […]
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Adams Arms SF-308 Uppers Now Available…
Following on the release of the full rifle, Adams Arms is releasing just the upper. A number of you commented pretty favorably about the rifles and barrels on the other post, so this may be a way to try out the system if you have a compatible lower (and for a lower price). Adams Arms […]
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LaserLyte Tri-Color Housings for SCCY Pistols
LaserLyte announced the addition of tan and pink housings for the company’s laser aiming modules developed for the SCCY pistols. The colors, including the original basic black, all are designed to match the factory colors of the SCCY handguns currently being made. In a move that is refreshingly beneficial to the customers, LaserLyte announced that […]
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Rockwell Arms Filing for Chapter 7
Rockwell Arms posted an announcement on its website that the company has stopped doing business and is in the process of filing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. As I understand it, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a complete liquidation of the business by the court. As things are liquidated, creditors are repaid by the court […]
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New Apex Trigger For M&P Shield
The Smith and Wesson M&P Shield is a popular gun with fans citing a number of reasons it’s become their top EDC choice as well as their favorite pick for range time. But even though it’s become one of the best-selling semi-autos out there, it’s still subject to aftermarket changes just like any other pistol. […]
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Fleet Yaw In Action (And AK-74 Goodness, Too)
Previously, we talked about the fleet yaw problem, and the challenges it presents to infantry rifle ammunition developers, and how those challenges have been met with improved projectile designs. However, what we haven’t seen is real-time video of fleet yaw in action. For that, we turn to Larry Vickers, and a recent video he published […]
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Milsport Arms Skeletonized 80% AR-15 Lower Receiver
Milsport Arms recently released their new skeletonized forged 7075-T6 AR-15 80% Lower Receiver. It has cutouts on both the front and sides of the magwell with pockets milled out of both sides of the receiver. I couldn’t find an exact weight on the new MilSport Arms skeletonized lower but I’m guessing they shaved off at […]
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Has UPS Bans Suppressor Shipments
According to the NSSF newsletter UPS is no longer shipping suppressors … NSSF this week learned that UPS had changed its policy regarding the shipment of suppressors. New policy states that UPS will no longer ship suppressors, even between licensees. NSSF is working with UPS executives to determine what prompted the enforcement of this unwarranted […]
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BREAKING NEWS: H&K Admits To Asking MAD To Investigate Journalists
Shocking news today, as German arms manufacturer Heckler and Koch has admitted to in 2013 attempting to use the German counterintelligence agency MAD to investigate negative press of its G36 rifle in the media. Deutsche Welle reports: Heckler & Koch (HK) has admitted to using a Defense Ministry go-between to ask Germany’s counterintelligence service, MAD, to look […]
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Weekend Photo: Customized Glock 19
Hans sent us a photo of a Glock 19 he customized for a friend. He wrote … Here’s a Gen 3 Glock 19 a buddy of mine picked up a while back. He told me he wanted custom stippling, the trigger guard rounded, undercut, and narrowed, and the grip width reduced and cut down to accept […]
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Weekend Photo: Small Gun? Or Huge Cartridges?
Our good friend Gabor of Kaliber Info sent us this photo. He wrote … 14.5×114 mm API (Armor-Piercing, Incendiary) rounds with a Zoraki M906 9 mm PAK tear gas pistol on the top of them for size comparison. I shoot these rounds from a KPVT heavy machine gun in Novy Tekov/Slovakia. I love this photo. The […]
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Cerberus Allows Cash-Out Of Remington
Cerberus, the financial group that owns Remington and the other members of the former Freedom Group, have met with no success in selling the company, an effort that began due to political pressures from its investors. The Wall Street Journal reports: Cerberus Capital Management LP told its investors Friday that it has created an avenue […]
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Weekend Photo: MG3 Semi-auto Goodnnes
What a beauty. David sent us a photo of his semi-automatic MG3. He wrote … Took a German out of the safe last night. A semi-auto MG3 built on all original German parts. Very fun gun, especially tripod mounted! The Rheinmetall MG3 entered production is 1968. It is a variant of the MG 1A3 and it shares many parts […]
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Weekend Photo: Knights Armament SBR SR15
Scene329 sent us a photo of his KAC SBR. He wrote … Knights Armament SBR SR15 – 11″ Upper with SureFire Muzzle Brake, Stock: Magpul MOE w/ 3/4″ pad, Optic: EOTech XPS3, Magnifier: EOTech G33, Back up Sights: Knights Armament Flip Ups, Suppressor: SureFire Socom 556. Knights correct buffer. Great firearm – Super light! Very, […]
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Rob Ski – “Breaking Magpul Furniture”
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, ergonomics. Pick three.” Magpul’s AK folding stocks are light, ergonomic, and cheap […]
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The Mad Minute Challenge: A TFB Contest
To fully immerse yourself in history, sometimes you have to go out and make some yourself. With this in mind, we at TFB are announcing our Mad Minute Contest. Rules will for the contest will be laid out below, but first what is a Mad Minute? For that, we turn to Matt of Historical Firearms: […]
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Ouch! All The Guns Must Go in Divorce Settlement
Its a sad day when a collection goes up for sale, especially when it is not because of an owner’s death. In this case, some poor soul is getting divorced and its obvious that someone is getting half (or more!). While we get these tips from readers on a fairly regular basis, the depth and […]
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