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Gun Pro Delta 1 Sights
Gun Pro announced the introduction of handgun sights called the Delta 1. The Delta 1 sights claim to overcome some of the perceived problems with traditional post and notch sights. Here is a video from the company that explains the sights: These are not night sights that are self-illuminated in low light. The sights are machined […]
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TFBTV: Magpul PMAG17 GL9 Review
In this episode of TFBTV, James gets his hands on the brand new Magpul Glock magazine and goes over the basics before testing it. After shooting a case of ammo through it to determine its reliability, James then deals some damage to the GL9, even shooting it (twice!) with 5.56mm to see how tough this […]
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Netherlands arming F-16 pilots with Brugger + Thomet MP9
The Dutch press are reporting that the Royal Netherlands Air Force is now issuing Brugger + Thomet MP9 submachine guns to their F-16 pilots flying anti-ISIS missions over Iraq from the Muafaq Al-Salti air base in Jordan. NOS.nl reports (translated from Dutch): Dutch F-16 pilots have recently aircraft overflying IS area a machine gun for added security. It is […]
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How the DSK 12.7mm Machine Gun Functions
This 3D animation by Victor Dolzhenkov of Gun Animation shows how the Soviet-era DShK 1938 12.7mm heavy machine gun's rotary-style belt feeding mechanism works.
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How to make a pen-sized airgun
“The pen is mightier than the sword” said every gun (and sword) hating journalist ever. But if you are in need of an ultra concealable weapon to punch holes in tin cans and don’t want to file the paperwork and pay the taxes for .22LR firing pen, you should consider hw97karbine’s very cleverly designed air powered pen gun. […]
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POTD: Fun in the woods with the Barrett M107A1
Josh wrote … My Barrett M107A1 out in the woods from a shooting/camping trip last summer. A friend took the picture of my gun for me just chilling out, and I thought it was absolutely beautiful. It is a great photo and I agree with the sentiment, never go camping without a .50 caliber M107A1. Win […]
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Rifle Paternity Test: Pinning Down The M1 Garand’s Influence On The AK
What rifle influenced Kalashnikov’s famous carbine design more, the Garand’s M1, or the Haenel MP 43? This question was broached by vlogger Jeff of TwistRate in a video posted to the Full30 gun video hosting website recently. Readers can follow the link to watch that video before reading my discussion of this question below. Whenever […]
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Selecter Versatile Defensive Weapon
Bryan S. sent me these pics of an odd defensive weapon. G-L Industries, in New Jersey, made this semi-automatic pistol for defense purposes. It is sort of predecessor to the paintball gun. It uses a CO2 cartridge for propulsion and is loaded by a 5 rd box magazine. It uses a variety of ammunition: stinger, […]
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Burgess Folding Pump Shotgun
Ian of Forgotten Weapons and RIA shows us a rather rare shotgun by Andrew Burgess. It is a 12Ga shotgun that folds for concealment. On top of that he designed it to be a pump action. Due to patents on existing pump actions, Burgess designed his pump action around the grip of the gun. Sort […]
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Hornady Rapid Gun Safe: Unboxing & Review (VIDEO)
In my third Hornady gun safe unboxing & review video, I take a look at the Rapid Gun Safe which has multiple RFID options (bracelet, card, and key fob). Weighing in at 15.65 lbs, this safe has a lot more heft than it’s two smaller cousins. I liked the RFID options since it was faster and […]
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Real Avid Pistol Tool – A Real Utility Knife
Ooo la la. What do my eyes behold? A firearms-oriented utility knife? Say it ain’t so… But it is! Real Avid has released new for this year their “pistol tool”, a combination multi-tool for handguns. Featuring over 15 tools into one package, the pistol tool is an immediate range dream. Tools include a 3/32″ punch, […]
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KSG vs. Bullpup Unlimited Mossberg 500 – FIGHT!
I am an unabashed bullpup rifle afficianado. While I shoot an AR/ARAK in competition, I am constant pulled back to bullpups as a solution to many problems, especially home defense. Hank Strange gets his strange on shooting the two side-by-side. I have had the liberty to shoot both the KSG and the Bullpup Unlimited kit […]
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House Threatens To Cut Funding For Army’s M9 Replacement Program
The US effort to procure a new handgun design is cursed, it seems. KitUp reports: The U.S. Army’s effort to replace its M9 9mm pistol with a new Modular Handgun System may be facing another hurdle now that lawmakers in the House want to kill the service’s $5.4 million fiscal 2016 budget request. The language in […]
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Arsenal Firearms 2011-A1 Double Barrel 1911 in Slow Motion
Andrew at the GY6 Channel has blogged a teaser of his upcoming review of the Arsenal Firearms 2011a1 Double Barrel 1911 pistol. The teaser features some pretty nifty slow motion footage.
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Bullets collided in mid air?
With 2015 being the 100th anniversary of the second year the First World War entered, there has been much media reporting and renewed interest. In addition, it is also the centennial of the Gallipoli landings on April 25th, 1915. Within this wave of media coverage, a number of social media sites have been releasing this […]
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SI Drop-In Free Float Mega Fins Full Auto Heat Test
About a month ago I posted a install how-to and review of the Strike Industries Drop-In Free Float Mega Fins handguard. Some of the readers were curious about how well the Mega Fins dissipated heat, so while at the range I did an impromptu test. Admittedly it wasn’t as controlled of a test as I would have […]
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Troy Battlemag Torture Test
Caleb Giddings of Gun Nuts Media did a torture test last year on a Troy Battlemag. I have seen some torture tests of Troy Battlemags but somehow missed this one. I thought it was rather impressive how much damage this magazine took and it still functioned. You can find Troy Battlemags on sale rather […]
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Daniel Defense Guns & Gear Sweepstake, Win A Daniel Defense DDM4v11 Pro
Daniel Defense have partnered with Leupold, Surefire and Oakley to giveaway their new Daniel Defense DDM4v11 Pro competition AR-15 along with accessories. The giveaway has just gone live and runs through Monday, June 8th, 2015, at 11:59PM EST. The winner will receive the following products … Daniel Defense DDM4v11 Pro Rifle Leupold VX-6 Optic Oakley Tombstone Eyewear Surefire P2X Fury Weapon […]
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HK USP9 Tactical
Caleb Giddings over at Gun Nuts Media posted this today. A lot of people are over the moon with the VP9 and now the HK P30SK. But off to the side HK has updated the USP9. Now there is a USP9 tactical model available. Here is the product info card. The enhanced USP9 Tactical has […]
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Magpul MOE SL Polymer Slim Line AR-15 Furniture
Magpul updated their MOE series of AR-15 furniture a few months ago. I have been using the new MOE SL furnitures on two of my AR-15 builds for a while now. This is a long term testing report of those. I have to say, the new MOE SL handguard, collapsible stock and grip are really good updates […]
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