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India Replaces All INSAS Rifles In “Red Zones” With AKs, Cites INSAS as “Defective”
The troubled INSAS rifle has met yet another stumbling block. Calling the rifle “defective, the Delhi High Court questioned the Indian Ministry of Defense’s and the Home Ministry’s issuance of the rifles, late last month, Indian Express reports: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Home and the Defence Ministries on […]
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American Built Arms Company AR Essentials Kit
American Built Arms is now selling something they call the AR Essential Kit. The parts package contains: Nickel-boron coated cam pin Chrome coated firing pin Firing pin retaining pin Ejector Ejector spring Ejector pin Extractor with attached extractor spring Extractor spring with insert Extractor axle Gas rings All of the parts are designed to work […]
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Black Aces Tactical Shotgun
Black Aces Tactical (BAT) announced the release of a new 12 gauge shotgun that features an 8.5″ barrel and is fed by a detachable box magazine. According to BAT, the shotgun is classified as a standard firearm by the ATF and is not an AOW or short-barrel shotgun that requires any special tax stamps under the […]
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Colt 1908: Reproductions Coming
One of the more interesting gun announcements this year has been the return of the Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless. This handgun is being made for Colt by U.S. Armament Corp. Ryan Michad, host of the Handgun Radio podcast, interviewed Jake of the U.S. Armament Corp about the 1903. When Ryan asked Jake about the possibility […]
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It Came From ARFCOM: A Gaggle Of Retro AR Builds
Retro AR-15s seem to appeal on more than just a level of nostalgia. Of course, ’80s action movies, Clancy novels, and other media featuring the early Black Rifles activate a certain nostalgic fondness, but aesthetically these first generation guns have much to recommend them, too. Their smooth triangular handguards, slick receivers, slim uncluttered carry handles and distinctive […]
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Weekend Photo: Liberazione Italiani
ARpilot sent us this photo of a Thompson submachine gun Model 1919 replica being used by reenactors celebrating the anniversary of the liberation of Italy. He wrote … Today, April 25, 2015, the 70th anniversary of the liberation of my country from the Nazi-fascist dictatorship by the Allied troops and the end of World War […]
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Weekend Photo: Spikes SBR
Our friends at Osage County Guns sent us a photo of this beautiful suppressed AR-15 SBR. I love the bronze ribbed gas tube! John writes … We just received this gorgeous suppressed SBR from Spikes Tactical. It is one of the most gorgeous SBR’s I’ve ever seen. If Apple made a SBR, it would be […]
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Brügger & Thomet USA Firearms Now Available
For those looking for some modern Swiss firearms, Brügger & Thomet USA firearms have now been imported and are available. Ethan of Aftermath Gun Club reports: The first three B&T models approved and imported are the APC9, APC45, and TP9. Inventory has arrived in the country and have begun shipping. All three have been imported as […]
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Weekend Photo: Building a single shot .22 from scratch
Mufasa sent us a photo of a single shot .22 LR him and friends are building.
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Weekend Photo: A .300 BLK and 5.56mm
Geoff sent us a photo of his recently built 5.56mm AR-15 and his just completed .300 BLK upper. He wrote … On the top is my PSA 16″ 1:7 Stainless barrel and upper, 12″ free float handguard from opticalfactory from eBay, Nikon P-223 4-12X40mm. BDC600, Millet Tactical mount, registered homebuilt 5.56 suppressor. Bottom is my just […]
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Glock 43: An Interview with Glock
I had a chance to interview Glock’s PR and Communications Manager, Kie Wagner, at the NRA Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee where Glock released the new Glock 43. Here’s a transcript of our recorded audio interview, only for readers here, on The Firearm Blog. Scroll to the end if you’d like to listen to the audio: […]
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Weatherby Donating Commemorative Guns to Chris Kyle Benefit
It’s been just over two years since the day former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle was shot and killed by a man he’d been working to help. To honor his memory, Weatherby will be donating engraved Chris Kyle Memorial firearms to this weekend’s Sporting Clays Shoot in Fort Worth, Texas. The shoot is part of the […]
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S&W 329PD Lightweight .44 Long-Term Review
Whether or not to carry a large frame handgun can be a big decision for hunters, hikers, and backpackers in areas where you may have a dispute with other critters as to who is at the top of the food chain. Some may not like carrying the extra weight. If you want to go with […]
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COTD (Cat Scan Of The Day): KRISS VECKOR
My friend, and occasional TB contributor, Houston from X-Ray Guns has just finished up his latest firearm CAT scan. This time he has scanned the KRISS VECTOR .45 submachine gun. He wrote … I’m still waiting on my stinking form 4 but my local FFL dealer friend hauled it over last month for a late night imaging session in […]
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Howling Raven Mosin Nagant Muzzle Brake
Newcomers to the firearms accessory scene Howling Raven just released their own muzzle brake for the Mosin Nagant 91/30. Just like with the Witt Machine and Texas Precision Products Mosin Nagant muzzle brakes the Howling Raven is held in place via the front sight and set screws. Howling Raven claims a 50% reduction in recoil. They retail […]
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LANTAC Dragon 9mm AR Muzzle Brake
LANTAC is working on a 9mm version of their popular Dragon muzzle brake. It will be made for 1/2-36 threads for 9mm ARs, not for handguns unfortunately. That would be pretty awesome though (see below). They’re available for pre-order at Revolvr.com at $124.99. [Image source: sal_gunz via AR15news.com]
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Kriss Vector SBR By XRayguns.com
Houston Hardin, sent me these images via email. As a fan of the KRISS Vector, I am ecstatic. Houston had already xrayed a KRISS Vector Carbine, but now he has turned his sights onto his SBR. He is still waiting for the Form 4 but his FFL was kind enough to bring this over for […]
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Glock Demanding Customer Private Info
A local PA store, Trop Guns, has disinclined to acquiesce to Glock’s request to review their 4473s. The request is in regards to Glock’s Blue Label program. The BLP is a discount progam for active Law Enforcement and Military to purchase Glock pistols at a discount. At the moment, due to Trop Gun’s refusal, they […]
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Green Laser for Revolvers
Crimson Trace announced a new green laser aiming device for Ruger LCR and LCRx revolvers. The LG-415G Lasergrip is similar to the red laser version already made for the Ruger revolvers, but upgrades the package to use a green laser. Compared to red, green lasers tend to be more visible to the human eye. They […]
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New Mossy Oak OGIO Gear Bags
OGIO is the production arm of Haas Outdoors’ officially licensed products, and Haas itself is home to products such as Mossy Oak. For hunters, late spring isn’t a moment too soon to begin planning for the upcoming fall hunts, and if new gear bags are on the list, OGIO has some new designs coming to round out […]
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