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Japanese Gun Disarming Technique
I haven’t taken a disarming course, but I am dubious to the effectiveness of this Sensei’s method. He should have had his students armed with airsoft guns. Then let them shoot him to teach him the importance of being expeditious.
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A Few Reasons I Like The Kalashnikov Better Than The AR-15
I’ve written a lot about the AR-15 and M1 Garand rifles, and after a time I will have written nearly as much about the EM-2, M14, and FAL. One rifle, though, hasn’t been the subject of very much of my writing, in part because reliable historical information on it is difficult to acquire in the […]
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New Benelli Ethos 20
Benelli has been in the business of manufacturing firearms for almost half a century, and throughout those years they’ve continued to come up with new and innovative products. One of their recent popular models is the Ethos 12, a shotgun designed for both visual elegance and a functionally superior performance. It’s ergonomically designed, easy to […]
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FN Announces FN-15 Military Collector Series
Good news from the 2015 NRA Show for those looking to buy their first mil-spec AR-15. Fabrique Nationale has announced AR-15 rifles replicating in semi-automatic their M16A4 and M4 military rifles, coming in Fall of 2015. From the press release: (McLean, VA – April 9, 2015) FNH USA is excited to announce that three new […]
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New BattleComp Match Glock Slides
BattleComp recently posted a few sneak peak pictures of their match Glock slides on their Facebook page. Known for their BattleComp muzzle devices, it looks like they’re expanding their product line to more than just compensators. Their new match slides will be available for Glock 19, 17, 22 and 23 pistols, they’re made out of […]
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TFBTV: Japan’s Type 14 Nambu (or “How Patrick Might Have Lost His Foot”)
It served the Imperial Japanese military for 40 years and drew inspiration from several sturdy European designs of the day, so how well does the Type 14 work? Well, we set out to find out! Many thanks to Christian for the German subtitles and Osamu for the Japanese subtitles. Transcription below … - While I’m clearing […]
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AK-47 With Rubber “Recoil Springs”
The list of abuses that you can do to an AK just seems to never end. (Mattv2099 goes into detail in that regard) But, Taofledermaus shows how you can get an AK running without its main recoil spring. Turns out all you need is a few rubber bands connected from the front sight tower to the […]
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Mexican Gun Kata
Have you seen the movie Equilibrium? This guy has. For those of you who have not experienced the Hollywood magic of Gun Kata, well here is a video showing it in all its ridiculous glory. At 4:42 into the video you will see what appears to the the inspiration for this Mexican Officer’s training regimen. […]
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Signal 9 Defense Reliant pistol at the NRA 2015 National Meeting
I got a chance today to go hands-on with the Signal 9 Defense Reliant at the NRA annual meetings in Nashville. The purpose of the firearm, according to its designer, was safety and ease of use. From Signal 9’s website: “The Reliant is specifically designed for concealed carry, combining the reliability of a revolver with […]
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Midway Gunsmithing: How to Jewel A Bolt Carrier
Larry Potterfield and his gang at Midway just get to have all the fun. In this video, he showcases how to jewel a bolt for a bolt-action (or really anything) rifle. While the video showcases everything in super-speed and does not showcase the sweat and time, it has a solid break-down of the technique. The […]
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Little Girl Rides A Belt Fed Machine Gun
This little girl is firing a belt fed machine gun and gets pushed back a little bit. Other than the lack of eye and ear protection it seems rather safe. Unlike other mishaps with young children operating automatic weapons, the weight of this machine gun keeps it pointed down range. Can anyone identify what language […]
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eLog from IWI
IWI announced a new product called eLog. The eLog system is designed to help militaries track and manage small arms. Three main components to the eLog system: a module that in inside the firearm, a handheld module reader and a management system. The firearm module is designed to integrate with existing firearms inventories. Data is […]
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Lipsey’s Exclusive: Ruger .357 Mag/9mm Revolvers
Lipsey’s is now offering an exclusive run of Ruger Blackhawk Flattop revolvers. These single-action handguns are chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge. They also come with an additional cylinder to convert the guns to fire the 9mm cartridge. Cylinders in both calibers hold six rounds of ammo. The guns come with either a 4 5/8″ […]
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New Scope From Leapers UTG
Leapers UTG is now selling a new scope they’re advertising as being extremely versatile and capable of delivering an exceptional performance. We’re all familiar with the various optics available for many different needs, and now Leapers is saying they’ve come up with one that pretty much does it all. The new scope is the 2-16X44 […]
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More On The Definitive Arms/Atlantic AKX-9
Last week the AK Operators Union released a teaser video on the new Atlantic Firearms/Definitive Arms AKX-9 9mm blowback-operated rifle. Soon after we ran an article on it, two more videos went up; a new AKOU video and a MAC review, both embedded below: While I don’t see the practical utility of pistol caliber carbines versus […]
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AA-12 Fully Automatic Shotgun
Ever wanted a fully automatic 12 gauge shotgun, with no recoil and that can be fired one handed? The AA-12 is that gun and because you probably either are not legally qualified to own a newly manufactured one, or can’t afford to buy one, watching it on youtube is the closest you are probably going […]
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The Guns Of John Pedersen At RIA
My favorite firearms designer of all time is James Paris Lee, because of his sheer inventiveness and forward-thinking edge that was still grounded in what was practical at the time. My second-favorite firearms designer is David Marshall Williams, because he was totally mad, with a bio that reads like it was ripped straight from a film script […]
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Pistol Brace Comparison — KAK Shockwave Vs. SIG Brace
AR15News.com did a review of the new KAK Industry Shockwave pistol stabilizer and compares it to the Sig SB15 Brace. KAK Industry sells all of the new Shockwave components separately and as a Shockwave Package complete kit, which is what we received. The kit includes the new Shockwave AR Pistol Buffer Tube, Castle Nut, End Plate, Buffer, […]
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POTD: North American Arms Guardian in .32 NAA
BearSlayer338 writes … This is my North American Arms Guardian in .32NAA,it is pictured with 60 grain Corbon JHP’s that go 1200 feet per second out of the Guardian.The .32NAA round is supposed to penetrate deeper and expand more reliably than other pocket pistol rounds such as .32 acp or .380 acp. The .32 NAA […]
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Sig Sauer’s New Silencer Site is Live
Sig Sauer announced earlier this year that they were working on their own line of silencers, well their new site is now live. They have models for rifles, pistols and rimfires ranging in price from $395 to $995. Check out their new site at SigSauerSilencers.com. In addition to technical innovations, SIG SAUER has rethought the utility […]
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