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How “Special” Is It Really? Sig Sauer .44spl 200 gr V-Crown Gel Test
Buy it at Ventura Munitions: https://www.venturamunitions.com/sig-sauer-elite-performance-44-special-200gr-v-crown-jhp-ammo-20-rounds/ We shoot Sig Sauer .44spl 200 gr V-Crown ammunition from a Smith & Wesson Model 69 Combat Magnum with a 4.25″ barrel into Clearballistics ballistic gel to measure velocity, penetration, expansion/fragmentation, and retained weight. Penetration: 20.4″, 22.1″ Retained weight: 199.9gr, 200.2gr Max expansion: N/A, 0.537 Min expansion: N/A, N/A […]
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BULLPUP SCORPION: Manticore Arms CZ Chassis
Just last Friday, Sven Jonsson of Manticore Arms posted up a teaser image of his latest project. Sven is a bullpup fanatic and in fact is hosting his own bullpup event this weekend. There he will officially unveil his CZ Bullpup Scorpion Chassis. Sven posted the photo above on Facebook. You can see the standard […]
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SILENCER SATURDAY #37: Subsonic 300BLK Shootout
Good afternoon everyone and thanks for coming back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, where we consider hearing protection to be one of the core rules of firearm safety. Last week we discussed the performance of the Allen Engineering AEM5 suppressors on both .223 Remington and .224 Valkyrie hosts. Next month we are going to test some […]
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Border Wars: The Type 81 Variants of the United Wa State Army
Currently boosting a force of over 30,000 fighters, the United Wa State Army (UWSA) has always been a force of reckoning on the Burmese border with China. And although arms production among the Wa (northern Shan State) isn’t a new or hot topic (this Irrawaddy article documenting such production in 2008), there have has been very […]
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CLANDESTINE QUIET: Tornado Technologies Oxy22 Micro Silencer
If you follow our Silencer Saturday series here at TFB, you know that I am a fan of the more unique examples from the quiet side of the NFA world. I have a stable of standard suppressors, many of which are solid rimfire performers, but I will sometimes sacrifice ultimate sound reduction for purpose-built, compact […]
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Ritter & Stark GmbH files for insolvency
Most of the articles and news I write come out of a personal interest and a curiosity to learn more, and hopefully share the same to our readers. However, from time to time there are news you’d rather not write about, but still feel obliged to. As I learn that the German-Austrian firearms manufacturer Ritter […]
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POTD: DIY 1911 AOW Weapon Light
The 1911 is renowned for winning two world wars. At least that is the mantra die hard 1911 fans recite. And the Fulton Industries MX991/U anglehead flashlight has been utlized for decades since the Vietnam War. Well someone had the great idea to combine these military cornerstones into one complete weapons package, a pseudo 1911 […]
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Review: Elite Tactical Systems Glock 31 round transparent magazine
The transparent ETS magazines for Glock have been around for a few years. I visited the ETS booth at SHOT Show earlier this year and decided I should try them. However they are not readily available in Europe where I live, but at last I managed to find them at a local dealer who had […]
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TFBTV: How Far Is The .22 Effective?
Today Joel reviews and tests the CZ 455 Precision Trainer to see how far is the 22 effective. This factory rifle was designed specifically as a training tool for precision long-range competition. It has a Manners composite stock, a 24-inch heavy barrel which is threaded and suppressor ready, a two-pound trigger, and is accurate to… […]
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NEW Strike Industries Pit Viper Stock
Strike Industries came up with another simple yet interestingly executed product – the Pit Viper stock. In order to avoid confusion, let me tell you right away that this stock won’t work with standard AR-15 receiver extensions. It is a proprietary design that is compatible only with Strike industries Advanced Receiver Extension. The advantage of using […]
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$98 Wal-Mart Scope Versus $400 Scope
Why Cheap Scopes Suck! WATCH UNTIL THE END! Joel compares the previously tested Athlon Argos to a cheap $98 scope (Firefield Tactical) to see how well it would do as a long-range option. See for yourself why he swears by the saying “buy once, cry once”! $98 Wal-Mart Scope Versus $400 Scope ««« FOLLOW US […]
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[Press Release] SIG SAUER and Aquaterro Announce Small Arms Agreement for Australia
SIG Sauer and Australian tactical and safety equipment company Aquaterro have announced a strategic partnership which will see the Victoria-based company expand their factory and provide support to SIG Sauer in making offers on future Australian small arms tenders. The two companies hope to manufacture, assemble, upgrade, and support small arms platforms for the Australian Defence […]
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POTD: Mysterious Suppressed SA80
Today’s photo features a mysterious suppressed British L85/SA80. It appears to be using a Surefire SOCOM suppressor, we can see Surefire’s ‘Fast-Attach’ mounting system at the rear, which would require Surefire’s proprietary muzzle device. The photo surfaced on twitter earlier this week and originates from a post on the Army Rumour Service forums dating from […]
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POTD: Hi-Point Themed AR15s
Steve Talischeck of Mad Pig Customs has made two custom AR-15s. His inspiration was Hi-Point and their reputation in the firearm community. Here are his Hi-Point themed AR15s. I spoke with Steve and he tells me that his FFL information is engraved underneath the trigger guard area. The first Hi-Point themed AR15 is a standard […]
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Argentine Army Receives First Modernised FALs
Argentina’s state owned defence manufacturer Fabricaciones Militares has delivered the first batch of modernised FAL rifles. Nearly 300 of the refurbished FALs have been handed over to the Argentine Army with new railed forends, stocks and top covers. The FAL has been in Argentine service for decades and is supplemented in service by Steyr AUG and […]
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Caracal VERSUS – Competition Rifle with promising specs
I own several of my own and have specified a few competition rifles for friends over the past years, so it’s one of my favorite subjects. From time to time I see claims from various producers how “competitive” their firearm is going to be, and unfortunately it’s easy to get disappointed as you scroll down […]
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Occam Defense Solutions MERC AK Handguard
Occam Defense Solutions has introduced a new AK handguard called MERC. This is a patent pending design which is advertised to decrease the heat transfer to the shooter’s hand and provide a solid optics mounting platform for AK family of rifles. Let’s take a closer look at the features of this product. The handguard shown […]
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Dutch Army in Search of Shotguns
The Dutch Army is looking to supplement its current shotgun inventory with a fresh tender for nearly 300 weapons. On the 18th August, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence (Ministerie van Defensie) announced a tender for the supply of 12 gauge combat shotguns. The requirement is seeking 284 pump action, 12 gauge shotguns along with ‘spare […]
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The Colt “Shields”?
It was called the “Golden age of Hijacking,” between 1968 to 1972, no less than 130 American airliners were hijacked and routed to foreign airfields by individuals that were passengers on board, and who sneaked in a knife or a handgun. The reasons varied from political stance to ransom money. Cuba was the destination of […]
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BOTW: AR “In All It’s Glory” Build
The ninth Installment of Build of the Week was contributed by William C. Organized desk award (with sadly empty decanter) goes too…. I know Cerakote is a “thing”, but I still have a special place in my heart for rattle can paint jobs. This rifle looks pretty clean overall and my favorite component is the […]
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