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[Milipol 2017] New MEPRO MX3-T magnifier from Meprolight
The 20:th edition of Milipol 2017 has started in Paris, France. The exhibition is dedicated to homeland security and there are quite a few interesting news being released usually. Meprolight have been busy and have lots of news to show, like the new MEPRO MOR reflex sight with multiple laser pointers and 3 different possible […]
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TFB REVIEW: The FK BRNO Field Pistol
It is rare event that we here at TFB are given the opportunity to handle and shoot unique luxury firearms. As a regular reader of our news articles and reviews, I can understand how someone can get tired of all the polymer pistols, AR15 rifles and vanilla new product announcements. Today I present you with something […]
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U.S. Small Arms Experiences and Use in the Vietnam War
Our last episode with Col. Dillon, the infantry officer discusses U.S. small arms and some of their finer points of employment within the Vietnam War while on his two tours there as a battalion field grade officer. The Colt 1911? Great for shooting off locks. The M16A1? Dillon actually credits that rifle with getting through […]
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New KREBS Custom PD-18 AK Pistol
Krebs Custom is one of the few companies which name is associated with the highest-end AK rifles on the market. Recently, the company has introduced a new AK pistol called PD-18. These are Polish AKM based builds chambered in 7.62x39mm. The PD-18 pistol has a 30.75″ overall length and a 10.6″ hammer forged barrel. The pistol weighs 6 lbs […]
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POTD: Lage Mfg MAX-11/15
Lage Manufacturing makes upgrades for M11 machine guns. those who have M11 will know how fast the factory rate of fire is. Well Lage makes uppers that help slow down that rate of fire if you so desire. Their upgrades modernizes the budget machine gun and they even have a kit that will allow you […]
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Gunner’s Fact Or Fiction: Semi Vs Full Auto
There is a series of short videos made by the Marine’s. CW05 Gunner Wade covers topics pertinent to Marines. In this video he covers the simple decision to use semi auto fire versus full auto fire. They use an HKM27 for this demonstration. I was surprised to see Cpl. Tredo not using the pad of […]
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GIVEAWAY: Enter to win a SOG SEAL Kit!
In our last giveaway, David L. won a $500 Freedom Munitions gift ammocard and SOG Seraphim 35 backpack. This time around TFB has teamed up with SOG to giveaway a SOG-SEAL setup. The giveaway will run until December 1st 2017. Giveaway Package: Seal Pup Elite knife Trident Elite knife Trident Mini knife Power Assist multi […]
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Warren Tactical Glock Grip Sleeve
According to Paul G, this grip sleeve was developed by a recently retired HRT officer. Paul also claims that HRT officers are rocking these on their duty Glocks. Here is a video by Paul G that explains how the Grip Sleeve is designed to work and address some concerns some have raised about the device. […]
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[Milipol 2017] FN Herstal unveils FN 509 Pistol for Security Forces
Last week we had “FN Friday” with the new FN SCAR Subcompact Carbine. FN Herstal are using the Milipol 2017 exhibition to release another Portable Firearm, this time a pistol with focus on Security Forces. The FN 509 was launched in the US during Q2 2017, and Milipol is used to launch it internationally. Update: […]
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[Milipol 2017] FN Herstal has SCAR-SC with 300 BLK in development
A few days ago The Firearm Blog told you about the new FN Herstal SCAR-SC, a Subcompact Carbine with a 7,5″ barrel chambered in 5,56 NATO. I wrote that this is FN Herstal’s “Honey Badger“, except in a different caliber. Well, guess what, FN Herstal has got the 300 Blackout in development. The real thing […]
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Homemade Semi-Auto P.A Luty Machine Pistol (LOTS OF PHOTOS)
Mike over at Mike’s Custom Weaponry has sent in photos of his latest project in the final stages of completion which happens to be a semi-auto version of the Machine Pistol from P.A Luty’s book Expedient Homemade Firearms Vol 2. The original design is of course fully automatic but with a few changes, namely an […]
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Devastating 5.56 Rifle On Body Armor And Bucket Of Water
Modern Man posted this video showing how devastating a 5.56 Rifle can be on a piece of armor held up by a bucket of water. I had no idea that a 5.56 Rifle could be used in such a manner. Im guessing that projectile is about 42,000 gr. Not sure about the muzzle velocity but […]
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Flint River Armory Offers Second Generation CSA45
Flint River Armory announced the company is now manufacturing a second generation CSA45 rifle. The new gun is an updated version of the original CSA45 that was launched at the SHOT Show. The CSA45 Gen 2 is chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. It feeds from Glock magazines as opposed to the stick mags used […]
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POTD: W.A.R. Gives The M&P 2.0 Some Wood
Weapons Armament Research has added wood accents on ARs in the past. Well now he has done it with the M&P2.0 Compact. Unfortunately this is a personal upgrade and will not be offering it as a product. I like the look of his work on the AR but the M&P 2.0 does not have the […]
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Video: Danish Sniper Rifle AI AX50 suppressed
The Danish snipers of Stabskompagniet II Livgarden posted a video of their new Accuracy International AX50. To my knowledge these rifles are going to complement, or possibly replace, the current SAKO TRG 42s. According to the video the rifle has a 27″ inch barrel with a 1:15 twist, for 12,7 mm .50. The scope is […]
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Kimber Offering New Micro and Micro 9 Models
Kimber Mfg., Inc. (Kimber) released several new pistols in the Micro and Micro 9 lines recently. These compact pistols are essentially scaled down 1911 style pistols chambered in .380 ACP (the Micro line) and 9mm (the Micro 9 line.) A total of 11 new pistols are being offered. Micro Line Additions TLE – “TLE” stands for “Tactical […]
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B&T GHM-9: Is This the Best Pistol Caliber Carbine to Date? (4K UHD)
In this episode of TFBTV, James gets to tackle one of his favorite subjects – the pistol caliber carbine. James is hands-on with the Brügger & Thomet GHM9 (possibly, this acronym stands for Grasshopper Mouse/Grashüpfermäuse, a scorpion-eating rodent). The GHM-9 is a submachinegun/personal defense weapon (SMG/PDW) designed and manufactured by Brügger & Thomet of Switzerland. […]
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Germany now allows Suppressors in more States
Hunters in the North Rhine-Westphalia area in Germany can now use sound suppressors for their hunting rifles. The Ministry of Interior has regulated this in a decree to the The Federal Hunting Act. You may ask why this is important to you, but there are some very interesting and important quotes from high ranking officials […]
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POTD: Handgun Holster Fail
Found this photo with zero context. I am curious what the user was thinking when they holstered the grip rather than the gun? The gun looks odd and I think it is a CO2 bb gun. Matthew says it is a Crossman 1088. Forget the fact that this is some cheap corssman/Uncle Mike’s style holster. […]
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Need Wheels? Armored Car For Sale at Atlantic Firearms
Looking for a new car? Want something… Different? How about, say, an armored car? Well among their catalog of AK clones, AR-15s, pistols and other assorted firearms, Atlantic has recently listed for sale a Fox armored reconnaissance vehicle. Of course, nothing good in life is free, and if you want this Fox to be yours […]
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