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Swiss K31 lives on through the TW-73!
Most small arms development is seen as being forward thinking, with new designs leaving the older ones in the dust. But for some, the complete opposite is the case (such as the FNC and SCAR). In this example modern day riot police in Switzerland are using chopped K31 straight pull rifles converted to fire tear […]
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TFBTV: M14 Clone (Dominion Arms SOCOM 18) Review
In this episode, Edward O takes a look at the Dominion Arms SOCOM 18 and discusses other Chinese versions of the M14 rifle that are available in Canada. Because of a ban on Chinese small arms imports in the USA, Canada receives a large number of affordable M14 clones, including the Norinco and Polytech M305 […]
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MIAMI SPICE: The New Taurus SPECTRUM
No. Just no. Even if the new Taurus SPECTRUM pistols weren’t chambered in 9mm short, a white and chrome color scheme with plastic turquoise inserts has no place on my pistol. And I say that with all due respect to the designers and engineers at Taurus. Fellow TFB writer Richard Johnson recently broke the SPECTRUM […]
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Australia’s Advanced Combat Shooting training
An interesting video from “down under” was released a few days ago. This is an Australian “reality based training”, teaching combat shooting techniques, and to avoid soldiers getting exposed to this kind of stress for the first time in combat. Below: 3D targets on wheels, explosions, smoke and dust. All part of the exercise. It’s […]
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CZ P07 Goes Ultra Kaboom With WWB Ammo
Hognose over at WeaponsMan.com originally posted these dramatic images of the after effects of a CZ P07 explosion. His post was a brief analysis of a Reddit thread describing the poor CZ and the very lucky shooter. Visual evidence of the after effects of small arms destruction is always a solid reminder of the forces […]
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Strike Industries Teases MP5 Upper Receiver
Strike Industries used their Facebook page to announce a potential New Year’s treat. Apparently they are developing a drop-in aluminum H&K MP5 receiver that will work with standard trigger housings. The new gun will also use standard H&K barrels, charging handles and magazines. No word on if the signature MP5 delayed roller lock action will […]
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New Gun: Ed Brown Compact
Ed Brown Products announced the new Ed Brown Compact 1911. This new pistol combines the company’s Officer sized frame with the Commander length slide. The end result is a gun that should be easier to conceal on a belt while still offering ample barrel length for velocity development and a generous sight radius. The frame is […]
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Timney Triggers Takes Us Behind The Scenes
In this video, Patrick takes a tour of the Timney Triggers Factory. Timney has made a name for their self over the last six decades or so building some of the most reliable and cutting edge triggers on the market. Millions of hunters and sports shooters rely on them, and after seeing how precise the […]
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Laser Stippling for GLOCK and Other Polymer Pistols
So this is a thing. We have all seen all the stippling that is very popular on the GLOCK pistols, and has bled over into the rest of the polymer-framed handgun world. Stippling can be very functional and in some cases, a very aesthetically pleasing art form. It seems to be that it is the […]
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YHM NITRO 30 New Modular Silencer
While Yankee Hill Machine has been around as long as I have been building AR-15s, they are not known for their silencers. That is a shame, as the 30 caliber suppressors they make are some of the best cans for the money available on the market today. Never one to rest on their laurels, Yankee […]
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VISM BlastAR Kit
NcStar will being selling a new kit of AR-style rifles in 2017 called the VISM BlastAR Kit. According to NcStar, the VISM BlastAR Kit will take your “AR-15 to the next level” by transforming “your ordinary AR into a modern, cutting edge battle rifle.” Before I go any farther, let me say that this could […]
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Poland chooses Sako TRG M10 sniper rifle in .338 LM
According to the Polish Ministry of Defense they are to purchase 150 sniper rifles. The sniper rifle of choice is the Sako TRG M10 in .338 Lapua Magnum. Competition came from the national ZM Tarnów company. It is not known which rifle they chose to compete with, but you can see their line of products […]
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The Sentinel Rifle From Legendary Arms Works
Earlier this year, Legendary Arms Works and American Built Arms (A*B Arms) partnered to produce The Sentinel rifle. The Sentinel is designed to be a precision shooting bolt action rifle and is available in both .308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor. The rifle will be shown at the SHOT Show next month. The Sentinel uses an […]
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Handicapable Man Almost Shoots Classmate
In a video that has been making the rounds on Facebook, a man in a wheelchair appears to be attending a class where the shooters are practicing a drill where they shoot as they are approaching the target. While normally I would watch the video and move on with my life, the handicapped shooter caught […]
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Modern Weapons with Forgotten Weapons – The M134 Minigun
Color me just slightly jealous of Ian and crew over at Forgotten Weapons. In their latest hands-on, they go fully neck-deep into one of the most revered modern full-power shooters, the M134 Minigun. While yes, I have gotten the chance to see and shoot one, Ian is able to break apart the weapon and show […]
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DDupleks Expands Operations to the US
DDupleks, is a Latvian company that is the manufacturer of what I will call unique shotgun shell ammunition. DDupleks is the maker of such types of ammo as the Monolit 32S, Hexolit 32S and Kaviar Black and now DDupleks has announced the launch of a subsidiary right here in the United States to handle the […]
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POTD: Stay Frosty This Christmas
Vortex Optics posted this photo yesterday for Christmas. Frosty has gone prone with a bolt action rifle lol The rifle is sitting on an Atlas bipod and a box of Hornady ammo is sitting next to it. The bolt handle is over sized and I am sure the scope is probably a Vortex scope. The […]
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CROSSFIRE! The Crossfire MKI with Forgotten Weapons
I know I grew up in the late 80’s and 90’s when as soon as I see or hear the word “Crossfire” the little BB game theme song immediately pops into mind (and then never leaves). All nostalgia aside, the Crossfire MkI combination rifle/shotgun is a product of the same time period. Conceived as an […]
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Ruger Rolls Out Uncommon Calibers in their GP100 & Redhawk
We are officially less than a month away from SHOT Show now and the new models for 2017 continue to roll in. Ruger recently announced two new caliber offerings in their GP100 and Redhawk line of revolvers. Although it is not uncommon to see revolvers chambered in .44 Special or .357 Magnum nowadays, it is […]
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New Pistol: Wilson Combat ULC Commander Compact
Wilson Combat is widely acknowledged as a high end 1911 builder. Just ahead of the SHOT Show, the company announced a new pistol: the ULC Commander Compact. The new guns have all of the refinements that one might expect from Wilson Combat. At its core, the pistols are compact frames matched to Commander length slides. […]
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