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Classic Rimfire Race Gun – Roditall.com BelAR-15
Get it? “Classic” and “Race” gun? Thanks folks, I’ll be here all week. In all seriousness, I’m conflicted when it comes to uniquely-styled guns. On the one hand, I’m a fan of creativity and style. On the other, I’m concerned with guns looking too much like toys for obvious reasons. However, this classic car inspired M&P15-22 […]
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TangoDown FFA-02 Front Sight Flashlight Adapter
A few years back TangoDown released their FFA-01 rail mounted flashlight adapter with an integrated front sight for the AR-15. It was basically a front sight with an opening in it large enough to let a rail mounted weapons light like the Surefire X300 to fit through it. Why would anyone want to do this? […]
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Mystery Boom: Guess The Failure
In a post on AR15.com, a gunsmith going by the screen name “IronBalaclava” recounts being presented with the aftermath of a catastrophic failure. The customer was shooting three rifles that day: two chambered in 5.56 and one in .300BLK. The incident occurred while shooting the 5.56×45 AR15. The owner of The ARmorer’s Wrench LLC in Ann […]
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HEAVY HITTER: Galil ACE In 7.62 NATO
After a series of unfortunate events, missteps and recalls, IWI US is finally ready to release the latest version of their Galil ACE rifle. Chambered in 7.62 NATO, the new AK-derivative is as feature rich as its lesser powered kin. As we’ve covered several times in the past, the ACE features a milled receiver, a full-length […]
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Unidentified SF working in Aleppo Province
Photographs of the rebel group Free Syrian Army have been circulating around since September that show a group of soldiers firing what appear to be Soltam K6 120mm mortars (Israeli origin, M120 in the U.S) at enemy positions in the vicinity of Aleppo Province. The odd part about the photos is that some of the troops firing […]
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10 Essentials For Your GET HOME BAG
Bug Out Bags are often hot topics on firearms, survival and ‘prepping’ forums across the internet. And while I fully support the open debate and discussion about survival kits, the main question, ‘what does the term “bug out” actually mean?’ sometimes doesn’t get answered. In most “adverse event” situations, your goal should be to get home safely […]
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NEW: Leupold “Tracker Thermal Viewer”
Leupold has come up with a new, innovative tool to help you recover your game. The new LTO – Tracker Thermal Viewer is a thermal observation optic that can be used to find downed game or observe prospective trophies while on your hunt. This is not an optic that you can mount to a firearm […]
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Glock 35 Exploded
Cowboy Guns posted this on their Facebook Page. Their buddy had a squib in his KKM barrel. According to Cowboy Guns, Glock will fix the gun for $225 and KKM will replace the barrel. Not sure if this was with reloads or factory ammo. However it is very nice that Glock and KKM are willing […]
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[Big 3 East] Triumph Systems Robot Target Systems
Last year, Triumph Systems made their debut at Big 3 East in October 2015. Jared Ogden, CEO, co-founder of Triumph systems and a former Navy SEAL, showed us a prototype of his Pivotal Trainer. It was raw and unrefined but the potential it showed was exciting. The prototype did as advertised. It holds a […]
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Great Gunsmithing Tool: Loctite QuickStix
Screws and firearms tend to not work well together. The constant vibrations in a EDC firearm and recoil are likely to cause threads to back-out, breaking the bond between the two mated objects. In the case of a trigger (like Lone Wolf’s UAT), having that screw move can mean the difference between a non-functional passive safety, […]
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GoPro Body Armor? It At Least it Stops a .22!
Expanding from his myriad capabilities as a trickshooter, 22Plinkster has been evaluating what the .22LR can really do. He’s had a great series of videos looking at the formal penetration of the 22 through drywall (which is surprisingly dangerous, using drywall as a measure). Upset with a malfunctioning GoPro, Plinkster has decided to terminate the […]
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New Gear: Gerber Center-Drive Multitool
Gerber announced a new multitool that many sport shooters, hunters and outdoorsmen might like. It is called the Center-Drive Multitool. One of the main features of this tool is that it features a driver that uses standard bits and is aligned along the center line of the tool. Other features of this tool are: a […]
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History and Modernization of the Vz58
In this episode of TFBTV, Edward takes a look at 3 different variants of the Vz58 platform, the Czech army’s issued rifle, and looks at how the firearm has changed since the original design in the 1950s. We look at aftermarket parts, mounting systems, and have a short review of two specific optics. Thanks to […]
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POTD: AR180 Noir
Photo by @jim_guns. More Armalite 180 love. This AR180 is using a NoDak SPUD lower with a Nikon fixed power P223 3×32 scope. The black background is eye catching due to the lighting. I was told it is a trashbag.
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Review: MSA Sordin Digital Supreme Pro X
For the last 4 or 5 years, I have been a huge proponent of the Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Earmuffs; that was until I broke more than six pairs in the span of a couple of years. This last set gave up the ghost a couple of months ago, and it was the last […]
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VHS K2 Bullpup in Iraq
The VHS-2 assault rifle is made in Croatia. The same people that make the HS and XDM pistols. No, not Springfield Armory but HS products. The VHS-2 in the photo above is the VHS-K2. It is a bullpup rifle chambered in 5.56. It has some features found in other firearms. Like the H&K style selector […]
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Nosler Launches The New Reduced Drag Factor Bullet Line
Nosler has launched the new Reduced Drag Factor bullet line today; I think reloaders and precision shooters are going to be rather pleased with what Nosler has released. While I am not a heavy reloader or precision shooter yet, I do appreciate a good bullet and based on the specs; it appears the RDF line […]
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James Yeager Leaks The Canik TP9SF ELITE
Love him or hate him, James Yeager still gives us a peek at the upcoming Canik TP9SF Elite. It appears that Mr. Yeager got his hands on the new mid-sized pistol while at a shoot with Ben “Mookie” Thomas. Yeager describes the pistol as having a 15 round capacity, on par with other mid-sized, compact designs […]
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The Weird + Wonderful Firearms of Ukraine: Bullpups, Anti-Tank Rifles, More Bullpups & AR-15s
The war in Eastern Ukraine has brought international attention to the Ukrainian firearms/defense market and local industry. Companies from Guns & Safety exhibition was attended by many companies from around the world. Most of the exhibitors were focused on getting Army contracts involving armored vehicles, armor, clothing, and various other components and equipment, but there were also many small are exhibitors.
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StealthGearUSA Introduces The New SG-Revolution Holster
After carrying a StealthGearUSA holster for the better part of the last year, I take notice when they introduce a new model. The Utah-based company has become well known for their VentCore inside the waistband holsters and has grown by leaps and bounds over the last several years adding more models faster than most companies can […]
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