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Review: AmeriGlo Hackathorn Glock Night Sights
The same day that I bought myself a brand new Glock 19, I drove straight to a gunshop that had a set of the Ameriglo Hackathorn sights in stock and had them installed right then. One of the points of contention I have with the factory Glock sights is that I have seen some that […]
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New from Double Alpha Academy – Alpha-X Holster
Saul Kirsch is the General Manager of Double-Alpha Academy, based in The Netherlands. During the first week of October his company participated in the European Handgun Championships (IPSC) in Hungary, where they also released their new holster: Alpha-X. I had the opportunity to get a personal demonstration and also see his own holster (and Open […]
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New free Lapua Ballistics App released (6DoF)
Does the World need another Ballistics App? The finnish company Lapua thinks so, and considering how good the finns are at apps maybe it’s worth a look? I mean, if you ever played any of the Angry Bird apps, you know there’s a lot of ballistics involved as well. The new app is available for […]
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Any Other Weapon (AOW): The NFA Catch-All
Even the most experienced “stamp collectors” can be missing the coveted $5 red stamp. While making and transferring National Firearms Act (NFA) controlled items like Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs), Short Barreled Shotguns (SBSs), Silencers and Destructive Devices (DDs) require all the requisite BATFE paperwork AND $200, the price to transfer Any Other Weapons (AOWs) is […]
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The More You Know: MPI Testing
One criteria for choosing a quality Bolt Carrier Group (BCG), barrel or other ferrous metal firearm part is the passing of a Magetic Particle Inspection test. Commonly known as MPI, the process is non-destructive, meaning that the test itself does not have any detrimental effects on the part in question, so it can be applied […]
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POTD: Korean HK MP5SD Or Is It?
This photo is of some Korean Special Forces. It looks like they are using HK MP5SDs however if you look more closely the front sight is wrong. In fact this is a Daewoo Telecom K7. It is an interesting mutation of an AR style receiver but right away you start to see major differences. The […]
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Ballistic Testing of HPR Black Ops in 9mm
Welcome to the sixth installment of our ballistic gel testing series. The current series is sponsored by Clark Armory who provided the testing medium and rounds: HPR 9mm Black Ops OTF About a month ago Nicholas C posted an article showing a comparison video of organic ballistic gelatin to Clear Ballistics that was done by […]
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LockedOn 360 Mobile GunVise
Based in LaGrange, Georiga, LockedOn 360 is a company that makes a portable gun vise for steady shooting in the field. Called the Mobile GunVise, the unit is a detachable, two part unit that has a base and the vise itself. The way it works is pretty straightforward. A metal base is secured to a […]
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New Bump Fire Grip from JT Grip Coming Soon, Maybe?
When it comes to accessories that allow you to bump fire your rifle there’s a few big players in the market, Slide Fire Solutions and Bump Fire Systems. There’s also a few others out there, and you can always make them yourself. Well there’s a new guy on the scene named JT Grip. Most of […]
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New Gear: Streamlight Dual Switch Strion Flashlights
Streamlight announced that it was introducing new versions of its Strion flashlights that have two switches. The dual switch lights will be available in the standard Strion, Strion HL and Strion HPL models. Strion DS The Strion DS is a fairly straightforward tactical light. It is rechargeable and has typical features like momentary and constant […]
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Machining an AR-15 Forged Lower Receiver From A Forging
Being from the industry, it was surprising to see a video pop out on the physical and full machining of an AR-15 lower receiver. The “secrets” to machining the lower correctly and with the minimum amount of machine time are closely guarded secrets by most of the industry. Even a reduction of one minute can […]
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NEW: Viridian Lasers for Ruger LCP II
Ruger recently announced their new LCP II which has caused significant interest among .380 ACP fans. The original LCP has been a longtime top-seller of Ruger’s and the updated, modern LCP II will likely match its predecessor (if not outdo it). Of course, new pistols require new accessories which is why Viridian has now unveiled […]
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POTD: My friend Rolf is a Firestarter
Here are some pretty spectacular photos I managed to take during the European Handgun Championship 2016 (IPSC) that only recently finished in Hungary. Rolf Lönn started shooting 1979 and has won both the Swedish and the Nordic Championships in IPSC Senior and Super Senior category. He’s using a 3N37 8,4 grain load with PF 174. […]
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[Big 3 East] UM Tactical Is Making Suppressors
UM Tactical has been making themselves known through their RAGE compensator. Nathan S. wrote about it last February. Click here to read about it. At Big 3 East last week Brian, founder and owner of UM Tactical, showed off his latest evolution of the RAGE system. He is making integrated barrels. So rather than adding […]
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First adoption of M-Lok by the U.S. Military
Soldier Systems Daily is reporting from Modern Day Marine that the U.S. Army’s Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS) will be getting an upgrade from H&K in the form of Geissele rail systems, in particular it appears to be their Super Modular HK Rail that retails for $430. The rails are confirmed, but unconfirmed posts state that the barrel […]
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Gun Review: MGS’ The Citizen Rifle AR-15
When Phil told me I would be getting another AR-15 in for review, I found myself dreading the arrival of yet another black rifle. In my mind, there is only so much that you can do with the AR-15 platform that would come even remotely close to impressing me. Once the MGS Citizen Rifle showed up […]
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Sneak Peek Of The Springfield Armory Saint Writers Event!
So we all know that there is a super secret new product from Springfield Armory. No one who knows what it is will talk about it, and there aren’t any clues online. I’m not about to spill the beans, but I will share a few details about the amazing event that Chad, Drew, Stephanie, Denny, […]
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TFB Tip: Reticle Should Match Your Turrets On Optic
We have the pleasure of getting quite a few optics in for review. The vast majority of them are largely excellent products, but there is always a feature that one sees (especially on the low-end) that absolutely puts a burr up my derriere… a mismatch between the turret adjustment and the reticle. Its common to […]
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New Gear: Mini Bug Out Box
The 12 Survivors site is now offering a new product called the Mini Bug Out Box. This compact survival kit is designed to hold some basic gear you can use to stay alive in an outdoors situation where just walking out of the woods is not an option. Included in the Mini Bug Out Box: […]
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Motorcycle Mini Gun—-Hell On Wheels!
What is better than the proverbial Sharks with laser beams attached to their foreheads? A mini gun on a motorcycle. Why? Why not?
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