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New Addition to the Federal Fusion Line
The 6.8 SPC is a relatively young cartridge with a bit over a decade under its belt – or its case, as the case may be. But it’s seen a recent spike in use both among sport shooters and hunters, so it only makes sense manufacturers would continue to expand their available lines. New for […]
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3.5″ Cobra Pumps
TriStar announced that the company would now sell its 12 gauge Cobra pump action shotguns with 3.5″ chambers. The new guns will be called Cobra Mag shotguns. The new shotguns will come in two varieties: a plain black model and a second model decked out in the Realtree Max 5 camouflage pattern. In addition to […]
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POTD: Custom Mini Draco SBR
Kit sent us photos of his customized Century Arms Mini Draco …. This gun started out as a Mini Draco pistol. I added a Midwest Industries quad rail and a Texas Weapons Systems top cover and stuck a Bushnell TRS-25 red dot on the TWS rail for lower third co-witness. After I got my ATF permission slip, […]
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FN Anthem: We Are FN & We Are Legendary
Cool video by FN America. It touches a bit on FNH history and a brief overview of their most popular firearms such as the BAR, FN FAL, M240. M249, P90, Five Seven, and the SCAR. Lots of cool shots and scenes with their weapon systems, It is one giant montage of FN Awesomeness.
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Rudolph Optics Quad Shooting Sticks
Without a doubt, having a rest can improve one’s accuracy when shooting a rifle. Even an improvised rest, such as your backpack, can make a significant difference. That’s one of the reasons why shooting sticks are popular with many long range hunters and others looking to increase accuracy in the field. Rudolph Optics is now […]
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New adjustable stocks from Swiss B&T
For the Swiss B&T APC-9/45 semi-automatic carbines and B&T APC223/300 semi-auto rifles there are multiple shoulder stocks available. It seems the swiss never run out of ideas to produce. If you’re unfamiliar with the B&T APC it can be described as a modern HK MP5. The latest addition to the APC line is the B&T […]
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Magazine Loaders for B&T MP9 and H&K MP5
If you are lucky enough to own an H&K MP5 or B&T in 9 mm you can now load your magazines with speed, directly out of the ammo box. Simply mount the loader on the top of your magazine and slide the assembly over the rims of the 9×19 mm in the ammo box. Press […]
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Book Review: How To Buy An AK-47, By Rob Kay
So you want to buy an AK, but don’t know where to start, eh? Well, don’t worry about it because as the kids say these days “there’s an app for that”. The famous Soviet Kalashnikov rifle has become something of a redheaded stepchild on the American commercial market, receiving neither the attention nor the market […]
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FN FAL Field Strip
The FN FAL is perhaps the most famous battle rifle of all time, and served with distinction all around the world during the 20th century. Pity that smaller 5.56 caliber rifles have phased the gun out in military use, and civilians don’t seem to gravitate towards them as much either. Regardless, what makes the FAL […]
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Browning Suppressor Ready .22 1911’s
Browning has announced the release of the suppressor ready versions of their unique “85%” sized 1911 .22LR handguns. The handguns are available in two sizes, “full” and “compact”; which I put in quotes as they not not quite the same size as their parent platform. The full size comes equipped with a 4.25″ barrel and […]
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Review: Browning Black Label .380 1911
Simply curious in what the handgun could be, I requested the editors contact Browning for one of their smaller Black Label .380 1911’s. My initial request was met with skepticism as its known I am not a “1911 guy” (but now have training courtesy of Mr. Larry Vickers) and trepidation as we’ve handled the original […]
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Part 9: Getting a Home-Based FFL – Getting & Using the SOT
For those not an FFL, there is an annoying quirk in the system – one cannot get their Special Occupancy Tax (SOT or “Class III” which is an incorrect, but commonly used term) when they apply and receiver their FFL. Simply put, the ATF’s procedures do not allow one to apply for the SOT until […]
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POTD: Mystery SCAR-H Mag Extension
I found this image online but I cannot find out who makes the magazine extension for the SCARH magazine. I even showed it to FNH Pro Shooter Erik Lund, who shoots a SCAR17S in 3Gun, at SHOT Show 2016. He did not know what it was from. He even asked one of the Belgian employees […]
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ITS Tactical’s Discreet Messenger Bag
Discreet Messenger Bag A messenger bag, Tom? Really? Yep. Let me tell you about it. I had an earlier iteration of ITS Tactical‘s Discreet Messenger Bag and carried it every working day of my previous career. And it was my full “Get Home Bag”, along with off-body carry pistol. I had everything from my full size […]
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Remington Huntsville Alabama Plant Tour
After our tour of the Ilion plant we all headed to Huntsville Alabama to tour the new facility. Currently Remington is making all of the 1911s there as well as the Bushmaster line and the new RM 380 micro pistol. Any and all handguns will be made there in the future. Other guns are in […]
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Recycled Brass: DIY Brass Knuckles
Disclaimer: These are for decorative purposes only. Ok so we have seen some people “recycle” brass in some clever ways. Jewellery, headphone ear buds, arts and crafts. This is a bit more in depth. Most “recycling” leaves the brass intact. Like the .50 BMG bottle openers. This guy melts them down at home. I do […]
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Book Release: The Longest Kill
Craig Harrison, otherwise known as the current Guinness World Records holder of the longest confirmed kill, has recently come out with his account of his time in the service, “The Longest Kill”. I first learned about it at SHOT while talking to him at the Accuracy International booth. Then it was supposed to come out […]
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Schrade’s Knife/Slingshot Combo
Taylor Brands annouced a pretty unique item today from Schrade: Their new “Guide Master Sling Shot Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife”. For a shorter moniker, SCHF39 is the model number. What caught my attention was the fact that the knife’s sheath has a built in slingshot, spring loaded BB magazine, 2 sharpeners, a ferro rod, […]
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H&K PSG1 Sniper Rifle Overview
The Heckler and Koch PSG1 has been touted at the most accurate semi-automatic rifle in the world, even decades after its introduction. The iconic gun has been seen in the hands of counter-terrorist groups the world over, and it was truly a trailblazer when introduced in the 1970s (as precision rifles had typically been bolt […]
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Optic Review: Zeiss Conquest DL Scopes
The Zeiss Conquest DL series is an update of the Zeiss Duralyt series that was released a few years ago. Scopes of both series are made for the hunting and sporting market. The optical design remained largely unchanged other than the addition of newer lens coatings on the updated models. The Zeiss Duralyt models were placed in […]
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