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POTD: Flintlock Weaponlight
I saw this on Instagram and it was also posted on AllOutdoor.com It is a flintlock with an integrated lantern. It is an early weapon mounted light. The design is interesting. The grip has changed to a vertical grip and the flintlock is below the grip and below the light. It appears to have a […]
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Sig Sauer’s Kilo 2000 Rangefinder
I found a little treasure in the pile of press releases that slide across my desk each morning. We haven’t seen much of the optics line since Sig Sauer’s awesomely aggressive “we make it all” multi-line launch at Shot Show 2015. We will be seeing more of these before 2016, with a recent announcement that […]
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The Walch Revolver With Forgotten Weapons
Revolvers got their start in 1835 thanks to Samuel Colt, and in the years to follow there were quite a few designs and innovations – and, yes, failures – in the gun world. It was 1856 when Smith and Wesson began manufacturing cartridge revolvers, and others would soon follow suit. But it was a man […]
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L-3 Communications to pay out $25.6 million
Well that escalated! Hot on the heels of the U.S. Government suing EOTech for the alleged fraud in their sights, specifically in claiming that their sights could work in certain cold weather and humid environments, then trying to cover up this error in an upgrade, the parent company of EOTech, L-3 Communications, based out of […]
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Forgotten Weapons: Plus Ultra
A little more historical firearm information courtesy of Forgotten Weapons. Next up is the Plus Ultra, a larger version of the earlier Ruby manufactured by Llama. Llama was a Spanish company the full name of which was Llama-Gabilondo y Cia SA (originally Gabilondo y Urresti). The company was founded in 1904 in Basque Country, Spain. […]
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New Zealand Defence Force Replaces SIG P226 With Glock 17
The latest step in the ongoing re-armament of the New Zealand Defence Force has been announced: The SIG Sauer P226 pistols that have served New Zealand servicemen and women since 1992 are to be replaced with new Glock 17 Gen 4 handguns, distributed via an Australian company. The announcement was posted to the New Zealand […]
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Whats New At World Guns: An SKS Shotgun?!?!!?
Over the past month my good friend Max Popenker has been focusing on adding shotguns to his World.Guns.Ru database. The most interesting new gun added is the VPO-208 semi-automatic shotgun manufactured by Molot. It is essentially and SKS shotgun with a smoothbore barrel. The end of the barrel has rifling, making it technically a “paradox” barrel […]
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FBI Drops EOTech, Switches To Aimpoint
In what appears to be a direct response to the recent SOCOM-issued warning about EOTech holographic sights, and the US Government’s lawsuits against L3 Communications, the parent company of EOTech, the FBI has purchased and is now issuing Aimpoint red dot sights to its agents in the Hostage Rescue Team, and Defensive Systems Unit, according to […]
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The Colt SCAMP: Yesterday’s Pistol of The Future
1969 was a year of great optimism and achievement for the United States. NASA’s space program took humans to the Moon in July of that year, while the Mariner 6 and 7 probes gave humanity its first close look at the planet Mars. The Boeing 747 “Jumbo Jet” took to the skies for the first […]
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Luger Field Strip
The Luger pistol may well be the most coveted collector handgun of modern time, and it is easy to understand why. The unique toggle locked action makes it mechanically interesting and they just shoot like a dream. So, how do they work? Thanks to our sponsors Grizzly Targets and Ventura Munitions. Want 20% off a Grizzly Target? […]
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Gun Guy Radio: The Sturmgewehr In Context
Nearly two weeks ago, I published an article that caused a great deal of consternation among my readership, even resulting in a prompt rebuttal video from Ian and Karl with InRange TV. That highly negative article was entitled 7 Reasons I Don’t Like The MP-44 Sturmgewehr. As a result of the unexpected waves it caused, the Sunday after […]
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iPad vs. Gatling Gun – iPad Loses
FullMag, known for destroying all sorts of of high-end objects including smart phones from extended distances with smart-rifles, and shooting their own cameras with rounds nearly the size of the camera has released their latest adventure into ballistic tomfoolery. Obviously living by the mantra that one “can never have too much fire-power”, Full Mag somehow […]
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Wilson Combat CQB Commander
Recently, Wilson Combat introduced a number of new firearms. The latest is the CQB Commander. Not surprisingly the CQB Commander is a 1911-pattern pistol chambered for the .45 ACP. Wilson Combat will also offer the handgun chambered for the 9mm. The gun uses a frame with a full size grip, but has a shortened slide and […]
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Happy Thanksgiving
Dear Readers, from the TFB team, Phil and myself I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving. I am especially thankful for the great team of writers and videographers we have at TFB and for you, our audience. The community here puts the toxic communities on other websites to shame. Phil and I are able to devote […]
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BREAKING NEWS: It Is Now Law, The CMP Will Sell 1911s To The Public – A Thanksgiving Day Miracle
On November 25th, 2015, President Barack Obama has signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act of 2016, included in which is a provision for the Civilian Marksmanship to sell 1911 handguns to the United States shooting public. The bill includes Section 1087, which allows the transfer of handguns from the United States Army to […]
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TFBTV Weekly Episode 2: How Open Bolt Guns Work & Roller Delayed Maintenance
Several people last week asked about how open bolt firearms work, so in this episode we show the difference between two very different Uzi pattern firearms. We also get into how to keep your HK style roller delayed blowback guns in shape and running smoothly. Thanks to our sponsors Ventura Munitions and Grizzly Targets. Want 20% off a […]
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Review:Lights, Sights, Lasers Course Overview
Recently, myself and three friends attended a course taught by Wes Doss called Lights, Sights, and Lasers Tour in Wabash, Indiana. We’ve blogged about the course before on TFB but this will be an in depth review of the course materials covered and the courses of fire. The course is completely free and offered to […]
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Corner Shot For Canadians
The star of mid-2000’s SWAT team promos and action movies is making its way to the civilian market of the great white north. Tactical Imports is now offering access to the handgun line of Corner Shot products. If you’ve never seen this particular gizmo before, the idea is that the shooter stays in cover viewing […]
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Cz958 Approved for Canada
After spending over a year in the inspection lab, the Cz958 will finally be available to Canadian shooters soon. The RCMP have classified the rifle as non-restricted with a provision that barrels under 18.5″ will be restricted. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, because it’s pretty clear where the Cz958 fits into Canadian law. I […]
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Ruger Adds an Inch
Sturm, Ruger & Co. announced they added an option for lovers of the SR22 pistol that gives them an extra inch of barrel length. The new 4.5″ barrel length SR22 pistol has a long-slide look that has a bit of a sci-fi vibe to it. A longer barrel and slide do add to the weight […]
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