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History of the 1911: The 1909, its predecessor, from Forgotten Weapons
In the world of firearms it’s always exciting to see the latest and greatest advances, whether it’s in ammunition – like Hornady’s recent announcement – or guns. While it’s fantastic to live in such technologically advanced times and you’re unlikely to find someone longing for the germ-ridden days of yore, there are still pieces of […]
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Review: Mec-Gar CZ75 and 92FS Magazines
Not long ago I reviewed the classic CZ75b and in that review I kind of balked at the $43 dollar price tag attached to the factory replacement magazines. The Italian magazine manufacture Mec-Gar had a solution to my plight. They reached out to Phil and sent some of their Mec-Gar CZ75 and 92FS magazines along […]
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POTD: Czech Alfa Non-Lethal Revolvers
My good friend Gabor Vass, the Editor of Kaliber Magazine, sent us this photo of the Czech Alfa revolvers. What is interesting is that these are less-lethal revolvers made by a company that also manufactures normal (lethal) firearms. The models are the G020, G030, G030 (blued) and a G040. They shoot solid rubber balls designed to inflict trauma, or […]
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Goodyear Fires CMP Distinguished Shooter After Fellow Shooter Visits Him At Work
David Waters, one of the top shooters in Australian, competes regularly in high-power shooting competitions in the USA. In 2008 he became the first non-US citizen to be awarded the Distinguished Rifleman Badge by the CMP A mechanical engineer by profession, he has worked for Goodyear in Australia for the past 12 years until earlier this year when […]
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Luth-AR Releases Carbine Stock Compatible MBA-3
Luth-AR the latest start-up by Randy E. Luth, is now offering their latest version of their MBA or “Modular Buttstock Assembly”. The MBA-3 is the aptly named 3rd version of the stock system, keeping with the same philosophy of minimal weight and parts. Unlike the MBA and MBA-2, which were designed for standard rifle receiver […]
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7 Reasons I Don’t Like The MP-44 Sturmgewehr
In the early summer of this year, a car-full of gun nerds set out to capture the rare Pedersen rifle on camera for the first time. The passenger with the van Dyke mustache and ponytail had just mentioned how if he could own any machine gun, it would be an StG.44, the German assault rifle of the second […]
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Full Auto Glock vs. Ballistics Gel
In his latest video, Andrew at GY6vids fires a Glock 17C (compensated Glock 17), which has been converted to a fully automatic machine gun, at a torso shaped block of ballistic gel. By the looks of things, he gets all 30 rounds on target. I have to admire Andrew’s machine pistol skills. The last time I shot […]
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Charging Handles: Location, Location, Location…
Whether you’re a hunter or a dedicated target shooter, you understand the importance of being on target. Shot placement isn’t just important, it’s everything, and if you’re working on groups, the last thing you want to do is move your rifle away from your shoulder. Problem is, if you end up in need of access […]
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Elftmann Tactical Releases Push-Button Safety for AR-15
Can’t say I ever expected to see a push-button safety for an AR, but I can say now that one exists, I am curious. Elftmann Tactical, known for their triggers, has released a push-button style safety for the AR-15. Just like most similar models, the safety has a standard “red = dead” ring option. The new […]
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Two Barrels, One Pistol: Arsenal AF2011 Double 1911 vs. Flatscreen TV (and Review)
In this episode of TFBTV, James reviews the Arsenal AF2011 Double 1911. Sure, it’s a novelty, but is it worth the $6,000 price tag? The Arsenal AF2011 can be purchased from Arsenal’s exclusive importer, Sooner State Arsenal, at http://store.soonerstatearsenal.com/ Thanks to our sponsors Ventura Munitions and Grizzly Targets. Want 20% off a Grizzly Target? Use the discount code TFB20. The […]
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Average Gun Owner Now Owns 8 Firearms
Here’s a number to be proud of. The Washington Post is reporting that according to Wonkblog, the average number of firearms in a “typical gun-owning household” has increased to 8.1 firearms. This is a nearly two-fold increase from data in 1994 which reported the typical household had 4.2 guns. Per survey research, the number of […]
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PSA: Choose Competent Firearm Instructors
Recently some of my firearm instructor friends have been sharing this group’s information as an example of what not to do. The group is called Voda Consulting and some of their methods of teaching are irresponsible and dangerous. In the video below, he is instructing his clients to pull a gun and point it into […]
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‘Table Leg Typewriter’ DIY submachine gun prototype
Sent in to TFB is another concept design for an ‘afternoon’ DIY submachine gun of particular crudeness and expediency. The majority of components are laminated together from readily available square section steel tubing, owing to its namesake. Apparently the only thing that cost anything was the STEN mag and compression spring. The model shown is […]
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POTD: Palmetto State Armory AR15
cliffspot writes about his much modified Palmetto State Armory AR-15 … My PSA AR15. Magpul STR stock, PSA H buffer, Wolff extra power spring, MATECH rear sight, Bushnell AR 3×12 scope or Eotech 512 optics. PSA nickel boron BCG, B5 grip, Battle Arms mag release, Strike industries dust cover, Strike Ind take down pins, PSA light […]
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The HK PDW: The Origins Of The MP7
Though rare in the wild, mostly seeing use with special units and some police departments, is a favorite of Hollywood movie-makers and Triple-A video game developers, thanks to its compact size, striking looks, and fully automatic firepower. The gun itself, however, was originally intended to be an inexpensive, compact, and unobtrusive weapon that would be better for troops […]
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Stealth Operator Holster
I had a chance to see the Stealth Operator holsters at the recent National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers show. The synthetic rigs were interesting as they are rigid holsters that can hold a range of different firearms securely in one single holster without the use of latches, straps or other mechanical devices. In other words, […]
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Excel Arms 9mm Pistol, Rifle
Excel Arms was showing a new 9mm pistol and rifle at the recent National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers show in New Orleans. The new guns use Glock magazines and take their design cues from the company’s existing X-series pistols and rifles. The pistol version of the gun has an 8.5″ barrel and Picatinny rail […]
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Ammo Subscription from AmmoReady is for Retailers?
I knew AmmoReady was a service for ammo subscriptions (and we even posted about it last year). What I did not know is that AmmoReady provides a near turn key solution for those that are interested in setting up their own white labeled ammo subscription service. AmmoReady just sent out a press release showcasing their […]
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Another Unique Shotgun Load From Taofledermaus
I cannot help but occasionally cruise Taofledermaus’ YouTube channel ever so often, and I usually end up doing so waiting to see what shotgun load he’s come up with now. In the past they’ve varied from interesting to strange to “don’t try this at home, kids” and it’s pretty clear where this particular load falls […]
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Haley Strategic Partners TH1RTE3N Glock Handgun Sights
Haley Strategic Partners has come out with a new spin on Glock handgun sights. They are taking a different approach to the idea, promoting the thought that the widths of the front sight and rear notch are irrelevant. The HSP TH1RTE3N Glock Handgun sights were designed based around the science of how the human eye […]
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