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Weird Magazines, Vol. IV: The ZB-47
The submachine gun had been perfected by the end of World War II as a dirt cheap, nearly disposable weapon for arming large numbers of men to fight the largest war of economy in history. However, despite this, post-war submachine gun designers would seek to push the concept into new roles and niches that would […]
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NRA’s Gun of the Week – Browning .380 ACP 1911
I’ve been following the little Black Label .380 1911 for some time now, enthralled at the idea of a lighter daily carry 1911. While some may bemoan the caliber, I am perfectly confident in its ability to do what is needed, especially from a 4.250″ barrel which puts muzzle velocities at nearly 9mm levels. The smaller […]
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PSA: Be aware of your target
Of course, the full extent of that statement is “Be aware of your Target, and what lies beyond and in between”. This applies to all shooting activities, from tactical shooting, to plinking, and in this case to hunting. In a recent NBC report, a stray round entered a couples house in Washington State, and blasted […]
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Troy Expands PAR Line
Troy is expanding the Pump Action Rifle (PAR) line in 2016 with guns falling into either the National or Optics Ready sub-lines. The National Pump Action Rifles will ship with folding sights and a folding stock. For 2016, these guns have been upgraded to use a TRX2 Alpha-style rail. These guns are 50-state legal and […]
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Odds of No NFA Tax for Silencers According to Iraqveteran8888
The National Firearms Act was enacted into law in 1934. As the story goes the act was the result of the many mafia-perpetrated crimes during Prohibition and there was also, of course, the assassination attempt made on then-President Roosevelt in 1933. Although it may have seemed like a good idea, or at least somewhat justifiable common […]
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H&K MG5 Accuracy Req’t Doubled to Allow Guns’ Acceptance, Says Parliament Doc
According to a recent document published by the German popular parliament (Bundestag), the German government has authorized a relaxation of the accuracy requirements for the new MG5 machine gun. Both the original and machine translated versions of the document are embedded below, but first the relevant quote (edited for clarity): The contract amendment with price […]
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H&K G36 Friday Field Strip
The H&K G36 is a rifle shrouded in controversy, and to many American shooters, mystery. They are not common in the country but have made appearances in countless video games and movies. So what makes this German wonder tick? Well, let’s have a look! Thanks to our sponsors Grizzly Targets and Ventura Munitions. Want 20% off a […]
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Browning Machine Guns Still Chugging Along
Everyone talks about the AKM being the most reliable firearm ever invented, but it is nice to see other designs coming to the forefront of reliability every now and again. In this case, I present a pair of Browning machine guns. Granted, this is no indication that every Browning out there is extremely reliable. In […]
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Weird Magazines, Vol. III: The Heckler & Koch Transverse SMG I Mag
In the early 1980s, German gunmaker Heckler & Koch began to design a new submachine gun that would improve on the existing MP5, in response to a US Navy solicitation for an advanced submachine gun as part of the Joint Services Small Arms Program (JSSAP). The SMG I, which was the product of this development, […]
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POTD: Russian Alpha Group Spetsnaz Inspired AK
Red Beard Cerakote wrote … I built this after watching Larry Vickers’ video on his inspired Alpha Russian AK. It was made with: Arsenal SGL 31 Zenitco Top cover Zenitco Handguard Lynx Stock Adapter B5 Sopmod Stock Magpul AK Grip CNC Warrior Muzzle Device Troy Sights Aimpoint T1 on a Seekins Mount Soon to be […]
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SilencerCo & James Bond
SilencerCo just announced a collaboration. They are bundling Walther Arms PPK/S .22LR pistols with their Spectre 22 suppressor. They are working exclusively with SK ARMS to sell the bundled package. The bundled set is a great value at $700. If you break down the items individually it would cost more. PPK/S 22LR $400. Spectre […]
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SHOT Show Rumors About 5.45 AK Mags from Magpul
It appears that Robski from AK Operators Union has let slip that Magpul will be introducing new 5.45 mags at the upcoming SHOT Show. I am really excited about the prospect of reliable, cheap 5.45 mags. If I am honest the cost of quality AK74 mags is something that has kept me from embracing the […]
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SIG P225 Returns
SIG SAUER is now shipping the updated P225 pistol. Called the P225-A1, the new handgun looks like the original, but has been upgraded with a short reset trigger and takes advantage of modern manufacturing techniques. The pistol is a single stack 9mm handgun that holds 8 rounds in the magazine. With an ampty magazine, the gun […]
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Aguila’s Shotshells Coming to the U.S.
Aguila, which is a subsidiary of the TECNOS ammunition factory, has announced they’re going to be selling their shotshell line in the United States. The 54-year-old company manufactures a number of shotshells including skeet, trap, and sporting clays competition line as well as their traditional line. The competition line includes 7.5, 8, and 9 shot […]
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Armalite AR-10 PRC308
Armalite introduced a new rifle at the NASGW Expo called the AR-10 PRC308. The new gun was designed with input from Surgeon Rifles and AWC Silencers. All three companies are owned by Strategic Armory Corps, and it is not unusual to see collaboration between companies in such circumstances. Armalite advises the AR-10 PRC308 is chambered for […]
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Llama Micromax
The Llama is back. Resurrecting the Spanish brand, Filipino company Metro Arms is now making handguns under the classic name. One of the new-old pistols is the Micromax. A shrunken 1911 pistol, the Micromax is chambered in .380 ACP. It has the typical controls and stylings of a 1911-style handgun. The single action pistol has a manual […]
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I Hope This is Satire: The “Gross” Motor Skill Reload
Designing for weapons manipulation for gross motor skills is a hard thing to do. Firearms designers fret over trying to put as much gross motor movement in weapon manipulation as possible. One of the biggest challenges is magazine changes, where small buttons reign galore. Here’s where Firepower United comes in. He has posted up a […]
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BCM Releases… A Watch?
I understand T-Shirts, hats, and small (and inexpensive) swag, but this one came out of left field. Bravo Company USA has announced the release of a watch, coined the “BCM Mk15 Tritium Watch”. Its truly “tacticool” using carbon fiber, tritium, and other fun materials. As one might expect from Bravo Company, the watch is not inexpensive, […]
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WWII German G43 Run and Gun
A while back on TFBTV, we posted a field strip of a German WWII G43 self loading rifle. Requests poured in from folks wanting to see one of these German autoloaders in action, and we listened! Please remember to subscribe! Thanks to our sponsors Ventura Munitions and Grizzly Targets. Want 20% off a Grizzly Target? Use the discount […]
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Brownell’s discounted EDGE promo
For those of you folks who are interested in taking advantage of Brownell’s “EDGE” free-shipping program (think: Amazon Prime) as reported earlier this year on TFB, Brownell’s is offering a one-week special where instead of $49.95 for a whole year membership, it will only cost $39.95 since you get a $10 discount code off an […]
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