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A Brief History of The Japanese Type 99 (+ Friday Field Strip Video)
For today’s Friday Field Strip, we’re looking at the Japanese Type 99, a rifle with more than meets the eye. The Type 99, commonly but somewhat erroneously called the “Arisaka”, is a rifle that was once widely known as a crude, last ditch weapon of the Japanese Empire, but which has since become well-respected among modern […]
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FN Herstal Belgian Police FNS-9
While I was visiting the FNH USA ProShop, Store Manager Roger Schmidt said “I have something that may interest you.” He went to his office and came back out with an FNS-9. At first glance It seemed like any regular FNS-9. Then he pointed out the engraving on the slide. Below is a photo of […]
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Big 3 East: Glock Showed Up
While Glock did not have anything new to unveil at the Big 3 East, something remarkable should be noted. They showed up. For those not familiar with the Big 3 East, it is an invitation only media event that gets manufacturers and prominent media icons together. It is like a mini SHOT SHOW but without […]
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Missile out of a 203
Raytheon has been developing the Pike guided munition for some time now, testing it on UAVs but recently the company has successfully completed a test firing from an M203 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher, hitting a target at 2,000 meters. The thing seems to be the size of a small bat and weighs two pounds. They […]
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POTD: The Colt Used To Do More Than Guns
I learnt something new today. Professional Adventurer and TFB contributor Claymore sent me this photo and wrote … Note I did not take the photo. It was taken by the friend of mine that goes with me on my adventures. Three of these were found in a very old building in Connecticut. Photo is of a […]
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Why Hunting With Suppressors Is Great
Top New Zealand blogger Cam Slater sent us this video of his teenage daughter hunting Sika deer. In the video she is armed with a Tikka M88, rechambered in .260 Remington, and shoots at a Sika hind 300 yards away. You can hear the muffled shot, then silence, followed by the thud as the bullet hit the target. Cam […]
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Big 3 East: Finale, Blowing Up A BMW 5 Series
This past Big 3 East, they had a huge finale. They brought out a BMW 5 series, placed binary explosive all over it and let over 100 people shoot at the car with whatever they have. Pistols, ARs, SMGs, Machine Guns. A good time was had by all. The shooting line is 168 feet long. […]
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CoD Meets Real Life via BuzzFeed
While I am sure most of us experienced in the finer elements of military gear could have called this one from a ways out. Still, its an entirely entertaining expose into how disconnected those who spew virtual bullets are from those who have served. The BuzzFeed crew is put through what is basically the Marine […]
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The Eidgenössisches Feldschiessen – The world’s biggest shooting event!
As some readers might be aware of Switzerland has quite a large shooting culture. This means that there are many different shooting practices and events happening all over the country. In this article, however, I want to tell you about the biggest yearly shooting event: the “Eidgenössisches Feldschiessen”. In 2006 over 145,000 shooters participated!
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New Shotgun Accessory From Mesa Tactical
If you’re like me and enjoy having various accessories for your shotguns, you might be interested in the newest addition from Mesa Tactical. Their new item is called the SureShell Shotshell Carrier and is just what it sounds like, a holder for shotshells on your shotgun. Mesa Tactical has been manufacturing accessories and gear like […]
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Ed Brown Special Forces Molon Labe
Ed Brown Products announced a new 1911 pistol called the Special Forces Molon Labe edition. The new gun is based on the existing Special Forces model. The new pistol is a 5″ Government style handgun with a single stack frame. On the left side of the slide is “MOΛΩN ΛABE” while the VZ Operator II Marsoc […]
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Raytheon Tests 40mm Pike Missile, With Range of Over 2 Kilometers
Raytheon has tested a new missile that could give a long-range high explosive payload delivery capability to grenadiers in the Army’s infantry rifle squads. From Raytheon’s press release: TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) successfully fired two new Pike 40 mm precision-guided munitions from a standard tube grenade launcher during flight […]
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Faxon ARAK 21 Torture Test
The FAXON ARAK-21 is a fusion of the AR15 and AK47 platforms and features a Stoner-Johnson pattern multi-lug rotating bolt and a long stroke piston similar to that of an AK47 rifle. The upper receiver is self contained and is available from FAXON for $1,199.00 ready to throw right on your existing AR15 lower. So […]
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Big 3 East: DPMS G2 .308
DPMS/Remington/AAC came out to Big 3 East and they brought out their G2 rifles. The G2 is the smallest and lightest 308 MSR on the market. The G2 308 rifle is the same size as a 223 AR but only the magwell is bigger. The bolt carrier is 20% smaller than a traditional .308 bolt. […]
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UTG Introduces PRO S2 Recon Stock & Assembly
UTG/Leapers has released their PRO S2 Recon stock and assembly. The new S2 is made in the USA. The new S2 is a slimmer and lighter version of the full-size S1 stock released not long ago. Compatible with MIL-Spec buffer tubes, the stock is capable of a 7.5″ Length of Pull when collapsed and is compatible […]
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Big 3 East: SGM Tactical Magazines
Kevin Phillips, who is in the photo above, brought out SGM’s latest products. SGM Tactical contracts with a South Korean military manufacturing facility to make their magazines. Right now they offer happy sticks in 9mm and .45acp. They will be making standard capacity magazines as well as hi-cap .40 s&w 26rd happy sticks. Standard capacity […]
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POTD: Backwards Bullet
PT writes … It would seem that even with premium self defense ammunition, mistakes happen and bad rounds slip through QC. It pays to check every single cartridge as you load it into the magazine. I always make a point of glancing at the primer, making sure the case isn’t crushed or folded at the […]
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POTD: Prototype HK50 Rifles
Broń i Amunicja posted to their Facebook page pictures of two of the early H&K prototypes that led to the G36, originally called “HK50”. The posts, and photos, are embedded below: The G36 is currently embroiled in controversy, as the von der Leyen-led Ministry of Defense insists the rifle is critically flawed, but the truth may […]
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A Visit to FNH USA ProShop
While on my way back from Big 3 East, I detoured by Columbia, South Carolina. Not really much choice due to high way close outs from the storm and flooding. I was happy to make the detour. My friend and I were running a tad late. According to my GPS, we would arrive around 4:51pm […]
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FBI Releases RFP For New Pistols, Full Size, Compact, Simunition and Inert Trainers
The FBI has released a request for proposal for new 9mm semiautomatic handguns, in four categories. The RFP lists these as full-size, compact, Simunition trainers, and inert but articulated “red gun” trainers: B.1 DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES The Government has a need for the following 9mm semi-automatic pistols, along with all associated replacement parts, in accordance […]
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