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Open bolt assault rifle patent
Here is an interesting patent (US4019423) for an open bolt assault rifle which looks like a cross between a STEN and an M16. A large compression spring is depicted in front of the barrel assembly which in theory will slightly delay the breech opening when struck by the bolt as a round is chambered. A […]
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Unsuitable at Any Range: A Holosun Review
I really didn’t want to write this article. I made lots of excuses not to. But here it is. Lets get this out of the way up front: This is a negative review. After more than a year of use I am unimpressed by the Holosun optic, and wouldn’t use it on most of my […]
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SIG SAUER .38 Super +P
SIG SAUER announced a new load in its Elite Performance Ammunition: .38 Super +P. The new load uses the same V-Crown style bullet that is used in its other JHP ammo products. This bullet is 125 grains in mass and is loaded to a muzzle velocity of 1,230 feet per second. SIG advised its brass […]
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Daniel Defense Releases DD5V1 7.62 Rifle
Daniel Defense has released its highly anticipated 7.62mm rifle, the DD5V1. It features a 4-bolt mount for the front handguard that is integral to the upper receiver forging, and a cold-hammer-forged barrel. Black Creek, GA- Daniel Defense—engineer and manufacturer of the world’s finest firearms, precision rail systems, and accessories—is proud to announce the release of […]
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Ratnik: Russia’s Warrior of The Future
Russia’s next-generation infantry modernization program is in full swing, and while here at TFB we’ve covered two of the rifles, the AEK-571/A545 and AK-12, competing for orders as part of the program, but the program as a whole is more extensive than just a new infantry weapon. The project, called Ratnik (a Russian word equivalent to “warrior”) is a total […]
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Strike Industries EMP Glock 43 Mag Plate
Strike Industries released their EMP magazine plate for the Glock 42 a few months back, now they have one for the Glock 43. Made out of impact resistant polymer their new extended magazine plate adds an additional 2 rounds to the Glock 43 bumping it up to a capacity of 8+1. The EMP mag plate […]
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POTD: An Invader With A Russian Rifle
Hognose at WeaponsMan takes a look at an interesting photo in one of his most recent articles. He writes: The picture is a familiar one, it’s one editors seem to always go to for an Operation Barbarossa shot. But look at the rifle in the hands of the lead soldier! It’s a Russian rifle, specifically, a […]
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Magpul AR Enhanced Magazine Release
Magpul recently announced their new AR Enhanced Magazine Release. It’s an attachment that creates more surface area to help with faster mag changes. I think it looks like a solid product, especially for those with small hands who may not be able to manipulate all the controls on an AR but I can see possible accidental mag […]
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New Hunting Clothes From ScentLok and Mossy Oak
It may not be a new gun or holster announcement, but since we’re getting into the thick of some of the most popular hunting seasons of the year, it’s definitely applicable. Hunting is definitely one of my favorite pastimes, and that means a need not only for great guns but good quality gear. If you’re […]
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1000 Rounds of 9mm Belt-Fed Glory
Freedom Ordnance of Indiana is making waves with its upcoming 9mm belt-fed upper receiver. In their latest teaser, the FM-9 is put to a 1000 round belt and eats it without issue. In the comments, Freedom Ordnance indicates the belt was over 45 feet long prior to the torture test. Honestly, its a boring (but […]
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ARES Shipping MCR RIfle
ARES Firearms, known for their popular SCR rifle and stock has announced they are shipping their MCR sub-carbine. The carbine features numerous nifty features including quick-change barrel, folding stock, and piston operation. Notably, the SCR can be fed from either a linked belt or STANAG magazines. The MCR is 100% US-made and offers either 12″ […]
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Refinishing an SVT-40 Stock
The SVT40 was Russia’s equivalent of the M1 Garand during the Second World War: a hard hitting semi-automatic infantry rifle that would have exponentially increased the firepower of a soviet section. But they were never manufactured in high enough volumes to fully replace the Mosin Nagant, and so remained the domain of squad leaders and […]
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Basic compact SMG design
Sent in is a concept mock up for a basic ‘easily made’ compact machine pistol. The design outwardly is a near copy of the Armenian K6-92 and it’s early Chechen made ‘Borz’ derivatives. All components inside the receiver are laminated from square tubing with a portion of the bolt mass being an external plate which […]
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CandRsenal: Primer 009, The Mauser C96
I am partnering with C&Rsenal’s Othais to bring you companion articles to his Primer series of videos looking at some of the most important firearms in history. First, Othais tackles the iconic Mauser C96 pistol, used by diverse characters from Chinese resistance fighters in WWII, to fictional rogue smugglers from a long time ago, in a […]
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Whats new at Guns.Ru: Russian SR-1 PM Pistol, China’s CF07 Pistol and more
Each month I will be listing the new and updated entries on TFB’s favorite gun encyclopedia World.Guns.Ru. This month Max Popenker added an entry on the very weird looking SR-1 PM from Russia (pictured above). Someone essentially took the early 90s-vintage Russian SR-1 ” Gyurza” pistol and polymerized (glockized?) it. Max writes … SR-1 PM (SR1PM) pistol […]
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TFBTV: Tactical Rx Shooting Glasses vs. Generic Prescription Glasses
In this episode of TFBTV, James runs Tactical RX’s prescription shooting glasses through a battery of tests to compare them to generic prescription lenses and frames. How much protection do you get from standard frames and lenses, and how much better are ballistic-rated optics such as the Tactical Rx models? Watch to find out. Steve says: […]
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Merkel R15
Merkel announced a new bolt action rifle aimed at American hunters: the R15. The rifles will be available with either a synthetic stock or a walnut stock. Specifications magazine – detachable, 3 round (2 round in magnum calibers) 22″ barrel (24″ in magnum calibers) drilled & tapped, no iron sights blued finish trigger pull ≈ 2.65 […]
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New Night Vision From Firefield
If you’ve ever hunted at night, or want to, you understand the need for good quality night vision. New from Firefield are three different pieces of night vision, each with a different feature to recommend. After all, you can never have too many toys, and when they do double duty as useful tools, it’s even […]
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ATI will stop selling the GSG-522
American Tactical Imports informed me that they will not be importing any more GSG-522 firearms. The H&K MP5-style rifle is available in a variety of rifle, pistol, carbine and suppressed configurations. Once they sell out of current stock, or on 31 December 2016, they will no longer be selling them. Magazines and repairs and warranty cover will […]
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POTD: Remington R1
William writes … This is a shot of my Remington R1. It is stock, except for the USGI grips. The ammo box is a reproduction of the type used in WWII. I had been searching for a good surplus 1911A1, but the prices were much more than my budget and what I really wanted was […]
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