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PSA: Subsonic Squib
Hat tip to Bradley for sending us the link to this video. It is a public service announcement. Many of us have heard of squibs happening. Just like a DQ in a competitive match; there are two kinds of people out there, those that have had it happen and those that will. I only have […]
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Another Historical Documentation – This Time Springfield Armory
LIke the previously published Remington video, I am always amazed at the industry behind manufacturing firearms, especially pre-CNC. In this installment, Springfield Armory is showcased in true 1950’s video style with all pre-CNC machines. Those looking for rare weapons will enjoy the first few minutes which showcase some of the banner items from the Springfield Armory […]
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Traditions Firearms Shipping New Break-Action Crackshot Rifles
Traditions Firearms, known for their black powder muzzle-loaders, is shipping their new Crackshoot rifles. The new rifles are aimed to compete with H&R’s Handi-Rifles and are break-action single-shot rifles. The first of the series will be offered in rimfire calibers .22 LR and .17 HMR. The simple action features a 16.5″ barrel, making it legal […]
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Taofledermaus Makes Homemade Reactive Targets
There’s not much more fun than shooting things that explode, and to prove that point YouTuber Taofledermaus decided to make his own reactive targets. According to Taofledermaus, he was put in touch with the Big Blast inventor, and things pretty much snowballed from there. In his video summary he says the biggest problem he had […]
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Boyds Stocks for Patriot Rifles
Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks is now offering replacement options for the Mossberg Patriot line of rifles. The stocks are available in several of the company’s existing lines: Classic Featherweight Thumbhole Heritage Platinum Prairie Hunter Pro Varmint Varmint Thumbhole There are a number of options within these lines including customized grips, recoil pads and tips. There are […]
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Paul Mauser’s Selfloading Rifle – The Worst Sporterization Ever? Maybe Not…
Paul Mauser, the person who with his brother was chiefly responsible for the excellent line of Mauser bolt-action rifles that even today are the pattern for almost all modern bolt-action designs, lost an eye in 1901 during testing of a self-loading rifle which had an inadequate locking mechanism. Mauser had been working on perfecting a military self-loading […]
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Manticore AK and Scorpion highlights
Manticore had some interesting AK and CZ Scorpion developments out for Bullpup 2015, some were in prototype form and others are currently out for sale. Either way, most of what you see here will be out there in the near future. Some of them are still in the prototype stage 3D printing and thus in […]
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Magpul Yugo Zhukov-S Stock
Magpul recently released a version of their Zhukov-S stock for fixed-stock Yugo AK pattern rifles. It features a hinge block that mounts directly onto the rear of the rifle, most other aftermarket stocks for Yugos require an adapter to be able to fit a standard AK or AR stock. The Zhukov-S Stock folds to the […]
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POTD: A CPA with a CZ75
Andy writes … This is my “BBQ” gun setup; a CZ 75 Compact, a Wright leather works holster and belt and a felt Justin Hat (hello from Texas!). The CZ 75 has hardwood CZ grips and has had every spring replaced by me with Cajun Gun works springs, I highly recommend them! It’s not only […]
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Top 5 Best-Selling Guns – According to GunBroker.com
Gunbroker.com has released their best-sellers list, outlining the top 5 best-sellers for various categories of guns. Categories include both new and used and range from semi-auto pistols to revolvers to O/U shotguns and bolt-action rifles. There are a few surprises in there, like the Taurus PT111 being their number one best-seller in the new semi-auto […]
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Sig MCX Extended Brake Ruled Suppressor by Judge
Sig Sauer has lost what is likely is first round of legal battles against the BATFE on the legal definition of the MCX’s “Muzzle Brake.” Granting summary judgement (a rare ruling typically on used when the judge believes the overwhelming or primae fascia evidence is in one party’s favor and that a trial would be […]
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FPS Russia Takes on Watermelons with .458 SOCOM
Assuming you take his accent with a grain of salt, FPSRussia continues to entertain. Latest up is a .458 SOCOM AR, a round that continues to gain popularity as an intermediate-sized big-bore round. Equipped with Lehigh Defense rounds, the usual decimation of paint cans and other objects ensues. Adding to his “testing”, FPS is now […]
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RAT Worx Steyer suppressor
RAT Worx has had this AUG A3 suppressor out since 2013, but they brought it out for Bullpup Shoot 2015 and it was on the line, available to all. The interesting thing about it is that the company redesigned the AUG piston system, shortening it down just a bit, and adding a plug into the […]
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Wildey Guns Is Back!
Five years ago, we reported that Wildey Guns, makers of the famous Wildey magnum automatic pistol featured in films like Death Wish and Robocop 3, had ceased operations due to the ailing health of their founder, Wildey Moore. Well, Moore is feeling better, and Wildey Guns is back! George Benedict of USA Firearms Corp, Wildey […]
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“I got a Shotgun, Rifle and a .45” Music Video
We were sent this music video from Aristovideo. The song is by JB and the Moonshine Band. As the title of the song indicates, they sing about having a shotgun, rifle and a .45. It tiptoes close to politics when it talks about the bill of rights and people coming to take our guns and […]
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Ruger Redhawk .45 ACP / .45 LC Revolver Review
In this episode of TFBTV, James reviews Ruger’s new Redhawk that accepts both .45 Long Colt and .45ACP with the use of moonclips. With an MSRP of over $1000, is Ruger’s new iteration of the venerable Redhawk worth buying? James finds out. Thanks to our sponsors Ventura Munitions and Grizzly Targets. The full transcript is below … – […]
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Aero Survival Rifle – 10mm, .357 SIG
TNW Firearms will introduce new versions of the Aero Survival Rifle later this year. The new guns will be chambered in 10mm and .357 SIG. In my testing of 9mm and .40 S&W carbines, the increased velocity (as compared to typical handguns) from the longer barrels can be significant. However, I’ve also seen that velocity […]
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XM8 Spotted At 58th Malaysian Independence Day Parade
Reader Azril sends us some photos of the recent 58th Malaysian Independence Day parade. The Malay armed forces use an interesting mix of armaments including, uniquely, the Heckler and Koch XM8, two of which are visible in the image below: Note that the rear XM8, partly obscured, appears to feature a railed handguard that resembles […]
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New Glock Magazines from Elite Tactical Systems
Elite Tactical Systems is close to launching a line of aftermarket magazines for Glock pistols. Initial offerings will be standard capacity mags for the G17, G18 (31 round), G19, G22 and G26. The company will also offer 10-round versions of the G17 and G19 magazines for those living in areas with arbitrary freedom limits. One […]
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POTD: Sometimes Two Barrels is Not Enough
Ben, an old friend of mine, emailed me this photo of a gun he saw yesterday at the Musée de l’Armée (Army Museum) in Paris. Apparently France’s national military museum is packed full of interesting firearms. This triple barreled wheel-lock pistol was created around 1600 – 1610. It was created for the French King Louis XIII, who, like you and […]
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