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Non-Newtonian Fluids vs. Bullet (Silly Putty!)
Non-Newtonian fluids are amazing. Most of us have played with them at some point, but few have actually experimented with it. Currently, non-Newtonian fluids are a major research vein for body armor in how they can be flexible until a large force impacts the material, at which point its properties would cause it to solidify […]
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Speed Shooting the Can Cannon (VIDEO)
The Can Cannon by X Products is not a product you need. It’s a product you want. And that’s OK. It’s a super fun product that brings a great dynamic to the shooting community. [9/22/15] UPDATE: With today’s TFB article noting the ATF’s determination letter on the Can Cannon, it should be noted that this […]
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Can Cannon B.A.T.F.E Determination Letter and the answer isn’t good!
Okay everyone, rev up your discussion typing fingers… X Products submitted to BATFE for determination and received a response. in the Can Cannons current configuration it is considered an SBR Short Barrel Rifle when placed on a rifle receiver, and an AOW Any Other Weapon when installed on a pistol. Open letter from X Products: […]
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Handl Defense Releases Video of SCAR-47 Lower, Intermediate Calibers A Possibility
The SCAR-H, once a secondary requirement for a 7.62×51 conversion for the 5.56mm SOCOM Assault Rifle program, has now been brought to the fore as one of the primary lightweight 7.62x51mm semiautomatic rifle platforms available on both the civilian and military markets. Handl Defense, maker of aftermarket SCAR-H lower receivers, has introduced a new 7.62x39mm lower […]
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SIG SAUER® Shipping 1911 TACOPS Chambered in .357SIG
I’ve been waiting for this to happen for some time and now SIG has come out with a 1911 in .357 SIG. This puts near .357 mag performance in the Tacops version of the SIG 1911. The Tacops is a SIG 1911 I have a lot of experience with having owned one for several years. […]
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Freezing Firearms
While at Bullpup 2015 I met these two cool guys from LDF Research. LDF is the Youtube channel name and not a legitimate company, but regardless, they are starting out on Youtube and one of them, Dean Van Marel even has his own Bullpup design through a company by the name of Jard that he brought along […]
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Howa Expands Mini Action Line
At the 2015 SHOT Show, Howa introduced a new rifle action: the mini action. It is 12% shorter than a standard short action, suggesting that the rifles can weigh less, and a shooter may be able to cycle the bolt faster. At introduction, Howa made rifles chambered in .204 Ruger and .223 Remington with the […]
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Quick Attach Mount for MRO
Alamo Four Star announced the production of a new quick attach riser mount for the recently introduced Trijicon MRO optic. The new mount is 1.544” tall, allowing for a lower one third co-witness. The unit is made of aluminum and weighs approximately two ounces. “What makes this DLOC-MRO special is it is a ‘Return to […]
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Review: The World’s Most Copied Pistol, The CZ 75b
Like many shooters of my generation I tend to favor the polymer “tactical” type of pistols, not giving modern classics like the CZ 75, Hi-power, PPK, or the P38 the time of day. Phil learned of my shortcoming and contacted CZ in an effort to expand the mind of a young(ish) firearms enthusiast. Shortly after […]
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Review: Strike Industries Venom Flash Hider
When searching for a flash hider, there are a thousand and one options out there. Strike Industries has made it a thousand and two with the Venom Flash Hider. Strike has done a wonderful job of bringing the shooting community with innovative and fresh products, I was interested to see if the features of the Venom […]
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USMC unveils small arms Modernization intentions
It’s nothing new to hear about various plans or queries from the USMC into future small arms programs, but the Marine Corps Times (which actually isn’t associated with the Marine Corps at all) has come out with an article illustrating some of the points that Quantico is looking for in infantry small arms development. Notice I […]
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PSA for NFA owners/Machine Gunners
Something that every Marine Infantryman has pounded into his head at SOI is the Five Point Safety Check while clearing his open bolt weapon systems (SAW, M240). The purpose behind the check is to ensure the feed pawls are in working order and to clear out the various depressions in the weapon system for a […]
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Anti-UAV Defence System (AUDS)
I’ll see your drone mounted pistol and raise you a ground based RF cannon to thwart your attack… Obviously not intended for personal use, and not a “firearm” (I’m secretly pining away for the day when TFB covers lasers and phased plasma rifles as common platforms), but still an interesting evolution in the escalation of technology. […]
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POTD: The Taurus 9mm SMG (The “Mystery” SMG)
The mystery submachine gun I blogged a few weeks ago was correctly identified by a commenter named “Mr Clark”. The gun was a prototype developed by Taurus and based on the S&W Model 76. Back in the 1970s the Bangor Punta Corporation, a publicly listed American conglomerate, owned Smith & Wesson along with the majority share of Taurus. […]
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Blaser R8 Professional S Rifle
One of the newest guns from Blaser, the R8 Professional S rifle shares many of the features found in the existing R8 line. However, instead of having a removable trigger and magazine housing, the R8 Professional S loads and unloads through the ejection port. Existing mounts, barrels, bolts and other accessories for the existing R8 […]
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B&T MP5 Magazine Loader
B&T has a handy loader for their B&T MP9 and it works for HK MP5 magazines as well. As a CZ Scorpion Evo3 owner, I would love to see this design made for the Scorpion mags. I wonder if this could work for the SIG MPX Lancer mags too? You can buy the speed […]
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INKUNZI PAW
Soldier Systems Daily posted this up from the DSEI, Defence and Security Equipment International Exhibition, in the UK. The iNkunzi Paw is a South African weapon. PAW stands for Personal Area Weapon. It fires 20mm x 42mm grenades. As you can see, the fire control is offset from the weapon. By having the […]
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Palmetto State Armory AK-47 Build Kits
A few months ago Palmetto State Armory released their own AK-47 rifles that they debuted at the 2015 SHOT Show. They’ve just released a few AK-47 build kits that help you build your own AK on a budget. To put together one of their AKs you’ll have to buy two separate kits, a barreled receiver […]
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Okay Industries Surefeed Magazines
In the past Okay AR magazines were only sold to the military and were OEM mags for Colt. Now the company is starting to sell the Surefeed magazines to the public. We’ll be doing a review of these and see how well they hold up to some abuse. NEW BRITAIN, CT(September 1,2015)–Previously only made forthe […]
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Heated Hunting Jacket From Radians
In the quest for the ultimate hunting gear you come across all manner of items, but none have promised the kind of comfort this new jacket from Radians does, because it’s heated. Yes, you read that right: heated. Now when you’re sitting in a blind and snow starts to fall you won’t be relying on […]
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