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FireCLEAN Defends Product, Publishes statement on “CanolaOilGate”
FireCLEAN have published a statement regarding “CanolaGate“. They have said (emphasis added to important paragraphs) … We would like to address recent false or misleading allegations that range from simply misguided to false, defamatory, and libelous. These attacks have been made by competitors and others that paint our product in a false or misleading light. […]
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POTD: Homemade .22 Pistol
In 2014 I linked to instructions on how to build an improvised .25 ACP pistol. Back then I asked for readers to email us photos if they try to make the gun. A reader sent us preliminary photos of his DIY homemade pistol with some minor modifcations. He wrote … I’m working on a legal build of […]
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Yes, It’s True: FireClean is Crisco
Initially, rumors that FIREClean was basically just Crisco started with rumors of a spectral analysis, but took off after July of this year, when AR15.com member 12_gauge posted a video to YouTube of a burn-off test between FIREClean and canola oil. The results of this poor man’s spectroscopy were that FireClean and the canola oil […]
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Bundeswehr Set To Procure G36 Replacement, WeaponsMan Tells Us Where Things Stand
Deutschsprachiger Hognose, author of the excellent blog at WeaponsMan.com and who has been following the unfolding G36 controversy closely, recently wrote an excellent “roundup” article on the situation of the German infantry rifle as it now stands. The Defense Ministry just last week released a Prior Information Notice for modern infantry rifles, a precursor to a […]
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POTD: HK243 S TAR in .223 Rem
Dickson from North Sylva Co., a Canadian gun importer, sent us photos of their new HK243 S TAR in .223 Rem … which I guess means our lucky cousins to the North are now able to buy the HK243! The HK243 is a modern sporting version of the H&K G36. The main differences between the HK243 and the G36 […]
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New Mercenary Fic Graphic Novel: Executive Outcomes, by Nick Bicanic and M. Zachary Sherman
In the 1995-1996 Sierra Leone Civil War, South African mercenary company Executive Outcomes was tasked with reclaiming the valuable diamond mines for the country’s government, and crushing the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), who were rebelling with support from a similar group in neighboring Liberia. The company, now defunct, operated efficiently and quickly brought the RUF […]
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Dual Wielding Flamethrowers
My friend Andrew at GY6vids got his hands on two XM42 Flamethrowers…. The XM42 project received $157,485 in funding from IndiGoGo backers in April and is now on sale for $899. It runs off regular gasoline in an unpressurized tank. An battery powered electric fuel pump sprays it out the gas which is ignited by […]
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9-11: Remembering Those Lost, 14 Years Later
Here at TFB we’d like to take a moment to honor the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001. It’s been 14 years since an act of terrorism took the lives of 2,977 Americans, and the memories are still fresh. We all remember where we were on that day. Where were you? A list […]
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Magpul Sand Mags Shipping, Furniture Coming Soon
Magpul is now shipping the 10- and 20-round PMAG for SR-25 pattern rifles in sand color. These are the Gen M3 models and carry an MSRP of $18.95 – 19.95. Magpul also announced that the new sand colored MOE SL furniture will be shipping soon. This includes the MOE SL stock, pistol grip and hand […]
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Troubleshooting a Chauchat Machine Rifle
The Chauchat Machine Rifle, formally designated the Fusil Mitrailleur Modele 1915 CSRG, has come to be widely regarded as one of the worst firearms ever made. The rifles made for the French military during WWI were chambered for the standard 8mm Lebel, but the weapon got its reputation as a stinker in American hands, where […]
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Concealed Pistol Concept Design
A reader emailed us about a compact firearm he has designed. I like the design. My only concern would be the choice of the Chinese 5.8x21mm round, a round not manufactured outside of China, but the idea is intriguing. The 5.8x21mm is substantially more compact (overall length of 32.50mm) compared to Western body armor piercing ammunition such as […]
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Open Source Body Armor Project
The Chopping Block has been experimenting with home made body armor. Here is his first attempt. Test of field expedient “body armor.” Three PEI grade V porcelain floor tiles with a coat of Herculiner on the front and between tiles and a thick coat (about a quarter inch) on the back to capture fragments. […]
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POTD: A Before (and After) AR-15 Pistol
Mike is the first person to send us a “before” photo of a rifle build! Mike wrote … 10.5″ 223 Wylde Barrel Seekins rail Huntingtown Arms 556 suppressor KAK Industries SIG Brace Buffer tube kit Holosun red dot Magpul Pro sights etc I enjoy building these in various flavors. I thought it would be interesting to […]
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Prototype Steyr Scout from the Canadian Ranger Competition
You may have read about the Canadian Ranger’s selection of the Tikka CTR to replace the Lee Enfield for arctic operations. But there were other rifles in the competition too! One of those came from Steyr, who adapted their classic scout rifle to fit the Ranger’s requests. This unit features the extended magazine adapter for […]
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Pneumatic Hunting Shotgun From Air Venturi
Airgun use is on the rise in the hunting world, and now there’s a new offering from Air Venturi. The company is known for producing airguns, but this particular airgun is something more unique, because it’s not a new rifle, it’s a pneumatic .50 cal shotgun. It’s called the Wing Shot, and it was designed with […]
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Don’t Cheap Out on Level IV Body Armor
In one of his characteristic bonkers yet highly informative videos, Demolition Ranch tackles the question most never thought to ask: “Can you turn Level III body armory into Level IV using your own ceramic tiles?” Its a clever premise that can only be proven through time-tested redneck engineering. Turns our the answer (at least using […]
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Gamo Reveals “Tac Youth Precision Airgun:
Gamo, known for their air guns and air rifles has released a youth-oriented “precision” and “tactical” air gun. The new G-Force Tac users Gamo’s standard break-action to achieve up to 750 FPS velocity (using Gamo’s PBA Platinum pellets). Fathering from their literature, the G-Force Tac is based on the same architecture as their G2 Whisper. […]
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MSBS In Action, From Frag Out!; Fabryka Broni Releases Full Line Up
Polish gun manufacturer Fabryka Broni recently announced the full line up for the MSBS “Radon” modular dual conventional/bullpup layout rifle, in development since 2007. The MSBS is an improved relative of the Remington ACR/Magpul Masada. Frag Out! released a video recently of the MSBS in action, with a guest appearance by the 1930s Radom wz. […]
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Taofledermaus’ Vapor-Trail Shotgun Slug
You can always count on YouTuber Taofledermaus for new, interesting, and/or random shotshell creations. This time he took another shot at creating a shotgun round that would leave a visible vapor trail, utilizing the bulb of a transfer pipette to contain the liquid. How would you guys create a vapor trail? Oh, I don’t have to add […]
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Kalashnikov Registers Its Trademarks, Plans on Enforcing IP
The AK has been copied and cloned so long that there are clones (Vektor R4) of copies (IWI Galil) of copies (Valmet Rk 62) of the original design. Kalashnikov wants to avoid this going forward and a press release sent out yesterday can be interpreted as a clear warning to would-be trademark infringers … (Moscow, Russia) September 10, […]
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