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FN FNC Full Auto: The Pride of Belgium
The FN FNC lies at a junction somewhere between the AR and AK, and the shooting experience it provides is a strange juxtaposition of both platforms. The ergonomics are very AR-like, but you get a bit of that lovely mechanical recoil impulse of the AK as a result of the long-stroke piston. The FNC was […]
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A handgun class, in 60 seconds
Andrew Tuohy has come out with a Youtube video tthat is rudimentarily simple, but excellent in execution. He challenges himself to explain the fundamentals of handgun marksmanship within a minute time frame and does so while demonstrating with his 9x19mm Glock 19 on camera. Could any competent and well versed instructor accomplish this? Probably, but it […]
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Brazilian Army Approves Imbel IA2 As New Standard Issue Rifle
The Imbel IA2, a 5.56mm caliber distant relative of the FAL which has been in development since 2008, has officially been standardized by the Brazilian Army. From IHS Jane’s: The Brazilian Army approved the IA2 5.56×45 mm assault rifle, developed by state-owned Indústria de Material Bélico do Brasil (IMBEL), as the service’s new standard rifle. The […]
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ILEE At B&T Police & Military Day 2015
TFB friend Lionel attended the recent B&T Police & Military Day 2015 event, and covered some of the products exhibited there. German firm ILEE AG was there showing off their new target designator/illuminator device. Lionel writes: The firm ILEE proposed numerous laser systems for infantry weapons, including the CFL Mk3RF. The modular system is designed to […]
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POTD: Scott’s Short Barreled AR-15
Scott writes … This is my CQBR Block II-inspired build. It began life as an all-black 2014 Daniel Defense DDMK18 factory SBR. Then I caught the MK18/CQBR SOPMOD bug. Here’s the build list: Optics: EOTech 553 SU-231/PEQ holographic weapon sight Knight’s Armament legacy front folding sight (taupe) Knight’s Armament legacy rear folding sight (300m) Upper […]
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SilencerCo hints at product release: Oculus-type HUD & True Digital Camouflage?
Just hours after my initial SilencerCo launch event TFB post went live, SilencerCo sent out an email announcing the formation of “SilencerCo Weapons Research” which has its own spiffy logo. I initially thought a new shotgun suppressor product to complement the Salvo product line was in the works, but it looks like I may be […]
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Springfield Armory XD Mod.2 in 4″ Service Model
Springfield Armory announced a 4″ Service Model version of the XD Mod.2 pistol. The new guns are chambered in 9mm and come in all black and two-tone versions (stainless slide on black frame.) Specifications: caliber – 9mm magazine capacity – 16 rounds barrel length – 4″ weight (unloaded) – 28 ounces sights – low profile […]
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Handgun Sling
Here is a different method of carrying your handgun for self defense. It is a simple design. The handgun sling is a loop of cord, that looks to be elastic. The ends are joined by an 8mm tube and looped onto the cord is a coin tab. You loop the Handgun Sling around your belt, […]
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Ocelot Gunslinger
For those not familiar with Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid series of video games, there is a character called Revolver Ocelot. He is a Russian operative with a penchant for spaghetti westerns. Hence his affinity for Colt Single Action Army Revolvers. In the third game of the series, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Ocelot […]
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SilencerCo “MAXIM VICE” Product Announcement Event
Ever since last year’s notable Salvo 12 product announcement, my SilencerCo sources have been hyping up whatever will be announced on September 14th. I received an exclusive invitation in the mail which was a fun cardboard “TV” of sorts. TFB readers will hear all about it first on September 14th when I report out on […]
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Ammunition & Velocity – Hot vs. Cold Car
Its commonly understood that ammunition that is hot will propel a bullet to a higher velocity than those at colder temperature. In fact, the 1:7 twist rate for the M16 was chosen to be able to stabilize the tracer round at sub-arctic temperatures. The Wound Channel did a short experiment using ammunition left in the […]
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Camo Hi-Point Pistols
MKS Supply announced that Hi-Point pistols will now be available with a variety of camo colors: digital desert tan woodland-style pink and black All of the camo patterns are applied using a hydro dip process. All four of the company’s handguns (.380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP) will have at least some of […]
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FNH USA AR Uppers
FNH USA is now offering AR-15 uppers for sale. Four different uppers are now being sold: 16″ carbine, 20″ rifle, 16″ tactical carbine and the 18″ DMR. Here are the details on each: FN 15 16″ Carbine Upper Assembly Barrel Profile: M4-style Carbine-length gas system A2 front sight post Two-piece, single heat shield, oval hand […]
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Review: Arsenal Firearms Strike One
A while back I made a comment in one of the Disqus threads about wanting to test the Strike One pistol, much to my surprise a few weeks ago Lorri from Sooner State Arsenal contacted me and asked if I would like to review the Strike One. I jumped at the chance, I would have […]
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Review: Moses Mag for SCAR17S
After posting the article about the SCAR 17S magazine by Moses Mag, Moses Mag reached out to me to see if I would like to review their magazine. Of course I would, I love my SCAR 17S and I am always eager to find new and interesting upgrades. I received the magazines back in the […]
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My Thoughts on the Army’s New MHS Competition
Released to much excitement, the US Army’s new Modular Handgun system is, in my opinion, a train-wreck going full-bore in a screwup of massive proportions. Upon my read of the RFP, it showcases Big Army’s failure to do a thorough and comprehensive review of their handgun and is an attempt to get everything done all […]
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BREAKING: Delays Beset German MG5 Program, 7.62mm GPMG May Lack Accuracy
The woes continue for famed gunmaker Heckler & Koch. Apparently, the Bundeswehr’s procurement of the new HK121 7.62x51mm machine gun, designated MG5, has been delayed significantly, though the reasons why are vague. DW.com reports: According to the Bundeswehr’s original plans, shipments of the MG5 (pictured above) were supposed to begin two months ago. A German military […]
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Russian Dual Wields Glocks
Vitaly Kryuchin posted this video late last week. He is amazing. He is wearing a Russian IPSC jersey while dual wielding glocks. If you notice, he never looks at the sights. It is all point shooting. His dual wield draw and fire is rather impressive.
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Improvised brass barrel firearm with paintball marker trigger frame
Pictured is an interesting improvised 9mm firearm being sold within criminal circles in Brazil. The entire trigger group / lower is from a standard paintball marker, allowing for a more useful semi-automatic (open-bolt) operation. A clever feature is the use of standard 9mm holed hexagonal brass bar stock as a crude smooth-bore barrel. The magazine […]
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Lithgow Arms Thales F90
Here is a new video of the Australian Lithgow Arms F90. As you can see, it is based on the Steyr design. I think the video producer/director took some cues from Instructor Zero with the spinning around and shooting balloons. I do question the lack of eye protection for the shooter.
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