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Review: Cimarron 1873 “Evil Roy” Edition

Thu, 08/20/2015 - 05:15

A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to find a Cimarron 1873 Peacemaker at my local gun shop. As usual when I find a nice 1873 clone it is hard to pass up. This particular model is called the “Evil Roy”. For those not familiar with Evil Roy he’s THE man in cowboy action […]

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The Most Fascinating Breakdown of the Giradoni Air Rifle Ever

Thu, 08/20/2015 - 05:00

Warning, if you like guns and click the link, you will spend at least a 1/2 hour of your life reading the article. No really, I am serious. The analysis and detailed breakdown of the operation of the air rifle is exhaustive, leaving no detail about the air rifle untouched. Robert D. Beeman, Ph. D. has undertaken one […]

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Adler Lever Action Shotgun

Thu, 08/20/2015 - 04:00

Adler, a Turkish Firearms Manufacturer, makes an 7+1 round lever action shotgun. They also make a SBS/AOW variant.   Last month the Adler A110 Shotgun was under the spotlight in Australia. The Adler A110 was imported and due to its large capacity and quick rate of fire, compared to other shotguns in Australia, the government […]

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Arsenal, Inc SLR-107FR Rifle Now Available

Wed, 08/19/2015 - 15:20

Arsenal, Inc. out of Las Vegas, Nevada recently announced their best selling rifle the SLR-107FR is available again in a few different configurations. They’re made in the USA out of a Bulgarian 1mm stamped receiver and feature a cold hammer forged chrome lined barrel, stainless steel heat shield, trapdoor for cleaning kit compartment and and […]

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Magpul Hunter X-22 Stock Now Shipping

Wed, 08/19/2015 - 15:05

Magpul showed off their Hunter X-22 stock for the Ruger 10/22 earlier this year, well now they’re finally available. The Hunter X-22 is made in the USA and retails for $139.95, currently it’s only available in black or Flat Dark Earth. It’s made out of reinforced polymer and features an adjustable length of pull and […]

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JEBS Precision Choke Tubes Teams Up With Duck Commander

Wed, 08/19/2015 - 14:11

It’s a match made in duck-hunting heaven: JEBS Precision Choke Tubes and Duck Commander are teaming up, just in time for the coming season. If you want to give your hunting an edge this year, you might consider a new choke, and JEBS chokes are considered leaders in the field. JEBS doesn’t make just any […]

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POTD: Carbon Fiber T75K1

Wed, 08/19/2015 - 14:00

Tactical SMGLee posted this on Facebook. Taiwan military arsenal made a carbon fiber frame for their Beretta 92 clone. The T75K1 pistol. Looks like legit carbon fiber, compared to Browning and Benelli using Carbon Fiber finishes on their shotgun furniture.

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Daniel Watters And I Discuss Machine Pistols At Handgun Radio

Wed, 08/19/2015 - 12:01

After our respective first forays into the Firearms Radio Network, Daniel Watters and I both were asked to return to the program for a Handgun Radio segment. Our topic for this week was machine pistols, their history, their relationship with PDWs, and the possibilities for their future. We cover the earliest documented machine pistol the […]

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Video History of US Army Uniforms

Wed, 08/19/2015 - 09:09

While not capturing every uniform that the United States has fielded, Business Insider has an excellent video showcasing the major uniforms of the US Army in less than two minutes. Its a fascinating watch, especially for gear-do’s like myself. In that respect, its amazing to see how quickly and simultaneously slowly the uniform, weapon, and […]

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Taofledermaus Wants to Know: Can You ID This Mystery Round?

Wed, 08/19/2015 - 06:08

There’s nothing like a mystery round to pique the interest of gun aficionados all around the internet, and thanks to Taofledermaus, of Youtube fame, there’s a new one. A viewer apparently sent Taofledermaus two mystery shotgun slugs, so he took a close look and sent them down-range to find out just what they were capable […]

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Looks Grippy – Hogue Releases G10 “Magrip” Kits for 1911 Gov’t Handguns

Wed, 08/19/2015 - 05:15

My hands hurt looking at these things, and that may be a good thing for those looking for the ultimate in grippy-ness from their handgun. Hogue has released their Magrip kits for the 1911 handgun with full-size frames, including the highly textured G10 grips seen in the title photograph. The new kits feature three components, two […]

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Yet Another Torture Test: This Time AR-15 Pistol

Wed, 08/19/2015 - 05:00

BigDaddyHoffman1911 is the latest YouTube channel to hop on the “torture” test band-wagon, albiet this time I would consider it a legitimate test of a product. BigDaddy and his clan put the KAK Flash Can, an aluminum blast-forward muzzle device through a heavy battery of fire to see if its aluminum construction can handle some […]

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The Comp-Tac Cavalry Has Arrived

Wed, 08/19/2015 - 04:00

Comp-Tac introduced a new holster called the Cavalry. The rig is an inside the waistband holster that uses a hybrid design. Unlike some of the other hybrid rigs on the market, this holster is specifically designed for subcompact pistols. According to Comp-Tac, the Cavalry offers: Holster Footprint Designed for Pocket Pistol Sized Firearms Comfortable Leather […]

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“Step Up Aim High” LWRCI and Aimpoint Giveaway

Tue, 08/18/2015 - 17:48

LWRC and Aimpoint have teamed up for a giveaway which has been running for some time now. I wanted to pass this information along to the readers since the giveaway ends on August 31st. This is how it works and it’s simple and straightforward. You purchase any current LWRC rifle and Aimpoint gives the gun […]

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Shooting the Awesome MK760 Submachine Gun

Tue, 08/18/2015 - 15:20

The MK760 is a copy of the Smith and Wesson 76, which was a copy of the famous Swedish K submachinegun. These affordable SMGs are widely available in the USA, and we set out to see what this little SMG is capable of. Thanks to our Sponsors: Grizzly Targets & Ventura Munitions. Weapon Featured: MK760 SMG The full […]

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Mossberg Patriot in Kryptek

Tue, 08/18/2015 - 15:05

O.F. Mossberg & Sons announced the company is now offering the Patriot rifle with a Kryptek Highlander finish. The finish will be available on rifles chambered for the following calibers: 243 Win 308 Win 270 Win 30-06 Sprg 300 Win Mag All five of these rifles have a 22″ fluted barrel. With the exception of […]

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YHM Blast Deflector

Tue, 08/18/2015 - 14:11

Anyone running a short barrel AR can tell you that the muzzle blast can be overwhelming – especially if shooting indoors. Yankee Hill Machine is offering a QD blast deflector that is designed to redirect the blast forward, away from the shooter. The Quick Detach Blast Deflector is designed to work with the company’s line […]

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Scots Afraid of Armed Police Officer In Supermarket

Tue, 08/18/2015 - 14:11

Last Sunday, an article was posted about Scottish shoppers reacting poorly to an armed police officer shopping in a super market. Photos were posted of the police officer as he was shopping for lunch in a Tesco market in Redding, Scotland. Which is near Falkirk, about 45 mins drive from Edinburgh. People were shocked that […]

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1911 Fired at 73,000 Frames Per Second

Tue, 08/18/2015 - 12:01

Adam Savage and Ja0ime Hyneman, of Mythbusters, use a Phantom camera to film a 1911 firing a bullet. They recorded it at a high frame rate of 73K FPS. It is glorious.  

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Majestic Arms Ruger .22 Auto Pistol Speed Strip

Tue, 08/18/2015 - 09:09

Anyone familiar with the Ruger MKII/III or the 22/45 know it is infamous for being a pain to field strip and even more of a pain reassembling. Majestic Arms makes a kit that you can install to make field stripping the Ruger pistol easy. Here is a video explaining the installation and operation of the […]

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