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Long-Term Review: LaRue OBR 5.56
“The Dead Center of Precision” is LaRue Tactical’s byline. With the LaRue OBR 5.56 20″, that’s exactly what I paid for, and exactly what I received. The world of the MSR is certainly a crowded one. It takes something extra to stand out in such a crowded market. I was familiar with LaRue from their […]
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A 2″ Barreled AR-15 SBR (No, Really)
There are some who say that the AR-15 and its direct impingement gas system is poorly suited to shorter barrel lengths. High Caliber Conversions, LLC laughs in the face of those people: Some interesting things to note about this extreme(ly silly) SBR AR-15. First, the barrel has been cut down so far that a section of […]
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PlugLoader: A Clever Speed Loader For Your Glock
I am a huge fan of innovation, and I think this is a product that qualifies! Basically it is a speed loader that fits in the hollow behind the magazine well on a Glock. I always just capped mine with a plug, but I like the idea of using it for storing tools. The patent […]
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Billy Lumbar Packs from Browning
I tend to be somewhat of a pack collector. A buddy of mine swears by “lumbar” style packs (I’m more of a traditional “hang on the shoulders” pack guy). When I saw this press release in our queue, I was definitely intrigued by a number of the features. They are configured more for hunting (which […]
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POTD: Another PAP (AK) Pistol, This Time in 5.56mm
John sent us a photo of his Zastava PAP M85NP pistol chambered in 5.56x45mm. He has outfitted the PAP with a Hogue grip, Midwest Yugo Hand Guard, Magpul AFG2 Angled Rail and a sightmark combo laser/holo-graphic sight. Being a fan of short barreled rifles, I was critical of the pistol-rifle craze when it first started, but since then I […]
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Taurus Millennium G2 PT 111 Remains Popular
When I first published the review of the Taurus Millennium G2 PT 111 there was definitely a vocal number that disavowed a love for anything Taurus. Apparently though, despite some bad experiences people have previously had with their products, this model is doing very well and is maintaining some popularity. The Taurus Millennium G2 beats out, for […]
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Lightweight Armor from RMA Armament
Those of you have that have worn plates, did you wear steel or ceramics? I was issued ceramic plates (ESAPIs), and while lighter than steel (the ESAPIs were somewhere around 6 lbs each, if I recall correctly), were pretty bulky. RMA Armament has a solution that is roughly a third of the weight, their new “SRT” […]
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Viet Cong 1911 bring back
A 1911 enthusiast in Virginia recently had a buddy ask him if he could work on his 1911 for him. The buddy’s relative had brought back a 1911 from Vietnam. This is the resulting encounter- Well he brings over this gem and the first thing I tell him is … Well this ain’t a 1911! […]
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20 Years With The M9 Beretta
With the upcoming planned replacement of the M9 handgun with the as-yet-undetermined XM17 MHS, Rifleshooter reminisces about his 20 years serving with the military Beretta, a story that takes the reader through everything from the bad rap the pistol has gotten for reliability, through its advanced age and obsolescence: Security forces and military police were provided […]
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Review: Strike Industries Viper Handguards
If you have spent any time looking at aftermarket handguards for the AR-15 you know there is a dizzying amount of options out there. Strike Industries sent me one of their new offerings to take a closer look at. like many of you I still have a rifle with a front sight post that I […]
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ProSounds X-Pro Hearing Protection
ProSounds launched a KickStarter campaign to manufacture the X-Pro hearing protection. The X-Pro is a set of in-the-ear plugs that use a valve to allow sound in. When the wearer pushes a button on the outside of the X-Pro, the valve closes providing up to 30 dB of sound attenuation. Press the button again to […]
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Weekend Photo: Chiappa Triple Threat Short Barrel Shotgun
Dickson sent us a beautiful photo of a damned beautiful gun. He has converted his triple-barreled Chiappa Triple Threat to a Short Barrel Shotgun with 12″ barrels. It is, in essence, a classic Coach Gun on Steroids! Also pictured is a Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 2-tone with alligator straps and a Macallan 25 year Scotch. Classy. Thanks […]
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POTD: The Polymer Cased .264 USA
At the end of last year, we told you about the US Army Marksmanship Unit’s .264 USA round, which has been designed for an intermediate length AR platform rifle larger than an AR-15 but smaller than an AR-10. The round is one of the first to incorporate polymer case composite construction so early on in its […]
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Weekend Photo: Building a suppressor legally
Pete build his Glock suppressor legally from parts. He explains the procedure below … As many of your readers are already aware, it is perfectly legal to make certain types of NFA regulated firearms, including silencers (suppressors). As is the case of making any firearm, all local, state and federal regulations apply. And, before you begin […]
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PSA: SAAMI’s Guide to Unsafe Gun-Ammo Combinations
It should go without saying to never use ammunition in your firearm that is not written on the side of the firearm… Well, except in cases like .223 and 5.56, where the two are semi-interchangeable, or in the case of .38 and .357, where one is compatible with the other, but not vice-versa. So “feed […]
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New Realtree Gun Cleaning Kits
Whether you’re a dedicated hunter or simply a fan of camouflage, American Buffalo Knife and Tool has the product for you. The Tennessee-based company is coming out with a line of Realtree camo gun cleaning kits and range bags in a variety of styles, each designed to be used on a particular firearm or for a […]
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Clearing AK Malfunctions with AKOU
With his characteristic blunt charm Rob Ski of AKOU breaks down the basics of clearing AK-series weapon malfunctions. With the plethora of videos on running the AR series through various malfunction drills, Rob’s video is refreshing showing the AK-47 series of weapon being run as Kalashnikov himself would recommend. My favorite line “This is not […]
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Another Glock Lawsuit – This Time by Glock’s Own Former Counsel
The legal saga at Glock continues to go deeper down the rabbit hole, that if true, shows that Gason Glock and the company has committed serious fraud and framed multiple former employees in an attempt to cover up his and the company’s own malfeasance. Paul Jannuzzo is Glocks former counsel who was convicted of embezzling […]
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POTD: Bersa Thunder Pro
TFB’s Edward O writes … I’m increasingly interested in South American firearms, so when the opportunity to tinker with a Bersa Thunder Pro came up I grabbed it. I was won over by Caleb Giddings’ comment: “I have a deep and abiding love affair for guns that do two things: 1) run, 2) are priced […]
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POTD: Colt Canada C8NLD In The Rain
Wouter sent in this photo of his Colt Canada C8NLD with an Aimpoint Comp M4, a translucent magazine, a Magpul AFG2 and Magpul ladder rail covers. The Colt Canada C8NLD is the Netherlands variant of the Colt Canada C8. Diemaco, now owned by Colt Defense and named Colt Canada, had a lot of success selling AR-15 rifles to Europeans […]
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