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Top 5 AK Variants
The famous Avtomat Kalashnikova has been copied and adapted by many nations and organizations, but some shine above the rest. In this episode of TFBTV, we take a look at our 5 favorites and explain why we chose the ones we did. Guns featured: Galil AK74M Yugo M70 Finnish RK 62 76. Serbian Zastava Thanks […]
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Flat Face Trigger for SIG P320
Apex Tactical Specialties is now selling a flat faced trigger for the SIG SAUER P320 line of pistols. Apex is popular with many people for the line of trigger enhancements they sell for modern striker fired handguns. This is the first product the company has introduced for the P320 handguns. According to Apex, the replacement […]
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DIY CNC Quick Detach Sling Adapter
John Saunders of NYC CNC posted up a short video and explains how to make your own QD sling adapter. Actually he just explains how to cut the hole to accept a QD sling. I don’t think this is quite DIY friendly since it does require a CNC and some knowledge of CAD. However, it […]
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250 Meter Shot With 10mm Glock 20
Larry Vickers takes out his Glock 20 and does a walk back drill. Starting at 50 meters, he shoots a full sized MGM torso steel target. He walks back in increments of 50 meters. He manages a hit in three rounds as far back as 250 meters.
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POTD: Built from an 80% Lower
Geoff writes … Some time ago I had my 1 and half ARs on the Weekend Photo. I finally finished the 300 AAC Blackout, so now have 2 complete rifles. (and somebody asked about the suppressor, yes, registered with BATFE on a Form 1 and approved by Diane R. Wood, 1/15/2015) Ares Armor 16″ 1:8 twist, […]
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Rainier Arms Avalanche Customizable Ambi Charging Handle
My friend Ancel, aka Shwell11, got his hands on a new Rainier Arms Avalanche. It is a new ambi charging handle that is customizable. You can pick and choose what handles to put on. Here are some pictures he took. I found these pictures from AR15News.com. According to AR15News, the Avalanche will […]
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Ares CEO Apologizes For Firing Dimitrios Karras
It seems the recent Ares Armor drama may soon be resolved. After publicly firing founder Dimitrios Karras, the CEO of the company Bryce Stirlen has apologized in an open letter for the firing and his public remarks. This comes after Karras responded, telling his side of the story to TFB. Stirlen’s letter is reproduced below: Please […]
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US Army May Adopt JHP Handgun Ammunition
Will the next US service pistol round be a jacketed hollow point? A recent PEO Soldier Live article suggests this may be the case: At the event today, among changes discussed was policy that now opens up the competition to rounds other than ball (full metal jacket) ammunition. [emphasis mine] A representative from the Army Judge Advocate […]
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Upcoming “Gadget” for Glock Handguns
I agree with ToddG from Pistol Forum that holstering a hammered firearm is indeed safer than holstering a common striker-fired handgun. This is principally because a shooter can “ride the hammer” to ensure it cannot fall during the holstering movement. Striker-fired guns like Glock, M&P’s, and others on the other hand can easily discharge when […]
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Digging up History, Eastern Front style
These pictures and video were published on War History Online in two separate articles over the course of the past six months. The images and video are absolutely astounding. It seems that a duo of treasure hunters or artifact seekers, using commercial metal detectors have an excellent grasp of the battles on the World War […]
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Lasers Go Semi Man-Portable
The Motley Fool (warning – investing advise website) reports that Boeing (the one that makes airplanes) has released the Compact Laser Weapon System (LWS), a 650-lbs multi-case system for ground battlefield laser weapon deployment. The LWS is designed to track aircraft, incoming artillery rounds, and UAVs. The system, according to Boeing, is broken down into […]
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SIG SAUER P229 Blue Piranha
Lew Horton Distributing is offering a limited edition SIG SAUER P229 pistol with a striking blue PVD finish. These 9mm pistols have the metal parts finished in a bright blue similar to some of the nitre bluing work I’ve seen. The slide, grop screws, trigger and hammer are all finished in the bright blue. The frame and […]
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Optic Review: Meopta R2 1-6×24 RD
In my previous TFB reviews of Meopta optics, I state that the Czech-made Meopta is the best keep secret in mid-to-high end Euro optics. Meopta had been making optics for military and sportsman since 1933. While for most of its history, Meopta was behind the iron curtain until 1990. Now Meopta is owned by an […]
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Howa Rifles in 6.5 Creedmoor
Legacy Sports International announced they are now shipping Howa rifles chambered for the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge. The new chambering covers 25 different rifle lines including the Alpine, Gameking, Ranchland and Youth packages. Options include various stocks, finishes and scoped packages. Barrel lengths run from 20″ – 24″ depending on the model.Scopes are provided by Nikko […]
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POTD: Battlecomped Glock
Alan Normandy, of Battlecomp, posted this Glock on Facebook. If you look closely, the slide has the Battlecomp logo engraved into it as well as forward slide serrations. The slide was milled for a RMR and suppressor sights were installed. The most interesting item is the repurposing of a Battlecomp muzzle brake to fit onto […]
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MasterPiece Arms Releases New Glock 9mm Carbine
Introduced with surprisingly little fanfare, MasterPiece Arms has announced a new Glock-magazine compatible carbine, the MPA20DMG. Based on their ubiquitous 930DMG, the new carbine features a full-sized grip for flush compatibility, a 16″ barrel, and full free-floated quad rail. Interestingly, the standard color is a cerakoted burnt bronze with a multitude of other colors available including […]
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New Go Pro Session Camera Tested by FullMag
FullMag tests the new, smaller GoPro Session by destructively testing an existing GoPro Hero Black using a bullet nearly the same size as the camera itself, a .45-70. The new camera has excellent picture, but the old one… is disintegrated. Complete with the usual slow-motion, my favorite part is about 1:15 seconds in showing the […]
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POTD: Cerakoted White CZ Scorpion Evo 3
Found this photo on imgur of a cerakoted Scorpion Evo3. No mention who did the paint job. I like small details like the masked off portion of the grip and rails to keep them black. The safety, mag release, charging handle, trigger, and sling point are in red gives it […]
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ADF set for 30,000 EF88 rifles
Jane’s has come out with a report that Australia is in the final stages of procurement of the EF88 5.56x45mm service rifle, or the “Enhanced F88″. Currently, the Australian Defense Force (ADF) has just over 80,000 servicemen and women. With this contract of 30,000 rifles, it appears that all are probably going to the Infantry […]
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Norwegian island, firearms mandatory to carry
Outdoorhub just posted this link to a news report about the Svalbard island in Norway where it is legally mandatory to carry a firearm while on the island. I couldn’t find any further news reports other than this one to back it up, or how seriously it is enforced. The reporter mentions the one county […]
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