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Kingsman Pistol

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 11:56

Did you watch the film Kingsman: The Secret Service? In the film, the Kingsman Agents use a modified Russian Tokarev TT-30 pistol. The prop master added a shotgun barrel. It was never used in the film but it was explained that it can shoot shotgun shells. Do you think it could work? It would be […]

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Kinect QD M-Lok Rail

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 10:56

Kinetic Development has made a rather sweet M-Lok QD rail called Kinect. They are spring loaded to lock onto the M-Lok holes. There is a release button that you push to quick detach the Kinect mount from the M-Lok handguard.   Kinect rails/mounts are available on their website. At the moment just the 4 slot […]

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Seekins Releases M-LOK Handguards

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 09:09

Seekins Precision announced the company is now selling M-LOK compatible handguards for the AR-platform rifles. The rails come in a variety of lengths (7″ – 15″) to match your build. I’ve had an opportunity to review the company’s SP-10 rifle that is equipped with the SP3R V3 KeyMod rail. I found this handguard to be […]

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Training with Laser Sights

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 06:08

Crimson Trace has put together a series of training videos about the use of laser sights. These videos were produced with the help of the Education and Training Division of the National Rifle Association. Instructors from the Gunsite Academy are featured in the videos, as is the Gunsite training facility. There is no cost to […]

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H&K Troubles Continue: MG5 Under Scrutiny By German MoD

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 05:15

H&K’s troubles are mounting, as the German Minister of Defense is now investigating the MG5, the Bundeswehr’s designation for the 7.62mm HK121 machine gun. Spiegel Online reports: Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen (CDU) for a device approved by their multi-million dollar arms deal with the manufacturer Heckler & Koch in Erklärungsnot. On demand of the […]

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Davidson’s: Caught Red Handed

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 05:00

Davidson’s, a popular firearms distributor, announced they will be selling an exclusive variant of the Ruger 22/45 Lite pistol that has a red anodized finish. Like the other versions of the 22/45, these guns are semi-automatic pistols chambered for the .22 LR. They come equipped with adjustable sights and a Picatinny-style rail for the mounting […]

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Iowa DPS Returns M&P Handguns, Initiates Inquiry

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 04:00

The Iowa Department of Public Safety recently returned all of its M&P duty pistols and placed three “high ranking” officials on administrative leave according to an Associated Press article. According to the article, the state contract used to purchase the pistols is “the subject of an internal investigation.” No specific information has been released regarding […]

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Can You Guess That Gun Sound?

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 15:20

Some firearms make incredibly iconic sounds that enthusiasts the world over can recognize immediately. Are you one of these folks? Well, try and get all five as laid out if this video!  One of them is so iconic, if you have been a gun guy (or girl) for longer than a couple of months, we […]

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Instro Precision MEERKAT LFA (Lightweight Fine Adjust)

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 15:05

British firm Instro Precision have introduced a new military tripod called the MEERKAT LFA (Lightweight Fine Adjust). It is designed to accommodate a number of different sensor payloads as well as spotting scopes. It has coarse adjustment, like a regular tripod, which can then be locked and then precise fine adjustments can be made. It weighs 890 […]

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AK Emergency Reload, One Hand, No Sling

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 14:11

Slovenia shooter Ziga who runs the Polenar Tactical channel demonstrates how to reload an AK with only arm/hand and without a sling. Doing this without anyone firing back is one thing, but calmly kneeling down under fire (even if behind a barrier) with an arm that has been shot, swapping a magazine and standing back up is […]

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POTD: His Wives

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 14:00

Kuma sent us a photo of his uncle’s hunting rifles that feature handmade fully customized stocks. These are my uncle’s rifle. He use this rifle as a hunting guide in Hokkaido, Japan. Above Action and barrel:SAKO Caliber:.308 Stock:Maple wood(Custom) Scope:Leupold Bellow Action and barrel:Sauet Caliber:.30-06 Stock:Plywood(Custom) Scope:Carl zeiss He spent ¥2 million($16,000) each rifle. Both stocks cost […]

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Musical Targets: Mary Had a Little Lamb (VIDEO)

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 12:01

I’ve been waiting many moons to get my hands on a set of Musical Targets and I finally received them and built a homemade stand. The Musical Targets system is a set of steel plates cut thusly so that each plate emits a musical tone when shot. I received a two octave set which allows […]

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Black Hills 77 grain Tipped MatchKing Precision 5.56mm Ammo

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 09:09

Black Hills Ammunition released an improved version of their famous 77 grain long range precision 5.56mm round. The new version features a green color polymer ballistic tip Sierra boat-tail projectile calls the Tipped MatchKing (TMK). It’s the first ballistic tip bullet by Sierra bullet. Besides of the original Mk262 77 gr military load, Black Hills […]

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San Francisco Bans Hollow Points And More

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 08:53

In an article posted yesterday, the Supreme Court refused to hear the case about two laws San Francisco put into motion. The first law bans the sale of hollow point ammunition. The second requires guns to be locked up inside the home. Since the court refused to hear the case, the appeals court decision will […]

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TwInS Loading From a Side Saddle

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 06:47

For those who don’t shoot action shotgun or 3gun matches, you may not have seen the latest shell manipulation that has taken off for fast loading of a shotgun. The fastest reloading methods are of course magazine fed shotguns, speed loaders like Jerry Miculek, and the Quad load (which is an evolution of TwInS loading) […]

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Heckler & Koch VP40s Have Shipped

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 06:08

Gun forums across the internet were abuzz this past weekend with news that some distributors had in stock examples of the new H&K VP40 handgun. Some of the relevant posts are replicated below: From HKPro: estesmonkey VP40 released I realize that I am very ill right now and have been swamped with medical care 24/7 […]

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Not Just Metal Anymore: 3-D Printed Fire Control Groups

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 05:15

Freedom Printing 3D (a channel I recently discovered) posted up a video early last month of a 3-D printed fire control group for the AR-15. I was surprised to see it, as my currently industry affiliation has always used metal parts – which prejudiced me against polymers in some capacities. It seems I should have […]

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The Staggering Human Toll of WWII

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 05:00

While the vast majority of us use guns for defense, fun, and hunting; I believe it necessary to ensure that we never forget the toll by which our freedom comes. Neil Halloran, an animator has come up with an utterly mesmerizing (and sobering) graphic representation of the casualties of WWII. While many did not come […]

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Kramer Defense Introduces New 6.8x45mm UCC Round

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 04:00

Kramer Defense has released a new round for the AR-15 that they are calling the “6.8x45mm Urban Combat Cartridge”. The round is based on the 5.56mm case, necked up to .277″ caliber: Las Vegas, Nev. – -(Ammoland.com)- After four years of research and development, Kramer Defense announced the commercial release of the 6.8x45mm Urban Combat Cartridge […]

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Is this the end of TFB?

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 15:05

The State Department is considering expanding rules to prevent US manufacturers, or US citizens, from publishing unclassified technical information relating to the manufacture of any weapons, including firearms and ammunition. If the information is distributed in anyway that a non-citizen could access it (which essentially means any transmission of the information to the general public even if the […]

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