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New Apex Trigger For M&P Shield
The Smith and Wesson M&P Shield is a popular gun with fans citing a number of reasons it’s become their top EDC choice as well as their favorite pick for range time. But even though it’s become one of the best-selling semi-autos out there, it’s still subject to aftermarket changes just like any other pistol. […]
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Fleet Yaw In Action (And AK-74 Goodness, Too)
Previously, we talked about the fleet yaw problem, and the challenges it presents to infantry rifle ammunition developers, and how those challenges have been met with improved projectile designs. However, what we haven’t seen is real-time video of fleet yaw in action. For that, we turn to Larry Vickers, and a recent video he published […]
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Milsport Arms Skeletonized 80% AR-15 Lower Receiver
Milsport Arms recently released their new skeletonized forged 7075-T6 AR-15 80% Lower Receiver. It has cutouts on both the front and sides of the magwell with pockets milled out of both sides of the receiver. I couldn’t find an exact weight on the new MilSport Arms skeletonized lower but I’m guessing they shaved off at […]
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Has UPS Bans Suppressor Shipments
According to the NSSF newsletter UPS is no longer shipping suppressors … NSSF this week learned that UPS had changed its policy regarding the shipment of suppressors. New policy states that UPS will no longer ship suppressors, even between licensees. NSSF is working with UPS executives to determine what prompted the enforcement of this unwarranted […]
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BREAKING NEWS: H&K Admits To Asking MAD To Investigate Journalists
Shocking news today, as German arms manufacturer Heckler and Koch has admitted to in 2013 attempting to use the German counterintelligence agency MAD to investigate negative press of its G36 rifle in the media. Deutsche Welle reports: Heckler & Koch (HK) has admitted to using a Defense Ministry go-between to ask Germany’s counterintelligence service, MAD, to look […]
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Weekend Photo: Customized Glock 19
Hans sent us a photo of a Glock 19 he customized for a friend. He wrote … Here’s a Gen 3 Glock 19 a buddy of mine picked up a while back. He told me he wanted custom stippling, the trigger guard rounded, undercut, and narrowed, and the grip width reduced and cut down to accept […]
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Weekend Photo: Small Gun? Or Huge Cartridges?
Our good friend Gabor of Kaliber Info sent us this photo. He wrote … 14.5×114 mm API (Armor-Piercing, Incendiary) rounds with a Zoraki M906 9 mm PAK tear gas pistol on the top of them for size comparison. I shoot these rounds from a KPVT heavy machine gun in Novy Tekov/Slovakia. I love this photo. The […]
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Cerberus Allows Cash-Out Of Remington
Cerberus, the financial group that owns Remington and the other members of the former Freedom Group, have met with no success in selling the company, an effort that began due to political pressures from its investors. The Wall Street Journal reports: Cerberus Capital Management LP told its investors Friday that it has created an avenue […]
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Weekend Photo: MG3 Semi-auto Goodnnes
What a beauty. David sent us a photo of his semi-automatic MG3. He wrote … Took a German out of the safe last night. A semi-auto MG3 built on all original German parts. Very fun gun, especially tripod mounted! The Rheinmetall MG3 entered production is 1968. It is a variant of the MG 1A3 and it shares many parts […]
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Weekend Photo: Knights Armament SBR SR15
Scene329 sent us a photo of his KAC SBR. He wrote … Knights Armament SBR SR15 – 11″ Upper with SureFire Muzzle Brake, Stock: Magpul MOE w/ 3/4″ pad, Optic: EOTech XPS3, Magnifier: EOTech G33, Back up Sights: Knights Armament Flip Ups, Suppressor: SureFire Socom 556. Knights correct buffer. Great firearm – Super light! Very, […]
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Rob Ski – “Breaking Magpul Furniture”
Rob Ski puts the new Magpul AK furniture to the test. The results are thought-provoking: Something I have reiterated a few times in the comments section is a basic aphorism about folding stocks that is borne out by this video: “Durability, lightness, cheapness, ergonomics. Pick three.” Magpul’s AK folding stocks are light, ergonomic, and cheap […]
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The Mad Minute Challenge: A TFB Contest
To fully immerse yourself in history, sometimes you have to go out and make some yourself. With this in mind, we at TFB are announcing our Mad Minute Contest. Rules will for the contest will be laid out below, but first what is a Mad Minute? For that, we turn to Matt of Historical Firearms: […]
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Ouch! All The Guns Must Go in Divorce Settlement
Its a sad day when a collection goes up for sale, especially when it is not because of an owner’s death. In this case, some poor soul is getting divorced and its obvious that someone is getting half (or more!). While we get these tips from readers on a fairly regular basis, the depth and […]
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12-Gauge Segmented Slug Showdown – PDX-1 vs. Hexolit-32
I know, I have a bit of a fanboy problem, but when you are as good and thorough as ShootingTheBull410, its hard not to be. Latest in his everlasting lexicon of ammunition tests is now my personal favorite; testing two types of segmented slugs. The first is the venerable PDX-1 line of defense ammunition, and […]
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POTD: A drone, a rifle and most importantly a hot breakfast
Beau, a reader of TFB from way back when I first started the blog, took this photo recently of the first hot meal he had eaten in two days. The rifle on the right is his standard M4 with an ACOG optic. The green bag contains night vision goggles. Everything is sitting on a TQG (10 Kilowatt […]
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The Wonderful Czech Vz. 52 Rifle
Previously here at TFB we discussed a well-designed and well-manufactured Czech rifle that made a big difference in the early history of selfloading rifles, the ZH-29. Tim of the Military Arms Channel discusses another Czech rifle that was a particular example of good engineering and sound implementation, the Czech Vz. 52: During the period of […]
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NeoMag Magnetic Pocket Mag Holders
Check out this new minimalist magnetic back-up mag holder from NeoMag. The pocket clip is made out of titanium with a powder coated machined aluminum and steel bracket. Your back-up magazine is then held onto the bracket with a neodymium magnet. They might not work with all magazines however, so be sure a magnet sticks […]
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Chuck’s CZ 75 Cutaway (GunLab)
Cutaway firearms are a weakness of mine, so I can’t help but share Chuck’s cutaway of a CZ 75 handgun. The CZ 75 is my favorite of the older metal-framed Wondernines, and I have fond memories of shooting an example that I used to own previously. The handgun combines much of the functionality of other […]
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TacRack Slide Racking Aid
If you’re a shooter that has issues racking the slide on your pistol the TacRack from Wright Shooting may be able to help you. Currently available for Glock and M&P pistols, the TacRack replaces your pistols striker retainer plate and has a handle that flairs out to the sides to help with racking, kind of […]
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EX Performance Stock for AR15
Adaptive Tactical announced the company is now selling a version of its EX Performance stock for the AR15/M4 style rifle. These new stocks are made of polymer and have the adjustment lever located so that accidental engagement is unlikely. A QD sling mounting point is located in the stock. Additionally, the stock has a rubber […]
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