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New Lyman Gun Mat
Lyman is making a new mat designed to make cleaning or working on your gun a bit easier. Safe to say we’ve all had a spring roll away or a small part slide to parts unknown, and the company’s new gun mat is designed to stop those things from happening. The mat has designated sections […]
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POTD: “Original pink Glock Prototype” (or not)
A reader, using a fake name (“Gustav Glöck”) and email address, submitted this photo. He or she wrote … Original pink Glock Prototype, picture taken in a plant somewhere…. It is a photoshop. I have no doubts about that. See if you spot the problems with the photo that gave away that it has been […]
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14 lbs of RPK goodness
Lindy, who blogs at Vodka and Espresso wrote … RPK-74m w/ PO4x24P2 optic, conversion build off of a 5.45 VEPR. Comes in at a svelte 14 pounds. A very nice build indeed. The RPK-74M was basically a AK-74M’ed RPK. Plastic furniture replaced the wood and a folding stock was added. The VEPR rifles are consumer versions […]
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Wilson Combat Remanufactured Ammo
Wilson Combat has introduced a self-branded training ammunition line, using reloaded brass cases. From the press release: Our Premium Remanufactured Match/Training ammunition is loaded in house by our seasoned technicians on Ammo Load automated reloading equipment for the highest quality target shooting ammunition using premium domestic components at reasonable prices. All loads have been developed […]
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Some more Dynamic Pie Concept
Earlier on TFB we covered the Hi Point parody made by Dynamic Pie Concept on Youtube, and on Facebook. They have come out with a number of videos poking fun at various training procedures and other nuances in the firearms world, in addition to just being plain silly. Even their “About” section on Youtube makes […]
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SilencerCo Now Sells NFA Trusts for $129
SilencerCo is now selling the creation of NFA Trusts for just $129. A trust allows all trustees (which could be family members) to use NFA items owned by the trust. It also means that trust-held NFA items don’t need to be transferred to an heir after the owners death, which saves time. SilencerCo says … A properly-prepared […]
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78 dB Suppressor? Wait for it…
Okay. So this has made some rounds on the interwebz and is generating sufficient drama. If you haven’t heard, supposedly Jesse James (formerly of Monster Garage) has constructed a suppressor with some intense claims: https://www.jjfu.com/suppressors Highlights: 78 dB at the muzzle No heat signature to distort view from optics Zero muzzle flash from front or […]
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Tethered Guns at Indoor Range
Here is a video from a local news station in Toowomba, Australia. Due to the stringent gun control in Australia it took a bit of hoop jumping to get the go ahead to build an indoor range as part of a gun store. One of the major problems was to mitigate any chance of accident […]
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Desert Eagle Cheetah Print
Available in both .50 AE and .44 Magnum, the new Cheetah Print Desert Eagle pistol is sure to turn heads. According to Magnum Research, the finish is a water transfer that has been tested for durability. Cleaning products are said to not affect the finish. The company states that the guns are “only available while […]
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Railguns the U.S. Navy Way
Odds are I’m not the only one here who has experimented with a number of (legal) homemade creations. My list runs the gamut from the unique (trebuchet) to the expected (potato gun) but there’s one weapon one should only take on with at least a decent working knowledge of electricity: the railgun. Now, I’m willing […]
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Colt Canada’s Next Generation Bullpup Prototype Smartgun
This rifle is part of the Canadian Future Small Arms Research (FSAR) project. Developed with the Canadian Forces through the Soldier Integrated Precision Effects Systems (SIPES) project. A bullpup design that features the ability to install either a three round 40 mm grenade launcher, or a 12-gauge shotgun. The next phase will feature a TrackingPoint […]
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Revision Military’s Exoskeleton Powered Armor
Starship Troopers was one of the seminal science fiction books of my youth. The novel describes a totally new form of warfare, where near-special-operations soldiers individually had a great impact on the battlefield through the use of powered armor, which so completely covered its wearer that it was described as looking like a “steel gorilla suit”, […]
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Gun vs. Knife – Two Professionals Break it Down
I am very much a fan of Instructor Zero (of Funker Tactical Fame) and Doug Marcaida (also of Funker Tactical Fame). In their first meeting, Doug puts the “21-foot rule” to shame, taking the best of Zero (especially considering drawing from concealment.) Then, something interesting happens, Zero starts exploring non-traditional methods that include falling down (which […]
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Colt Factory to Become National Park
The Associated Press is reporting that the original Colt factory in Hartford, Connecticut is to become a national park. Hailed as the result of a “decade-long push,” the factory, active until 1994, included “armories, buildings for worker housing, and an Episcopal church Elizabeth Colt commissioned in her husband’s honor following his death. The Church of the […]
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Colt Defense Secures Loan, Eases Financial pressures
Colt Defense got in hot water recently; there was some uncertainty over whether the manufacturer would default on its outstanding loans. The firm recently announced good news regarding their financial troubles, however, as they were able to secure a loan for $33 million. HeraldOnline.com reports: WEST HARTFORD, CONN. — Colt Defense LLC (“Colt”) announced today that it has entered into a […]
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Canada’s Armed Forces Future Weapon
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and Colt Canada have developed a new Assault Rifle for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). It does not have a name but the weapon looks like something out of a Sci Fi film. The DRDC is Canada’s version of DARPA. They are the ones coming up and making the […]
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POTD: Naked S&W 686 .357 Magnum
Darren sent us this photo of his Smith & Wesson Model 686, stripped down for polishing. He writes … This is my 686. It usually wears some old school wood Pachmayr grips, but is torn down for polishing in this pic. A steel beauty like the Model 686 is timeless and will never go out of fashion.
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The Future Of Electronic Gunsights
Electronic gunsights, such as those developed by TrackingPoint, will become an increasingly important aspect of military and civilian small arms development in the coming years. Such optics have already given dramatic improvement to accuracy and hit probability in larger military systems, for example tanks and other armored fighting vehicles. While TrackingPoint’s system is clearly geared […]
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Top 3 CCW For Under $600
Green Light Shooting goes over three options for a conceal carry pistol but set at a price point under $600. To me they seem rather obvious working in a gun store. The choices are: S&W M&P Shield Springfield XDS Glock 19 I feel like there are a couple of guns that could be thrown […]
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Peshmerga Fighter With a Franken-AR/AK
This picture of a Peshmerga fighter sporting a slick hair do and an oddly configured AK-47 with AR-15 parts and other tacticool doodads was posted on Reddit recently. It also looks like it’s missing the pistol grip and has an AR carry handle attached to the top cover. Can anyone tell which AK variant it actually […]
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