The Firearm Blog

Subscribe to The Firearm Blog feed The Firearm Blog
The Firearm Blog RSS feed
Updated: 2 days 7 hours ago

[TFB GUNFEST] ZASTAVA M70 With Modernized Furniture

Wed, 01/20/2021 - 12:00

Zastava Arms USA will have a new M70 AKM configuration coming around in late February 2021. Zastava USA brought their new rifle to TFB’s GunFest 2021 for us to get a good look. The modernized M70 will have numerous new features coming from the factory, such as a specially made muzzle brake, full length, M-LOK […]

Read More …

The post [TFB GUNFEST] ZASTAVA M70 With Modernized Furniture appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

[TFB GUNFEST] LMT’s Estonian Reference Rifle Available to US Civilians

Wed, 01/20/2021 - 11:00

LMT Defense is bringing a civilian copy of the Estonian contract rifles to the US market for civilian purchase as the Estonian Reference Rifle. TFB first reported LMT’s selection by the Estonian military back in December 2018, the contract award was confirmed by LMT in May 2019 and the contract was officially signed in August […]

Read More …

The post [TFB GUNFEST] LMT’s Estonian Reference Rifle Available to US Civilians appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

[TFB GUNFEST] Zastava Introducing a New M70 and Polymer M85/M90 Magazines

Wed, 01/20/2021 - 08:00

In this episode of TFBTV‘s #GunFest2021 coverage, James Reeves talks with Ranko of Zastava Arms about Zastava’s new modular 7.62x39mm M70 as well as new .223 polymer magazines for the M85 and M90 Zastava AKs in .223. Clarification: The M85/M90 polymer magazines have a steel reinforced rear locking tab. The front locking tab is not […]

Read More …

The post [TFB GUNFEST] Zastava Introducing a New M70 and Polymer M85/M90 Magazines appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

[TFB GUNFEST] NEW Aero “Breach” AR-15 Charging Handle

Tue, 01/19/2021 - 12:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves speaks with Jeff Carson of Aero Precision about their new Breach charging handle, a charging handle that will be compatible with AR-15s. The breach will be fully ambidextrous and heavy-duty. It will be available in a small and large latch version. James used the Breach for a Thunder […]

Read More …

The post [TFB GUNFEST] NEW Aero “Breach” AR-15 Charging Handle appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

[TFB GUNFEST] The Haenel CR223 is Coming to the US as the B&T-15!

Tue, 01/19/2021 - 08:00

Yes, it’s true: B&T will be importing the Haenel CR-223 as the B&T-15. The CR-223 is a semi-automatic gas-operated 5.56×45mm NATO carbine designed by C.G. Haenel in Germany. It’s basically the semi-auto version of the MK556. The CR-223/MK-556 has been in use by law enforcement agencies and German military units since 2017. Now, B&T will […]

Read More …

The post [TFB GUNFEST] The Haenel CR223 is Coming to the US as the B&T-15! appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

[SHOT 2021] Streamlight TLR-7 sub – A New Light for Subcompacts

Mon, 01/18/2021 - 12:00

Until recently, not many subcompact carry guns came equipped with rails. Because of this, some people either carried a larger handgun, or opted to have no light. However, with the introduction of pistols like the SIG P365, Springfield Armory Hellcat, and Glock 43X and 48 MOS models, that has changed. A need for subcompact lights […]

Read More …

The post [SHOT 2021] Streamlight TLR-7 sub – A New Light for Subcompacts appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

[TFB GUNFEST] The Gemtech + Smith & Wesson Integra-15

Mon, 01/18/2021 - 08:00

In this #GunFest2021 special episode, James is at Smith & Wesson headquarters in Springfield, MA to talk with Gemtech’s in-house guru, Anthony Proto, about the new Gemtech and Smith & Wesson collaboration: The Integra-15. This is an integrally suppressed M&P 15-22 upper for the S&W M&P-15-22 series of carbines fine tuned by Gemtech. Check out […]

Read More …

The post [TFB GUNFEST] The Gemtech + Smith & Wesson Integra-15 appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

[SHOT 2021] XS Sights New Minimalist Night Sights

Mon, 01/18/2021 - 08:00

I always want to see the cool new tech that comes out of SHOT Show, and I think that’s the case for most of us. One thing that’s often overlooked is the basics. Iron sights have been around since the beginning of firearms history, and I don’t think that’s going to change. XS Sights is […]

Read More …

The post [SHOT 2021] XS Sights New Minimalist Night Sights appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

[TFB GUNFEST] EXCLUSIVE: The Zastava M90 5.56 AK Coming to the USA

Sun, 01/17/2021 - 08:01

In this episode of #GUNFEST2021, James Reeves meets with his friend, Ranko, of Zastava Arms, to discuss the NEW (well, new to the US) Zastava M90. Importantly, the Zastava M90 is chambered in 5.56x45mm – the same good old round as the AR-15 – but has several other differences from the Zastava M70, including a […]

Read More …

The post [TFB GUNFEST] EXCLUSIVE: The Zastava M90 5.56 AK Coming to the USA appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

[TFB GUNFEST] Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro Bolt Action Rifle

Sat, 01/16/2021 - 08:00

In this episode of TFBTV‘s #GunFest 2021 Coverage, James Reeves looks at the new Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro Chassis model precision rifle. According to Daniel Defense’s press release: DELTA 5 PRO is the ultimate package of performance, accuracy, and custom features that are rarely found on a production bolt gun. This bolt gun bridges […]

Read More …

The post [TFB GUNFEST] Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro Bolt Action Rifle appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

[TFB GUNFEST] New Kel-Tec Guns and Accessories for 2021

Sat, 01/16/2021 - 08:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves speaks with Chad Enos of Kel-Tec about new parts, accessories, and models of some favorites, including a new version of the Kel-Tec SUB2000, an upgrade for the KS7 shotgun, and a new version of the RDB Survival. ««« GUN + GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» TFBTV is viewer supported and […]

Read More …

The post [TFB GUNFEST] New Kel-Tec Guns and Accessories for 2021 appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

Friday Night Lights: Jerry-C AKA Chinese ECOTI

Fri, 01/15/2021 - 19:00

Almost two years ago I wrote about the PAS-29 COTI. It is a clip-on thermal imager that projects a thermal image into the objective lens of your night vision goggles. Well, now there is a newcomer to the market – the Jerry-C aka Chinese ECOTI. It is smaller and higher resolution than the PAS-29. Let’s […]

Read More …

The post Friday Night Lights: Jerry-C AKA Chinese ECOTI appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

POTD: U.S. Special Forces with Swedish Ak 4B Rifles

Fri, 01/15/2021 - 18:30

In today’s Photo Of The Day, we take a look at the main firearm of the Swedish Home Guard (National Security Forces) in the hands of a U.S. Special Forces Group member. He uses the Swedish Ak 4B during FID training (Foreign Internal Defense) with the Swedish Home Guard late last year. The Home Guard’s standard […]

Read More …

The post POTD: U.S. Special Forces with Swedish Ak 4B Rifles appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

[TFB GUNFEST] MAGPUL FDP-9: The 9mm Folding GLOCK We Deserve

Fri, 01/15/2021 - 16:01

During TFB Gunfest last week, Jon Canipe of Magpul brought out a smorgasbord of new Magpul goodies. There was one item he did not have on hand but he was gracious enough to let us in on the secret. Since the news is out: Magpul is bringing back the FMG-9 with the help of Zev […]

Read More …

The post [TFB GUNFEST] MAGPUL FDP-9: The 9mm Folding GLOCK We Deserve appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

New NightForce ATACR 4-20×50 F1 Scope

Fri, 01/15/2021 - 13:00

NightForce has just added a new member to the ATACR family called the 4-20×50 F1. To be honest, this is probably my favorite magnification range as it suits almost every spectrum where your rifle can be used. The ATACR 4-20×50 F1 scope has the following four reticle options: Horus TREMOR3, MIL-XT, MOAR F1 and MIL-C […]

Read More …

The post New NightForce ATACR 4-20×50 F1 Scope appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

[TFB GUNFEST] Magpul MP5 Brace

Fri, 01/15/2021 - 12:00

This week has been a roller coaster of Magpul products. And the best is yet to come. To round out the extremely popular MP5 platform, Magpul will be making a collapsing brace. The Magpul MP5 Brace will be a must-have item for your H&K or clone MP5 pistols. The Magpul MP5 Brace is a single […]

Read More …

The post [TFB GUNFEST] Magpul MP5 Brace appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

[TFB GUNFEST] New Magpul Accessories for 2021

Fri, 01/15/2021 - 11:00

In this episode of TFBTV‘s GunFest 2021 coverage, James Reeves speaks with Magpul about a roundup of their new 2021 products including improvements to their older gear and completely new gun components. ««« GUN + GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» TFBTV is viewer supported and does not accept money for positive reviews of products. Please visit our […]

Read More …

The post [TFB GUNFEST] New Magpul Accessories for 2021 appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

Winchester & Browning Collaboratively Unleash the NEW 6.8 Western

Fri, 01/15/2021 - 09:00

It was roughly one month ago that TFB broke the news that several companies were working on getting new cartridges approved by SAAMI – the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. Two of those cartridges the general public was already aware of in the .277 SIG Fury (from SIG Sauer) and the 6.5 Weatherby […]

Read More …

The post Winchester & Browning Collaboratively Unleash the NEW 6.8 Western appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

[TFB GUNFEST] The SIG Sauer MCX Spear NGSW Rifle

Fri, 01/15/2021 - 08:00

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves meets with Jason St. John of the SIG Defense Strategies Group to talk about SIG’s entry for the NGSW (“Next Generation Squad Weapon”) service rifle, the SIG MCX Spear in 6.8x51mm. In this video, we look at (and of course, shoot) the MCX Spear and talk about the […]

Read More …

The post [TFB GUNFEST] The SIG Sauer MCX Spear NGSW Rifle appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

New Swarovski Smartscope – dS 5-25×52 P Gen II

Fri, 01/15/2021 - 08:00

I attended Swarovski’s online press conference and apart from various binoculars the only new riflescope was an updated version of the dS 5-25×52. This is already an amazing product as it is, but things can always be improved upon and that is what Swarovski has done. Apart from a slimmer design and a new battery […]

Read More …

The post New Swarovski Smartscope – dS 5-25×52 P Gen II appeared first on The Firearm Blog.

Pages