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NEW Wilson Combat 5″ EDC X9L Pistol
Wilson Combat has released the longer, 5″ barrelled version of their EDC X9 pistol. The new handgun is called EDC X9L. Just like its shorter barreled sibling, the EDC X9L is also chambered in 9x19mm and feeds from the same double stack 15-round magazines. The below-embedded animated image shows the differences between these two pistols. The frame […]
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New S&W Performance Center M&P380 Shield EZ Pistols
Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center have launched three new models of the M&P380 Shield EZ. The new pistols come with a premium set of features including a ported barrel, flat face trigger, lightening cuts and three parts colour options. Here’s what Smith & Wesson have to say about the new pistols: Performance Center today announced […]
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Free Syrian Army (FSA) Combat Robots [Part 2]
As we have seen in one of our previous articles, FSA had serious intentions to benefit from remote-controlled devices: RCWSs and Combat Robots are on the top of the list. In this article, we will shed light on two other devices that are made by FSA and deployed in their front lines. PKMT Cart This is […]
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NEW Hornady A-Tip Bullets
Sitting here in my hotel room just a day ahead of the 2019 NRA Annual Meetings and Hornady just announced their new A-Tip Bullets. When it comes to long-range precision shooting, one of the keys to success is consistency. The shooter that reloads his or her own cartridges tries to use the same lot number […]
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POTD: Afghan Air Force Door Gunner over Kabul
Today’s Photo is an Afghan Air Force (AAF) Aerial Door Gunner over Kabul, Afghanistan. He’s riding in a Mi-17 helicopter over Logar, just outside Kabul. Of all the aerial door gunners we’ve covered over the years, this is probably the lowest-tech by far. Just compare it to the German Bundeswehr and their FN M3M (GAU-21). […]
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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Rattlecan Tactical M1917 Enfield
Welcome everyone to the eighth edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you missed any one of our other articles, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this an awesome deal or […]
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Apex Announces Threaded Barrel & Extractor for the FN 509
Arizona-based Apex Tactical Specialties have announced some new after-market parts for FN’s 509. A new threaded barrel and a ‘failure resistant extractor’. Apex FN 509 Threaded Barrel Apex describe the new barrel as: Designed specifically for the FN 509 model pistols with a factory 4.00” barrel, the Apex 9mm Threaded Barrel is machined from heat […]
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Indiana State Police Select the SIG Sauer P365 as their Back-Up Duty Firearm
The Indiana State Police have selected SIG Sauer’s P365 as their back up duty pistol for their entire force. They join Sumter PD who also recently chose the P365 as their back up pistol of choice. Indiana State Police have over 1,200 troopers who are already armed with the P227, as their standard duty pistol. […]
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Upgraded Yemeni Individual 14.5mm AMR
Mesfer Al-Tuhaifi is a Yemeni engineer from Ma’rib. There was an article about his single shot 14.5x114mm AMR before but we didn’t have enough information about it. Another video released by him and his brother who assists him in his projects gave us a clue about who is the man behind it. Both rifles were […]
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Limited Edition JEFF COOPER Commemorative 1911 Pistols by Ed Brown
Ed Brown has released limited edition custom 1911 pistols in the memory of legendary Colonel Jeff Cooper. These pistols are designed in collaboration with the family and close friends of late Colonel. The pistols combine all the features that Jeff Cooper would consider must-have for a defensive 1911. Here is the description of this pistol […]
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FSA’s Mysterious Self-Loading 14.5x114mm AMR
Several videos of the 13th Commando Brigade of the Free Syrian Army were revealed on YouTube showing a strange looking AMR. For a moment, I thought it’s a new local made firearm like what they usually make there, but two consequent shots proved the opposite to me. The rifle is built using a 14.5mm anti-aircraft HMG […]
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NEW BATTLE RIFLE: Springfield Armory Saint Victor AR-10
Any time we get to use the term ‘New Battle Rifle’, surely somewhere an angel gets its wings. And while the comments section will most definitely overflow with fiery debates on the definition of Battle Rifle, the announcement of the new Springfield Armory Saint Victor AR-10 will please .308 lovers across the United States. With […]
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State Firearm Laws – What Works, What Doesn’t
I want to get this out of the way before I get into the meat of this article. I’m going to be discussing an academically fascinating study, that relates to gun laws. In this article, I may tread close to the line of politics, though I will strive to the utmost not to. Our managing […]
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POTD: German Fernspäher with Heckler & Koch and EOTech EXPS3-0
Today’s Photos brings us to the German forests and a short lesson in the German language. Fernspäher consists of two words.”Fern” means remote and “späher” (Spä·her) means scout. So we’re looking at Specialized Scouts, to carry our operations behind enemy lines. They are using Heckler & Koch G36, equipped with the Eotech EXPS3-0 and magnifier […]
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Rifles Stolen From Kenyan Police, Officers Busy Watching Football
In mid-April, Kenyan police officers in Nandi County closed up shop to catch a Champions League match between Manchester United and Barcelona. The Independent reported that while the officers were out, thieves broke into the police station and stole HK G3 rifles. The break-in was discovered around 1am upon the officer’s return. The missing “arsenal” […]
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The Most Iconic 300 Blackout: Q’s Honey Badger
The Honey Badger is probably one of the most iconic firearms of the day. So much so that it has even infiltrated video games and can be found in Call of Duty. But what is it? It is the original 300 Blackout PDW (Personal Defense Weapon). Though in fairness, it was designed originally for a […]
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Radical Rimfire: The OSS Rad 22 Makes Its Debut
OSS Suppressors is breaking new ground in their flow-through silencer technology designs The OSS Rad 22 is a titanium and steel rimfire suppressor capable of handling fully automatic firing schedules and hot rounds like the 5.7mm. Pricing is listed as $449 MSRP with an introductory price of around $350 that is valid until Labor Day. […]
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Cabot OAK Custom “Le Nouveau” 1911 Pistol
Cabot Guns, the renowned custom 1911 maker, has shown another work of art from their OAK Collection of 1911 pistols. This richly engraved gun is called Le Nouveau after the style of art, Art Nouveau, which motifs are used in the engraving pattern. The OAK Collection of Cabot pistols includes the company’s top grade one-of-a-kind guns. These […]
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New C Mod. Modular Rifle Chassis by CHOATE Machine and Tool
Choate Machine and Tool has announced the release of a new modular chassis called C Mod. The new chassis is compatible with Remington 700 short action footprint receivers. Its modularity is expressed in the ability to change the stocks and forearms without a need for removing the barrelled action from the actual chassis. According to […]
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First Firearm: First 22LR, A Cheap & Easy Way To Marksmanship
Welcome to another installment of TFB’s First Firearm Series. This series is dedicated to those that are contemplating buying their first firearm ever, or the first of whichever is the topic at hand. In this week’s edition, we’re covering the classic, practical, and affordable to almost any budget, .22 Long Rifle (lr). FIRST FIREARM […]
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