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VG6 Precision 7.62 Brakes
VG6 Precision has made their muzzle brakes in 7.62 caliber. They have their Gamma and Epsilon designs upscaled for 308. The 7.62 brakes have three chambers compared to their 5.56 muzzle brakes which only have dual chambers. Here is the SS Gamma 762 on my SCAR 17S Comparison of the Gamma 762 vs stock […]
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Another “Non-Lethal” Weapon: The Active Denial System
There’s an upswing in the so-called non-lethal weapon trend which has led, as of late, to the adoption of the Police Force Triple Defender and The Alternative, both of which we’ve covered here on TFB. The Police Force Triple Defender is a triple-incapacitation system capable of emitting the acidic burn of pepper spray, the crackling voltage […]
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Savage Arms Rifles in 338 Federal
Savage Arms is now offering six rifles chambered for the 338 Federal. They are: 11 Long Range Hunter – $1,104 11 Hog Hunter – $560 16 FCSS – $885 16 Bear Hunter – $1,035 11 Trophy Hunter XP – $612 16 Trophy Hunter XP – $740 According to Savage, these rifle models are the most […]
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Collecting Gun Books
Starting a firearms book collection isn’t for every shooter or firearms enthusiast. Not everyone reads a lot these days (offline that is), and the price alone is a strong deterrent. You can’t really attach the Collector Grade Publications “The Black Rifle II” to the rails of an AR, or jam Ian Skennerton’s “The Lee Enfield” into […]
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9mm ZQI Ammunition Out Of Battery Firing (kB)!
An unfortunate poster over at AR15.com had a dramatic out of battery firing with his 9mm AR pistol this week. While it’s not clear that the ammunition is to blame, it certainly is a possibility. Regardless, this is probably the worst out-of-battery firing I have seen in a while: Took the newest build out today […]
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POTD: Zach’s first AR-15
Zach sent us a photo of his first AR-15. He built it frmo a BCM 16″ midlength upper and a Spikes Tactical lower. He tells me it is very soft shooting. Nice gun Zach.
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Federal Premium Vital-Shok Trophy Copper Ammo in 30-30
Federal Premium unveiled a number of new rifle loads at the 2015 SHOT Show. One of those is a new 30-30 loading. The new Vital-Shok Trophy Copper round uses a polymer-tipped copper-allow bullet that is supposed to retain up to 99% of its weight “…for the deepest penetration in an expanding bullet.” According to Federal, […]
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Spain’s Automatic Holster
A company in Spain has been making a holster for law enforcement. It is called the Automatic Holster. It is designed for LE carry where a round is not chambered. With a fluid motion you push the pistol down, chambering a round while simultaneously removing the hood and retention. Then you draw the firearm out, […]
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Armscor’s New TCM 9R Ammunition Designed for 9MM Conversion Kit Compatibility
I was contacted today by Armscor about a new round call the TCM 9R set to be released June. The round is designed to be compatible with non-1911 pistols and so it is slightly shorter than the 22 TCM and matches the 9mm Luger/Parabellum in length. Armscor will be launching the new round with conversion kits […]
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Ruger 22/45 Lite Muddy Girl
Ruger and Davidson’s have collaborated on another gun sporting the Muddy Girl camo pattern. This time the pistol is the 22/45 Lite pistol. Other than the pink camo finish, the gun looks a lot like the recently introduced 22/45 with a blue finish that is a standard part of the Ruger catalog. Both guns feature […]
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RailScales Serrated Aluminum and Titanium Handstops
RailScales recently posted their new serrated G10 S³ handstops (Serrated Scales Stop) on their Instagram page. They’ll be available in both M-Lok and KeMod configurations with the KeMod version coming out first. The aluminum version will weight in at .8oz and retail for $69. The titanium version will weight in a 1.3oz with pricing TBD. Check […]
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Rob Ski Unboxes A Century RAS-47 AK
Rob Ski, founder of the AK Operator’s Union, has posted a review of the newest American-made Century AK, the RAS-47. This is a follow-on to Century’s C39 Centurion rifle, differing in its stamped receiver. Rob wastes no time in taking the rifle apart to show, in detail, both the good and bad aspects of the […]
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Marines May Receive Rifle, Ammunition Upgrades Soon
MarineTimes reports of a new set of upgrades and enhancements slated to hit USMC M16A4 rifles and M4 carbines over the next few years. The final decision as to exactly what enhancements will be made has not occurred, but a general outline of the improvements desired has been laid down: MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. […]
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Interview of Bob Stasch, Chicago PD Veteran Of 14 Gunfights
Here is a 52 minute interview with Chicago PD Lieutenant Bob Stasch. He has been in 14 gunfights. There are some very interesting things in his recollection. His second story is of particular interest for me. Many people have a false faith in “stopping power”. Having read a few LEO examples it seems that there […]
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Liberty Ammunition 9mm Ballistic Gel Test
Liberty Ammunition was founded soon after 9/11 with the goal of creating premium, lead-free rounds. They got their start producing ammunition for the military and started selling on the commercial market in 2013, and their ammo has been enjoying increasing popularity. The Personal Defense Network recently put their 9mm Civil Defense HP rounds through ballistic […]
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Arkansas Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Shotgun Theft Charges
A teacher in Arkansas has pled not guilty to charges that he stole shotguns owned by his school’s skeet shooting club. From WMC Action News 5: ASHDOWN, Ark. (AP) – An Ashdown School District teacher who coached the district’s skeet shooting club has pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing shotguns used by the club. […]
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French Mayor Criticized For Arming Police
http://neveryetmelted.com/2015/02/13/french-mayor-furiously-criticized-for-arming-his-police/ A mayor in France has been accused of creating a “Wild West” atmosphere by arming the police in his city with 7.65mm handguns, The Telegraph reports: A controversial far-right mayor in France has been accused of turning the local police force into “Dirty Harry” after a poster campaign trumpeted their “new friend”: a 7.65-calibre […]
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POTD: “Warren Tactical Series” 9mm Operator
T Bone sent us this photo of his “Warren Tactical Series” 9mm. He writes … Breaking in my new “Warren Tactical Series” 9mm Operator. What the hell is that? It’s basically a Springfield MC Operator chambered in 9mm per Scott Warren’s specs. All that Springfield 1911 goodness – rails, checkering, etc without that fugly target […]
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South African Man Defeats Assailants, Arrested
A South African man who lived next door to a shop that was being burglarized intervened with an illegally-owned handgun, shooting two and killing one. He was subsequently placed under arrest for murder, attempted murder, and the unlawful possession of a handgun. iol.co.za reports: Johannesburg – A man has been arrested for killing an alleged […]
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Beretta M9A3, Down But Not Out
After the U.S. Army’s rejection of the initial M9A3 proposal, Beretta is trying again with a new Engineering Change Proposal. American Rifleman’s Mark O’Keefe reports: Beretta, the maker of the standard-issue “U.S. Pistol, M9″ for 30 years, has submitted to the U.S. Army its Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) to the contract signed in 2012 for […]
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