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Frangible Ammo Made By Sinter Fire
I like to shoot steel. There is something satisfying about the “ping!” when a round strikes it. What I do not like is the occasional splash. It happens when shooting handgun; sometimes the target is not angled enough, or there is a small divot in the plate, etc. We generally shoot from about 10 meters […]
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C&R Trigger Pull Test
My last trigger pull test of modern sporting rifles and assault rifles (the test included some assault rifles of the proper definition) was very eye opening and seemingly well received. I really wanted to expand upon this by delving into more categories; C&R long guns, C&R pistols, shotguns, and modern pistols. I simply don’t have […]
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A rifle named Rosalie
Trench Art has always fascinated historians and collectors alive because it makes us have a personal connection with the curators of the various equipment it is displayed upon. But from an administrative standpoint, cutting up issued gear is no interesting manner, it is often punished through punitive actions. Such is the story of a Lee […]
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At least he had taste…
A man in Texas is being charged with wire fraud after going on a spending spree and spending over 300,000 dollars on a company credit card, over 20,000 dollars was on seventeen firearms. Taking a look at the list of the firearms purchased, at least he had taste… TurboCare, Inc., a subsidiary of the engineering […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Russian Army To Standardize AK-12
The Russian Ministry of Defense has selected Kalashnikov Concern’s AK-12 rifle to be the next standard-issue service weapon. Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov says that up to 70,000 AK-12s are expected to be delivered in 2015, Vestifinance.ru reports: Минобороны выбрало автомат АК-12 для российской боевой экипировки военнослужащего “Ратник”, заявил в эфире “Русской службы новостей” замминистра […]
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Lantac Titanium EBCG Prototype Stolen At SHOT Show
Lantac USA posted this up earlier today on their Facebook Page: Lantac USA is sad to have to make this post A one off Titanium EBCG LanTac Carrier, the only one in existence was stolen from our booth during show hours! It doesn’t get much lower thank that. The Ti EBCG is the LanTac Pat […]
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Transparent Glock Magazines by ETS
With the news of Magpul’s Glock magazines, the Elite Tactical Systems Group magazines got drowned out. ETS is making transparent polymer Glock Magazines. They are expected to be released in April and they are making different size magazines for 9mm. Unlike the Magpul magazines, the ETS mags will be compatible with any aftermarket glock […]
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Phoenix Technology’s New Color Selection
At SHOT Show I spent time at the Phoenix Technology booth trying out their new KickLite stock which is designed to reduce felt recoil by directing it away from the shooter by utilizing a unique spring system, but the company has a number of other new items available this year as well. In fact, they’re broadening […]
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Troy PAR in 300 BLK
Troy Defense met a lot of success with the PAR: a pump action version of the AR-15 rifle. As designed, the PAR allows many people who live in areas with very restrictive gun laws to own a rifle that has the general look and feel of the AR. The PAR was originally introduced in 5.56 NATO. […]
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California Competition Works
A friend recommended that I stop by California Competition Works as I have recently been dabbling in 3-Gun and they have a lot of equipment specifically for it. They were showcasing three new products they for SHOT: the LE-3 Shot Shell Carrier with Tek-Lok, the Terminator-2 Muzzle Break, and the Tandem Tactical Stripper (I know […]
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Modular Holsters? Check Out Vega Holster
Vega Holster is a family run Italian business that specializes in holsters and accessories. I had the opportunity to chat with Francesco Toschi, the son about their new products. Their newest offering is a modularization of their polymer holster series (which reminds me of a hybrid between a Serpa and Safariland holster mounted to Blackhawk […]
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Do You Like Premium Leather Holsters? Master’s Has Them
Master’s Premium Leather Holsters out of Virginia sells a number of handmade premium leather holsters. The holsters are made from premium top grain cowhide and are hand molded to the shape of the gun. All of the edges and surfaces are finished. They make everything from shoulder holsters to belt holsters to IWB to ankle […]
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Ammo Prices Summary: Past Nine Months (WARNING: HUGE POST, Long Load Time)
Welcome to our third quarter summary rollup including data from the previous 39 weeks of data collection. We have presented the data in a few different ways. We have a breakdown of the vendors that are consistently low and high. We are showing the lowest and highest recorded prices for a caliber (as well as […]
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The Chick-Fil-AK
My friend Adolfo moved to England a while back, leaving all of his guns here to waste away. Well, he decided to come back and visit and he volunteered to sacrifice a Century Polish Tantal in the name of scientific testing. I converted the gun to full-auto, and that was a bear. The Tantal’s trigger […]
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Arisaka Optic Leveler
Arisaka just released their new Optic Leveler at a budget friendly $23. It’s a simple design, with your scope rings a bit loose you set the base plate on the Picatinny rail (or one-piece mount) and place the leveling wedge under the turret cluster of your scope, then tighten. Check them out at ArisakaDefense.com. The […]
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QMaxx Gun Oil
At SHOT Show I visited more than one booth displaying gun cleaning kits and oils, but it was at the QMaxx booth where I came across something a bit more unique. QMaxx makes a number of products for everything from industrial strength lubricant to saltwater protection for boats; they have extensive experience coming up with […]
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New ESS Influx Goggles
ESS (Eye Safety Systems) is a subsidiary of Oakley and has spent years designing and manufacturing eyewear for the US military. In fact they’re the only authorized eyewear manufacturer for the USMC. During SHOT Phil and I spent some time at the ESS booth taking a look at what’s coming in 2015, and one of the products […]
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SHOT Show 2015 in Pictures:
SHOT Show may have concluded, but I have prepared a few pictures for you guys along with some captions to give you an idea of what this event is all about. TFB went to range day and the convention, and I’d like to give you all a small insight into this year’s show: […]
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Gunzilla, a Non-Toxic Alternative CLP
One of the cool things about SHOT is that you have the opportunity to see a bunch of competing products in the same category all in the same venue with the actual reps. Gunzilla was one of several “cleaning” product vendors, and was on my list. Gunzilla has a CLP product that is non-hazardous (meaning […]
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Rifles and Custom Trigger from RISE Armament
Before I came to SHOT, my editor let me know I would be doing a T&E on a new trigger from RISE Armament. Because of that I made sure to set up an meeting with their team to get the scoop on who they are and what they are bringing to the market. Their background […]
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