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The Bommarito Rifle
As our regular readers have by now guessed, early selfloading rifle design is a major point of interest for me. It’s not well-known, but before the US entrance into World War I, Ordnance was extremely interested in procuring a self-loading rifle design to arm US troops in combat. A significant round of tests followed as […]
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New M1A Stock Options
For 2015, Springfield Armory is offering a number of new stock color options for both the standard M1A rifle and several of the variant guns. For the standard M1A rifle, the two new options are the flat dark earth composite stock and the very popular Kryptek Highlander camo composite stock. The SOCOM 16 rifle will be […]
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New Wilson Combat .308 Cal Rifles
Wilson Combat has entered the big bore EBR market with its new line of .308 caliber AR-pattern rifles. They feature Wilson Combat’s trademarked “BILLet-AR” receiver construction, and come in both 16″ and 20″ lengths. From the somewhat lengthy press release: After rigorous testing and evaluation Wilson Combat is pleased to announce the availability of our […]
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CZ S805 Bren Pistol
Before Christmas, CZ-USA announced the impending importation of CZ S805 pistols – the first S805 pattern weapons to see importation to the United States. The pistol will be available with an adapter for a SIG brace. From CZ’s Facebook page: It’s a Christmas miracle! This week’s #MondayMorningCZSneakPeek is another of our parent company’s firearms that […]
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Colt Taking Commemorative Custom Firearms Orders
Colt has launched an initiative offering groups (such as law enforcement offices) the ability to make orders for commemorative custom firearms. From the press release: WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (January 12, 2015) – Colt’s Manufacturing Company, one of the world’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of firearms, is proud to announce the launch of its new Commemorative Program. […]
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In a Post-Charlie World: Situational Awareness and Self-Preservation
World events have a way of reminding us that sometimes “they are out to get you”. And today a healthy bit of “paranoia” is not necessarily a bad thing. Which means keeping your head on a swivel. A friend of mine just penned the following short post about situational awareness (he is also the author […]
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The M1917 Carbine
I know a lot of you are thinking “No such thing” but it’s true. There is a carbine form of the U.S. Rifle Model 1917. For those of you unfamiliar with this dog-leg, Mauser-derived, cock-on-close bolt action of British design and American manufacture, a WWI staple that exceeded production of the Springfield M1903, and a […]
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FLIR announces next-gen FLIR ONE
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is happening right now and FLIR just announced the next-gen FLIR ONE, a mobile add-on that turns your iOS or Android device into a thermal reading Predator machine (sans lasers and weapons). This announcement is probably most notable for hunters, but also for the tech-geeks who like to play with […]
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Ulfberht, the Semi-auto .338 Lapua Magnum Rifle
Ulf….what? Only Alexander Arms would name their semi-auto .338 Lapua Magnum rifle with an unpronounceable ancient Viking name. Ulfberht is a type of mythical Viking sword that were carried by few high ranking Viking elites and chieftains. The .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge was specifically developed by Lapua for long range sniper and target rifles. Its 8.6x70mm size […]
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SIG Introduces The MCX Carbine
SIG is aggressively pursuing a revamped lineup for 2015. As part of this, they have announced a new carbine: The SIG MCX. SIG is being fairly tight-lipped about the carbine, but claims it is “the first to be designed from the start as a silenced, short-barreled rifle chambered in 300BLK” the truth of which depends […]
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Troubleshooter Berlin’s Blowback Taurus 92
Troubleshooter Berlin, TFB’s favorite German-based amateur small arms designer, has been experimenting out in the Arizona desert with a blowback-operated design based on a Taurus 92 compact. He demonstrates that, strictly speaking, the locking mechanism on the Beretta 92 pattern of handguns isn’t necessary for the gun to work: He had this to say about […]
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Original 1873 Winchester Found In Great Basin National Park
A one hundred and thirty-two year old Winchester lever-action rifle was recently found in Great Basin National Park, near the border of Utah in Nevada. WinchesterGuns.com has a good summary of the find: Many of us harbor pipe dreams of running across an original Winchester Model 1873 rifle in the rafters of a dusty attic […]
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MagPul Goes East for their Latest Accessories – AK Handguards, Magazines, & Stocks
Good grief. The new MagPul products just keep coming! Uncle Sam meets Mother Russia with the announcement of steel-reinforced AK magazines, M-LOK handguard for AKs, stocks for AKs and more. Full Press Release and tongue-in-cheek video below: New For 2015 in the Magpul AK lineup: PMAG30 AK/AKM GEN M3 -7.62×39 Steel Reinforced AK Magazine, […]
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New SCAR Extended Rail options
Recoil Magazine has reviewed some new upgrade parts for FNH SCARs. Kinetic Development Group has a new M-Lok compatible extended rail for SCARs. The KDG MREX only adds 3.7 oz to a SCAR. Very, very impressive. The extended top rail is not receiver height. They show it off with lasers or Surefire X400Us mounted on […]
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New Ergo Grip Textured Slim-Line Rail Cover for 2015
Ergo Grip has come out with new products for 2015, including this Textured Slim-Line Rail Cover. From Ergo Grip: Ergo Grip Introduces New Textured Slim-Line Picatinny Rail Covers Moriarty, NM– Designed for shooter performance and comfort, these new rail covers protect and fully cover Picatinny rails with the lowest, most comfortable profile possible. Developed in […]
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New Ergo Grip Never Quit Magwell Grip for 2015
Ergo Grip has a number of new items coming out for 2015 including this Never Quit Magwell Grip. From Ergo Grip: Ergo Grip Introduces The Never Quit Magwell Grip Moriarty,NM Ergo Grip® introduces the Never Quit Magwell Grip. Designed for AR-15/M4 rifles, the Never Quit slips over the magazine well, turning it into an ergonomic […]
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Zev Tech Mounts Leupold Deltapoint Pro Like A Pro
Zev Technologies mounted the new Leupold Deltapoint Pro red dot on one of their Glocks. Some pictures of the Deltapoint Pro show an optional integrated rear BUIS. Zev Tech has answered the question of “how does the rear sight fit and work when mounted on a pistol?”. It appears the whole slide is machined away. […]
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Zeiss Terra ED 10×42 Binocular
The Terra series of binoculars and rifle scopes is Zeiss’ recent entry into the mid-range optic market segment. Traditionally, Zeiss produces mostly high-end optics. The Terra line was created to expand Zeiss’ market share by offering affordable Zeiss products to the masses. I have owned my Zeiss Terra ED 10×42 binoculars since the end of 2013. This […]
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SHOT Show 2015 —-Follow TFBs Daily Coverage Next Week
Join TFB next week for our SHOT show 2015 coverage. We’ll have extensive coverage from media day at the range to the show floor. We’re taking the largest staff ever to provide our readers with all the latest news and new products! There will be a great deal to read and see!
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SIG Sauer Announces New Silencer Line
SIG Sauer has been in the firearms business since 1985, but they can actually trace their roots all the way back to 1853, to the Swiss Wagon Factory. When the Swiss Wagon Factory won a competition hosted by the Switzerland Federal Ministry of Defense the prize was a contract for the production of 30,000 muskets, […]
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