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Three Obsolete Calibers That Should Be Brought Back From The Dead
Aren’t there enough calibers in the world? Is there really a need for any new entries into the endless list of different kinds of ammunition that have been created? This argument makes a lot of sense; with virtually every nook and cranny in the spectrum of different possible small arms calibers being filled in some […]
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Weekend Photo: Christmas Wreath (with guns)
Is it a Christmas wreath with Guns or Guns with a Christmas wreath? Either way its a nifty photo. The rifles are Faxon Firearm’s ARAK-21. As the name suggest, the ARAK-21 is a hybrid AR-15 and AK. They use AR-15 lower receivers with an upper receiver inspired internally by the AK. The photo come with a press release […]
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Ultra-Cheap AR Build For The Holidays
In the spirit of giving, Gun News’ Darryl Blonski has endeavored to make the cheapest possible AR-15 that money can buy (so that there is all the more left over for gifts for his family). What do the fruits of this exercise in inexpense look like? Part NJ, CA, NY, MD Other States Anderson AR-15 […]
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How It Works: Jacob O’Neal’s 1911 Animagraphic
How exactly does a 1911 work? To fully answer that question, one used to have to get a set of punches, a hammer, a set of gunsmithing screwdrivers, a parts list, a 1911 of course, and a couple of hours of time. However, animation takes this one step further, and Jacob O’Neal (the artist behind the […]
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300 BLK Ammo from G2 Research
G2 Research is now selling a new 300 BLK load called the .300 Ripout Round. The ammo uses an all-copper, 200 grain bullet designed to expand at low velocities. The load is designed to be subsonic and produces 1020 fps at the muzzle (unknown barrel length for testing.) According to the company, the rounds are […]
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POTD: Merry Christmas from Texas!
Zachary sent us a photo of his M1 Carbine, with fixed bayonet, and his Christmas tree. Thanks Zachary, I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas. Send us your Holiday Gun Photos here!!!
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Odd Guns: MAS 49/56
I love France. My first venture to the country in 2008 allowed me to witness the unparalleled beauty of both the urban centers and the countryside, and despite rumors of anti-American sentiment I was always treated with respect despite my very weak grasp on the French language. However one feature about the country that surprised […]
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Strike Industries: Ultimate Selector Switches
Have I mentioned that I am a fan of Strike Industries? No, I’m not a shill for them. I just genuinely like the company and many of their products. In fact, I have actually replaced my long favored BCM Gunfighter Charging Handle with Strike’s AR Charging Handle with Extended Latch. So now they have a […]
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Texas Plumber’s Truck Converted into a Technical
So, how would you like to wake up and find that your surplussed corporate truck had been bought by foreign militants and converted into a technical? This picture popped up a couple of days ago on twitter and and been making the rounds on some news services. t’s all because of a photo posted on […]
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Why Oakleys are awesome- Part 2: Oakley stress tests
In Part 1 during my Oakley HQ visit, I was shown the type of tests they put their lenses through so customers see crisp, clear images and an explanation why you can wear them all day without your eyes getting fatigued. Personally, I thought it was really insightful since I had never heard lens technology explained in […]
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Gun Review: Electronic Arms 10/22 Bullpup with Electric Trigger
I recently had the opportunity to “play” with a prototype weapon developed by a company Electronic Arms (which is the commercial products arm of Vadum). Vadum, founded in 2004, is a small business defense contractor that specializes in electronic warfare research and development for military and law-enforcement. They have provided a number of counter-IED tools […]
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New Massad Ayoob Book Just In Time for Christmas
If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for a gun lover – or yourself – take a look at the latest book from Massad Ayoob: “Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self Defense.” It’s about time he came out with another book; I know I’ve been waiting. Mas has three decades of experience as a […]
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XRayGuns Lasered Images
Remember Xray Guns? He scans firearms in a CAT scan machine and prints out the images. Here is the article we posted last year. Beautifully CAT Scanned Guns. Now Xray Guns and Azzys Design Works collaborated to etch the Xray gun images into acrylic sheets. Here is a time lapse of the etched artwork. […]
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Ammo Prices: 12/19/2014
Week 37. Next week will be the 3rd quarter summary. I have hopes that Santa has corrected the .22LR supply/demand imbalance. The past week I have seen .22LR at several local retailers (and there were not hordes of ammo scavs grabbing it as soon as it hit the shelves). Low gas prices, and available .22LR? […]
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M&P Pistols Shotgunning Ammo
Chris Costa posted this on his Facebook page. The past few handgun classes I’ve taught I’ve seen a quality issue with Smith an Wesson M&P handguns. This is the 3rd gun in 9mm I’ve seen shotgun the target at 7 yards. Barrels are breaking apart at the crown an numerous malfunctions. No mods were done […]
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AAC Honey Badger Review
In the animal kingdom, the honey badger is a solitary, intelligent creature known for its ferocity and bad-tempered, savage attacks. And in the world of firearms, it’s much the same: the AAC Honey Badger PDW is a seriously tough rifle, and in 2015, it’s finally coming your way. The Honey Badger was designed with military […]
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Keymod Rails For SCAR 16S/17S
Parker Mountain Machine makes some accessories for the SCAR platform. Their latest product are replacement side rails for a SCAR 16S and SCAR17s. Parker Mountain Machine is proud to offer the first 6 position KeyMod Replacement Panel kit for both the SCAR 16/17 Weapon systems. CNC’d in-house out of T6-6061 aluminum then hardcoated per military […]
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How to spot a Scammer online
Using the internet to search for firearms online can be a great tool to find firearms in your local area or even across the country for a good price. As we move further into the digital age and online scams become increasingly widespread, this unfortunately affects our beloved firearms market. The online marketplace is a fantastic […]
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POTD: Prototype Barrel Shroud/Rail For H&K USC
Dan, of Dan Haga Designs, set us this photo of his new prototype Barrel Shroud/Rail Extension for the H&K USC. In my opinion it looks significantly better with the rail than without it. Here is a photo of the H&K USC without it installed: Submit photos you have taken to TFB’s Photo Of The Day.
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Gun Review: Ares Defense SCR Carbine
As we all know, the AR15 system is perhaps the most prolific gun platform of all time, with a seemingly infinite number of combinations of barrels, uppers, handguards, optics, and so on, ad infinitum. And while the vast majority of shooters can take advantage of this versatility offered by the “Barbie doll of guns“, many […]
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