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1953 Bella Twin Debate: .22 Long Power
Let’s take a little trip back in firearms history to 1953. The recently resurrected debate over Bella Twin, the woman who was reported to have taken down a grizzly with nothing but a .22 rifle. There have been quite a few debates over this big bear takedown, from how many rounds it actually took to […]
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M3 Carbine Infrared Sniper Carbine
Ian over at Forgotten Weapons, takes a look at a M3 Carbine kit going up for auction through Rock Island Auctions later this December. Weighing in at a stout 30+ lbs and an effective range of 75-100 yards does not make this that amazing compared to modern technology. However this was made back in the […]
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Mixing beer, bourbon and … bullets
CNN interviewed the owner of Wilshire Gun, a gun store and range in Oklahoma City, features a restaurant and bar. After ordering a drink customers are barred from the range for the remainder of the day (both to shoot and to observe). Have any of you visited this range? Win the new Springfield Armory XD-9 Mod.2 TFB's […]
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Weekend Photo: First Gun, First AK
Mason sent us a photo of his first gun, purchased this year. He decided to go for an AK rather than an AR-15. He writes … I purchased my first gun this year. I decided a few years back that my first rifle would be an AK platform, and the local gun store had a […]
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8 Uncommon Rifle Shooting Tips For Beginners
Title image: This new shooter has exercised proper trigger follow through while shooting my Lithgow Enfield. Unfortunately, one leg of the rest he is using has begun to fall off the table. He will have to readjust his shooting position before he takes the next shot, which may cause his group to open up. Teaching […]
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ALERT: Send TFB stuff to shoot out of the X Products Can Cannon
Hello Dear Readers, I was just as excited as you were when TFB posted about the X Products Can Cannon a few weeks ago. A refresher, it’s a modified AR-15 upper that’s rigged up to shoot out soda cans via blanks. I’m getting my hands on one right after the holiday break here, and I am […]
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Weekend Photo: The ultra-light “Ounces Is Pounds” AR-15
The Battle Arms Development OIP “Ounces Is Pounds” rifle is an ultra-ULTRA-light AR-15. Its proud owner David writes … It’s the lightest AR-15 ever available- under 3.9 pounds dry with 16″ barrel (11″ SBR is 3.6 lb). It’s called the OIP, manufactured by Battle Arms Development, and available through Bentwood Gunsmithing. The exclusive barrel is used under license by […]
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Black Friday 2014 Gun Deal Roundup
Black Friday is fast approaching and it would not be Black Friday (and Cyber Monday) without a Slick Deals roundup of all the gun, ammo and accessory deals to be had. Some deals have already begun and some already ended after stock ran out. Gander Mountain had CCI .22 LR Standard Velocity for $4.99 a box of […]
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Weekend Photo: A Semi-automatic M60
The Springfield Armory SA-1 is a semi-automatic variant of the M60. Springfield combined surplus parts along with new manufactured parts and a new receiver to build these SA-1 guns. Just like the original M60, it is belt fed and chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, but it fires from a closed bolt (to make the BATFE satisfied that it cannot be […]
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Weekend Photo: Gun “Family Photo”
Holiday season is upon my and that means the dreaded family photos. Jack took a “family photo” of his gun collection. He writes … This is the “family photo” of my collection. The big ones: Smith & Wesson M&P 10 Daniel Defense DDM4V5 Mossberg 500 Persuader The little ones (from left to right) Walther PPQ Navy […]
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TFB’s Blog of The Month
On the third Saturday of every month, TFB will choose a blog to feature on its front page as part of its Blog of The Month series. Blogs are an excellent way to connect with other enthusiasts and learn new things about the hobby we all enjoy (but then you knew that already). Today’s Blog of The […]
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Ammo Prices: 11/21/2014
Week 33. 500 rounds of 9mm for under $100 at SG Ammo–that is the cheapest I’ve seen in a while. Other than that, not a whole lot of changes. Hopefully next week we will see some “Black Friday Deals”… We do appreciate the support and constructive comments and will continue this article series as long […]
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CZ Scorpion Evo3 2015 Import
According to Gunners Vault, rumor has it that Česká zbrojovka (CZ-USA) will be importing the Scorpion Evo3 next year. Currently it is only available as a SBR for MIL/LE. I wait with bated breath to see one at Shot Show 2015. MSRP will supposedly be $1870 and will be released as a Pistol without the […]
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A better look inside the Nambu Type 14
I covered a number of WWII handguns in my last article and the associated poster project has been very successful. So as a “thank you” to the community I finally sat down and mastered the basics of some more advanced animation. This is my first attempt so be kind! The Nambu is often mocked for […]
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Where Triggers Come From: A Look Inside Timney’s Manufacturing
Caution: This post involves heavy graphics, and will eat up bandwidth. It could take some time to load if you are a mobile user, or someone with a slow connection: You have been warned. I had the opportunity to tour the Timney Trigger’s manufacturing facility this fall, and follow their production process from start to […]
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Swiss experiences Part 2: A Visit to RUAG museum
Earlier this autumn I spent a week in Switzerland. It was a typical leisure trip, colored with couple of “gun nut special” detours. First of those was a visit to B+T factory in the city of Thun, which I already described here. Later on same sunny day I visited another important factory located nearby – the […]
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Review: We Plead The 2nd Holster
This is an ongoing product review series that the I’m writing about my commemorative 1911 project, the custom grips were covered in an earlier TFB post and the frame and process of completing the 1911 will be in ensuing posts. This one will cover the custom Kydex holster. It seems that within the gun world, or […]
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Yet Another Machinegun Lawsuit
When we say no politics here on TFB we mean that we guarantee when you come here, rather than be bombarded with political opinions or propaganda you will get nothing but firearm related information and the best media coverage we can provide. However, what we will do is follow interesting developments in litigation and legal […]
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APEX Flat Faced Forward Trigger for M&P Pistols
Apex Tactical has released a forward-set flat-faced trigger to improve the performance of your M&P handgun. Depending on the chosen springs, the trigger can be set from 2-5 pounds. The trigger includes a passive carrot-style safety. APEX claims that the flat face trigger brings the feel much closer to the 1911 than typical curved triggers. […]
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MagPul Announces Offset MBUS Pro Sights
MagPul has released their new offset MBUS Prot iron sights. They are steel construction, QPQ “Melonite”” coated, and will interface with your picatinny rails. The set will retail for about $190 ($85 for the front, $105 for the rear). Detailed description from MagPul: Building on the proven MBUS Pro platform, the MBUS Pro Offset Sights […]
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