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New 2011 Pistols from Rock Island Armory
Rock Island Armory announced two new options for anyone who would like to carry a sub-$800 compact 1911 for self-defense. One pistol is chambered in .45 ACP while the other is made for the 9mm cartridge. The front sight is a fiber optic; the rear sight is a sloped two-dot. The pistols have an accessory […]
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ExtremeBeam M600 Fusion, SX21R Ballistic, SX21R Remote Pressure Switch
Here are a couple of nice looking, solid lights from ExtremeBeam as well as a “silent” remote pressure switch. ExtremeBeam shows their corporate headquarters in Utah, with the packaging of the lights indicating that they are manufactured in China. First up, the M600 Fusion. This is a very solid feeling light, manufactured of aircraft grade […]
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The First SCAR
American Rifleman’s Mark Keefe got the enviable opportunity to handle the earliest FN prototype of the SCAR-L rifle. The rifle sports an aluminum lower, looking very much like that of the FNC from which it was derived, and a 3D printed prototype stock. Given that this is the first prototype, it’s amazing how little the […]
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Philippines Backyard Gunsmiths
The Philippines is one of the few exceptions to firearm ownership in Asia. It is so prevalent that people make guns in their backyards. They are making revolvers and 1911s out of scrap metal. The video leans a bit to the left. But the part to take home is that these guys are making handguns […]
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Inland 1911A1 Clones
Inland Manufacturing announced the company is now making WW II era 1911A1 clones. This could be a nice compliment to the recent announcement from the company regarding the manufacture of M1 Carbine clones. The 1911A1 pistols claim to look identical to the original 1911A1 pistol. However, the company states the pistol uses better metals and […]
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Moving And Shooting At Night From a Vehicle
A local club, Pitcairn Monroeville Sportsman Center aka PMSC, hosted their 6th annual Zombie Dark Shoot this past week. I have participated in the past three years and staffed it for the first time this year. My first year was when I discovered the Poorman’s Night Vision. PMSC is well versed in USPSA style matches. […]
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Re-thinking Offset Iron Sights – ZeroBravo REOS
Ben GrandBlanc of AR15News.com has his hands on the first versions of the REOS (Rapid Engavement Offset Sight) from Zero Bravo. Not yet released, these sights mount to your optic and are an extremely low profile alternative to common 45-degree canted sights. The REOS has a lower profile the many adjustment turrets. The REOS is […]
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ATF Releases FAQ on “80-Percent” Receivers
The ATF has released an public FAQ for 80% lower receivers. Originally posted on Ammoland, the full text of the release is below with pictures documenting the ATF’s interpretation of current statues. In short, its cut and dry where they draw the line and until then, its just a hunk of metal…. 1. Is ATF aware […]
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Apache Visits Shooters
Not something you normally see at the range. This happened while my wife was visiting some co-workers in Salt Lake City. They took her and their kids to shoot some guns out in the desert. Just some shotguns and some pistols. They were visited by an Apache Helicopter. According to my wife, “you could see […]
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Troy M7A1 Stock Kit Photo Review
My FFL snagged a FDE Troy M7A1 Kit for me when I told him I wanted one of the North Eastern Arms Compact Carbine Stock. It was cheaper and upon playing with it, the Troy version seems better. I only got a chance to briefly handle the NEA CSS. If you look at the picture […]
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AK-12 To Be Produced in 6.5 Grendel?
Will the AK-12 be produced in 6.5 Grendel? It certainly seems that way, based on this graphic at RIA.ru. It’s possible their information comes from Wikipedia, the English version of which cites a broken link (Russian Wikipedia makes the same claim, with no citation at all), but it’s also possible the information comes from an official source. […]
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Lipsey’s-Vickers Tactical Glock Pistols
Lipsey’s and Larry Vickers have entered into a partnership to produce two exclusive Glock pistols. One pistol will be a Glock 17, while the other will be a G19. Features older-style, third generation RTF2 frame in flat dark earth (FDE) Vickers Tactical Sights (made by Wilson Combat) Vickers magazine release (made by Tango Down) Vickers […]
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Remembering Our Veterans November 11th 2014
From the staff here at TFB we would like to take this time to honor our veterans current and past for their great sacrifice in preserving our country’s freedom. Whether our veterans served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force or Coast Guard we owe them a debt which we can never repay. No […]
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The US Army Marksmanship Unit’s .264 USA
Header image: The .264 USA on a display block, flanked by 7.62x51mm (left) and 5.56x45mm NATO (right). Modeled and rendered by the author in SolidWorks. The .264 USA was designed by members of the Army Marksmanship Unit as a possible next-generation military rifle cartridge. It’s been an interesting decade for military cartridge development. It’s reasonable to […]
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Chris Cheng at @Google Talk
Pro-shooter and TFB writer Chris Cheng was invited to Google to be interviewed for one of their famous @Google Talks at Google HQ by tech-and-gun-guy Jon Stokes. It is well worth watching…. I agreed with a lot of what Chris and Jon said in the video, but I do think “gun 2.0″ folks have always existed, but […]
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Odd Guns: The Mauser M712 “Schnellfeuer” Machine Pistol
**Scroll to the bottom for video of the M712 shooting full automatic** The Mauser “Broomhandle” pistols are about as steampunk as you can get with a factory stock firearm, but their unique appearance is only a part of their allure. The Broomhandle family provides an incredibly unique shooting experience that is emulated by no other […]
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POTD: Aero Precision AR-15 Pistol
Spearsy33 wrote … My freshly assembled Aero Precision AR15 Pistol (5.56). 10.5″ Noveske with Noveske kx5 flash hider, 11″ Troy alpha rail, MOE grip and flips. Looks good!
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HK45 and HK45C Now in Green and Sand
In 2015 Heckler & Koch will be offering the HK45 and HK45 Compact in Green and Sand colors. These H&K Cerakote colors are applied to both the slide and the frame. The HK45 and HK45C pistols, in either green or sand, will have a MSRP of $1,199. Hat Tip: PC7 at HKPro. Thanks to Cole for the tip.
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Small Arms Anatomy: Eight WWII Pistols
Alright, we’ve covered some rifles before. We’ve been pushing further at C&Rsenal and now have cleared enough pieces to release the corresponding eight pistols! A second line of rifles and pistols has begun, along with SMGs and even a few LMGs, so wish us luck finding more examples.
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Homemade Bolt-Action Magazine-Fed 12-Gauge Shotgun
YouTube gun design entrepreneur and kluger Royal Nonesuch is at it again, this time with a bolt-action shotgun. Claimed to be 90% complete, it features parts from a variety of sources. Mr. Nonesuch uses an HK lower receiver and parts group, Saiga magazine, AK-47 under-folder, and an AR-15 stock riser used as a fore-end. Kudos […]
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