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About Those 2007 M4 Dust Tests
Though by this point old news, the 2007 Aberdeen rifle dust tests (link starts a download) have caused a lot of consternation on the Internet since their publication. Championed by some as final proof of the “defective” design of the AR-15, and criticized by others as being imprecise, unrepeatable, and almost meaningless, they still have, in this […]
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“Blue on Blue” in the Home – Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots Daughter
In Loudoun County, not so far from where I grew up, a Sheriff’s deputy accidentally shot his own daughter, who was sneaking back home after being out late. USA Today covers the details of the shooting: A Virginia sheriff’s deputy mistook his 16-year-old daughter for an intruder early Tuesday and shot her as she sneaked […]
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Viridian Reactor 5 for Kahr Pistols
Viridian announced they are now selling Reactor 5 (R5) green lasers for the Kahr 9mm and .40 S&W pistols. The Kahr version of the R5 lasers will ship with a hybrid-style holster (leather backing with polymer shell to hold the gun.) Prior versions of the R5 did not ship with the holsters. This model is […]
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Samsung Note 3 Slow Motion Video
The Samsung Note 3 has a slow motion option in its video camera settings. It can shoot 120fps at 720P. Which is 1/4 normal speed at a basic high definition resolution. Here Aleksandra Mitrovic shoots a pickle with what looks like a rifle. Anyone recognize it? Looks like it might be an air rifle. With […]
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Competing carbines outperformed M4 in IC Competition
A report leaked from to journalists says the carbines competing in the Army’s Improved Carbine competition outperformed the M4A1, despite the Army’s attempts to make the competition as favorable to the M4 as possible. Washington Times reports … A competing rifle outperformed the Army’s favored M4A1 carbine in key firings during a competition last year before the […]
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POTD: Corporate Warrior
I have blogged this photo before but when the photographer, Mr. Charlie Taylor, submitted it to POTD I could not resist publishing it again. He calls it “Corporate Warrior”. The portrait is of Mike Mers in his trademark sweater vest. It is one of a series of portraits Charlie took of Advanced Armament Corporation employees. Submit photos you have taken to […]
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POTD: SIG P226 AL SO
Thanks to Primer for sending in this photo of his SIG P226 AL SO 9mm pistol. The SIG P226 needs no introduction, but you might be wondering what the “ALSO” designation means. It means the frame is aluminum and the slide is steel. It is also available in all steel. Submit photos you have taken to TFB’s Photo Of The Day.
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Top Ten Guns To Shoot Before You Die
I have been fortunate enough to shoot many, many different firearms over the course of my life. While I have enjoyed most, a precious few have made their way into my heart as towering giants that provide an unparallelled shooting experience that is meant to be savored and appreciated. Know this; this list is nothing […]
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Kurdistan’s Gun Markets
ISIS have left plenty of guns in their wake, and because of the threat they pose demand is high in Iraqi Kurdistan. In other words, it is a good time to be a Kurdish gun dealer. Matt Cetti-Roberts & Kevin Knodell write … Before ISIS you didn’t find many guns and bullets, now people bring them to […]
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Laserlyte Laser for Hi-Point
Laserlyte has released a laser for Hi-Point pistols. The laser comes with two housings to fit two pistol sizes. One housing to fit .380 and 9mm, while the second housing is for .40 S&W and .45acp. Battery life is 5 hours constant on or 10 hours on pulse mode. Retail is set at $104.95.
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Ear Plugs or Rubber Bullets?
Recently a Huffington Post journalist mistook foam ear plugs for rubber bullets. The internet has been funnier ever since. Well Jerry Miculek tests if foam ear plugs could even be used as rubber bullets. He used a S&W Model 13 to test foam ear plugs against rubber bullets and rubber ear plugs.
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Franklin Armory F17-L
Franklin Armory (FA) is now shipping the F17-L rifle chambered in 17 WSM. The rifle was first shown at the 2014 SHOT Show, and has been described by FA as the first gas-operated rimfire rifle. Features: gas piston system ships with standard magazine release (not bullet button) to California 20″ bull barrel 10-round magazine 7075-T6 aluminum upper […]
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MGM Electro Pneumatic Target Trailer
MGM has a portable target system rigged up on a trailer. It is fully automated and programmable. The pop up steel targets will auto reset and pop up in any sequence you choose.
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Lightning Review: Strike Industries Ultimate Dust Cover
Recently I had to replace the barrel on my AR15, but didn’t think that I had to mess with my dust cover at all. At some point in the removal of the handguard or barrel the tiny 1/8″ c-clip that holds the ejection port cover pin came off, and was inevitably lost forever. That is […]
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Houlding Precision Firearms HPF-15 Wraith Introduced
In the never ending quest to make the AR platform rifle lighter there is now a 6lb competitor out there. The HPF-Wraith has several integral parts that are made entirely of carbon fiber. Carbon fiber parts include the handgaurd, buffer tube with the rest of the rifle being billet aluminum. I have never really subscribed […]
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Ammo Prices: 08/22/2014
Week 21. What other calibers would you like to see starting next quarter? So far there have been requests for: 6.8 SPC and 38 Special? Vote for your favorites in the comments. Also, I should be bringing back Freedom Munitions (as well as a couple of others) into the list next week. My aggregator was […]
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POTD: 12 gauge Remington 870 Police USSS (United States Secret Service)
Stephen sent us this beautiful photo of 12 gauge Remington 870 Police USSS with a walnut stock. My knowledge on this firearm is not collector-level at all. Here is what I believe to be true: This is a 12 gauge Remington 870 Police USSS with a 14″ barrel, fixed MOD choke, and a 3″ chamber. It […]
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The Guns of Ferguson
Whenever a conflict occurs, whether it be war, police related, or terrorism, the politics aside it is always interesting from a shooting perspective to view what the concerned parties are using. Sometimes it is extremely revealing in the case of the SAS using MP5s in the Iranian embassy hostage rescue, famously known as the International […]
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LoPro Molle GoPro Mount
Violent Little Machine Shop has come out with a low profile GoPro mount for molle. It retails for only $29.95 and is CNC out of aluminum. It weighs only 16 grams.
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“There Was A Firefight!!”
Please excuse my Boondock Saints reference. This is footage of an Apache, followed by some Little Birds, firing on a a target in the night while observed with NODs.(Night Optical Device). From the footage it does not seem likely that anyone could survive this barrage.
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