The Firearm Blog
SureFire ARC-2 Handheld Searchlight
While at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in Tampa, FL, I got a chance to handle the new ARC-2 searchlight from SureFire. The ARC-2 is an extremely powerful handheld light that can also serve as a vehicle mounted light. How bright is the ARC-2? The unit puts out 4,500 lumens and 1,000,000 candela. […]
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Ammo Prices: 05/23/2014
Week nine! I know looking at all this data is just too much work for some of you :), so this week’s new feature is a summary table of the best prices by lot sizes for caliber. The vendor’s name is linked to the ammo page. It looks like LAX Ammunition is leading the pack […]
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Kydex Holster for 1896 Mauser
OlegVolk’s friend, Linoge, took his factory chromed Mauser and made a modern holster for it. The holster turned out rather well looking and quite functional. He even made a clip carrier for reloading the Mauser. Photos are by OlegVolk.
Lahti 20mm vs iMac
Gratuitous use of a Lahti 20mm anti-material weapon. Why? Because big boom. If I got a chance to shoot a Lahti I would but anything in its path just for the huge smile I would have from getting to shoot it. At $40-$50 a shot? Totally worth it. RatedR gets to shoot a Lahti L39. […]
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New Gen 2 KAK Super Sig Pistol Buffer Tube
KAK Industries of California has released its latest generation of its pistol buffer tube designed specifically for the Sig Arm Brace. Principal improvement over Gen I is the machined hard-stop on the tube that keeps the brace from moving and allows for the use of the original AR-15 castle nut and receiver end plate. […]
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On the .300 AAC Blackout
As a suppressor guy, I am an unashamed fan and early cheerleader of the .300 AAC Blackout. Major Pandemic at All Outdoor is not convinced … OK, so I feel like the guy in the room who doesn’t get the joke. Why was that funny, or, in this case, why is everyone so nuts over .300 AAC […]
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Springfield XD-S 4.0” Single Stack .45ACP
Springfield XD fans rejoice, the Springfield XD-S 4.0 in .45 ACP is now shipping. This single stack pistol can use either a 5 round flush magazine or a 7 round magazines with an extended grip. It is available in black or two-tone versions.
Comprehensive Corrosion Test: 46 Products Compared
Day At The Range have posted an incredibly comprehensive evaluation of 46 different gun care products. We all want to use goods quality products on our guns, bows, fishing gear, knives, autos, hunting and lake front gear and like you I’m not a fan of letting things get rust on them nor am I a fan […]
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The Utility of 12-Gauge Caliber Adapters, The Good, Bad, & Ugly
WoodTrekker has put up a comprehensive overview of their experiences with 12-Gauge caliber adapters. To sum it up in a few words, down-gauge adpaters (.410 and 20-gauge) work well, .22LR is short-range practical, but everything else is a resounding “meh.” This is result of the combination of loose fit of the adapters, short barrel lengths, […]
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New DIY AR…0% Lowers Now Available
80% Arms, makers of many types of 80% lowers looks to be throwing brickbats at the ATF by introducing the 0% lower. Yes, that’s right… Your very own billet aluminum block to mill into a completed lower. I must admit, when my brother Chris emailed me a link to the page, I literally fell out my […]
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Beretta’s Intelligent Rail System
Last August, we told you about the powered rail system for the AR-15 rifle that would allow accessories to draw power from a single battery back in the buttstock. I had a chance to talk to Beretta Defense Technologies about the Intelligent Rail System at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in Tampa, FL. As […]
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SureFire Hellfighter 5
The new HellFighter 5 ARC light from SureFire will be shipping soon according to the staff I spoke with at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in Tampa, FL. The HellFighter 5 is the latest member of the HellFighter portable searchlights from the company. With 4,500 lumens and 1,000,000 candela, these lights throw a […]
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Adams Arms XLP Low Profile Gas Block
Adams Arms recently released their new XLP Low Profile Gas Block. It’s 30% lighter than their standard AR-15 piston kit gas block (which comes with their kits that you install on a direct impingement AR-15) and 20% lighter than the standard pinned block that comes with their complete uppers and rifles. Unlike Adams Arms standard […]
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The Sharps Relia-Bolt
The Sharps Rifle Company is selling a new AR-15 bolt called the Relia-Bolt. Some of the features the new bolt offers are: redesigned lugs to “…virtually eliminate the most common MSR malfunction, the bolt to barrel extension jam.” machined from S7 tool steel for increased strength NP3 coating compatible with all AR-15/M-16 type rifles lifetime […]
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Specialized Brazilian Police For World Cup 2014 Security
BOPE (Batalhao de Operacoes Policias Especias) stands for Special Police Operation Battalion. They are the elite unit operating in Brazil to counter domestic terrorism and armed criminals. They operate in the Favelas (Rio De Janeiro’s slums) and are adept at close quarters urban warefare. Their list of roles is extensive. Providing additional security at special […]
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DRD Tactical CDR-15 Takedown AR
DRD Tactical has made a Takedown AR that can store inside a small Pelican case or backpack. It is a full length hamer forged 16″ chrome lined barrel. Mid-length gas system and comes with their Tactical QD 13″ rail. They even have a 300blk barrel that you can get for easy caliber swaps. Tactical-life […]
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New Chinese CS/LR14 7.62x51mm Automatic Rifle
A new Chinese rifle called the CS/LR14 7.62x51mm Automatic Rifle has been on display at a law enforcement expo in Beijing. This rifle looks like it is a modernized version of the old Type 81 rifle but chambered in 7.62x51mm rather than 7.62x39mm (note, the Type 81 design looks similar to the AK, but internally it uses a […]
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MG Industries To Offer Three Caliber AR Starter Kit
Looks like a great starting kit for someone looking at getting their first AR platform rifle. MGI is now offering kits that include a lower, 223/556 upper, .22LR upper and 9MM upper and for an MSRP of $2250, its not a bad deal for all three calibers. More information on the complete kits in the […]
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Sub-$400 Mepro TRU-DOT RDS Sight … FINALLY!
US retail availability of the Meprolight M5 was officially announced this year at SHOT Show. Tim did a on-the-floor review of the sight here. While it is by all accounts a great sight, the price was disappointing (at least to those of us with a good memory). Back in 2010 rumors circulated the internet claiming the M5 would […]
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Machine Guns Are Legal: A Practical Guide to Full Auto
I love machine guns. They don’t call the selectors on automatic firearms “fun switches” for nothing, and I have yet to hand off a machine gun to someone and have it not bring a smile to their face (it brings me joy exposing people to full auto for the first time). For the sake of […]
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