Ian looks at another trial rifle, this time,, Britain's attempt to improve their Enfield rifle, including use of a new caliber.
From: Forgotten Weapons
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Barrett MRAD
The Firearm Blog has an article about this rifle that can adapt to multiple calibers by changing out bolt heads and barrel.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/04/29/hands-barrett-mrad/
From: The Firearm Blog
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/04/29/hands-barrett-mrad/
From: The Firearm Blog
Friday, April 29, 2016
Harris publication is shutting down
Harris publication is shutting its doors effective immediately. The magazine media cited, " rapid ascendance of digital media, changing consumer content preferences, magazine wholesaler struggles and consolidation in the supply chain" as the reason for the decision
They printed,
Combat Handguns
Guns & Weapons for Law Enforcement
Survivor's Edge
Tactical Weapons
Special Weapons for Military & Police
From: Foliomag.com via AR15.com
They printed,
Combat Handguns
Guns & Weapons for Law Enforcement
Survivor's Edge
Tactical Weapons
Special Weapons for Military & Police
From: Foliomag.com via AR15.com
13 year old brothers shooting USPSA
Alexander and Nicholas, who became known for fieldstripping Glock against a Rubik's cube is shooting an USPSA math at Ontelaunee
From: Alexander and Nicholas Shooting Siblings
From: Alexander and Nicholas Shooting Siblings
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Dalai Lama meme
There has been gun memes featuring Dalai Lama going around. His gestures and captions tend to make it quite a good combination
Here are some
You can find more from The Firearm Blog, AR15.com
Here are some
You can find more from The Firearm Blog, AR15.com
Thompson T2 Submachine Gun prototype
Here's another rifle that never got to see the light of the day
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Kriss Group SA in financial trouble, but not Kriss USA
Kriss Group SA is seeking bankruptcy protections for its 3 Switzerland subsidiaries, but Kriss USA is not in trouble.
Kriss Group SA did not get a contract with a foreign government which affects the Switzerland subsidiaries. Kriss USA will take charge of all business activities including those of Switzerland subsidiaries.
From: The Firearm Blog, Guns.com
Japanese Army Pedersen Copy Trials Rifle
Here's another one that Japanese Army tried to copy.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Classic Firearms gets Finnish M39
Iraqveteran8888 goes over a shipment of Finnish Nagants. There are some helpful informations about the rifle throughout the video for beginners.
From: Iraqveteran8888
From: Iraqveteran8888
RAS47 5000rds later
Ak Operators Union, Local 47-74 tested this entry-level AK from Century Arms. Jump to 1:15 for wave of criticism. This review is going to add more ammunition to those who laugh at Century Arms.
From: AK Operators Union, Local 47-74
From: AK Operators Union, Local 47-74
Monday, April 25, 2016
20-Shot pinfire revolver
If anyone thinks 'hi-capacity' pistol is a recent phenomenon, prepare to be amazed.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Aimpoint Sportsman Shooting Center
LAV shows us this interesting facility
From: Vickers Tactical
From: Vickers Tactical
Kel-Tec RDB-C and other stuffs
MAC goes over this new variant chambered in 6.5 Grendel. A little joke is at the end of video.
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun
The match was held on April 1st to 3rd and there are quite a few coverages. To see the results, you can click the link below
https://smm3gun.com/results/
First, The Firearm Blog has stage by stage break down from the first time participant.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/04/20/superstition-mountain-mystery-3-gun-2016/
If you need some videos, here are two excellent videos
MYED Productions has first=person view of the first 5 stages,
Scott Greene has all 11 stages
TFB also talks about a new division called Stealth Division
From: The Firearm Blog, MYED Productions, Scott Greene
https://smm3gun.com/results/
First, The Firearm Blog has stage by stage break down from the first time participant.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/04/20/superstition-mountain-mystery-3-gun-2016/
If you need some videos, here are two excellent videos
MYED Productions has first=person view of the first 5 stages,
Scott Greene has all 11 stages
TFB also talks about a new division called Stealth Division
From: The Firearm Blog, MYED Productions, Scott Greene
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Glock 17 barrel in Glock 22?
MrGunsnGear looks at if you can use Glock 17 barrel in a Glock 22. Short answer is yes, but there are some caveats
If you are interested in actually making this work, you'd need to
From: MrGunsnGear
If you are interested in actually making this work, you'd need to
From: MrGunsnGear
2016 USPSA Single Stack stages
The stage diagrams for all 14 of 2016 Single stack Nationals is available.
http://1911ssc.com/2016-stages/
or you can directly access the file with this link
http://1911ssc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-SS-Stages-Compiled-Revised-jpw.pdf
http://1911ssc.com/2016-stages/
or you can directly access the file with this link
http://1911ssc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-SS-Stages-Compiled-Revised-jpw.pdf
Friday, April 22, 2016
Max Martini from 13 Hours shooting
Max Martini also appeared on CBS show about Delta Force called 'The Unit'. Here he is with Taran Butler
From: Taran Tactical
From: Taran Tactical
USPSA Carry Optics update
Powerfactor show goes over the changes made regarding this experimental division.
Some notable changes for the firearm
-total weight of 45 oz with an empty magazine
-cosmetic slide serrations that doesn't go through
-triggerguard undercut is allowed.
From: Powerfactor show
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Thompson Model 1923 Autorifle
This is a rifle submitted by Auto-Ordnance Company for US Army trial of 1921 for semi-auto service rifles. The rifle didn't fair well, thanks to its oiled felt pads.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Secret Service explains what they want
US Secret Service recently announced they are looking for a new rifle, and there are some explanations posted.
-the gun needs to have service life of 20,000 rounds, with requirements for accuracy and velocity.
-accuracy will be checked at 10,000-15,000 and 20,000 rounds.
-bore and gas port will be monitored through out the testing
-a two person team will test the rifle, one shooting and one loading magazine. First 4 magazines will be shot in semi-auto, the last will be in 3 to 4 round burst in full-auto mode. No mag dump.
From: Guns.com
-the gun needs to have service life of 20,000 rounds, with requirements for accuracy and velocity.
-accuracy will be checked at 10,000-15,000 and 20,000 rounds.
-bore and gas port will be monitored through out the testing
-a two person team will test the rifle, one shooting and one loading magazine. First 4 magazines will be shot in semi-auto, the last will be in 3 to 4 round burst in full-auto mode. No mag dump.
From: Guns.com
Shrek on AR presentation
John "Shrek" McPhee goes over importance of proper presentation.
From: Trigger Time TV
From: Trigger Time TV
Handgun import increases by 66% in February 2016
The number of handguns imported in February 2016 jumped from 140,045 in February 2015, to 232,406. This is 66% increase.
Shotugn imports increased by 7.2%, and rifle decreased 11.2%
From: NSSF via Guns.com
Shotugn imports increased by 7.2%, and rifle decreased 11.2%
From: NSSF via Guns.com
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Mormon church leader's gun to be auctioned
Rock Island Auction Company is auctioning off Brigham Young's factory engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion revolver. Estimated price is just north of $550,000
Lot #1222: http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/67/lid/1222
From: Guns.com
Moscow police firearm collection
The Firearm Blog posted a nice collection of videos and photographs showing Moscow Police's firearm displays
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/04/19/moscow-police-display-captured-small-arms/
From: The Firearm Blog
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/04/19/moscow-police-display-captured-small-arms/
From: The Firearm Blog
ATF approves new Can Cannon design
Xproducts redesigned their Can Cannon and it is now within ATF's regulations. Last year, there were concerns about its legality due to some parts of design and Xproducts addressed the issue by changing some design.
Link: https://www.xproducts.com/can-cannon-soda-can-launcher-ar-15-m16
Price $398.95
From: Guns.com
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
CZ Model S Prototype (1929)
This is another prototype that never got its day, but is worth Czeching out how it works.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Firearms training observations from LAV
Larry Vickers posted his tips on several things on Blue Force Gear's website.
https://www.blueforcegear.com/Combat_Marksmanship_Advice
From: Blue Force Gear
https://www.blueforcegear.com/Combat_Marksmanship_Advice
From: Blue Force Gear
Monday, April 18, 2016
Black Aces Tactical's interesting firearm
Legally Armed America goes over Black Aces Tactical's firearm that is not a SBS(Short Barrel Shotgun), not a NFA gun.
From: Legally Armed America via ENDO
From: Legally Armed America via ENDO
About shooting moving targets
Steve Fisher goes over importance of knowing this skillset
From: Trigger Time Tv
From: Trigger Time Tv
Sunday, April 17, 2016
LAV's carbine setup
LAV goes over his carbine setup. Advantage of running fixed sights with 1X red dot sights is that in the worst case of the red dot sight dying, you still have fixed sights to use.
From: Vickers Tactical
From: Vickers Tactical
Spreewerke VG-2
Here's another last-ditch effort by the Germans in WW2.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Brun-Latrige Model 1900
Here's another interesting guns from late 1800s built for personal defense.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
LAPG Urban Recon Pants review
Guns.com reviewed this affordable pants. LAPG pants has been generally cost effective and personally bought a quite few of them.
http://www.guns.com/review/2016/04/14/gear-review-la-police-gear-urban-recon-pants/
From: Guns.com
http://www.guns.com/review/2016/04/14/gear-review-la-police-gear-urban-recon-pants/
From: Guns.com
Friday, April 15, 2016
Don't put your hand in front of muzzle
A shooter decided to check his new laser beam by putting his hand in front of it. And also didn't realize his finger was on the trigger.
This accident would have been avoidable if he did not break the 4 rules of safety. Being safe is paramount and it is one of things a shooter must be aware of at all times.
This accident would have been avoidable if he did not break the 4 rules of safety. Being safe is paramount and it is one of things a shooter must be aware of at all times.
Why people buy guns
Rasmussen Reports survey says 66% believe self-defense is the main reason to buy a firearm, while 44% thinks it is too easy to buy a gun in US.
You can read simpler version from Guns.com
http://www.guns.com/2016/04/13/why-do-you-buy-guns-most-americans-say-self-defense/
From: Guns.com, Rasmussen Reports
You can read simpler version from Guns.com
http://www.guns.com/2016/04/13/why-do-you-buy-guns-most-americans-say-self-defense/
From: Guns.com, Rasmussen Reports
Barret factory tour
The Firearm Blog got a tour of this factory.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/04/13/barrett-firearms-factory-tour/
From: The Firearm Blog
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/04/13/barrett-firearms-factory-tour/
From: The Firearm Blog
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Walther P38 development
Ian goes over the pistols that ultimately led to development of Walther P38, including a rare sheet metal version
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Sphinx SDP Compact
Tim talks about his choice for the new carry gun after H&K VP9 failed some tests.
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
How to install a rifle scope base
Chad from Iraqveteran8888 goes over tools needed and shares some tips
From: Iraqveteran8888
From: Iraqveteran8888
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
DOJ proposes changes to the 4473 form
Department of Justice is proposing changes to the 4473 form. A notable change included clarification of medical marijuana in 11.e
Draft form: https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/docs/form-example-firearms-transaction-record/download
You can read more from the Federal Register
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2016/04/07/2016-07970/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-firearms
Draft form: https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/docs/form-example-firearms-transaction-record/download
You can read more from the Federal Register
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2016/04/07/2016-07970/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-firearms
Clay shooting slow mo
Blaser made this nice video of clay shooting with a bit of story as part of sales video for F16 sales.
From: Blaser via ENDO
From: Blaser via ENDO
Monday, April 11, 2016
Miami shootout - 30th anniversary
There are several major incidents that changed the way US law enforcement agencies choose equipments. One of them was 1986 Miami shootout resulting in deaths of 2 Special Agents and 2 bank robbers.
The incident was the catalyst for FBI's change to 10mm, followed by .40 S&W, which lead to nationwide conversion to .40 S&W as the firearm of choice.
Here's the video FBI produced and showed to their agents in training
The incident was the catalyst for FBI's change to 10mm, followed by .40 S&W, which lead to nationwide conversion to .40 S&W as the firearm of choice.
Here's the video FBI produced and showed to their agents in training
IWI X95
MAC goes over this new bullpup from IWI and even compares it with TAvor
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
Hamada 7.65mm pistol
This one is a bit of rarer pistol in western hemisphere, and has mechanism that is similar to Browning 1910 but is of original design according to the designer.
Type 2
From: Forgotten Weapons
Type 2
From: Forgotten Weapons
Sunday, April 10, 2016
ATI's MP40 9mm Teaser
ATI posted teaser of their upcoming MP40 9mm in action.
From: ATI
From: ATI
Truglo sights for Remington shotguns
Truglo came up with TFX PRO sights which uses tritium and fiber optic material.
Price will be $104
http://www.guns.com/2016/04/06/truglo-night-sights-for-remington-shotguns/
From: Guns.com
Price will be $104
http://www.guns.com/2016/04/06/truglo-night-sights-for-remington-shotguns/
From: Guns.com
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Japanese Type 100 Paratrooper
Here is one of the prototypes Japanese tried before they settled for the Type 2 rifles.
Type 1 from a few years ago
From: Forgotten Weapons
Type 1 from a few years ago
From: Forgotten Weapons
Understanding shotgun patterns
MrGunsandGear shows why it is important to pattern your shotgun
From: MrGunsGear
From: MrGunsGear
Friday, April 8, 2016
Walther A115 Prototype
This is a prototype semiauto rifle Walther made before WW2. Not much is documented abou t this gun except Aberdeen Proving Ground checking it out.
Design is very interesting, even considering that it is a prototype.
From: Forgotten Weapons
Design is very interesting, even considering that it is a prototype.
From: Forgotten Weapons
ISIS's remote controlled Dragunov
War brings a lot of ingenuities.
From: Euronews
From: Euronews
Maine's gun history at museum
Maine State Museum in Augusta is running an exhibition about firearm's place in the state's history called "Inventors and Sportsmen: Maine Gunsmiths in the 1800s"
The exhibition runs until April 1st, 2017
http://mainestatemuseum.org/exhibits/
From: Guns.com
Thursday, April 7, 2016
TFB coverage of the Big 3 East
The Firearm Blog covers the Big 3 East. Here are some itneresting articles
HMG US Made STG-44: This gun seems to be getting some traction. Estimated price is $1799, and is estimated to be available at the end of the year
IWI X95 and others: Article goes over what happened to Galils that were recalled and X95 finally being available.
FNH USA factory tour: Enjoy the pics!
From: The Firearm Blog
HMG US Made STG-44: This gun seems to be getting some traction. Estimated price is $1799, and is estimated to be available at the end of the year
IWI X95 and others: Article goes over what happened to Galils that were recalled and X95 finally being available.
FNH USA factory tour: Enjoy the pics!
From: The Firearm Blog
African poacher's Chinese AK
@jonwaynetaylor posted a photo of Chinese Type 56 he obtained from the CEO of Underground Tactical on his Instagram.
The handguard is made with wood sticks tightened together with strings, sling is made of car seat belt, and grip is a stick. And trigger guard is missing.
Surprisingly this still shoots.
Interview with Chris Hodgdon
Powerfactor Show interviewed Chris Hodgdon of Hodgdon Powder and talks about several things including change in suppliers and various products.
From: Powerfactor Show
From: Powerfactor Show
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Nazi Mauser Luger
Rock Island Auction Company has a genuine Nazi Luger with paper trails to prove its ownership history.
It was made for German Ministry, and the authentication letter from a Mauser rep from 1986 confirms it. It was given to Franz von Papen by Joachim von Ribbentrop, Foreign Minister of the German Reich.
Link to the auction: http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/67/lid/1489
The auction will run from April 29 to May 1st
You can read more about the owners from this article
http://www.guns.com/2016/04/04/one-of-a-kind-nazi-mauser-pistol-up-for-auction/
There are more Lugers available from the auction as well.
From: Guns.com
A beginner's guide to suppressors
The Firearm Blog has a three-part guide on how to buy suppressors. It is a good write-up
Part 1: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/03/24/beginners-guide-suppressors-part-1/
Part 2: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/03/29/a-beginners-guide-to-suppressors-part-2/
Part 3: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/04/04/beginners-guide-suppressors-part-3/
From: The Firearm Blog
Part 1: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/03/24/beginners-guide-suppressors-part-1/
Part 2: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/03/29/a-beginners-guide-to-suppressors-part-2/
Part 3: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/04/04/beginners-guide-suppressors-part-3/
From: The Firearm Blog
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
The 4210 yard shot
Hill Country Rifles made a custom rifle for a customer chambered in 375 CheyTac. They shot a 36" target 2.4 miles away.
From: Hill Country Rifles
From: Hill Country Rifles
Dictionary of gun reviews
Here's a dictionary of true meanings when you are trying to understand what the gun review is about.
http://www.guns.com/2016/04/01/the-dictionary-of-gun-reviews/
From: Guns.com
http://www.guns.com/2016/04/01/the-dictionary-of-gun-reviews/
From: Guns.com
Monday, April 4, 2016
Cochran Turret Revolver
Ian goes over this rare design and some interesting story about the inventor as well
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
ATI's ISSC gun repair service to end
ATI(American Tactical Imports) is stopping repair services for ISSC firearms claiming ISSC did not support as mentioned in their contract. However, ATI will provide repair services for guns stamped with their import mark.
http://www.guns.com/2016/03/30/end-of-repair-service-for-european-issc-guns-announced/
From: Guns.com
http://www.guns.com/2016/03/30/end-of-repair-service-for-european-issc-guns-announced/
From: Guns.com
Sunday, April 3, 2016
T3E2 Trials .276-Caliber Garand
Ian shows the competitor of the M1 Garand that missed its chance at the historical place. John Pedersen's design was competitive, but the logistics weighed in and it missed its chance.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
New reticle options for Leupold Mark 6 and 8
Leupold Mark 6 scope now has option of non-illuminated Leupold TMR(Tactical Milling Reticle), TReMor 3 in both illuminated and non-illuminated versions
Mark 8 will have illuminated TMR, TReMor 3 and H59 reticles.
From: Soldier Systems Daily
Mark 8 will have illuminated TMR, TReMor 3 and H59 reticles.
From: Soldier Systems Daily
Saturday, April 2, 2016
H&K wins CSASS trial
H&K G28E from 2016 SHOT show
H&K was awarded this contract which has fixed cost of $44.5 miliion. Other finalists were LMT and FNH USA. The firearm H&K submitted is reportedly G28E1.
According to Soldier Systems Daily, there is some possible indication that this could replace M110.
http://soldiersystems.net/2016/03/31/rumor-has-it-hk-wins-csass/
http://soldiersystems.net/2016/04/01/confirmed-hk-wins-csass/
From: Soldier Systems
Bendix-Hyde Second Model Prototype Carbine
Ian shows us another interesting prototype rifle that competed for position that M1 Carbien eventually won.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Friday, April 1, 2016
FireClean sues Vuurwapen blog
Last September, Vuurwapen Blog's Andew Tuohy posted his analysis of FireClean using infrared spectroscopy. This article caused a bit of stir and really exploded when The Firearm Blog posted the news saying FireClean is Crisco.
Now FireClean is suing Andrew Tuohy and Everett Baker for defamation.
You can read more from Soldier Systems Daily. Link to actual 209 page suit is posted as well
In response, Andrew Tuohy started a GoFundMe campaign
https://www.gofundme.com/spwt9qss
Edit: FireClean is going after George Fennell as well
From: Soldier Systems Daily
Now FireClean is suing Andrew Tuohy and Everett Baker for defamation.
You can read more from Soldier Systems Daily. Link to actual 209 page suit is posted as well
In response, Andrew Tuohy started a GoFundMe campaign
https://www.gofundme.com/spwt9qss
Edit: FireClean is going after George Fennell as well
From: Soldier Systems Daily
SilencerCo Weapons Research Radius Laser Range Finder
This item was announced a few months ago, but the we can now see the actual item. It would be an interesting gadget. Gadgets like this has been around, but this might be one that hits the right price point.
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
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