British No4 MkI (T) Sniper Rifle
This video gives a good look at what to look for on the market if you are looking for one.
or you can buy from RIA
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/1466/enfield-4mk1-t-sniper-rifle
From: Forgotten Weapons
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Wilson Combat 300 HAM'R
TWANGnBANG reviewed this rifle from Wilson Combat. It utilizes a lot of components from 5.56 or .300 BLK ARs
From: TWANGnBANG
From: TWANGnBANG
How to clean OSS suppressor
OSS Suppressors shows easy way to clean their turbine inspired suppressor.
From: OSS Suppressors via The Firearm Blog
From: OSS Suppressors via The Firearm Blog
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Ian's Berthiers
Ian from Forgotten Weapons shows a sneak peak at some of rifles he is using for his upcoming book about French rifles.
The book is titled "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-2016" according to Ian's comment
From: Forgotten Weapons
The book is titled "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-2016" according to Ian's comment
From: Forgotten Weapons
Glock split in two
Lenny Magill of Glock Store shows how a Glock looks like when you split it lengthwise
Notice the slide rail piece being a one piece, for both front and rear rail
From: Glock Store via The Firearm Blog
Notice the slide rail piece being a one piece, for both front and rear rail
From: Glock Store via The Firearm Blog
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Valmet M82
This is Valmet's attempt at making a bullpup rifle.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Saturday, August 25, 2018
ISS Movie Guns: Part 2
Here is the second part of LAV and Ken Hackathorn's visit to ISS.
From: Vickers Tactical
From: Vickers Tactical
Friday, August 24, 2018
Enfield MkI Revolver
Ian continues with British revolvers of late 1800s with Enfield Mk I revolver. This revolver features an interesting ejection mechanism that probably didn't work so well in the field
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
SureFire 556 Suppressor Rundown
Kit Badger made a video covering different SureFire suppressors for different purposes.
From: Kit Badger
From: Kit Badger
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
The Original CETME Mars Importation
Ian looks at the complete CETME imported by Mars Importation.
You can see the difference in trigger group between CETME and H&K semi auto one at around 11:00
RIA catalogue link
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/940/rare-spanish-cetmemars-equipment-corp-model-c-rifle
From: Forgotten Weapons
You can see the difference in trigger group between CETME and H&K semi auto one at around 11:00
RIA catalogue link
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/940/rare-spanish-cetmemars-equipment-corp-model-c-rifle
From: Forgotten Weapons
ProMag Steel Reinforced AK-47 Magazine and 50 Round Drum Test & Review
MrGunsnGear tested the infamous ProMag.
ProMag has a reputation, and in this video, problems occur after drop tests. However, as MrGunsnGear mentions, AK magazine ran without problem before the test.
From: MrGunsnGear
ProMag has a reputation, and in this video, problems occur after drop tests. However, as MrGunsnGear mentions, AK magazine ran without problem before the test.
From: MrGunsnGear
The Lefty silencer by Q
Q made this silencer for users of HK 416.
This is not currently available for market, but maybe in the future
From: Kit Badger
This is not currently available for market, but maybe in the future
From: Kit Badger
Monday, August 20, 2018
Webley WG and Target
Ian shows some changes that occurred over the years as Webley became preferred sidearm of British military
RIA has several up for auction
WG Model of 1889
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/424/webleygreene-wg-1889-revolver-inscribed
WG Army Model
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/426/webley-wg-army-revover-inscribed-and-attributed-to-a-baron
WG Target Model
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/425/webley-wg-target-model-revolver-with-documentation
From: Forgotten Weapons
RIA has several up for auction
WG Model of 1889
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/424/webleygreene-wg-1889-revolver-inscribed
WG Army Model
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/426/webley-wg-army-revover-inscribed-and-attributed-to-a-baron
WG Target Model
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/425/webley-wg-target-model-revolver-with-documentation
From: Forgotten Weapons
Sunday, August 19, 2018
Suomi m/31
Ian finally got his chance to do a full video of this gun
Here is the Rock Island Auction link
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/1502/tikka-suomi-kp31-fully-transferrable-cr-smg
From: Forgotten Weapons
Here is the Rock Island Auction link
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/1502/tikka-suomi-kp31-fully-transferrable-cr-smg
From: Forgotten Weapons
Friday, August 17, 2018
Surefire Field Notes Ep. 30 - Jeff Gonzales on CCW
Jeff Gonzales discusses some of points to consider when someone is carrying a concealed weapon
From: SureFire
From: SureFire
Russian Experimental PS-15 “DREL” Pistol
Here is a concealable pistol born from the request of Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs. It never got in to production.
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/08/16/russian-experimental-ps-15-drel-pistol-chambered-in-5-45x18mm/
From: The Firearm Blog
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/08/16/russian-experimental-ps-15-drel-pistol-chambered-in-5-45x18mm/
From: The Firearm Blog
Apex threaded barrel for M&P 2.0 Compact
Apex Tactical is releasing the threaded barrel for the M&P 2.0 Compact model in 9mm.
It has Melonite finish on it with 1-in-10 twist rate and features 1/2-28 thread pitch.
Link: https://store.apextactical.com/WebDirect/Products/Details/192912
Price: $234
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
WWI Steyr M95 Sniper Carbine
Ian looks over this rare rifle from Austro-Hungarian rifle
For those interested in the auction, here is the link
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/451/scarce-preworld-war-i-austrohungarian-steyr-model-1895
From: Forgotten Weapons
For those interested in the auction, here is the link
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/451/scarce-preworld-war-i-austrohungarian-steyr-model-1895
From: Forgotten Weapons
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Garand Primer-Activated 1924 Trials Rifle
This one had an interesting mechanism to cycle. Instead of using the Garand gas system, primer pushed the bolt.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Curtis Rifle - Bullpup rifle design
The Armourer's Bench made a video about what could be the first bullpup rifle mechanism, from 1866.
From: The Armourer's Bench via Guns.com
From: The Armourer's Bench via Guns.com
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Enhanced Bolt Carrier Groups videos
Chris Bartocci made 3 parts video covering Bolt Carrier Groups
Part 1: ARs
Part 2: AR10 bolts
Part 3:Bolt carrier finishes
Small Arms Solutions is back on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_AGhwovzeWrnqHFJpYWaw
However, the previous videos were lost, so it seems like Chris is uploading those videos again.
From: Small Arms Solution
Part 1: ARs
Part 2: AR10 bolts
Part 3:Bolt carrier finishes
Small Arms Solutions is back on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_AGhwovzeWrnqHFJpYWaw
However, the previous videos were lost, so it seems like Chris is uploading those videos again.
From: Small Arms Solution
Saturday, August 11, 2018
M3 Grease Gun
LAV uploaded slow motion video of M3 Grease Gun.
He mentions the Grease Gun used by Delta Force, and it probably was due to availability within US Army at the time.
From: Vickers Tactical
He mentions the Grease Gun used by Delta Force, and it probably was due to availability within US Army at the time.
From: Vickers Tactical
Maltese Flintlocks
Ian looks at the guns ordered by the Order in 1700s. Beginning of the video goes over the history.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Vickers Tactical Slide Stop for Gen5 Glock
Tango Down is releasing the Vickers Tactical Slide Stop for Gen5 Glocks. If you are left with wanting more from your Glock's factory slide stop, this is the one to go with.
https://tangodown.com/shop/vickers-tactical-vtss-003-gen5-slide-stop/
Price: $27.95
Tango Down is also celebrating their 16th anniversary with discounts until Aug 12th. 10% off for purchases up to $125, 16% off all orders over $125
From: Tango Down
Walther's Project Ultra
This pistol was a project Walther worked on to fill the gap between .32 ACP and .380. The round was called 9mm Ultra, or commercially 9mm Police in 1970s
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
1 to 5 drill
Ken Hackthorn shows how this drill should be done.
From: Wilson Combat
From: Wilson Combat
ESD Sling
Kit Badger looks at an adjustable 2-point sling
Link to sling: https://www.edgarshermandesign.com/product-page/esd-sling
Price: $40
From: Kit Badger
Link to sling: https://www.edgarshermandesign.com/product-page/esd-sling
Price: $40
From: Kit Badger
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Rhodesian Cobra SMG/Carbine
Ian looks at another gun that was designed in 70s
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Europe Best Sniper Team Competition
Guns.com has some photos from this competition which was held at the U.S. 7th Army’s Grafenwoehr Training Area in Bavaria.
https://www.guns.com/2018/08/02/36-sniper-teams-from-19-countries-gathered-to-see-who-was-best-photos-video/
From: Guns.com
https://www.guns.com/2018/08/02/36-sniper-teams-from-19-countries-gathered-to-see-who-was-best-photos-video/
From: Guns.com
Friday, August 3, 2018
Walther CCP M2
Walther updated its CCW pistol. It improved it's takedown mechanism from its previous need for a tool to now no need for a tool. The operating mechanism is using delayed blowback mechanism similar to H&K P7s
It holds 8 rounds and MSRP is $469
http://www.waltherarms.com/handguns/ccp-m2/
It holds 8 rounds and MSRP is $469
http://www.waltherarms.com/handguns/ccp-m2/
Snowden Slights and his punt gun
Guns.com has some photos of hunter Snowden Slights from Britain's Yorkshire area. Series of photos shows how he would have utilized the punt gun
https://www.guns.com/2018/08/01/snowden-slights-and-his-canoe-sized-shotgun-photos/
From: Guns.com
https://www.guns.com/2018/08/01/snowden-slights-and-his-canoe-sized-shotgun-photos/
From: Guns.com
Thursday, August 2, 2018
SIG Sauer's SURG
Soldier Systems Daily has an in-depth article on how SURG selection was conducted.
http://soldiersystems.net/2018/08/02/first-look-socoms-new-suppressed-upper-receiver-group-from-sig-sauer/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
http://soldiersystems.net/2018/08/02/first-look-socoms-new-suppressed-upper-receiver-group-from-sig-sauer/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
Russian PL-14/15 pistol story
The Firearm Blog has a detailed story of this pistol.
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/07/30/an-inside-look-at-the-history-of-russian-lebedev-pl-14-15-pistol/
From: The Firearm Blog
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/07/30/an-inside-look-at-the-history-of-russian-lebedev-pl-14-15-pistol/
From: The Firearm Blog
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