Thursday, August 30, 2018

British No4 MkI (T) Sniper Rifle

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

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

How to clean OSS suppressor

OSS Suppressors shows easy way to clean their turbine inspired suppressor.



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

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

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Valmet M82

This is Valmet's attempt at making a bullpup rifle.



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

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

SureFire 556 Suppressor Rundown

Kit Badger made a video covering different SureFire suppressors for different purposes.



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maltese Flintlocks

Ian looks at the guns ordered by the Order in 1700s. Beginning of the video goes over the history.


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

SureFire SOCOM 762 MINI 2

Kit Badger looks at the suppressor from SureFire




From: Kit Badger

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

1 to 5 drill

Ken Hackthorn shows how this drill should be done.



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

Saturday, August 4, 2018

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/

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