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SI Drop-In Free Float Mega Fins Full Auto Heat Test

About a month ago I posted a install how-to and review of the Strike Industries Drop-In Free Float Mega Fins handguard. Some of the readers were curious about how well the Mega Fins dissipated heat, so...

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Colt’s Struggling To Stay Afloat, Bankruptcy Looms

The news stories about Colt’s have been piling up recently. I admit I am not as well-versed in financial-ese as I could be, which has made me hesitant to cover the subject. It’s a good thing, then,...

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Congress Orders Army And Marine Corps to Decide On 5.56mm Ammunition

The United States House of Representatives has ordered trials to be conducted to determine the right ammunition for both the US Army and Marine Corps, following on the recent controversy that each...

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Armalite Announces New Handguards

Armalite has announced a new handguard line. From the press release: Geneseo, IL – In a year full of exciting new product introductions, Armalite has added three new handguards to the list of...

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Will Smith Working With Taran Tactical

Colion Noir posted this video on his Facebook page. It could be training for the upcoming 2016 movie, Suicide Squad, where Will Smith will be playing Deadshot. Will Smith just released a photo of his...

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V7 Introduces Ultra-Light Weight 3-Gun/Sport Selectors

Being a fan of the “race to the bottom” that manufacturers are taking in regards to weight, it pleases me to see V7’s introduction of a dedicated sport-set of lightweight safety/selectors. Like most V7...

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Prince Harry Trains With Australian Defense Force

Prince Harry, aka Captain Harry Wales, was training with the Australian Defense Forces. This video was released on Friday by the British Monarchy on Facebook. Click that link to watch a higher...

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How the M-16 3-Round Burst Works

Most military members take the arcane workings of their rifle for granted. Even an avid shooter myself, I was NEVER allowed to do maintenance on my M-16 fire control group while I was in the Corps....

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“Frictionless” Trigger for AR-15 Now Available for Pre-Order

I, for one, am excited to see the previously mundane feature on modern sporting rifles getting a real boost. Companies like Geissele and Timney have and continue to do a great job at perfecting...

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Cooked or Uncooked? Bacon Magazine Wraps by Rapid Wraps

Just when I think something could not get more absurd -or- wonder how a really cool legit tactical ideal can get bastardized, something comes along and sets a new bar. Latest up is Rapid Wraps a...

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Hi-Lux Micromax B-Dot Torture Test

Earlier, Tim Yan posted his review on the Micro Max B Dot.   Well the guys over at VSO Gun Chanel put a Leatherwood Hi-Lux Micro Max Bdot to the test. The post Hi-Lux Micromax B-Dot Torture Test...

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BCM AR-15s in 300BLK on The Way

Bravo Company USA just announced on their Facebook page that they’ll be making AR-15s chambered in the popular .300 AAC Blackout cartridge soon. No word on pricing or a definite release date yet. I...

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Ouch! All The Guns Must Go in Divorce Settlement

Its a sad day when a collection goes up for sale, especially when it is not because of an owner’s death. In this case, some poor soul is getting divorced and its obvious that someone is getting half...

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Milsport Arms Skeletonized 80% AR-15 Lower Receiver

Milsport Arms recently released their new skeletonized forged 7075-T6 AR-15 80% Lower Receiver. It has cutouts on both the front and sides of the magwell with pockets milled out of both sides of the...

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POTD: First AR

Justin sent us a pic of his first AR-15. He wrote … This is my first AR. I have been buying parts here and there for a while and it is finally ready to shoot. The lower is obviously a Spikes Tactical...

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BREAKING: Tracking Point In Financial Trouble, No Longer Taking Orders

The makers of “precision-guided firearms” appear to be in financial distress. RecoilWeb reports: TrackingPoint, Inc., maker of electro-optical, precision guided rifle systems has stopped taking orders....

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Shockwave Sued by SD Tactical

The inventor of the Blade pistol stabilizer is being sued by Alessandro Bosco, the inventor of the SB range of braces for patent infringement.  What is interesting is that the patent in question is a...

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Death to Plastic Army Men! – The PaperShooter on KickStarter

Already in full production, but on KickStarter for “Marketing” is the PaperShooter Zombie Slayer, a hybrid airsoft gun using formed paper pellets for ammunition. But, production does not mean its...

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Aimpoint PRO Optic Survives Housefire

Aimpoint makes the M68 CCO, a red dot sight that is rugged and tough enough for military use, and their others models, like the PRO are just as tough, as homeowner Paul Riddell found out in February....

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Gun Review: Rise Armament RA-331 Long-Range Rifle

If you are looking for a turn key, ready to shoot, accurized AR15 there aren’t many choices out there. Before I go into too much detail about the rifle I want to get the MSRP out of the way, $2530...

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