Vorn USA’s Lima 1 LW Forged Lower
Vorn – USA, a relative newcomer to the industry (established in 2012) has released a milled forged AR-15 lower receiver. As a forged receiver, the Lima 1 is a strong entry into the lightweight AR...
View ArticleThe Mud Will Always Get Through: InRange Desecrates A vz. 58
The vz. 58 is a rifle well-known for being easily mistaken for – but totally different from – an AK. Everything down to the locking mechanism, fire control group, and operating mechanism is different...
View ArticleAR-180 Discovered In Northern Ireland
Strabane Police discovered an Armalite AR-180 and ammunition during a security alert. The PSNI (Police Service Northern Ireland) Superintendent Mark McEwan blames the “New IRA” for the weapon and that...
View ArticleFull Auto 9mm AR In Taiwan
Yesterday Apple Daily News in Taiwan reported a story about a gun being used during a crime. Firearms in most of Asia are very difficult to obtain. Aside from the Philippines, it is almost impossible...
View ArticleSEAL 1 Products
While it is true there are a number of cleaning and lubricant products for firearms on the market, it is also true they are not all created equal. Some work better than others, some do not work at all,...
View ArticleThe Poor Man’s SAW: Using A SlideFire Stock For More Than Fun
The SlideFire stock is an idea that pushes the boundaries of what the ATF considers acceptable for a Title I firearm. Without diving into the world of the National Firearms Act, a Slide-Fire stock is...
View ArticleShot Show Optics: ELCAN Holographic Combat Optic
Elite Defense, a distributor of tactical accessories, displayed a prototype holographic weapon sight that’s made by ELCAN. The sight is named the Specter HCO (Holographic Combat Optic) by ELCAN....
View ArticleRemington 200 Years Of Gunmaking History
Most readers are aware that Remington is celebrating its 200 year in business in 2016. This will be a multi part article of the tour of the Ilion plant as well as the new Huntsville plant. I want to...
View ArticleUse The Force, No Sight Shooting
My friend shared these pictures of someone he saw at a local range. The shooter is not function testing this rifle. He is actually trying to shoot for accuracy. A bit of a challenge when he does not...
View ArticleTFB’s Rifle (And Subgun) Weight Omnibus – How Heavy is Your Rifle? PART 3 OF...
In Part I and Part II of the TFB Weight Omnibus, we published the weights of 58 rifles and submachine guns, and their magazines. Now, we’re going to take a look at that data, and do a little analysis...
View ArticleShot Show Optics: Burris XTR II 1-8x24mm Riflescope
Burris XTR II 1-8x24mm is the 3rd 1-8x scope released at Shot Show 2016. I have previously reviewed the 1-5x24mm model of the Burris XTR II series and I found it to be an excellent performer for the...
View ArticleTroy Responder
Troy announced a new Responder semi-automatic rifle that is designed to meet the needs of law enforcement and military personnel. The rifle is shipped as a complete “turnkey weapon system” and not as a...
View ArticleShot Show Optics: DI Optical EG1 and DCL-120
DI Optical is a relatively new name at the Shot Show and the US commercial market. However, the South Korea based optic maker have been building military optics for machine gun, automatic grenade...
View ArticleMatt “Axe” Axelson AR-15 Tribute Raffle
When you hear about SHOT Show, you may think it’s just about the new guns and gear coming out for the year. However, it’s also about the people that make our community and industry strong. TFB was at...
View Article$18 Muzzle Brake – From AR Pros
It just goes to show that often in this industry that price of an item can have little relevance to its function, AR Pros has an $18 Muzzle Brake available through Amazon.com. The company touts the...
View ArticleDRD Tactical Rifles offers NiB-Battle Worn Finish
DRD Tactical recently started offering a battle worn finish over the standard nickel boron finish. I’m sure this will appeal to those who like the overall look of a well used and worn rifle. Check the...
View ArticlePOTD: AR Pistol Back/Shoulder Holster
Sometimes, just because you can does not mean you should. With great kydex comes great responsibility. Ok so let us take a look at what is going on with this picture. This guy had a custom kydex...
View ArticleHand drawn firearms art
An artist by the name of Lorin Michki has been making pen drawings of firearms for some years now, to combine his passion of shooting with his passion of art, and expressing the two together. I first...
View ArticleGatCrank 15 AR-15 Trigger Actuator
The AR-15 world has a vast selection of aftermarket parts from various companies, some of them are useful and actually improve your AR’s performance and some just make your credit card debt increase....
View Article[SHOT 2016] Concealed Carry Troy PDW
High Threat Concealment (HTC) collaborated with Troy Industries to make a conceal carry rig for the Troy PDW. If you look closely, the M7A1 stock is attached to a sling that runs under the shirt. The...
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