Outdoor Channel uploaded a short video from Shooting USA that shows how a S&W M&P is made
From: JGolob blog
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Friday, November 30, 2012
S&W M&P accuracy
Speaking of S&W, there has been some controversy over M&P's accuracy. Hilton Yam has looked at the issue and gives a tip on how to handle the situation.
Building a carbine DVD from Panteao
Panteao Production will release 'Building a Carbine' with Dean Caputo. It focusses on building AR15 style carbines. DVD will ship out in December
Price: $37.49
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Tango Down Rail mounted front sight prototype
Grey Group has photos of Tango Down rail mounted front sight. It is designed to be placed in front of Surefire X300, Inforce light or other mounted light. This design seems to be a way to mount tactical lights on top of gun without interfereing with other parts.
Currently, several available options for mounting tactical lights at 12 o'clock position is 1) Daniel Defense rail systems 2) Mossie Midnight mount
This would be an interesting item to look for
From: Grey Group
10-8 Custom M&P
10-8 is going to sell Customized M&P. These are built from base guns they have and has a list of features incorporated in to it. APEX parts, Melonite finish, 10-8 sights, magazine pads, enhancement and reliability work by Hilton Yam.
To get this, get on their email newsletter since only subscribers will get the sales notification.
Price: $1475(9mm), $1300(.40S&W)
From: 10-8 performance
DeSantis Pocket Shot holster for Ruger LCP
DeSantis has Pocket Shot holster for Ruger LCP with Crimson Trace LG-431. Style #110
Price: $39.99
From: DeSantis
1 million Euro rifle
This rifle was made by a master craftsman from Austria and there is only one of its kind. That is real diamond and gold on the gun as well as ivory parts. In some parts diamonds were embedded in to gold veins. You can view more up-close photos on Blue book og Gun Values website
From: Blue book of gun values
Benelli corrects Charlie Sheen's mistake
According to TMZ,
A rep for Benelli USA -- which manufactures the famed Super 90 shotgun -- tells TMZ, the semi-automatic shotgun might also just "make a lot of smaller holes," depending on the distance.
But one thing's for sure, the rep tells us, laughing, "It's impossible for him to blow someone's head clean off."
From: TMZ
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Combat Mindset with Paul Howe
Panteao production released Combat Mindset with Paul Howe.
It covers on mindset, not shooting techniques. DVD is going to be $49.99 but order it before 12/26 and get 25% discount. (Or you can sign up for Panteao streaming and get 25% off your registration.
Warning: This video contains disturbing content.
From: Panteao Productions
Viking Tactics Bungee Sling
Kyle Lamb uploaded video that goes over installation and operation of Viking Tactics Bungee Sling .
From: Viking Tactics
Arsenal Firearms double barrel 1911 approved by ATF
Arsenal Firearm's double barrel 1911 has been granted import permission by ATF. It is supposedly going to be available in 2013.
From: Arsenal Firearms
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Tavor pics
maleante from AR15.com posted photos of Tavor that will be available for US market. You can read the original post on that thread for all the info.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Cyber Monday deals
More Cyber Monday deals
Wilson Combat and 5.11 Tactical has Cyber Monday deals going on. Shooting Wire has some links for other deals.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Saturday, November 24, 2012
More holiday deals
Julie Golob has a limited time deal where you can get an autographed bookmark with purchase of her book SHOOT. Offer is limited to the first 100 online entries and ends 12/7
Crimson Trace has Holiday sale 2012 that gives between $20 to $50 off laser sights and tactiacal weapon lights.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
2013 New guns preview
Beretta96Inox at AR15.com posted distributor information for new guns coming soon in 2013
Some interesting notes:
-IWI Tavor with 16.5" barrel will have MSRP of $2599($2014 wholesale), 18" with MSRP $1999(wholesale $1586)
-Uzi Pro 9mm with 4.5" barrel $1099 MSRP, $898 wholesale.
-Colt CMC Marine .45ACP will be $1995(MSRP), $1690 wholsale
-SIG P227 will be $993 MSRP, $696 wholesale
-Walther PPK/S in .22LR, $399.99 MSRP, $342.22 wholesale, while PPX will be $449.99(MSRP), $341.11 wholesale.
From: AR15.com
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Calendars for 2013
Magpul's new 2013 calendar is now shipping. It is $12.95
Wilson Combat also has their calendar out
From: Magpul, Wilson Combat
MAC tours Windham Weaponry
Military Arms Channel tours Wimdham Weaponry factory. Nice to know that most of Bushmaster staff were retained.
and they do have sense of humor. From 2012 SHOT show
From: Military Arms Channel
Inforce WML-HSP
Haley Strategic is taking pre-orders for Inforce WML-HSP with Momentary On Only activation switch. It emits 200 lumens and can run upto 90 minutes. Total weight with battery is 3 oz. It is expected to be shipped out in December.
Price: $109
From: Haley Strategic
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Panteao Production uploads Down Zero
Panteao production uploaded their video Down Zero on their Youtube account. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C_LrjmcBGI
From: Panteao production
Bianchi The Professional Tuckable
This is latest edition of 100T Professional Tuckable inside-the-waistband holster. It has a C-clip that wraps around the belt enabling it to be worn with a tucked-in shirt.
The clip is adjustable. Exterior is suede-lined.
Price: $64
Wilson Combat Black Friday sale
Wilson Combat is doing sale on Black Friday and say s price will be posted on Wednesday 6pm CST
From: Wilson Combat
OCATS review
Shooting Wire has a review of OCATS. This is a system that can record your shots using camera and PC.
From: Shooting Wire
From: Shooting Wire
Monday, November 19, 2012
Aeroprecision lower manufacturing vid
Aeroprecision uploaded video of how they make their AR lowers
From: Aeroprecision
More Black Friday deals
Dick's Sporting Goods will have Remington 700 Varmint(various calibers) for $349.98 after $100 mail in rebate
Brownells is having a promotion and on Thanksgiving Day customers get 10% discount on orders of $150 or more.
This ends Monday 11/26
Sunday, November 18, 2012
More Costa Leg Rigs on the way
Last time Costa's Leg Rig sold out within 30 minutes. So here comes the third batch.
It will be available Monday 1pm EST.
Price: $139.95
From: Soldier Systems
Cover in a home
Loose Rounds blog is currently shooting inside a house to test what is a cover and what is not.
From: Loose rounds
Wilson Combat and Larry Vickers?
Wilson Combat recently posted a photo with Vickers Tactical logo on the grip. It looks like something maybe in the works.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
GS: Muzzle Devices 101
Gear Scout has an excellent article on muzzle devices. It goes through factors to consider when buying one and describes some famous ones.
From: Gear Scout
Black and White
Haley Strategic's Brannon LeBouef talks about one of things that a person with CCW should think about. While the letter of the law is clear cut(at least theoretically, most of the time), there are some areas that are not so clear in real life.
From: Haley Strategic
Bullets2Bandages Bullet Bottle Openers
This can opener is made with brass from military-grade ammunition. It comes either in .50 BMG or 7.62 X 51mm. 7.62 version is also a key chain.
Price $14.99 - $24.99
From: Soldier Systems, Bullets 2 bandages
Friday, November 16, 2012
GD: Whiz wheel review
Gun Digest has an article on Whiz Wheel.It is a device that enables shooters to calculate ballistics. These are cusotm made with information provided by the shooter such as ammunition, barrel twist rate, scope height above centerline of the bore, chrono readings.
Shooter has to deal with Density Altitude and range. It is good upto 1100 yards
From: Gun Digest
Slick Guns Black Friday listings
SlickGuns.com has a section for Black Friday deals on guns and related items.
http://www.slickguns.com/black-friday-2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Tango Down Flip Grip coming soon
Flip Grip is a convertible AR grip thought up by those who work in PSD. You can use it as a ergular AR grip or rotate to use on a PDW, SBR in confined space or shortened stock. It also has an aggressive texture to help with grip.
Price: $76.95
From: Net Tac
Barnes TAC-XPD Defense Ammunition
TAC-XPD ammunition will be released in early 2013. It comes in a box of 20 rounds for following calibers.
*80 Auto 80 grain TAC-XP
*40 S&W 140 grain TAC-XP
*9mm Luger 115 grain TAC-XP +P
*45 Auto 185 grain TAC-XP +P
Dan Wesson temporarily closed
Dan Wesson Firearms will be closed until the end of the year due to yesterday's fire damage. Orders made through CZ-USA will not be lost, just delayed. Parts and warranty claims will experience delays.
From: Ammo Land
Donal Trump's guns
It's no secret that Donal Trump owns guns, and according to Washington Times, it's a “H&K .45 and a .38 Smith & Wesson.”
From: Washington Times
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
IDPA Triple Crown report
Balloon Goes Up has an excellent report of IDPA Triple Crown held in Oxford NC.
Also, here's some stage video by Ben Berry. He has a few more on his channel.
From: Ballon Goes Up, Ben Berry
Criteria for selecting defensive pistol
DownRangeTV has an excerpt from Mike Seeklander's new book. This excerpt deals with criteria for choosing a defensive pistol.
As many can guess, reliability is important.
From: Down Range TV
More 2013 new guns news
Guns Holsters and Gear has more new gun news from 2012 NASGW Expo.
SIG P227 is supposed to be a double stack .45 ACP pistol that looks like P226. SIG also has a SMG that partially resembles AR lower.
Edit(11/28): More info on the SMG can be found at Tactical-Life
From: Guns Holsters and Gear
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Raven Concealment ModuLoader Frames
ModuLoader Frames were designed for attaching High Speed Gear's Taco products to belt instead of using MOLE/PALS belts.
Orders can be made on Black Friday(11/23) and should arrive before Christmas. Price will range from $19.99 to $29.99
From: Raven Concealment
Travis Haley on .300 Blackout
Travis Haley reviews .300 Blackout caliber. There are some interesting bits like shooting from 750m away with a short barreled rifle.
From: Haley Strategic
Walther PPX video preview
Gallery of Guns has a sneak peek of Walther PPX. This is supposed to be an entry pistol for Walther with price at $449 MSRP
AK documentary
Russia Times made a documentary regarding AK rifle. Near 23:19 mark, you can see some accessories.
From: Russia Times
Monday, November 12, 2012
Walther PPX
Guns Holsters and Gear has photos of Walther's new pistol, PPX. This is a hammer-fired pistol from Walther chambered in 9mm or .40S&W. It has a consistant trigger pull, and magazine release is more of a traditional shape.
Price is expected to be $499 for black, $549 for duo-tone
Go to their website to check out some nice photos.
From: Guns Holsters and Gear
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Crimson Trace Veteran's day deal
Crimson trace is giving 11% off on all orders through their website with the discount code VETERANS2012
From: Crimson Trace
From: Crimson Trace
Caracal review
The Way of Multigun reviewed Caracal F version. His review is more about how a gun shoots then going through specifications of the gun, making it worth reading.
From: The Way of the Multigun
Surefire 60 round magazine review
GunsAmerica reviewed Surefire 60 round magazine. Article itself is ok, but the video they took is more fun with massive ammo dump.
From: GunsAmerica
Friday, November 9, 2012
No arms but she can shoot
Tisha UnArmed doesn't have arms but she learned to shoot guns.
From: YouTube
Black Friday Ads
Walmart and Cabelas released their Black Friday ads.
Walmart has SIG M400 Carbine for $867
Cabelas has Bushmaster with red-dot scope for $649.99
Thursday, November 8, 2012
New Smith & Wesson Performance Center guns
SW1911 Enhanced Action
Smith & Wesson Performance Center announced the new Model SW1911 Enhanced Action.
It has 3.5 - 4lbs trigger pull, throated barrel, precision Crowned Muzzle, polished feedramp and more features.
Price: $1539
Optics ready M41 pistol
S&W updated this classic gun with 5.5 inch barrel so it can take various optics. It has a wonderful 2.75 to 3.25 lbs trigger pull.
Price: $1579
M&P9 Series C.O.R.E
C.O.R.E (Competition Optics Ready Equipment) is specialized platform for adding accessory optics. Users can add Trijicon RMR, C-More STS, Leupold DeltaPoint, Doctor Insight MRDS and JPoint to the slide without sending it to gunsmith to cut it. The gun is available in M&P9 and 40 series, as wellas Pro series for both calibers.
Price: $729
From: Smith & Wesson
Clint Smith Defensive Logic preview
Clint Smith has a new video that discusses issues such as likely problems to encounter, mental preparation.
You can order from here
Price: $35
Streamlight TLR-4 Weapon Light and Laser review
Gunmart has review of Streamlight TLR-4. Some of key feature is the rail key system that allows the light to be mounted on various rail systems.
From: Gun Mart blog
Crossbreed Appendix Carry
Crossbreed has a new item for appendix carry. It has one standard metal belt clip and is designed for 2 o'clock position.
Price: $62.50
Hornady 2013 New products overview
Hornady uploaded an overview video of their 2013 line up
From: Hornady
Monday, November 5, 2012
New updated Armalite rifles
Armalite updated its rifles.
AR-30A1 now has muzzle brakes with threads that are standard for suppressor industry(no need for adapter). .338 Lapua version has 26" barrel, .300 Win Mag has 24" barrel. There is Standard rifle and Target Rifle version. Target Rifle version comes with adjustable stock.
Price is from $3264 to $3599
AR-50A1 is now available in 416 Barrett caliber
Price: $3359
AR-10A4 Law Enforcement Carbine is chambered in .308 and has 16 inch barrel. It has ERGO F93 Stock.
Price: $2199
From: Armalite
AR-30A1 now has muzzle brakes with threads that are standard for suppressor industry(no need for adapter). .338 Lapua version has 26" barrel, .300 Win Mag has 24" barrel. There is Standard rifle and Target Rifle version. Target Rifle version comes with adjustable stock.
Price is from $3264 to $3599
AR-50A1 is now available in 416 Barrett caliber
Price: $3359
AR-10A4 Law Enforcement Carbine is chambered in .308 and has 16 inch barrel. It has ERGO F93 Stock.
Price: $2199
From: Armalite
New Frank Proctor video
SuperSetCA posted another great video of Frank Proctor teaching a class.
From: SuperSetCA
Tactical Distributor Free shipping deal
Tactical Distributor is offering free shipping on orders of $75 or more. It starts 11/5
From: Tactical Distributor
Sunday, November 4, 2012
The Test
ssdsurf shows how to do The Test developed by Larry Vickers and Ken Hackathorn.
10 yards, 10 rounds, 10 seconds. From low ready position
GA: SAR Arms photos
Guns & Ammo has photos from their tour of SAR Arms(Sarsilmaz). Full article is available in the Shotgun News. Sarsilmaz is reknown for fine shotguns and CZ 75 copies.
From: Guns & Ammo
Friday, November 2, 2012
APEX Glock Extractor for Gen4
APEX's Glock Failure Resistant Extractor for Gen4 is now available on their website. Each package contains 1 extractor and extractor spring. Gen 3 model will be out in near future.
From: APEX
2012 IDPA Nationals infographic
IDPA blog posted infographic from the 2012 IDPA Nationals.
Compared to the Carolina Cup, Glock, S&W, Kimber and Springfield lost some percentage, but other category and Wilson Combat gained some.
From: IDPA blog
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Surviving Sikh Temple Shooting
Lt. Brian Murphy recalls Sikh Temple Shooting at Oak Creek, Wisconsin. There are several points that is worth mentioning. To those who are really into self-defensive shooting points would be familiar.
He remembered his training - "in a high-risk incident I will survive."
"I'm not going out like this. I'm not going out in a parking lot."
From: JS Online
Haley Strategic Thorntail Offset Mount
Haley Strategic released their Thorntail offset mount(45 degrees). It works for all picatinny rail mounted weapon lights
Price: $50
Gun Noob's Julie Golob interview
Gun Noob has a nice interview with Julie Golob. This interview also talks about positive attitude she developed over the years and other topics that is usually not present in firearm related articles.
From: Gun Noob