C93 Borchardt

Here's the first successful semi-auto pistol. As always, Ian goes over some historical background as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItpOBQFVIhM


From: Forgotten Weapons

S&W Model 547 9mm Revolver

Not a new revolver, but it has interesting design. Not mayn 9mm revolvers are around thesedays, as semi-autos are better suited for the caliber.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHd3D1GqNJA


From: Hickok45

Raven Concealment Morrigan IWB holster

Raven Concealment debutted a new IWB holster. It uses velcro strap to adjust retention.

Available for following guns(for now)
Glock 17, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 42, 43
S&W M&P Full size 9mm/.40 cal and Shield

Link: http://raven-concealment-systems1.mybigcommerce.com/morrigan-iwb-holster/

Price $49.99

From: Raven Concealment Systems

Union/Reifgraber .32 S&W Autopistol

Forgotten Weapons shows this interesting pistol that didn't make it big but has an interesting design

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPu7_ZZ3-PM


From: Forgotten Weapons

Russian SV-338 Sniper Rifle

More videos from LAV, this time SV-338 rifle. Their has been a lot of transition to this or .300 Win Mag from .308(7.62x51) and seems like Russians are taking a note of it too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm1TDCNY06w


From: Vickers Tactical

Allen & Thurber Pepperbox

This pistol is a quite interesting gun. Ian goes through some historical backgrounds as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnirpFYdqrs



From: Forgotten Weapons

Swiss ZfK-55 Sniper Rifle

Swiss made some really great rifles and here is another one on the auction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAshu34OvC0




From: Forgotten Weapons

CDX-50 Tremor

Soldier Systems has photos of a new .50cal rifle from Cadex

http://soldiersystems.net/2015/11/18/milipol-cadex-debuts-cdx-50-tremor/

Erika 4.25mm Pistol

This pistol was chambered for 4.25mm Liliput, designed by Franz Pfannl to make a really small pistol. It is unclear if practical sense was dead when this gun was made. Perhaps the only thing that died due to this gun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PaUNIbztus


From: Forgotten Weapons

CMP to get 1911s

President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2016 which included transfers of M1911A1s in US Military to CMP. 10,000 firearms will be available per year.

More Trijicon MRO review

Guns, Holsters, and Gear got chance to run the Trijicon MRO and review it.

http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/optics-and-scopes/trijicon-mro-review/

From: Guns, Holsters, and Gear

EOTech and Aimpoint news

Sometime ago, Soldier Systems reported that USSOCOM found problems with EOTechs. In extreme temperature, the reticle would lose its zero. Now, Soldier Systems Daily is reporting that US Government is suing L3 Communications for failure to disclose test results that demonstrated this problem.

Update: Soldier Systems have update on the settlement L3 Communications made with US government. The accusation is pretty damning, with EOTech known flaws for many years yet not informing DoD as contract required.

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On the other hand, Aimpoint Micro T-2 is now adopted by the FBI HRT since July. FBI's another unit, Defensive Systems Unit will use H-2. H-2 is not out on commercial market, but it will be a more economical version of T-2 without NV capability.

FBI HRT will use Sphur mount for their Aimpoint T-2s

From: Soldier Systems

The Walch Revolver

This revolver attempted to fire 10 rounds out of 5 cylinders by having two percussion cap channels. Very interesting design although not sure if it will work that well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf10DTtvirg


From: Forgotten Weapons

Freedom Ordnance FM-9 belt fed AR upper

GY6 reviewed this system. It is unclear if the system will be useful except for very narrrow applications, but it is an interesting attempt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqk5XZaFJXw


From: GY6

Detonics MkI

Ian goes through the first Detonics pistol which successfuly offered a smaller 1911 size.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebzv1T-mBHA


From: Forgotten Weapons

LAV shoots 50 Cal Raufoss

LAV gets to have fun with this interesting round.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_erHq06NcE


From: Vickers Tactical

Miculek Thanksgiving cooking

Jerry Miculek shows how to prepare Thanksgiving meal Miculek way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG9YdQ2iBtk


From: Miuclek.com

Braverman "Stinger" Pen Gun

This is a pen gun, but is not a NFA item. Very interesting design. This would have fit very well in to any TV shows from 60s to 80s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhnpKyORQy8


From: Forgotten Weapons

Shooting .50 cal revolver in a USPSA match

Powerfactor is definitely met for this one. This is all in fun, as you can guess.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMjDzMZY2Yw


From: r3hawk

Shooting steel tips from Frank Proctor

Frank Proctor shares his knowledge regarding steel targets. He says that Green tip ammunition is actually not as bad as some make it out to be. It is interesting point.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66LsQomL-AI


From: Trigger Time TV

How to clean an AR-15

Jerry Miculek goes through AR-15 cleaning. This is a great video for anyone who wants to learn this, even though it is 34 mnutes long. Learn once and you are set.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMuWlomfnf4


From: Miculek.com

Tis the Season for Commie Guns

MAC shows off some commie guns as the winter hits his area.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0bNuASug_o


From: Military Arms Channel

Gustloff VG1-5 Nazi Last Ditch Rifles

Ian shows this last ditch semi-auto made by Nazi party. It is usable, but not for a long time like other weapons.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUeYVcredOc


From: Forgotten Weapons

19C tactical light mounted gun

Czerny's auction house in Sarzana, Italy has a pistol with a lantern mounted to it, made in 1800s. It is about 30cm long.

From: Guns.com

H&K MP7 A1

Iraqveteran8888 got his chance to shoot the H&K MP7. He also ran a ballistic gel test with the FMJ ammunition for the gun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY_lPyHyqLU



From: Iraqveteran8888

Gewehr 71 with experimental magazine

Ian took time to show this experimental magazine for Gewehr 71. It was never adopted or mass produced, but is a good example of various attempts of the time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7B1RqiQAdM


From: Forgotten Weapons

Guns growing in trees

Guns.com has some photos of trees growing with guns from wars many years ago.

http://www.guns.com/2015/11/18/the-steel-content-of-trees-in-eastern-europe-varies-7-photos/

From: Guns.com

BCM .300 Blackout uppers

Bravo Company Manufacturing is releasing 300 Blackout uppers in 9 inch, 12.5 inch, and 16 inch.

Link: http://bravocompanymfg.com/blackout/

From: Bravo Company Manufacturing via Soldier Systems

Magpul CORE Technical gloves

Magpul announced an upcoming glove for shooters. It is not in production, but seems like a good contender.

FEATURES

•     Lightweight, durable glove without compromising dexterity
•     Tough synthetic suede palm and inner finger construction for wet or dry grip on all firearms
•     Narrow, minimalistic forefinger for easy access and better control of firearms triggers
•     Terrycloth backed thumb area to quickly remove fogging on hunting optics and glasses
•     Three-finger touchscreen capability
•     Elastic wrist closure keeps out debris
•     100% synthetic
•     Subdued branding for better camouflage and concealment

Colors will be black, charcoal, and coyote.

Price: $24.95

link: https://www.magpul.com/products/magpul-core-technical-gloves

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74X6Qn3arCs


From: Magpul

USPSA Scoring & Overlays

Larry from The Powerfactor show goes over some details and intricacies of USPSA scoring using overlays.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX2sXHs5MIU



From: Powerfactor Show

AK-12

LAV's second trip to Russia brings us more information about some interesting firearms. Here is AK-12, possible candidate for new issue rifle for Russian military.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAjkxLSkv7Q


From: Vickers Tactical

RSC 1917: French WW1 semi-auto rifle

Ian shows the first semi auto France issued, almost 86,000 of them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQan6gn37A4


From: Forgotten Weapons

Japanese AR-10 variants

Jien on AR15.com posted s scan of article from Japanese magazine 'Gun'. It shows R1, very similar to AR-10 and how it progresses to Howa Type 64 rifle.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1807712_Japanese_made_AR_10_Variants__Japan_s_First_Experimental_Rifle_after_WW2.html


Frm: Ar15.com

S&S Precision Multi-Pistol Holster

S&S Precision made this holster capable of holding most ull-size guns. It is mde with injection molded thermoplastic. It can be used as OWB or IWB, and hooks attach to belts to up to 1.5 inches wide.

Price: $48.10

Link: https://www.sandsprecision.com/performance-denim-multi-pistol-holster-with-clips.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXUZD2nvCfc


From: Soldier Systems

Madsen LMG disassembly & functioning

Ian takes a look at internals of this rifle. The fist 3 minutes are for history.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpF2hS2avd8


From: Forgotten Weapons

Colt Z40 Pistol #1

Ian took a time to talk about this gun, not becuase the gun is an antique but because of political circumstance the era was a noteworthy moment in firearms history

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcNfHudHlF8


From: Forgotten Weapons

Bass Pro buying out Cabelas?

According to some new sources, Bass Pro Shops is looking in to/ or has already made an offer for Cabelas. KURL8 reports that the deal was already finalized on Nov. 9th, and formal take over will happen Jan. 1 of next year.

http://www.kulr8.com/story/30496958/cabelas-employees-say-managers-confirm-store-will-close-jan-1

From: KURL

Prototype rifles from J.C. White

Here are more interesting rifles from 1930s built by J.C. White.

Toggle-Locked .30-06 Prototype Rifle


Open-Bolt LMG


From: Forgotten Weapons

LAV shots watermelons with 6.5 Creedmore

LAV shoots watermelons. From 100, 400, and 800 yards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdRt8Vonn9A


From: Vickers Tactical

Vickers Guide: 1911

LAV released his Vickers Guide 1911. The book is a coffee table book with 352 pages of 1911 photos as well as many other things.

The Standard edition is $95, Signature edition is $125 and the Limited Edition is $250.

You can purchase them from http://www.vickersguide.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOvxjEgNffk


From: Vickers Tactical

Magpul Tejas Gun belt

Magpul came up with gunbelt made with leather on the outside and kydex inside for better form. It comes in 3 colors, black, chocolate, and brown. Size is from 32-44 in ches.

Link: https://www.magpul.com/products/tejas

Price: $84.95

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvmDbe_ROts


From: Magpul

Griffin Armament's universal suppressor

This suppressor is coming soon, and is usable for various rifle calibers around .30 caliber. It's not for some handgun calibers, but definitely something that will save a lot of hassle for people with diffeent calibers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4KfGPM-cJc



From: Military Arms Channel

White Prototype Gas Operated .276 Rifle

Forgotten Weapons shows us this rare rifle that tried to go against M1. Plenty of interesting features were in the rifle, although practicality maybe questioned.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXAmnoMR2aI


From: Forgotten Weapons

S&W IDPA BUG National result

S&W IDPA BUG Nationals was last weekend and here are the results

High BUG: Shane Coley
High Distinguished Senior: Paul Jones
High Industry: Shane Coley
High International: Federico Iannelli
High Junior: Padraic Sullivan
High Lady: Randi Rogers
High Law Enforcement: Eugene Jankowski
High Military: Mike Seeklander
High Senior: Eugene Jankowski
Most Accurate: Jim Meyers

Congratulations!

From: IDPA

To reload, or not to reload (shotgun shells)

Powerfactor show takes a look at whether someone should reload his shotgun shells.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIbk_h9DwU4


From: Powerfactor Show

Colt 1909

Forgotten Weapons finally got chance to look at Colt 1909, which filled the evolutionary steps between 1905 and 1911. Ian compares the three pistols.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0ij5ReIbis


From: Forgotten Weapons

Magpul Gen3 PMAG for AK test

AK Operator's union 47-74 decided to see if Magpul's new PMAG Gen3 for AKs are worthy of being used in Kalashnikov's design.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vccZspfVaDI


From: AKOU 47-74

Browning 1921 Autoloading Rifle

The Firearm Blog has an article on far lesser known patent filed by John M. Browning. There is no indication this made it to production, but it is a nice interesting article. The comments seem to indicate that Pedersen probably had similar design 6 years prior.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/11/10/the-browning-1921-autoloading-rifle-a-forgotten-weapon-of-war/

From: The Firearm Blog

TAC-TV Veteran's Day Special

LAV uploaded a special episode on his Youtube. The video looks at BCM company, LAV's background, as well as a support for veterans, Operation Warrior Call

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYwn8qN4uVA



From: Vickers Tactical

FP-45 Liberator Pistol

Ian goes through a genuine Liberator pistol. There are a lot of information covered in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CjndIiZyJo



From: Forgotten Weapons

Tactical Backpack/Biathlon Rifle Sling

Mayflower Consulting and Velocity systems got together to make this European sling great for mountain operations. Available in Multicam, Kryptek Yeti(winter) and Highlander(Brown)

Price: $84

http://shop.vig-sec.com/product/tactical-backpackbiathlon-rifle-sling/


From: Velocity Systems via Soldier Systems

How to distinguish AK variants

ENDO has a good post about how to distinguish various AKs made by abram4ik. If you want to get a good reference guide, this should do it.

http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/2015/11/10/how-to-distinguish-ak-variants/

From: Everyday no days off

USSOCOM looking to replace EOTech

USSOCOM recently published a note warning about problems with EOTech. Now Soldier Systems is reporting that there is movement to find substitute. There are 5 candidates viying for the position.

http://soldiersystems.net/2015/11/09/ussocom-evaulates-replacement-for-eotech-sights/

From: Soldier Systems

SPAS-12

Forgotten Weapons looks at the famous SPAS-12.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcuOUBG0Fz0


From: Forgotten Weapons

9mm defensive load barrier tests

MAC tries out 4 defensive ammunitions using ballistic gels and how it performs against some barriers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0piGeTVMZWs


This test should be taken with some grain of salt. There are studies done under better and more controlled manner. Furthermore, those studies indicate that permanent cavity is more important than temporary cavity(or stretched). Whie it is impressive to see temporary cavities, the importance goes to permanent cavity

The bulletproof vest test at the end did not mention that +P+ rounds are closer to .357 magnum rounds which is beyond what Level IIA armor is rated for. So there is no surprise that the +P+ would penetrate.

From: Military Arms Channel

Bannerman's castle

Guns.com has a good article on Bannerman's milsurp store. This store was famous for having many different military surpluses over the years.

http://www.guns.com/2015/11/07/bannermans-legacy-ultimate-army-navy-store/

From: Guns.com

Movie prop guns on auction

Julien's Auction is putting some interesting guns from movies up for auction to be held on Nov. 20th. From the Golden Closet Archives catalog,

AMT .45 Longlside from Terminator is going on the block for $10,000-20,000 (p. 34 of catalog). Laser is not included, though

M16A1 with grenade launcher used in the last scene of Scarface(1983) by Al Pacino's character. The gun lacks firing pin, and the grenade launcher was custom made. The grenade launcher was also used in Predator(1987). Price is expected to be around $20,000 - 30,000.

According to jbntex from AR15.com, the serial number is 9310593, and was sold by the famous Stembridge Gun Works company.

There are some prop guns from other movies such as 'Salt' used by Angelina Jolie, CTU badge used by Keifer Sutherland in 24, pistols from 'Sopranos'

The catalog has far more costumes used by many shows as well. Bud's wrestling costume from 'Married...with childrens' is there too.

Auction catalog: http://www.juliensauctions.com/auctions/2015/golden-closet-archives/index.html

Sniper Rifle Challenge

LAV uploaded this video from a year or so ago from his show TAC-TV. It goes through effects of some military cartridges on barriers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuTo89BCI5s


From: Vickers Tactical

ETS translucent Glock magazines pre-order

ETS is coming up with translucent magazines for Glocks. Currently, 9mm 31, 22, and 14 round magazines are about to be available. In the future, there will be other capacities(15 for Glock 19 and 10 round magazines for ban states)

http://www.etsgroup.us/ETS-Group-Glock-Magazines-s/1823.htm

Price is $21.99 for 31 and 22 round magazine, $16.99 for 17 round magazine

From: ETS via The Firearm Blog

The Concealed-Carry Reality

Greg Camp wrote a rebuttal to New York Time's hit piece "The Concealed-Carry Fantasy"

As always, gun grabbers tried to inflate their numbers, while ignoring other data that refutes their claim.

http://www.guns.com/2015/11/04/the-concealed-carry-reality/

From: Guns.com

HSP TH1RTE3N sights for Glocks

HaleyStrategic came out with a news sight for Glocks. Front blade is .125 wide, and rear sight notch is .125 wide as well.

It comes with tritium rear and tritium front ($139) or Black rear/tritium front($99)


From: Haley Strategic

SIG P225-A1

SIG Sauer is bringing back P225 with some modern updates. It comes with Short Reset Trigger, machined stainless slide

Price is $1122 - 1236 (MSRP)

PMAG 30 AK/AKM MOE and GEN M3 comparison

Soldier Systems has a nice article on the difference between the two AK magazines offered by Magpul.

http://soldiersystems.net/2015/11/05/magpul-pmag-30-akakm-moe-and-pmag-30-akakm-gen-m3-comparison/

From: Soldiery Systems

Austrailian homemade guns

Australia practically banned guns, but that doesn't mean criminals are going to give up. These are some really crude homemade guns

From: The Daily Telegraph

ATF Open Data

ATF added Open Data to its website. This is ATF's effort to make more of its data open to the public.

https://data.atf.gov/

There are a lot of data related to firearms and other functions ATF does. If you are quantitatively driven person, this would be an interesting website.


From: ATF via Guns.com

Union Pistol with 35 round horseshoe magazine

Ian from Forgotten Weapons looks at the French-made Union Pistol with horseshoe  magazine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8dc7vZjx8E



From: Forgotten Weapons

Franz Albrecht on shooting

Franz Albrecht hunts wild boar and this is video of him hunting from Wild Boar Fever 4.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ob0fgc0I7A


The Firearm Blog found some more videos of him discussing how he shoots.

Breathing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke9XsWMjDJI
Followthrough:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlDRvh7SyO0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amsutXVkWAw


From: The Firearm Blog, swedenthefirst

Sig Sauer MCX review

MAC got his chance to review this carbine. Initially this looks like an AR, but there are some serious internal design differences.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmyluo3aT0Y


From: Military Arms Channel

Maxim Vice

Silencerco made this Miami Vice parody featuring its Maxim pistol in the works.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX0wl9L17s8



From: SilencerCo

MRO review by sootch00

sootch00 has a great review of this new optic that is trickling in to the market

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVl6OkgEq1U


From: sootch00

Slow Motion Overload - Behind The Scenes

LAV shows some behind the scene view of how the vedio got made

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqtGSb4CFfY


From: Vickers Tactical

338 Lapua Magnum vs. Pumpkins

TWANGnBANG shoots pumpkins as well. This time using 338 Lapusa Magnum.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUfZOnWKfsk


From: TWANGnBANG

SureFire Warden

Chris Cheng demonstrates usefulness of SureFire Warden. This is a blast regulator, redirecting the blast from muzzle forward to reduce sideways blowing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA2vcFpUndg


From: SureFire

IV8888's Top 5 Mil-Surp rifle picks

MAC and Iraqveteran8888 talk about mil-surp rifle collecting as collections.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okTvacfFWZ0



From: Iraqveteran8888

Russian GSh-18

The Firearm Blog has an intersting pistol made in Russia. GSh-18 has an interesting mechanism but its crude manufacturing is apparent

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/10/30/a-look-at-a-russian-rotary-the-gsh-18-pistol/


From: The Firearm Blog

Hornady Iron Press

Hornady is releasing a new single-press loader. Price is $268.81

http://www.hornady.com/store/Lock-N-Load-Iron-Press-Loader-Manual-Prime/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNEK39tt9MM


From: Hornady