MrGunsnGear got reviewed this 9mm rifle.
From: MrGunsnGear
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
M1944E1/M1945 Johnson Light Machine Gun
Here's another machinegun that had potential but showed up a little too late for the war
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Sig Legion P226 vs Rex Zero 1 Torture test
MAC decided to make a video putting these two firearms through the torture test, but with a bit more structured approach.
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
Prototype CZ-38 Trials Rifle
This rifle ran against ZH-29 to be the Czechoslovakia's first semi-auto rifle.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Monday, August 29, 2016
Building CETME L
InRange has a series of ten video on how to build a CETME rifle using a parts kit
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Rest of videos are in the below
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Rest of videos are in the below
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Modified Prone Position
Sig Sauer Academy's Chilli Palmer shows how to use the modified Prone while positioned behind a car tire
From: Sig Sauer Academy
From: Sig Sauer Academy
Shooting 4000 meters
The Firearm Blog has story of Finnish shooter trying for 4000 meters.
Link: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/08/26/world-record-4380-yard-shot/
The article is a bit long, but if you are interested in small details that goes in to this type of shooting it is worth reading.
Ammo: .375 Cheytac
Firearm: Sako M10 modified to shoot .375 Cheytac
Temperature: 22 celsius
Wind: 2-3m from 7 o'clock
Coriolis effect at 4000m: 2.4m
Flight time: 11.2 seconds
Target size was 2.4m x 2.4m
Shooter hit the target with his second shot, 40cm to right, 60cm up
From: The Firearm Blog
Link: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/08/26/world-record-4380-yard-shot/
The article is a bit long, but if you are interested in small details that goes in to this type of shooting it is worth reading.
Ammo: .375 Cheytac
Firearm: Sako M10 modified to shoot .375 Cheytac
Temperature: 22 celsius
Wind: 2-3m from 7 o'clock
Coriolis effect at 4000m: 2.4m
Flight time: 11.2 seconds
Target size was 2.4m x 2.4m
Shooter hit the target with his second shot, 40cm to right, 60cm up
From: The Firearm Blog
Saturday, August 27, 2016
German MP 38/40 Submachine Gun
LAV goes over this submachinegun Gemans had in WW2
From: Vickers Tactical
From: Vickers Tactical
London-Made Lorenzonis Repeating Flintlocks
This flintlock pistol from 1700s had a mechanism for easier repeated firing. The problem was the cost of making one.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Cleveland's gun control measure ruling
The lawsuit brought on behalf of gun owners had mixed ruling. Ohio state has preemption laws, yet the city decided to implement its own law.
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court ruled that
-city's definition of automatic firearm is unconstitutional
-city's law prohibiting firing a gun within 500 feet of any park, playground or recreational center owned by city exceeded the state law
-city's seizure and confiscation ordinance allowing police to collect weapons from those suspected of drinking or threatening a disturbance violated state carry laws
-cit'y ordinance changing the penalty for defacing a firearm from what the state allows was unconstitutional
-city’s gun lock law is legal
-law requirementing all firearms found on school property be reported to the police is also legal
-the reporting of private gun sales is also legal
-a mandate to report lost or stolen guns is legal
-gun offender registry is legal
From: Guns.com
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court ruled that
-city's definition of automatic firearm is unconstitutional
-city's law prohibiting firing a gun within 500 feet of any park, playground or recreational center owned by city exceeded the state law
-city's seizure and confiscation ordinance allowing police to collect weapons from those suspected of drinking or threatening a disturbance violated state carry laws
-cit'y ordinance changing the penalty for defacing a firearm from what the state allows was unconstitutional
-city’s gun lock law is legal
-law requirementing all firearms found on school property be reported to the police is also legal
-the reporting of private gun sales is also legal
-a mandate to report lost or stolen guns is legal
-gun offender registry is legal
From: Guns.com
Friday, August 26, 2016
XTech VP9/P30 Magazine extender
XTech Tactical's H&K VP9 magazine extender adds 5 more rounds to your magazine. Price is $29.95, which is lower than competitors already on the market such as Taylor Freelance($39.95) or HKParts($39.95)
Link: http://www.xtechtactical.com/mtx-vp9p30-5-magazine-extender-with-spring/
From: XTech Tactical
MSA Sordin Supreme Pro X review
MrGunsnGear is reviewed this hearing protection. This review is a bit more extensive than one done by Military Arms Channel.
From: MrGunsnGear
From: MrGunsnGear
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Prototype Mauser HSv Pistols
Mauser's attempt to compete with P38 resulted in these two prototypes. These were not adopted as you can guess
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Magpul receiver extensions and buffer components for ARs
Magpul is releasing receiver extension as well as buffer components such as buffer tube, springs and so on for ARs.
Link: http://www.magpul.com/stockcompletion
Receiver extension is made of 7075-T6 aluminum with Type III class 2 hard coat anodizing. It comes in 7-position, 10-position profile.
The buffer components available are,
Stainless Steel Carbine & Rifle Buffer Spring
AR15/M4 Carbine Buffers(H, H2, H3)
Heat-Treated Castle Nut
Receiver End Plate
ASAP
ASAP-QD
From: Magpul via Soldier Systems Daily
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
New Brownells retail store tour
Brownells opened up their retails stores, and Iraqveteran8888 got his chance to do a tour. It is really interesting to see the warehouse and its operation starting 11:07
From: Iraqveteran8888
From: Iraqveteran8888
Arisaka comparison
MAC compares the normally manufactured Arisaka Type 99 with the last ditch productions.
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
SureFire Geissele Suppressor Bore Alignment Rods
This rod can be used to check alignment when you put on a suppressor. Price is $79
From: Soldier Systems
Loading the 30 Luger
Powerfactor Show goes over things to know when loading this old cartridge. This part starts 10:56
From: Powerfactor Show
From: Powerfactor Show
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
BCM Mk12 Mod 0 SPR Rifle
MAC goes over this specialized rifle that was born in 90s and had a great run until recently as they are slowly being replaced by SCAR 17
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
FN SCAR 17S recall
FN America is issuing mandatory recall of SCAR 17S with serial numbers from HC52427 to HC52926. A bolt didn't meet internal hardness specifications and could result in catastrophic failure.
Product: FN SCAR 17S
Model: FN SCAR 17S FDE
Color: Flat Dark Earth
Product # 98541 (Commercial; 20-rd); 98641 (Commercial; 10-rd); 98552 (LE; 20-rd)
Product Serial Numbers: HC52427 through HC52926
Location of Manufacturer: Herstal, Belgium
You can contact FN America's customer service by calling 1-855-536-4872, ext.145 or email fnscar17srecall@fnamerica.com
From: Guns.com
Product: FN SCAR 17S
Model: FN SCAR 17S FDE
Color: Flat Dark Earth
Product # 98541 (Commercial; 20-rd); 98641 (Commercial; 10-rd); 98552 (LE; 20-rd)
Product Serial Numbers: HC52427 through HC52926
Location of Manufacturer: Herstal, Belgium
You can contact FN America's customer service by calling 1-855-536-4872, ext.145 or email fnscar17srecall@fnamerica.com
From: Guns.com
Monday, August 22, 2016
SRM 1216 Revolving shotgun
Hickok45 shows us this shotgun capable of carrying 16 shells without a long tube, but with 4 tubes shooters can rotate.
From: hickok45
From: hickok45
Pedersen's Garands GX vs Gy
Ian shows the comparison between the two different version that had two significant changes.
If you are wondering, it was use of Garand clips and change in gas system.
From: Forgotten Weapons
If you are wondering, it was use of Garand clips and change in gas system.
From: Forgotten Weapons
2016 Production Nationals results
2016 Production Nationals is over and the winner is Alex Gutt
You can see his performance from this video
It was also the first national stage for Carry Optics division. Stages were the same. But here's Nils Jonasson who shot Carry Optics, almost falling down.
You can see his performance from this video
It was also the first national stage for Carry Optics division. Stages were the same. But here's Nils Jonasson who shot Carry Optics, almost falling down.
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Dutch AR-10
AR-10 is known for AR afficionados but actual production by Armalite was not as wide spread as licensed versions of Artillerie Inrichtingen of Netherlands.
From: Vickers Tactical
From: Vickers Tactical
Dan Wesson 10mm Bruin 1911
MAC got to shoot off some rounds from this new 10mm pistol with 6 inch barrel from Dan Wesson
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
Colt 1907 Trials Pistol
John M. Browning had a few pistols made that led up to the M1911, and this 1907 is one of them. Ian got to go over this pistol in detail.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Tactical Impact(2008) - Clearing the Street/Building
This was a show Larry Vickers did 8 years ago. It's prduction value held up over the years.
From: Vickers Tactical
From: Vickers Tactical
G-Code Scorpion Soft Shell Scorpion series
G-Code holsters came up with Soft Shell Scorpion series that uses system that is similar to HSGI Taco
Rifle Mag Carrier is $25, comes in Black, Green, Tan, and Black combinations. It can accommodate .308 magazines as well as AK magazines.
Pistol Mag Carriers(Tall) is $22.50
as well as Pistol Mag Carriers(Short)
From: G-Code
Rifle Mag Carrier is $25, comes in Black, Green, Tan, and Black combinations. It can accommodate .308 magazines as well as AK magazines.
Pistol Mag Carriers(Tall) is $22.50
as well as Pistol Mag Carriers(Short)
From: G-Code
H&K VP9 in FDE and Tactical model
Heckler & Koch is releasing VP9 in Flat Dark Earth, and Tactical model is coming up too.
Tactical model has threaded barrel for suppressor use
Tactical model has threaded barrel for suppressor use
Friday, August 19, 2016
SureFire Field Notes
SureFire posted the second episode of Field Notes series. This one is about advantage of IR lights
From: SureFire
From: SureFire
US Army looking for Modular Tactical Holster for XM17 Modular Handgun System
US Army is going through a program to select the next handgun, and according to Soldier Systems, they are also looking for Modular Tactical Holster to support the gun. In the original MHS solicitation, participants had to supply holster as well as ammunitions. With this new solicitation, it seems like the US Army is going for its own solution as well.
You can read the details from Soldier Systems Daily
http://soldiersystems.net/2016/08/17/program-manager-soldier-clothing-and-individual-equipment-issues-rfi-to-industry-for-army-modular-tactical-holster-in-support-of-xm17-modular-handgun-system/
You can read the details from Soldier Systems Daily
http://soldiersystems.net/2016/08/17/program-manager-soldier-clothing-and-individual-equipment-issues-rfi-to-industry-for-army-modular-tactical-holster-in-support-of-xm17-modular-handgun-system/
Feather USA AT9 Carbine
MAC walks down the memory lane with this pistol caliber carbine
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
Autonomous Alloys - Shooting Targets
Autonomous Allies came up with a target system that has magnetic reset mechanism as well as wireless capability. It also has lights at the bottom to indicate hit or not, as well as mobile app for various game settings.
The IndieGoGo Project already met its $100,000 goal, but there are some other options available.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/autonomous-alloys-live-fire-targets-evolved-games#/
From: IndieGoGo
The IndieGoGo Project already met its $100,000 goal, but there are some other options available.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/autonomous-alloys-live-fire-targets-evolved-games#/
From: IndieGoGo
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Prototype Gustloff 206 Rifle
Seeing another prototype rifle from German trials means antoher interesting look in to the history of how the efforts were made.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Battlefield Vegas visit & extreme round count failure points
MrGunsnGear visited the Battlefield Vegas and discussed failure points of common firearms. There are some threads on AR15.com by Henderson Defense, the former business name of Battlefield Vegas.
From: MrGunsnGear
From: MrGunsnGear
News US Army 30 round magazine
US Army recently announced they developed Enhanced Performance Magazine for M4A1. This was done to reliably feed M855A1. Soldier Systems now has the photo of the actual magazine.
http://soldiersystems.net/2016/08/16/first-look-new-us-army-enhanced-performance-magazine-for-m4a1/
From: Soldier Systems
http://soldiersystems.net/2016/08/16/first-look-new-us-army-enhanced-performance-magazine-for-m4a1/
From: Soldier Systems
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Glock 17M
Recently, FBI awarded new pistol contract to Glock and the photograph of the said Glock has hit the internet
The Firearm Blog
Soldier Systems Daily
Guns.com
There were several things FBI wanted in their new pistol, and Glock 17M seems to have met the conditions. According to the info from Primary and Secondary forum,
-Finish is "tougher"
-Traditional lands and grooves rifling, not polygonal.
-Barrel lug is a bit more behind, and the recoil spring assembly is longer, and the notch is reinforced
-Improved trigger similar to G42 or 43
-no finger grooves
-Flared magazine well, and cut in the bottom front of the grip
-magazine lip has more protrusion to the front
-ambidextrous slide lock
-firing pin safety plunger is oblong/rectangular instead of round
-bigger tang
When you looks at some photos, it becomes a bit easier to see some changes.
First, here is the photo of right and left, from Military Arms Channel
The front of grip is not free of grooves that quite a few people did not like. The grooves were added to get the importation points from long ago times. Also, the magazine well has cut in the front. This cut allows shooter to grab the magazine if it gets stuck in the magazine well. This feature has been on G22 for quite a longtime. The serration is not that different from that of Gen 4
Glock also went back to 2 pin set up instead of the 3 pin set up most of Glocks are coming out with these days. The original Glock design had 2 pin setup, one just above the trigger guard to hold locking lug, one in the back to hold the trigger group
Glocks are known for their polyognal barrel, but for some reason 17M uses traditional rifling.
17M barrel on the left shows slightly recessed barrel lug.
Inside of the slide, you can see firing pin safety plunger looking rather longer than usual design.
And now inside the frame. The most prominent change is addition of slide lock on the right. It was one of the requirements for FBI contract, and Glock managed to find a way to add that. Notice the bar for the right slide lock is close to trigger bar. This probably moved the trigger bar inwards a bit, and necessiated the newly designed safety plunger.
It is hard to tell if the slide lock is an one piece part or not, but it won't be surprising if it is. It also raises question of the new barrel lug's position. Could the barrel lug had to be moved due to the new design?
According to Military Arms Channel, the magazine is slightly different previous Glock magazines, but older magazines still work well for 17M
Glock is not really known for setting trend in recent years. The company had to be dragged in to making interchangable backstrap design, and if it weren't for the FBI contract, this gun probably would not have been designed.
Currently, there is no words on when this will be available on the market, or even if it will have the same features. The Firearm Blog reports that the 'Gen 5' is in process of being trademarked by Glock.
The Firearm Blog
Soldier Systems Daily
Guns.com
There were several things FBI wanted in their new pistol, and Glock 17M seems to have met the conditions. According to the info from Primary and Secondary forum,
-Finish is "tougher"
-Traditional lands and grooves rifling, not polygonal.
-Barrel lug is a bit more behind, and the recoil spring assembly is longer, and the notch is reinforced
-Improved trigger similar to G42 or 43
-no finger grooves
-Flared magazine well, and cut in the bottom front of the grip
-magazine lip has more protrusion to the front
-ambidextrous slide lock
-firing pin safety plunger is oblong/rectangular instead of round
-bigger tang
When you looks at some photos, it becomes a bit easier to see some changes.
First, here is the photo of right and left, from Military Arms Channel
The front of grip is not free of grooves that quite a few people did not like. The grooves were added to get the importation points from long ago times. Also, the magazine well has cut in the front. This cut allows shooter to grab the magazine if it gets stuck in the magazine well. This feature has been on G22 for quite a longtime. The serration is not that different from that of Gen 4
Glock also went back to 2 pin set up instead of the 3 pin set up most of Glocks are coming out with these days. The original Glock design had 2 pin setup, one just above the trigger guard to hold locking lug, one in the back to hold the trigger group
Glocks are known for their polyognal barrel, but for some reason 17M uses traditional rifling.
17M barrel on the left shows slightly recessed barrel lug.
Inside of the slide, you can see firing pin safety plunger looking rather longer than usual design.
And now inside the frame. The most prominent change is addition of slide lock on the right. It was one of the requirements for FBI contract, and Glock managed to find a way to add that. Notice the bar for the right slide lock is close to trigger bar. This probably moved the trigger bar inwards a bit, and necessiated the newly designed safety plunger.
It is hard to tell if the slide lock is an one piece part or not, but it won't be surprising if it is. It also raises question of the new barrel lug's position. Could the barrel lug had to be moved due to the new design?
According to Military Arms Channel, the magazine is slightly different previous Glock magazines, but older magazines still work well for 17M
Glock is not really known for setting trend in recent years. The company had to be dragged in to making interchangable backstrap design, and if it weren't for the FBI contract, this gun probably would not have been designed.
Currently, there is no words on when this will be available on the market, or even if it will have the same features. The Firearm Blog reports that the 'Gen 5' is in process of being trademarked by Glock.
LAV FaceBook live part 2
Here is the second part of LAV and Tyler Grey's Facebook Live
Edit: Part 3 is here as well
From: Vickers Tactical
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Korean K2C1 rifle photo
Korean Military started to get some limited numbers of updated service rifle named K2C1. The most notable change is use of Picatinny rail on top and there are holes for what is assumed to be optional rail system attachment on the side. Rear sight seems to be a detachable variant, similar to M249 sight.
Other improvement is collapsible and folding stock. K2's original stock was a fixed folding stock, but K2C1 seems to have M4-style collapsible stock.
An internediate version of the rifle was witnessed in Iraq last year or so, but it lacked the Picatinny rail system.
From: kookbang.dema.mil.kr
Greyman
This is a series produced by Larry Vickers with Tyler Grey.
They also talked about guns
LAV and Tyler Grey did a Facebook Live session last week
From: Vickers Tactical
They also talked about guns
LAV and Tyler Grey did a Facebook Live session last week
From: Vickers Tactical
Japanese ZH-29 Copy
Ian goes over a copy of Czech ZH-29 that was made for the trial for Japan's semi-auto rifle in 1930s.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Monday, August 15, 2016
GNB: Vickers Tactical Grip Plug/Takedown tool
Glock has numbers of modification parts available and there are plenty of competing products for similar, if not same functions. One of things that are not exactly on the top of the list - but can be done easily - is inserting a plug in to Glock's grip. By placing a plug, dirt won't get in, as well as improving magazine reload.
For Gen 3 guns, this can be done by numerous grip plugs. The most recent one is Vickers Tactical Grip Plug/Takedown tool
When you install the plug, it protrudes a little from the grip.
With a factory magazine inserted, there might be a few millimeters of difference between the bottom of magazine and grip plug, but it is so minute.
With magazines that have Vickers Glock Magazine plate, it is even.
So when you insert magazine, there is no chance that it will hurt your delicate palm.
There were no problems while performing some reloading drills. Some people might be bothered by the protrusion, but functionality comes before aesthetics.
Compared to my Jentra grip plug, there are some differences between the two.
Jentra on top, Vickers on bottom |
With Jentra plug, there is a small offset between the back wall of the magazine well and end of the plug. This has never been a problem, and don't think it will be, but Vickers Grip plug leads up to the edge of the magazine well more naturally.
Jentra on top, Vickers in bottom |
Vickers Grip Plug added enough extra length to the grip to make it feel almost like a Glock 17 grip on my Glock 19. If someone wants the stock Glock 19 grip length(for CCW purpsoe), this plug may not be the person's choice, but for those who don't worry about it, it won't be an issue.
There has to be some advantage over other competing products such as Jentra(around $7), Ghost(around $9), and Pearce. One of such advantage is the built-in aluminum takedown tool. This is not the first of its kind. PSI Tac-Rac plug-tool has been around for sometime, but Vickers Grip Plug brings more to the table than take down tool.
The most pronounced feature is that this tool can be easily pulled out from the grip. Most of the competing products offer flush fit which forces users to use other pointy tools to take out the plug if needed. Vickers Grip Plug protrudes enough for quick and easy access just by using Glock magazine. In fact, Tangodown specifically warns about using pointy objects to take the plug out.
Overall, I think this is a very good addition for those who will occasionally need a field expedient work. Instead of carrying a Glock Armorer Tool, this plug does multiple functions(block dirt from getting in, magazine insertion help, and armorer tool) at once.
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Himmler's Sniper Presentation Sauer 38H pistol
Here is a pistol that will be auctioned off in RIA auction. This gun was mentioned a few days ago now we can see it up close.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Deadpool themed Colt New Agent
Whiskey Tango Firearms is coming up with this pistol in Deadpool theme. For pricing you can contact via email, wtfsrq@gmail.com
From: Whiskey Tango Firearms
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Kim Rhode makes history
Olympic athlete Kim Rhode made history on Friday when she won her bronze medal in women's skeet, making her the first woman to win six straight Olympics. In 1996 Olympic Games, she became the youngest female gold medalist in history.
http://www.guns.com/2016/08/12/kim-rhode-becomes-first-women-to-medal-in-6-olympics/
From: Guns.com
http://www.guns.com/2016/08/12/kim-rhode-becomes-first-women-to-medal-in-6-olympics/
From: Guns.com
Remington R1 10mm Hunter
Remington added this model in to their R1 line up. It has a 6" barrel.
Price(MSRP) is $1310 and up
https://www.remington.com/handguns/model-1911-r1/1911-r1-10mm-hunter
From: Remington
Old Olympic shooting games included...
Modern Olympic shooting games use airguns or .22lr caliber, but in the old days, there were a lot more interesting.
1. Pigeon shooting - not using clay pigeons, but the real pigeons.
2. Dueling - using wax bullets and some safety guards. Some photos are available from The Firearm Blog
3. Military caliber shootings - using military caliber pistols and rifles. Rifles were up to 600m, but due to different nations's firearm law, this became harder to field.
1. Pigeon shooting - not using clay pigeons, but the real pigeons.
2. Dueling - using wax bullets and some safety guards. Some photos are available from The Firearm Blog
3. Military caliber shootings - using military caliber pistols and rifles. Rifles were up to 600m, but due to different nations's firearm law, this became harder to field.
Friday, August 12, 2016
Beretta Model 1918/30
More interesting design that came from Beretta's development around earlier part of 1900s
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Barrett M82A1
Barret M82A1 is an iconic firearm with a bit of myth surrounding it as well. Rock Island Auction has one up for sale. This video goes through internals, which is a bit more detailed than other videos.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Magpul Core Precision Hunter Course review
The Firearm Blog's Michael G had chance to take the class and posted his review
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/08/10/review-amazing-precision-hunter-course-caylen-wojcik/
From: The Firearm Blog
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/08/10/review-amazing-precision-hunter-course-caylen-wojcik/
From: The Firearm Blog
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Self-Defense Ammo: Ballistic Gel Test Update
Lucky Ammo had a good test comparing different ammos, and now they updated the list with a few more ammunitions in .380, 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP
While the list is probably the most exptensive for general viewing, there has been some criticism due to a few things, which are addressed in the new video that came with the update. Two most critical point would be the type of gellatin used, and use of shorter barrel pistols. Lucky Gunner acknowledges some possible shortcomings for their testing parameters, so keep that in mind when you go through the test.
http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/self-defense-ammo-ballistic-tests/
From: Lucky Gunner
While the list is probably the most exptensive for general viewing, there has been some criticism due to a few things, which are addressed in the new video that came with the update. Two most critical point would be the type of gellatin used, and use of shorter barrel pistols. Lucky Gunner acknowledges some possible shortcomings for their testing parameters, so keep that in mind when you go through the test.
http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/self-defense-ammo-ballistic-tests/
From: Lucky Gunner
More RIA auction items
Rock Island Auction company has a lot of interesting historical items beyond Hermann Georing's pistol.
There is knife used by Theodore Roosevelt, pistol with Heinlich Himmler signature engraving, Colt 1900 in .38 rimless that came back from oversees
You can see more from Guns.com article
http://www.guns.com/2016/08/08/come-drool-over-these-rare-weapons-in-an-upcoming-super-auction-photos/
There is knife used by Theodore Roosevelt, pistol with Heinlich Himmler signature engraving, Colt 1900 in .38 rimless that came back from oversees
You can see more from Guns.com article
http://www.guns.com/2016/08/08/come-drool-over-these-rare-weapons-in-an-upcoming-super-auction-photos/
ATF's report on Firearms Commerce
ATF compiles variety of data regarding firearms in the US, and this is about the commercial sales.
Here's the link to PDF file
https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/docs/2016-firearms-commerce-united-states/download
The Firearm Blog did a nice compilation of all the data.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/08/09/2016-firearms-in-commerce/
From: The Firearm Blog
Here's the link to PDF file
https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/docs/2016-firearms-commerce-united-states/download
The Firearm Blog did a nice compilation of all the data.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/08/09/2016-firearms-in-commerce/
From: The Firearm Blog
New Aimpoint Magnifiers review
Stickman posted his review of the new Aimpoint Magnifiers that was introduced earlier this year.
http://www.recoilweb.com/new-aimpoint-magnifiers-2-106327.html
From: Recoil Web
http://www.recoilweb.com/new-aimpoint-magnifiers-2-106327.html
From: Recoil Web
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Hogue expand laser grip models
Long reknown Hogue grip company is expanding laser grip models with Laser Enhanced Grips. These are based off of Hogue's Monogrip and incorporates Crimson Trace-like grips.
Hogue offered 1911 grips starting last year, and is expanding to revolver grips. Models available are S&W J, K/L frames.
http://www.hogueinc.com/LEgrips
From: Hogue
Hogue offered 1911 grips starting last year, and is expanding to revolver grips. Models available are S&W J, K/L frames.
http://www.hogueinc.com/LEgrips
From: Hogue
Semiauto FAMAS F1
FAMAS is an iconic rifle due to its design. Although its days are nearing the end with SCAR and HK416 supposedly being the cadidates, it is interesting to see how it was designed and see its features
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Japanese Type 14 Nambu
MAC goes over this pistol from Imperial Japan in the early 1900s
From: Military Arms Channel
From: Military Arms Channel
SIG Sauer Match grade .308
SIG added .308 match ammo to its line up with one using 168 grain Match King bulletby Sierra. This will be part of Elite Performance line
From: The Firearm Blog
From: The Firearm Blog
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Ruger American Pistol with safety
Ruger posted picture of their American Pistol with thumb safety. It looks to be of a good size for use and ergonomics.
From: Ruger
The Pedersen Device
Ian decided to make an informational video on how to install the Pedersen Device. This device changed the rifle in to semi-automatic rifle, for faster rate of fire in trench combat
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
New Aimpoint red dot sight
Soldier Systems posted a photo of a new Aimpoint powered with an AAA battery. This was done so logistics can be easier in more remote areas.
http://soldiersystems.net/2016/08/06/a-new-aimpoint-aa-powered-micro-variant/
Soldier Systems
http://soldiersystems.net/2016/08/06/a-new-aimpoint-aa-powered-micro-variant/
Soldier Systems
Monday, August 8, 2016
LaserMax Spartan Laser and Light
LaserMax came out with a laser and white light combo. It uses one AAA battery, and can go from 120 to 4 lumens as needed.
http://www.lasermax.com/products/rail-mounted-lasers/sps-c-r
Price: $175(red laser), $215(green laser)
From: LaserMax via The Firearm Blog
http://www.lasermax.com/products/rail-mounted-lasers/sps-c-r
Price: $175(red laser), $215(green laser)
From: LaserMax via The Firearm Blog
Hi-Point C9 - The Best Carry Gun
Top Guns posted a funny video making fun of Hi-Point C9.
From: Top Guns
Sunday, August 7, 2016
M1915 Villar Perosa
Ian shows us this gun that started as an airplane gun in WW1, and end up being a carbine at the end.
From: Forgotten Weapons
Canadian movie prop company
The Firearm Blog had a tour of Movie Armamnt's Group, which provides prop guns for movies shot in Canada. Some guns in the inventory are rare in the free world, such as the North Korean AK(Type 58?)
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/08/05/look-inside-movie-armaments-vault/
From: The Firearm Blog
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/08/05/look-inside-movie-armaments-vault/
From: The Firearm Blog
New record set in CMP match
Marine Sgt. Antonio DiConza won Pershing Trophy at the CMP's National Trophy Rifle Team Match with 500-15x, setting a new record. Previous record was 499-28x by by SSG Donald Manning in 1985
http://www.guns.com/2016/08/04/marine-smashes-31-year-old-national-trophy-rifle-team-match-record/
From: Guns.com
http://www.guns.com/2016/08/04/marine-smashes-31-year-old-national-trophy-rifle-team-match-record/
From: Guns.com
Some industry news
Here are some news related to the industry
5.11 Tactical sold to Compass Diversified Holdings
5.11 Tactical has been bought up by Compass Diversified Holdings, which previously owned Camelback until 2015 and Crosman until 2007. The price was $400 million. 5.11 Tactical had net revenue of $293 million in the past 12 months.
Trijicon buys IR Defense
Trijicon is expanding into night vision and thermal imaging by acquiring this company.
5.11 Tactical sold to Compass Diversified Holdings
5.11 Tactical has been bought up by Compass Diversified Holdings, which previously owned Camelback until 2015 and Crosman until 2007. The price was $400 million. 5.11 Tactical had net revenue of $293 million in the past 12 months.
Trijicon buys IR Defense
Trijicon is expanding into night vision and thermal imaging by acquiring this company.
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Herman Goerings Walther PPK
Rock Island Auction Company put Herman Goering's gold plated Walther PPK up for auction. Estimated price is $250,000 to $400,000, andit comes with cuff link and ring Goering used to wear.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/68/lid/1409
From: Rock Island Auction Company
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/68/lid/1409
From: Rock Island Auction Company
Inside the AK
LAV shows us the slow-motion video showing how an AK works when it fires. This time, it is a Bulgarian AK-47
From: Vickers Tactical
From: Vickers Tactical
Mauser Selbstlader M1916
Here is a rifle from WW1 that tried to be a semi-auto rifle with flaps that operate with the recoil. As with many German things, it seems a bit over engineered.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Friday, August 5, 2016
22 Plinkster is busy
22 Plinkster will be hosting Henry TV, a show by the Henry Repeating Arms. Here is the promotional clip
And he also took a tour of CCI and Speer factory and posted how a .22 LR round is manufactured
From: Henry Repeating Arm, 22 Plinkster
And he also took a tour of CCI and Speer factory and posted how a .22 LR round is manufactured
From: Henry Repeating Arm, 22 Plinkster
Trijicon TA31-H 4x ACOG Review
MrGunsnGear goes over this scope. It is now somewhat passed up by competitiors, but it can still be a very useful option in longer ranges. This video is great for those who are not familiar with the scope.
From: MrGunsnGear
From: MrGunsnGear
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Winchester WWII 50 AT rifle
Ian is continuing with his Winchester series video from Cody Firearm Museum. This one is a .50 BMG anti-tank rifle.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Correct Prone position
Triggertime TV has Chilli Palmer of Vtac showing what a correct prone position should look like
From: Triggertime TV
From: Triggertime TV
Mosin Nagant "Nagator"
TheGeneral on AR15.com showed his woodwork on the Mosin Nagant stock. As the name suggests, it looks like an alligator.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1893178_Here_s_my_custom_Mosin_Nagant_Nagator.html
From: AR15.com
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1893178_Here_s_my_custom_Mosin_Nagant_Nagator.html
From: AR15.com
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Deringers and derringers
Cody Firearms Museum curator Ashley Hlebincky goes over the quick history of Deringer and why there are some others named as derringers.
From: NSSF
From: NSSF
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Winchester Automatic Rifle
Ian is still going over Winchester guns that could have replaced BAR
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Robinson Armament Ultracompact XCR-M .308 SBR
TFBTV shows an interesting gun that ran for the SCAR contract, but didn't make it.
From: The Firearm Blog
From: The Firearm Blog
Monday, August 1, 2016
Shreks Pie Chart
John McPhee shows his pie chart in this video. He previously showed how the traditional pie chart is not adequate.
From: TriggerTime TV
From: TriggerTime TV
SIG changing markings
SIG SAUER is officially changing its place of manufacture marking on their gun from Exeter, NH to Newington, NH
This is not the first time SIG SAUER or its previous companies had to change. The company used to be located in Herndon, VA before move to Exeter, NH
This is not the first time SIG SAUER or its previous companies had to change. The company used to be located in Herndon, VA before move to Exeter, NH