LAV uploaded some shooting challenges you can try with carbines. You'd need B6 bullseye targets, IDPA/IPSC target, and a timer.
Part 1
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From: Vickers Tactical
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Saturday, September 29, 2018
The Rhodesia Mamba
This pistol didn't work out well due to various problems. It takes cues from S&W 59 series which was one of the usable 9mm semi-auto of the time.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Mike Seeklander on 2018 IDPA National Champion
Mike Seeklander talks about what he did to prepare for IDPA National Championship.
From: Wilsom Combat
From: Wilsom Combat
Friday, September 28, 2018
Prototype 9mm Clement Military Pistol
This pistol didn't see the light of day, but has some interesting simplification done for user's maintenance and use
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
The Chinese Type-56S and S1 Pre-Ban Rifles
Chris Bartocci looks at the Chinese imports.
From: Small Arms Solutions
From: Small Arms Solutions
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
H&R T48 the American FAL
Ian and LAV goes over this rare FAL. There are several details that is different from generic FAL we are familiar with
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Tom Cruise with GIGN
Tom Cruise had a fun day with French GIGN during his promotional tour through France for Mission Impossible: Fallout. GIGN purchased CZ Bren2 in 7.62x39
http://soldiersystems.net/2018/09/24/tom-cruise-spotted-with-mawlgign/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
http://soldiersystems.net/2018/09/24/tom-cruise-spotted-with-mawlgign/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
Monday, September 24, 2018
Brownells BRN-10A
Ian looks at the rifle from Brownells. His video compares it with Portugese version of AR-10 and has some more information
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Glock 45
All4Shooters has an article on a new Glock(actually 3 of them). While the number is 45, it is chambered or 9mm. It also lacks cutout in front of magazine well, but has front serrations on slide.
https://www.all4shooters.com/en/Shooting/pistols/GLOCK-45-Crossover-and-G17-G19-Gen5-MOS-features/
From: All4Shooters.com
https://www.all4shooters.com/en/Shooting/pistols/GLOCK-45-Crossover-and-G17-G19-Gen5-MOS-features/
From: All4Shooters.com
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Why I Despise the M14
Chris Bartocci shares his reasons for disliking M14
From: Small Arms Solutions
From: Small Arms Solutions
Pump shotgun or semi-auto shotgun?
Paul Harrell looks at the considerations for choosing a home defense shotgun. The title of video compares Mossberg 590A1 and Rock Island VR60, but there are plenty of information to make it in to a general tip regarding what choice to make between the two
From: Paul Harrell
From: Paul Harrell
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Semiauto Pistols of the 1800s
Ian made a special presentation of semiauto pistols made in 1800s. This brings all the different pistols made during that era together.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
USSOCOM Suppressed Upper Receiver Group live fire
Soldier Systems Daily got his chance to try out the recently selected SURG system from SIG.
http://soldiersystems.net/2018/09/20/live-fire-ussocom-suppressed-upper-receiver-group-surg/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
http://soldiersystems.net/2018/09/20/live-fire-ussocom-suppressed-upper-receiver-group-surg/
From: Soldier Systems Daily
AR-15 Adjustable Gas Block tips
MrGunsnGear shares his tips regarding adjustable gas blocks for ARs.
From: MrGunsnGear
From: MrGunsnGear
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
CZ Bren S2 trickling in US
The Firearm Blog reports that CZ Bren S2 pistols are showing up in US. This rifle is updated version of CZ Bren 805 rifle after getting feedback from Czech military
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/09/17/cz-bren-s2-shipping-in-the-us/
From: The Firearm Blog
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/09/17/cz-bren-s2-shipping-in-the-us/
From: The Firearm Blog
Magpul's new clothing line up
Magpul revealed new clothing line. There are many products, so visit their website and click on photos with Magpul logo on the clothing.
https://www.magpul.com/fall18
From: Magpul
https://www.magpul.com/fall18
From: Magpul
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Q's 7.62 Silencer Rundown
Kit badger goes over Q's 7.62 suppressor lines and explains the advantages they have
From: Kit Badger
From: Kit Badger
USFA Zip 22
Ian usually looks at old guns, but this time he looks at this weird firearm that was made less than 7 years ago.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Friday, September 14, 2018
Isard pistols
These 1911 look-a-likes were built in Barcelona but the internals are different, as well as the lack of refinement
Form: Forgotten Weapons
Form: Forgotten Weapons
B&T USW review
Ken Hackatorn and M4carbine.net posted review of this pistol with stock.
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?209285-What-is-Old-is-New-Again-Ken-Hackathorn-s-Review-of-the-B-amp-T-USW
From: M4Carbine.net
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?209285-What-is-Old-is-New-Again-Ken-Hackathorn-s-Review-of-the-B-amp-T-USW
From: M4Carbine.net
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
AR-10 history and Brownells BRN-10
Chris Bartocci goes over Brownell's revival of AR-10 along with the history of its development and adoption
From: Small Arms Solutions
From: Small Arms Solutions
Swiss Reibel M31
This French rifle adopted by Switzerland was used for defensive positions. In the beginning of the video, there is small mistake about the mount, which Ian corrects at the end.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
How to measure barrel twist rate
Chad from Iraqveteran8888 shows quick and easy way to check twist rate of the barrel.
From: Iraqveteran8888
From: Iraqveteran8888
Sunday, September 9, 2018
8.6 Creedmoor Versus 338 Federal
Ivan shows the difference between two ammunition and pros and cons from each.
From: Kit Badger
From: Kit Badger
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Denel NTW 20
Ian shows this South African Anti-material rifles using slightly different 20mm cartridge.
From: Forgotten Weapons
From: Forgotten Weapons
Poland's new pistol
PW-INKA is the new pistol from Poland. It strikes great resemblance to Walther P99. Currently it is in competition to win the place of next Polish military pistol.
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/09/07/polands-witu-unveil-new-military-pistol-the-pw-inka/
From: The Firearm Blog
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/09/07/polands-witu-unveil-new-military-pistol-the-pw-inka/
From: The Firearm Blog
Thursday, September 6, 2018
AutoMag 180
Ian goes over the first iteration of Auto Mag 180
The newest reincarnation was announced but so far there has been no progress in actual production.
The cartridge itself was specifically mentioned in movie "Beverly Hills Cop II". Axel Foley(Eddie Murphy) went to Beverly Hills Gun Club to ask about .44 Automag case. The conversation included how the case is made from .308 Winchester case. However, the movie also made mistake of claiming that the gun was out of production due to expensive price.
From: Forgotten Weapons
The newest reincarnation was announced but so far there has been no progress in actual production.
The cartridge itself was specifically mentioned in movie "Beverly Hills Cop II". Axel Foley(Eddie Murphy) went to Beverly Hills Gun Club to ask about .44 Automag case. The conversation included how the case is made from .308 Winchester case. However, the movie also made mistake of claiming that the gun was out of production due to expensive price.
From: Forgotten Weapons
CMP 1911 order starts
CMP is now accepting 1911 order forms.
The window to submit an order closes on October 4th. IT has to be postmarked between the two days.
One gun per person limit applies.
http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/1911-information/
From: CMP
The window to submit an order closes on October 4th. IT has to be postmarked between the two days.
One gun per person limit applies.
http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/1911-information/
From: CMP
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
HK45/MK24 Mod 0
Chris Bartocci goes over this pistol from H&K that was supposed to be the next 1911.
For more information, you can read the transcript of the interview with Ken Hackathorn and Larry Vickers did with Todd Green
http://pistol-training.com/articles/hk45-interview-with-ken-hackathorn-and-larry-vickers
From: Small Arms Solutions
For more information, you can read the transcript of the interview with Ken Hackathorn and Larry Vickers did with Todd Green
http://pistol-training.com/articles/hk45-interview-with-ken-hackathorn-and-larry-vickers
From: Small Arms Solutions
Candela vs Lumens
Candela vs Lumens
MrGunsnGear talks about difference between the two
For those who want to geek out a little more here are two blogs that might help a bit
A bit more in layman's terms
https://blog.1000bulbs.com/home/whats-the-difference-between-candela-lux-and-lumens
and a bit more geeky
https://www.compuphase.com/electronics/candela_lumen.htm
For a nice graphical representation, here is one from an automotive blog
http://blog.streetsideauto.com/auto-parts/are-automotive-leds-worth-the-cost/
From: MrGunsnGear, Compuphase, StreetSide Auto, 1000bulbs
MrGunsnGear talks about difference between the two
For those who want to geek out a little more here are two blogs that might help a bit
A bit more in layman's terms
https://blog.1000bulbs.com/home/whats-the-difference-between-candela-lux-and-lumens
and a bit more geeky
https://www.compuphase.com/electronics/candela_lumen.htm
For a nice graphical representation, here is one from an automotive blog
http://blog.streetsideauto.com/auto-parts/are-automotive-leds-worth-the-cost/
From: MrGunsnGear, Compuphase, StreetSide Auto, 1000bulbs
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Caracal CAR816 A2
MrGunsnGear looks at the rifle from UAE.
As MrGunsnGear says, Caracal hired people who worked on H&K HK416 then SIG MCX to design the rifle. There are several small things done to make this rifle more reliable.
Chris Bartocci has some more information regarding the rifle as well
From: MrGunsnGear, Chris Bartocci
As MrGunsnGear says, Caracal hired people who worked on H&K HK416 then SIG MCX to design the rifle. There are several small things done to make this rifle more reliable.
Chris Bartocci has some more information regarding the rifle as well
From: MrGunsnGear, Chris Bartocci
ISS Prop guns pt. 3
LAV and Ken Hackathorn shows the last part of their visit to ISS
From: Vickers Tactical Inc
From: Vickers Tactical Inc
British L42A1 Sniper
This is the last Lee Enfield rifle used by Brits due to L1A1(British issued FN FALs) not quite upto the sniper task
Also up for auction
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/415/enfield-l42a1
From: Forgotten Weapons
Also up for auction
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/74/415/enfield-l42a1
From: Forgotten Weapons
Lewis Gun
Iraqveteran8888 made a short video regarding this historic rifle with C&Rsenal.
You can see an unexpected problem in the later half
From: Iraqveteran8888
You can see an unexpected problem in the later half
From: Iraqveteran8888