At the World Shoot 2017 IPSC Rifle just outside Moscow, in one of the shooting bays of the Park Patriot, there was a possibility to shoot a wide variety of Russian firearms.

Žiga Polajnar, more commonly known as the face of Polenar Tactical (although many would argue  that title belongs to Manca) will be crossing the Atlantic from his home in Slovenia to teach two small one-day AK courses in Texas the week before NRAAM. Žiga is both a good friend of mine and one of the most talented tactical shooters I’ve worked with. His technical knowledge of the AK platform is top tier. Additionally, everyone knows that – all other things being equal – you get a 10-12% skill bonus when you are learning the Kalash from a genuine Slav, especially one who comes from a family of WWII and Slovenian Independence War vets. I’m upset that I won’t be able to attend personally, if only to prevent Žiga to tell drinking stories about me (if he does, I guarantee that they are somewhere between minor exaggerations and complete fabrications, including any pictures or videos he may have).

In this episode of TFBTV, James gives the Sig Sauer P365 in 9mm a thorough rundown. On paper, the P365 looks like the ultimate carry 9mm: it’s as thin and light as most single stack 9mm pistols that only carry 6 or 7 rounds, while it can hold up to 11 (or 13 rounds with an extended magazine). James puts the P365 to the test today, firing 500 rounds of Sig and Ventura Munitions ammo, as well as Wolf steel, all while shooting from the holster and up to 50 yards away.

Shocking ammunition trend emerging…

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Some days ago, while taking a look at some boxes of “unconventionally-filed” (messed, really) material in search of something, I came across a small brochure surviving from items collected at the 2013 LAAD Defence and Security Show in Rio de Janeiro describing a family of Mexican-made submachine guns being promoted by a company called X-Arms. Since the subject appears to be little known by the general public and a search in TFB-covered subjects was fruitless, I decided to give it some light.

In this episode of TFBTV, James has a look at Ruger’s new/old 9mm revolver in the proven SP101 format.

Does your SUV need a lift? Well USA Chemical Supply has the solution for you. USA Chemical Supply is a manufacturer of binary explosive targets. They have been a regular at Big 3 East for a couple years now. In the past Big 3 East would usually have a car and have a mad minute where everyone opens fire on it. The car would have several 1-5 lbs bags of binary explosive strategically placed on and inside it. This year they brought a lot of binary explosive and for the explosive grand finale of Big 3 East, they set up seven large boxes of binary explosive. The first five boxes were just stand alone 50lbs boxes of binary explosive. The last two were 75 lbs boxes one for the camper and one of the SUV carcass. They were smart to not put the binary inside the SUV but in front of it. Watch what 75 lbs of binary explosive can do to an SUV.

Maxim Defense has made their name known for their PDW stock and SB tactical collaboration PDW brace. At last Big 3 East they had some HK416 rifles with their PDW Stock. I did not think much about it at the time but now that Brownells is importing HK416 parts my attention has been tuned to HK416 related items. The Maxim Defense HK416 rifles are sporting some upgrades. Interestingly these upgrades are independent of the Brownells story.

Guys, bear with me: SHOT 2018 was a MAGNIFICENT event in recent times for my life! I have a lifetime of stories from SHOT 2018 and imagine how it goes when I make it to SHOT 2019!

I saw a photo floating around social media just after SHOT Show last January of a magwell accessory that has interchangeable face plates. Somewhat akin to the Sharps Bros lower receiver concept of 3D sculpted mag well this mag well grip has skulls, helmets and other pieces of flair to help personalize your AR-15. Well I saw them at IWA and found out it was a collaboration between Zahal and Fab Defense. It is the MOJO Grip.

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When I first started carrying concealed, I was carrying a single-stack, striker-fired gun, but thanks to some inspiration from the late Bob Owens (RIP) and a chance encounter with a SIG P239 Gen2 SAS in a Houston gun store on my birthday, I ended up going DA/SA for my carry guns and haven’t looked back.

Shortly after completing the previously-described (http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/02/28/brazils-ina-submachine-gun-reloaded-part-2/) .45 ACP-to-9x19mm INA conversion at Brazilian Army’s Arsenal de Guerra General Câmara, in the Rio Grande do Sul State, the very same officer in charge was transferred to IMBEL’s Fábrica de Itajubá, Minas Gerais State, as head of the facility’s Research Department in 1982. It then appeared that the Army was still interested in giving the M.B.50 and M.953 submachine gun stocks a new breath of life, thus authorizing the Itajubá Factory guys to go ahead with new projects. The basic idea was for the factory to supply full conversion kits (barrels, bolts, magazines, etc.) to interested parties, mainly police agencies, so that they could carry out the transformation work themselves.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gets to run the brand new Hi-Point 1095 10mm Carbine into the ground! Everyone’s been waiting for this carbine, so how is it?

In this episode, James gives a quick overview of the Canik TP9SFL – a budget-oriented yet well-featured out of the box tournament gun.

FJ Feddersen has been in the barrel manufacturing business for almost 40 years. Located in East Tennessee since 2000, the manufacturing facility features top-of-the-line machinery. Mills, lathes, CNC machines, heat-treating ovens, and more fill the 17,500 square foot shop floor.

At the Institute of Military Technology, Museum Curator Corey Wardrop discusses the Durs Egg Flintlock Breech Loading Carbine.

Will a lowly backpack full of books beat an “assault rifle” loaded with military-grade ammo? In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves tests an SBR H&K MP5, an AK-47, and an AR-15 against a lightly loaded bookbag to find out if books are more effective than body armor against guns. James uses a variety of different ammunition including military-grade M882 9mm ball ammo, M193 .223 ammo, M855 steel penetrator core ammo, and steel AK47 ammunition from Wolf.

Following the news that  Dick’s Sporting Goods would cease selling AR-15s and raise the minimum age to purchase a firearm, Walmart have also announced their decision to raise their minimum purchasing age to 21.

After more than two decades of active service with the Brazilian Armed and LE Forces, the .45 ACP M.B.50 and M.953 sub guns manufactured by Indústria Nacional de Armas S/A during about the same time period, began to be gradually phased out from service as a result of the adoption of the 9x19mm caliber round as a local standard for pistols and submachine guns. It was just a matter of short time until several thousand INAs were in storage everywhere in military and police facilities began to call the attention of some people.  Maybe they could be, somehow, upgraded/refurbished so that additional use of them could be obtained at reduced, affordable cost.

Kydex, or Boltaron, holsters are all the rage these days. But how are they actually made? With what tools and techniques do these excellent (or sometimes poor) IWB or OWB setups come from? In this episode we look at a local Kydex holster maker and go through all the steps it takes to bring one to fruition. From cutting out the Boltaron sheet, sticking it in a heater, forming it around a handgun, and all the other smaller steps along the way.

During SHOT Show 2018, I asked Armalite, “What’s new for SHOW 2018?” While many companies brought new projects or talked about pending projects in the works, Armalite gave me an unexpected answer.

Bond Arms has long been known for their derringer-style pistols. Though diminutive in size, they still pack a punch. That’s why the Bond Arms Bullpup 9 is such a break-from-the-norm for the company.

The Sig Sauer P365 was one of the most talked about semi auto pistols to SHOT Show this year. TFB sat down with Sig’s media team and got the low-down on the newest member of the Sig Sauer family.

Leaper’s/UTG has come a LONG way since the days of airsoft parts and accessories. From their versatile handguards to their after-market stocks, the company has grown by leaps and bounds since it’s creation by a Taiwanese police officer who fell in love with the American dream in 1992.

Quarter Circle 10 – the company resulting from a cowgirl in Texas with a deadeye, steady trigger finger, and an attitude the size of state itself.

Whether adding an ambi end plate, changing out the buffer tube, or installing an after-market trigger, the need for a SOLID foundation on which to perform even the most minute of tasks on your AR-15 lower is imperative. The developers at Real Avid have come up with a solution to ease all of your multi-caliber woes – the Real Avid Smart-Fit Vise Block.

Even in relatively isolated developing nations criminals find ways to arm themselves. Below are a number of crude improvised firearms made from regular household stapler guns recently seized by police in Papua New Guinea which are fast becoming a trend.

Occasionally, companies throw industry standards out the window to create something truly unique and spectacular. Enter Alan Dugger, owner of Sprinco.