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The Rimfire Report: What Is .22 LR Actually Capable Of?
This week on The Rimfire Report I want to briefly touch on a subject that has been the subject of much debate. With .22 LR being a widely available, inexpensive and easy to manage cartridge, it is no...
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Preference-Driven vs. Process-Driven Design in the Field of Small Arms...
In yesterday’s article, we took a look at examples of two different methods of design, which I called “preference-driven” and “process-driven”. For these examples, I supposed two engineers from two...
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Romulan, or Vulcan? Preference-Driven vs. Process-Driven Design in the Field...
If you were designing the next small arms round, how would you do it? What methods would you use to determine its physical characteristics and performance attributes? How would you know what was too...
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The End of 22LR Rationing – Wal-Mart Removes Purchasing Limits
After almost half a decade, the long-standing drought of 22 Lone Rifle ammunition is finally behind us. Confirming this triumph is good old Wal Mart who announced internally that any and all...
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The North American Arms Revolver is a modern classic that never fails to put a smile on the face of both new and old shooters. This episode of TFB TV, Patrick takes his NAA (or North American Arms)...
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.22 LR AK-22s used in Holey Artisan Bakery Attack
The ARES Hoplite blog has researched and reported on a growing trend within terrorist groups in Bangladesh using .22 LR cosmetically similar Kalashnikov blowback rifles to carry out violent attacks....
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Uniquely British, the “Pistol Rifle”
Within the United Kingdom, handguns are effectively banned, with the exception of Section 5 owners (armed security), Section 73 (Historically significant pieces), and Black Powder handguns. Thus, due...
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Lithgow Arms’ Premium Bolt Guns Are Coming to the US | SHOT 17
As we wrap up our SHOT Show coverage, we turn to a new company on the US market, but an old name in Australia: Lithgow. This Australian gun company dates back to the Lithgow Small Arms Factory,...
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GSG’s 9mm MP40 Lookalike, Optics-Ready GSG-16 | SHOT 17
If you are a fan of the World War II German MP40 submachine gun and want to have one of your very own, you are pretty much out of luck unless you are willing to shell out tens of thousands of dollars...
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Q Suppressors Brings Modular Erector and Durable El Camino Silencers to the...
Brand new and enigmatically named suppressor company “Q” had a booth at the SHOT Show 2017 Industry Day at the Range, where they showed off their first two suppressor offerings. The first – announced...
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22Plinkster Sees How His Ammo is Made
While there is a plethora of videos showing how common centerfire ammunition is made, 22LR and similar rimfire ammunition has been kept relatively close to the chest. CCI had a video out a few years...
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Dueling Tree Targets from Birchwood Casey
Birchwood Casey designs and manufactures some of the greatest steel targets – and targets in general – on the market. Whether you need something for your air rifle or are interested in some...
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An Obscure Birth for the Military Twenty Two: The Forgotten .22 US Army of 1895
What was the first military .22 caliber high velocity infantry rifle round ever developed? Many would name the 5.56mm round designed in the 1950s to that title, but that would be incorrect. In truth,...
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New Rimfire Suppressor from Wilson Combat
Suppressors have grown in popularity lately, and for good reason. They protect hearing, create quieter shooting environments – which is a big pro for those near ranges who do not want to listen to...
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GSG & American Tactical Imports Announce the “FireFly” .22LR
German Sport Guns, manufacturers of a huge variety of .22LR handguns and pistols has announced the production and importation of their new “FireFly” .22 LR handgun in partnership with American Tactical...
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Historical cache of firearms seized in Britain
I don’t usually read The Daily Mail for its authentic and informative stories about the world, but some pretty interesting stuff does sometimes come out of it. Such as this story about a British parish...
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Browning Suppressor Ready .22 1911’s
Browning has announced the release of the suppressor ready versions of their unique “85%” sized 1911 .22LR handguns. The handguns are available in two sizes, “full” and “compact”; which I put in quotes...
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[SHOT 2016] TacSol’s .22 LR Glock, 1911 Conversions, And More
Tactical Solutions is a company that focuses on innovating in the field of rimfire firearms. Their booth at the show was filled with plinkers of every shape, size, and color, and it would take several...
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Ruger Enters The Silencer Market With The Silent-SR
Ruger continues to expand its operation into areas it was previously unwilling to enter. This latest entry is a .22 caliber suppressor/silencer that fits their line of threaded .22 caliber rifles and...
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Mexico’s Gunshop
I ran across this story recently, and at face value I found it hard to believe, but after some digging it turns out to be true. I’d certainly like some of our Mexican readers to weigh in on it, but...
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