I don’t know about you, but when I first saw this thing, it reminded me of Robocop’s Gun. You be the judge. -SF USA – -(Ammoland.com)- The biggest announcement at SilencerCo’s recent Maxim Vice event was the reveal of the Maxim 9 – an integrally suppressed 9mm pistol. Never before has a company successfully…
Category: Weapons & Ammo
Ammo Field Test: Freedom Munitions .45 ACP 230gr XTP Hornady
Freedom Munitions recently sent me their .45ACP 230gr Hornady XTP Hollow-Point load to field test for you guys. Just as a little background, here is a break down of Hornady’s XTP Bullet, to put it bluntly, she is one nasty round and I DO NOT want to get shot with it! From Freedoms ballistics data page…
Ammo Field Test: Gorilla Ammunition .308 175gr SMK Review
Recently I received some .308 175gr Sierra Match King Ammo from Gorilla Ammunition to field test. This was my first time using any of their ammo, so I was quite excited to see how it performed. First a little background and ballistic data direct from Gorilla Ammo’s Site: The Gorilla Ammunition 308 Winchester features…
The Heizer Pocket PAK-1 AK Pistol in 7.62×39
A 1 shot Pistol in 7.62×39 that retails for $449.00? Not sure I see the point, but it kind of cool…I guess. Oh btw, they make a 5.56 version too or all the AR geeks. Heizer Defense Now Shipping PAK1 “Pocket AK Pistol” in 7.62×39 Heizer Defense Now Shipping PAK1 “Pocket AK Pistol” in 7.62×39…
Savage Arms Adds Detachable Box Mag to LE 10-FCP/FLCP Line
Savage Arms,is without a doubt, One of the best priced off the shelf bolt-action rifles for the serious Civilian Operator. If you are looking for a serious “reach out and touch someone” sniper rifle, this model now gives you every option you need at a very good price. With the Accu-Trigger, Suppressor-ready muzzle and now…
Time to Renew my FFL 03, now it’s time for you to get Yours!
I recently received my FFL 03 or Curio and Relics Firearms License renewal form in the mail. I originally purchased the License 3 years ago for $30. When I was a noob to the game back then I talked about becoming a CRUFFLER and since then it has allowed me to purchase numerous firearms and…
Surplus Ammo
Not a bad primer on Surplus Ammo. For my fellow “Crufflers” out there, most of this is old news but I would pay close attention however to the IANSA’s and U.N’s perspective on surplus ammo. I will also be listing some additional companies at the end of this article besides the ones listed where you…
The U.S. and the Hague Convention Ban on Hollow Point Ammo: Where do We Stand Exactly?
With the recent news of the Military switching to Hollow Point Ammunition for Sidearms, some questions have risen on how this is legally possible since it has always been thought by the General Public that the Hague Convention of 1899 banned Hollow Point (or Expanding ammunition) for use in warfare. Well, after some digging…
US Military Transitions to HP Ammo for Sidearms
Original Article on Bearing Arms U.S. Military Makes Monumental Shift To Hollowpoint Pistol Ammunition Posted by Bob Owens In a significant doctrinal shift, the U.S. military is relegating full metal jacketed (FMJ) pistol bullets to a training role, and will be adopting modern hollowpoint designs similar to those used by most domestic law…
Muzzle Discipline FAIL with SLAMFIRE
No matter the firearm, paying attention where your muzzle is pointed is IMPERATIVE at all times, but most especially during the unloading and clearing of the weapon. If there are two general things you can convey to people about firearm safety it is these two: Keep your finger OFF the trigger until ready to FIRE…