For you “Retro-Heads” out there looking to recreate the classic Vietnam-era XM177E2 carbine, Griffin Armament has recreated one of the most prominent features of said carbine – its iconic Moderator. Not so much a Suppressor or muzzle brake, the XM Moderator was designed to tame the massive bark of a short-barreled rifle. Usually, when you […] Read More … The post Griffin Armament Releases their XM177 Linear Comp Gen 2 appeared first on The Firearm Blog ..read more

Springfield Armory has a new (and yet old?) rifle, the SA16-A2. As you can probably tell, it is a clone of the venerable M16A2 rifle. It even includes the proper integral carry handle. Retro Guns @ TFB: Brownells Adds Three New AR-15 Retro Uppers [SHOT 2023] The Carry Handle Corner: Retro And Clone AR-15 Compendium […] Read More … The post Springfield Armory Unveils SA16-A2 Retro Rifle appeared first on The Firearm Blog ..read more

When it comes to AR15s, the market is absolutely flooded with options and variations that are so overwhelming, it can sometimes make your head spin. One of the models that has always been of interest to me is the MRE style handguard from Knights Armament as well as the Daniel Defense DDM4V1 with a quad […] Read More … The post TFB Review: The Daniel Defense M4A1 FSB Upper appeared first on The Firearm Blog ..read more

Photo Of The Day – the best online place to view the coolest images of firearms and soldiers. We start with a quote from George Orwell, an English novelist: “That rifle on the wall of the labourer’s cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there.” […] Read More … The post POTD: “That Rifle On The Wall Of The Labourer’s Cottage…” appeared first on The Firearm Blog ..read more

Geissele Automatics have expanded their line of Super Duty 5.56 ARs with the introduction of the MOD1 SBR rifles. These new Geissele short-barreled rifles are available with 10.3″ and 11.5″ barrels and are essentially the stocked versions of their MOD1 Pistols. Let’s take a closer look. Geissele @ TFB: POTD: Geissele Mid Range Gas Gun […] Read More … The post Geissele Super Duty MOD1 SBR 5.56 Rifles appeared first on The Firearm Blog ..read more

It was a little over a month ago that our very own and beloved Luke Cuenco announced that the Optics Ready Carbine (ORC) from Bushmaster was back in circulation. The Optics Ready Carbine (ORC) used to be a staple for economy AR-15s in the past 2 decades – and now the Bushmaster ORC II and […] Read More … The post The Optics Ready Carbine Rises Again! Bushmaster ORC II & ORC II Pro appeared first on The Firearm Blog ..read more

Luth-AR has a range of new upper receivers featuring their Fractional Twist barrels. These new uppers have 20-inch barrels with a 1-8 1/2 twist rate. This specialized twist rate is stated to be ideal for a wide range of bullet weights. AR-15 @ TFB: SILENCER SATURDAY #317: Sub MOA With The Quietest 556 AR-15 Suppressor […] Read More … The post Luth-AR Announces Complete Uppers With 1-8 1/2 Fractional Twist Barrels appeared first on The Firearm Blog ..read more

The Griffin Armament SN-ACH Gen 2 Charging Handle (Suppressor Normalized Ambidextrous Charging Handle) is quite the mouthful and is now available (between the product name and that quip, how many sexual innuendos can we make by the end of this article?). If you do a lot of suppressed AR-15 shooting, then this charging handle might […] Read More … The post SN-ACH Gen 2 – Suppressor Normalized Ambidextrous Charging Handle appeared first on The Firearm Blog ..read more

Lancer Systems has updated their L5 Advanced Warfighter Magazine with a new Gen 2 version. Like the prior version, it combines steel feed lips with a polymer body. The L5AWM Gen 2 offers updated feed lip geometry and refined design compared to the original. Mags @ TFB: Amend2 AICS Magazines Shipping To Retailers [SHOT 2024] […] Read More … The post Lancer Debuts New L5AWM Gen 2 Magazines  appeared first on The Firearm Blog ..read more

The new Rock River Arms BT-2 ATR allows shooters to switch controls from side to side of the receiver, so lefties can also handle the rifle easily. The post Rock River Arms BT-2 ATR: New Ambidextrous AR appeared first on The Firearm Blog ..read more