Firearms Blog » Firearms http://firearmsblog.com All about Guns Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:17:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Reinventing the 1911 http://firearmsblog.com/2012/03/12/reinventing-the-1911/ http://firearmsblog.com/2012/03/12/reinventing-the-1911/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:04:29 +0000 simon http://firearmsblog.com/?p=346 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> There have been many updates and modifications to the 1911 .45 cal pistol.  Different barrel lengths, safeties, other calibers, frame materials, accessory mounts, etc.  This one is very extreme: Double barrels.

A double-barrel pistol in .45 caliber that is of the 1911 design.  Offered from Arsenal Firearms, this gun is very unique.  There are many advantages, and many drawbacks as well.  It sure would seem to be difficult to find a holster for this gun!

Definitely not a concealed-carry gun.   Maybe Open Carry?

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]]> http://firearmsblog.com/2012/03/12/reinventing-the-1911/feed/ 0 Fast and Furious Planned to Regulate Guns in the U.S.A. http://firearmsblog.com/2011/12/10/fast-and-furious-planned-to-regulate-guns-in-the-u-s-a/ http://firearmsblog.com/2011/12/10/fast-and-furious-planned-to-regulate-guns-in-the-u-s-a/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:16:24 +0000 simon http://firearmsblog.com/?p=321
  • “Fast and Furious” Scandal: Who Knew and When? Who at the U.S. Justice Department knew about the Fast...
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    Rush Limbaugh has been covering this for a while, and is keeping his listeners updated.  It seems that the object of this operation was to create a gun problem in Mexico that could be linked to the U.S.A. gun market.  This would create a grand  excuse to increase the control and restriction of firearm sale and ownership in the U.S.A. and further erosion of the Second Amendment.

    Of course there was also a cover-up that included perjury across the Justice Department as they lied to Congress.

    Rush Limbaugh’s comments are below.  Fast and Furious comments begin around 7:18.


    Mainstream media has been covering this on occasion, and Sharyl Attkisson at CBS News has been leading the way. Recent CBS News stories are here,and here.
    An interesting report on Jaime Zapata below:

    Fortunately this program has been exposed for what it is–another attempt at gun control.  These leaders are smart enough to not make an open attempt similar to the Assault Weapons Ban of 1994.  Unfortunately it has cost many American and Mexican lives, and will continue on that path.  These firearms have not been recovered, and are still in the possession of the criminal gangs based in Mexico.

    Interview with Sharyl Attkisson on C-SPAN.  There are some very telling points here:


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    ]]>     http://firearmsblog.com/2011/12/10/fast-and-furious-planned-to-regulate-guns-in-the-u-s-a/feed/ 0     Ruger 10/22 Trick Shot http://firearmsblog.com/2011/07/24/ruger-1022-trick-shot/ http://firearmsblog.com/2011/07/24/ruger-1022-trick-shot/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:00:17 +0000 simon http://firearmsblog.com/?p=291 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> It is always fun to see folks do something different with a firearm to challenge themselves.  Youtube user tnoutdoors9 has a great video where he demonstrates the setup and operation of a 200 yard trickshot behind his back.

    He explains how he measures off 200 yards and sets up a metallic target.  The 10/22 (open sights and 10 round magazine) is aimed over his shoulder and sighted with a handheld mirror.  Pulling the trigger with his thumb, he shoots at the target.

    Great job of filming this with a remote camera at the target to demonstrate success with hitting it.

    The following warning comes from the video description:

    THIS SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMPTED BY THOSE PROFICIENT IN FIREARMS HANDLING AND SAFETY. Also, as with all target practice, you must have an adequate backstop and understand the capabilities of your firearm and ammo.  As is the case with 99% of my videos, I was the only person “on the set”. Filmed on remote private property.

    My further comment is that these sorts of challenges can obviously be dangerous as firearms are used outside of their intended design and operation.

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    ]]>     http://firearmsblog.com/2011/07/24/ruger-1022-trick-shot/feed/ 0     Chamber Flags http://firearmsblog.com/2011/07/09/chamber-flags/ http://firearmsblog.com/2011/07/09/chamber-flags/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 19:55:17 +0000 simon http://firearmsblog.com/?p=287 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> I ran across an interesting video on Youtube from RcHelicopter64 regarding the use of Chamber Flags.  This of course is a safety measure that applies to semiautomatic firearms.  Rifles and pistols that have an empty chamber can be identified easily with a chamber flag.

    Chamber flags are a quick and inexpensive method of identifying unloaded firearms.  They save time and energy from constantly checking whether a gun is loaded with a bullet in the firing chamber.  This can be a valuable addition to your safety practices, especially where other people come into contact with your firearms.

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    ]]>     http://firearmsblog.com/2011/07/09/chamber-flags/feed/ 0     Heckler & Koch HK416 http://firearmsblog.com/2011/05/14/heckler-koch-hk416/ http://firearmsblog.com/2011/05/14/heckler-koch-hk416/#comments Sat, 14 May 2011 15:47:32 +0000 simon http://firearmsblog.com/?p=274 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> The Heckler & Koch HK416 is an modern military firearm used by governments around the world.

    This rifle is a modified version of the American M4 model Colt rifle.  Incorporating several advancements, the most beneficial is a new gas operating system adopted from the Heckler & Koch G36.  M4s can be updated via the installation of a new upper receiver, buffer and drive spring.  It uses the same military 5.56×45 round that has been adopted by NATO.

    U.S. Special forces have been using the rifle for some time, reportedly going back to 2004.  It has been in the news lately as one of the tools used in the capture of Osama Bin Laden.

    I found this video demonstrating just one of the superior features of the HK 416 versus the M4 Colt in the “Over the Beach Test.”

    The good news is that there are civilian versions of the HK416 and HK417 available.  Referred to as the MR223 and MR308, both are semi-automatic rifles with several ‘sporterized’ features.  Introduced to the American civilian marketat the 2009 SHOT Show, these two firearms were announced as being available; renamed respectively MR556 and MR762. Of course these are available in the Remington .223 caliber.

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    ]]>     http://firearmsblog.com/2011/05/14/heckler-koch-hk416/feed/ 0     Perspective on Wolf Ammo http://firearmsblog.com/2011/02/07/perspective-on-wolf-ammo/ http://firearmsblog.com/2011/02/07/perspective-on-wolf-ammo/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 03:07:36 +0000 simon http://firearmsblog.com/?p=232 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Ammunition sold under the Wolf name has gotten a bad reputation.  The question is whether this bad reputation is deserved.

    Wolf ammo is made with a steel case with a polymer coating.  The debated question asks about what this ammunition arrangement does to the firearm that is shooting it.

    Youtube user Sturmgewehre makes the case that Wolf ammunition works fine, especially in his AR-15.  He is very experienced with this ammo and firearms in general.  This is a great video.

    Wolf ammunition is inexpensive and affordable as a practice round.  As explained in the video, its’ use should be limited in use with indoor firing ranges.  Sparks from the metal bullet core can cause problems due to the presence of gunpowder.

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    ]]>     http://firearmsblog.com/2011/02/07/perspective-on-wolf-ammo/feed/ 0     Bob Barr’s view of Challenges to Second Amendment Rights http://firearmsblog.com/2011/01/16/bob-barrs-view-of-challenges-to-second-amendment-rights/ http://firearmsblog.com/2011/01/16/bob-barrs-view-of-challenges-to-second-amendment-rights/#comments Sun, 16 Jan 2011 23:32:12 +0000 simon http://firearmsblog.com/?p=224 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Bob Barr is a former Republican U.S. Representative from Georgia’s 7th District.  Worked hard as the Presidential Candidate in 2008 under the Libertarian Party label and a National Rifle Association board member among many other accomplishments.

    I found a great interview where Mr Barr discusses the challenges face by Americans with regard to their Second Amendment gun rights.  Governments are continually looking for ways to limit freedom, especially with regards to firearms.  The Heller and McDonald Rulings were not definitive enough to limit government’s intent on restricting firearm ownership. He also considers the international pressures at the end.


    This video was posted by Youtube user JohnLockeFoundation1 who noted that “Barr offered these comments during an interview for Carolina Journal Radio (CarolinaJournalRadio.com) Program No. 396. Video courtesy of CarolinaJournal.tv.”  The post dated was December 17, 2010.

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    ]]>     http://firearmsblog.com/2011/01/16/bob-barrs-view-of-challenges-to-second-amendment-rights/feed/ 0     Homemade Shooting Bench http://firearmsblog.com/2010/11/14/homemade-shooting-bench/ http://firearmsblog.com/2010/11/14/homemade-shooting-bench/#comments Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:32:53 +0000 simon http://firearmsblog.com/?p=172 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Shooting from a bench is the best way to sight in your firearms. Most real target ranges have durable and sturdy benches that are permanently mounted for the folks involved in target practice.

    Some folks like myself like to target shoot on my own. Away from formal ranges. I personally use private property, but there are also public property locations where this can be accomplished.

    I have always struggled with a shooting bench, and have wanted to have a portable unit. These can be expensive and poorly designed. I started out researching homemade benches, and found the video below.

    It is very simple and basic, easy to transport, and folds for storage. When I build mine, I will be using many of the design elements from this video.

    Thanks to clemdogsan for posting the great video!

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    ]]>     http://firearmsblog.com/2010/11/14/homemade-shooting-bench/feed/ 0     Gun Rights in Chicago still under Attack http://firearmsblog.com/2010/10/02/gun-rights-in-chicago-still-under-attack/ http://firearmsblog.com/2010/10/02/gun-rights-in-chicago-still-under-attack/#comments Sat, 02 Oct 2010 17:10:49 +0000 simon http://firearmsblog.com/?p=156 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> A very interesting interview about the current state of Gun Rights in Chicago following the recent Supreme Court Case.  The is the McDonald v. Chicago case, where Chicago residents’ rights were violated by over-restrictive laws on gun ownership.

    Jim Hanson is a retired Special Operations Master Sergeant who discusses actions by the Second Amendment Foundation to ensure the gun rights of American citizens.

    This is a good interview about where the future is headed with regards to upcoming court cases regarding gun control. Many questions are raised surrounded the permitting process, whether training should be required, and Jim makes a good point about the rights of property owners to determine their own policy regarding firearms.

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    ]]>     http://firearmsblog.com/2010/10/02/gun-rights-in-chicago-still-under-attack/feed/ 0     Soccer Dad Pulls Gun, Goes to Jail http://firearmsblog.com/2010/08/16/soccer-dad-pulls-gun-goes-to-jail/ http://firearmsblog.com/2010/08/16/soccer-dad-pulls-gun-goes-to-jail/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:54:23 +0000 simon http://firearmsblog.com/?p=125 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> James Ian Sherrill was sentenced for pulling a gun on a fellow parent following a soccer match. His children’s soccer match ended in confrontation, when Mr Sherrill felt threatened and  a pulled his legally-concealed pistol.  This apparently ended the confrontation.  Mr. Sherrill then immediately went to the local police station to report the incident.

    Read the Article from Mlive.

    The overall result is a sentence to felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, to which Mr. Sherrill pleaded no contest.  The sentence is 30 days in jail, along with some fines and costs, as well as probation.

    There are several important lessons here for us folks that believe in the 2nd Amendment right to carry firearms.

    1. Brandish a firearm only as a last resort.  Somebody must be physically in peril and need the assistance of deadly force.

    2. Recorders will prove your case and the amount of physical danger when/if self defense measures need to occur.  It will be much easier to prove your case if you have a recording of exactly what happened.  This was not a jury trial, but merely a prosecutor and judge deciding how to handle this.

    3. The actions of single individuals affect the perception of entire groups of people.  All concealed-carry permit holders come under scrutiny after this incident.  Viewpoints from the comments on this story reflect the poor views on those that conceal carry.

    Many kudos to the individual for taking personal responsibility for his actions.  Mr Sherrill immediately made his way to the police station to make a report, definitely not know where things would lead.  He made himself a great example as a father and concealed carry holder for taking responsibility for the situation that occurred.

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