Why Is My Suppressed AR Still So Loud?

A suppressor reduces muzzle blast, but a 5.56 AR-15 is still loud. Here's how ammunition, barrel length, suppressor design, and gas-system behavior affect the shooting experience. The post Why Is My Suppressed AR Still So Loud? appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Scott Witner •

TFB Review: Rock River National Match Upper

Rock River was once one of the top manufacturers in the AR game, but they have faded from view somewhat. One area where they still have a strong following is in the world of high-power rifle shooting. RRA is one of the very few suppliers of competition-legal service rifle components. This review ...

By Daniel Y •

POTD: From PSG 90 to PSG 23 - Swedish Snipers Go SAKO

Every Accuracy International Arctic Warfare rifle owes its name to Sweden. When the Swedish Army wanted a sniper rifle that would keep working in brutal cold, AI upgraded its L96 design, and the result entered service in 1991 as the PSG 90. Like a boxy Volvo 240, it simply refused to quit. Until ...

By Eric B •

Fudd Friday: The State Of The Lever-Action Union

The reason for lever-action rifles’ decline isn’t because people didn’t want them, not exactly. The problem was twofold: A lot of people who wanted lever-actions could have their desires met by rifles that were already on the market, typically at more affordable second-hand pric...

By Zac K •

“Fixing” the NRA Board?

NRA Director Jeff Knox weighs in on the effort to shrink the NRA Board, explaining why he voted to refer the proposal, what happened to the Organization Committee, and why meaningful reform must go beyond simply cutting seats.

By Jeff Knox •

Active Shooter Response: What Changed Post-Uvalde

Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an editorial on how active shooter response doctrine changed after Uvalde and what patrol officers are now expected to do differently on the street. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this column going ev...

By Tom R •

Galvion Awarded Five-Year Latvian Helmet Framework Contract Under EU SAFE Program

MONTREAL, CANADA – Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and advanced capability solutions, has been awarded a five-year framework contract with a potential value of up to €27.8 million by Latvia’s State Centre...

By Eric G •

New Strike Industries FSA LITE STAB Brace and Stock

Strike Industries FSA LITE STAB  offers a compact, lightweight stabilization option for low-recoil pistol platforms. Featuring the B&T TP9 locking mechanism, the brace provides a secure interface by utilizing a Picatinny rail adapter for compatibility with a wide range of 1913-rail platf...

By Rob G •
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