Somali Piracy Resurges as Merchant Crews Remain Disarmed
Somali pirates have seized another commercial tanker, but international maritime policy still treats armed ship crews as a greater danger than the criminals boarding vessels with guns.
Posts about "suppressing"
The AK-47: A History of Practical Design That Still Matters Today
The AK-47 did not become one of the most recognizable rifles in history by accident. Its practical design, reliability, and ease of production helped reshape warfare and keep it relevant decades later.
Suppressing the AK
For years, suppressing an AK-47 came with an asterisk. Ask around at any gun counter, and someone would tell you the platform was cursed for cans, that the threads never lined up right, and that you were rolling the dice with every mount. Some of that reputation was earned. Combloc rifles were bu...
Silent but Violent: Why Hunters Are Suppressing the 8.6 Blackout
The 8.6 Blackout delivers big-bore performance, exceptional suppressor compatibility, and impressive terminal results for hunters. The post Silent but Violent: Why Hunters Are Suppressing the 8.6 Blackout appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Magnum Research Threads the .50 AE Desert Eagle
Magnum Research has announced a threaded barrel option for the Desert Eagle chambered in .50 Action Express, complete with a custom L5 piston designed specifically for suppressed fire. It's an interesting engineering solution to a platform that doesn't typically appear on suppressor-equ...
Silencer Saturday #438: Wheel Gun Suppression With Revolver Seal
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . Revolvers are the least suppressed type of firearm, thanks to the issues with gas leakage around the cylinder and barre...
Karl-Gerät Mortar: Germany’s Tracked Giant
In the mid-1930s, Adolph Hitler cast his eye towards France and dreamed of revenge for the outcome of World War One. Standing in his way was the French Maginot Line, a collection of massive concrete strongpoints, casemates, armored turrets, and observation posts. Among the barbed wire, mine field...
Curious Relics #130: Down to the Details – Nagant M1895 Revolver Part III
Welcome, if you are a newcomer to this fun bi-weekly segment of AllOutdoor.com! The last couple of articles have been dedicated to the Nagant M1895 revolver. Part I covered the full history of this odd Belgian-designed Russian wheel gun, and Part II tackled variations, manufacturers, and dating. ...
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Since its founding, the Geneseo-based Springfield Armory has earned a reputation for offering extremely high-quality firearms for a wide range of disciplines and applications. And now Springfield is offering an amazing deal for its fans. If you’re looking to purchase a qualifying Springfield Ar...
Front Line Friday #5: Radios, Earpro, and Coordination Gaps
Radio discipline, earpro compliance, and the gap between "we have a plan" and "that plan survived contact with an actual call."