Inside the British L85 Bullpup Rifle

The British L85 is one of the more unusual stories in modern military small arms. Conceived during a period when Britain was attempting to develop a new generation of infantry weapons around a domestically designed intermediate cartridge, the project eventually produced the L85 rifle. This advanc...

By Lynndon Schooler •

POTD: Blue Lights, Hard Steel and Rio's Thin Blue Line

TFB’s Photo Of The Day goes in blue and red lights. Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro officers stand at attention in the darkness, berets crisp and squared, radiating exactly the kind of disciplined presence the force projects when it wants the streets to know it is there. ...

By Eric B •

Fudd Friday: Forget 6.5 Creedmoor, These Are Real Hipster Cartridges

I presume the naysayers’ idea was that hipsters are urbanized young adults who reject mainstream culture and like niche equipment to pursue their interests—fixie bikes, old record players, and so on. I think naysayers also believe hipsters don’t have the physique to handle highe...

By Zac K •

The Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison .45 ACP Proves Simplicity Still Wins

Five loads, zero malfunctions and plenty of .45 ACP. The Springfield Garrison proves a good 1911 doesn’t have to break the bank. The post The Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison .45 ACP Proves Simplicity Still Wins appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Kenzie Fitzpatrick •

Charter Arms Walker… A Pound Of Protection

Eight rounds of .22 LR, 15 ounces and no exposed hammer. The Charter Arms Walker is a simple little wheelgun built to be carried. The post Charter Arms Walker… A Pound Of Protection appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mike Hardesty •
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