Author: Andrew Tuohy

The video and post about Steyr hammer forged barrels is now live over at The Firearm Blog. Be sure to check it out.

I was recently loaned this Smith & Wesson 1911 for a review, and have spent the last few weeks inspecting, carrying, and shooting it. I came away with one big reservation, but overall, a positive opinion of the pistol. It - and the other E series 1911s from S&W, all of which cost less than this tricked-out model - should bring some much-needed quality competition to the factory production 1911 market. Also, please read Hilton Yam's review of a similar pistol, which goes into more detail, and comes from the… Read More

Here's some high speed video comparing why free floated barrels move during firing. The results shouldn't be very surprising, but the cause is a lot more simple than some might think. The movement is not due to barrel fluting or piston/op-rod operation, but the simple act of a muzzle device placing uncontested force at the very end of the barrel. Because the barrel is free floated, it only has support where it meets the receiver. As a result, we see the barrel move a bit. When this same rifle has… Read More

I often venture "off the beaten path" alone, and while this is fun and rewarding, it's not the safest thing in the world. I let people know where I'm going and when I'll be back, and have various signaling and communication devices with me, but there's nothing quite like having your location monitored at all times. I don't think I need to explain GPS technology to anyone. It seems that everything has a GPS in it nowadays, and we've come a long way from the bulky units I first started… Read More

This is a pretty fascinating video showcasing how Remington manufactured firearms in the 1960s. I've never watched anything on YouTube that was over 10 minutes before, but this was definitely worth my time. Very early computer aided drafting and computer-controlled milling machines are shown. So are stock making, engraving, heat treating, quality control, etc. https://youtu.be/TXh9q4TnCNw

My epic film masterpiece has been posted on The Firearm Blog. It was shot on location at Eckernforde, Germany, in the Sig Sauer factory. A big thanks to Steve at The Firearm Blog and the whole GunsForSale.com team for trusting me to put all this together for them.

It's taken decades, but the CDC has finally recognized the threat posed by zombies. This event led me to consider another often-ignored ailment: MOLLE disease. There are many symptoms of this disease, and in fact, it's been around for a long time, but the introduction of MOLLE webbing has made the problems more obvious. It's even been mentioned by the excellent USMC-related web comic, Terminal Lance. Whether MOLLE is involved or not, the issue boils down to this: too much stuff. Sometimes, a lot of stuff is needed; other times,… Read More

"I think we should find another fence to jump," said Hamdi Dirkadirka, a 22-year-old Syrian. Meanwhile: "Dispersion? I do not know what that is," said Ari Goldbergstein, an IDF lieutenant. It would seem that the Israelis have moved on from the "Israeli style" carbines that are so popular on the internet...

So Luckygunner is putting on the "2011 Gunnie Awards," where anonymous people on the internet choose their favorite firearm-related blogs and websites in various categories - Entertainment, News, Law, Politics, Up & Comer, Female, Gear Reviews, Forum, and Podcaster. Vuurwapen Blog has been "nominated" in the Up and Comer category, which I guess is better than being nominated in the "Down & Outer" category. If you like this blog, feel free to vote for it - winners in each category will receive a replica 30mm round engraved with something and… Read More

Speculation on my part, but it looks like Sig may be covering all possible options with the upcoming US Army carbine competition. Their "M400" is a standard AR with a gas tube. Mentioned in the video is a modified extractor - I'd like more details on this. Beyond what you see here, I have no information about this weapon. https://youtu.be/Lk3gq6uwuxU