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• WINNER

  Question from Anonymous Coward from Oregon

  Evening gents, Im looking at building a 4.5″ suppressed 10/22 in a chassis for fun. Debating on the polymer sb tactical chassis or the Fletcher hall aluminum chassis. Is there a major pro/con of either (besides price)?Thanks for your deep thought out answer to this manner…

  -typicalpnwguy

• Question from Anonymous Coward from Oregon

  Red. Thoughts on the new burn proof gear plate carrier that’s 850+ dollars I love their suppressor covers but would you pay $850 for a plate carrier?
• Question from Agent Entropy from Georgia

  If you could load anything into a 12ga shell, what’s the most embarrassing load that would still be fatal? Use case: it’s pride month.– Agent Entropy (I’m not in Georgia)

• Question from Anonymous Coward from California

  Angel from Commiefornia, again, sorry for not being specific on my question I want a riffle that can be used for home defense and some target shooting. I started to look at the rugger harrier. As for budget I like to save up for it and purchase so I don’t have debt.
• Question from Anonymous Coward from Louisiana

  What’s up my inwards? I’m currently sitting on a small stash of 7.62×39, and am minus a rifle that can shoot it. I’m kind of burnt out on AK’s at the moment, so I’m trying to avoid that route. Have been kicking around the idea of a bolt gun in x39 for hogs and deer. Do yall have any recommendations for something to feed this shit to besides an AK or an SKS?
• Question from The typicalPNWguy from Oregon

  Dear borthers,has there been an update on the ATF not requiring the extra engraving for SBRs? Seems like it was a hot topic for 48hrs then been nothing since.

  The typicalPNWguy

Gun Industry News

• Thefirearmblog

  TMC TAO50-18 Short Barrel .50 BMG Rifle

  The TAO50-18 is a new short-barreled variant of the TAO50 .50 BMG anti-materiel rifle from TMC (Tactical Mindset Company). It features an 18-inch barrel while maintaining the core recoil-reduction and portability design of the platform, aimed at delivering .50 BMG performance in a more compact and maneuverable package than traditional long-barreled .50 cal rifles.

  • Bottom Line: 18″ barrel, .50 BMG caliber, portable anti-materiel rifle design with recoil mitigation features
• Thefirearmblog

  CAA Roni Micro Now Compatible with Gen 6 Glock Pistols

  CAA has updated the Roni Micro pistol-to-carbine conversion platform to support 6th generation Glock pistols. The Roni Micro transforms a compact or subcompact Glock into a shoulder-fired platform with a folding stock, foregrip, and accessory rails while maintaining the original pistol’s trigger, magazine, and fire control.

  • The Gist: Availability now for Gen 6 Glock models
  • Bottom Line: Folding stock, integrated foregrip, Picatinny rails; converts Glock pistol into carbine-style platform
• Thefirearmblog

  Bersa USA Enters Suppressor Market with Four-Model Lineup

  Bersa USA has launched its first suppressor line consisting of four models targeting different platforms and calibers. The suppressors utilize a modular design with user-serviceable baffles, stainless steel construction, and are designed for both rifles and pistols. This marks the Argentine manufacturer’s expansion beyond firearms into the silencer segment.

  • Bottom Line: Four models: .22 LR (pistol/rifle rated, 5.5″ length, 1.06″ diameter, 4.2 oz, 6 baffles); 9mm (pistol, 7.2″ length, 1.38″ diameter, 9.5 oz, 8 baffles, 32 dB reduction); .30 (rifle, 7.8″ length, 1.5″ diameter, 13.4 oz, 8 baffles, full-auto rated on .308); .338 (precision rifle, 9.2″ length, 1.75″ diameter, 16.8 oz, 8 baffles, rated to .338 Lapua). All models feature stainless steel baffles, titanium tubes on select models, 1/2×28 or 5/8×24 threads, and are user-serviceable.
• Thefirearmblog

  CZ 612 Tac Shotgun

  CZ introduces the 612 Tac, a tactical variant of their pump-action shotgun line chambered in 12 gauge. The model features a durable synthetic stock, Picatinny rail for optics, and multiple M-Lok slots on the forend for accessory mounting. It is designed for tactical and home defense applications with reliable pump-action operation.

  • Bottom Line: 12 gauge pump-action; synthetic stock; Picatinny rail; M-Lok forend; tactical configuration
• Thefirearmblog

  Geissele HiCaR Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle

  Geissele Automations has developed the HiCaR (Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle), a next-generation assault rifle platform. The design focuses on achieving significantly higher projectile velocities through advanced barrel, chamber, and ammunition integration while maintaining controllability and reliability.

  • Bottom Line: Hypervelocity design for increased projectile speed; improved capability assault rifle platform with advanced engineering for velocity and control
• Thefirearmblog

  CZ TS 3 Orange Competition Pistol Now Available in the US

  The CZ TS 3 Orange is a competition-focused 9mm pistol from CZ featuring a steel frame, optics-ready slide, and competition-oriented ergonomics. It is now available for purchase in the United States through authorized CZ distributors and retailers.

  • The Gist: Now available through authorized CZ distributors and retailers in the US
  • Bottom Line: 9mm, steel frame, optics-ready slide with fiber optic front sight, competition trigger, extended magazine release, checkered grips, aluminum magwell
• Thefirearmblog

  MKU Netro NW-3000 Night Vision Sights for Indian Army SIG 716 Rifles

  MKU has supplied Netro NW-3000 night vision weapon sights for the Indian Army’s SIG Sauer SIG 716 patrol rifles. The NW-3000 is a lightweight, high-performance clip-on or stand-alone night vision sight designed for tactical use, providing enhanced low-light targeting capability to standard infantry rifles already in Indian service.

  • Bottom Line: Lightweight high-performance night vision sight; compatible with SIG 716 rifles; enhances low-light targeting for Indian Army infantry
• Thefirearmblog

  Smith & Wesson Model 1854 America 250 Heritage Double Duty Lever-Action Rifle

  Smith & Wesson has released a commemorative edition of its Model 1854 lever-action rifle tied to the America 250 anniversary. The Heritage Double Duty variant features historical styling combined with modern performance enhancements in a lever-action platform chambered for .44 Magnum.

  • The Gist: Available now through authorized Smith & Wesson retailers and distributors
  • Bottom Line: Chambered in .44 Magnum; features include 16.5″ barrel, 9+1 capacity, walnut stock with heritage engraving, modern lever-action design with enhanced ergonomics and reliability updates over traditional designs
• Thefirearmblog

  Savage Arms Axis Rifles – All Barrels Now Threaded

  Savage Arms has updated its Axis bolt-action rifle line so that all barrels are now threaded from the factory. This change applies across the Axis lineup, enabling easier suppressor and muzzle device installation without aftermarket threading. The update simplifies customization for users seeking threaded muzzles on their entry-level rifles.

  • The Gist: Availability: Now (all current production Axis rifles feature threaded barrels)
  • Bottom Line: Key specs/features: All barrels factory-threaded for suppressors and muzzle devices; applies to entire Axis series; maintains existing Axis platform specifications
• Inside Safariland

  CZ TS3 Orange Cadre

  The CZ TS3 Orange is a competition pistol from CZ featuring an orange Cadre frame. It is designed for high-performance shooting with specific ergonomic and aesthetic updates in the orange variant.

  • Bottom Line: Orange Cadre frame; competition pistol configuration
• Theoutdoorwire

  September Is Bear Aware Month In Montana

  Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has designated September as Bear Aware Month to educate the public on bear safety during the fall season when bears are hyperphagic and more likely to encounter humans while foraging. The campaign promotes using bear spray as the primary deterrent, proper food storage, situational awareness, and making noise in bear country. It highlights that firearms are not the recommended first line of defense compared to bear spray in most scenarios.

  • The Gist: The Gist: FWP and partners including the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee launched Bear Aware Month in September 2026 to reduce human-bear conflicts through education on bear behavior, proper attractant storage, carrying bear spray, and travel techniques in grizzly and black bear habitat.
  • Impact: Market Impact: Affects hunters, hikers, anglers, and outdoor recreationists in Montana and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem; reinforces preference for bear spray over firearms in non-hunting contexts and may influence sales of bear deterrent products.
  • Bottom Line: The Bottom Line: Bear Aware Month underscores proactive prevention and non-lethal tools to coexist with recovering grizzly populations, potentially reducing wildlife conflicts and associated regulatory or economic impacts on public land users.
• Inside Safariland

  SIG Sauer P365-AXG Equinox Cadre

  The SIG Sauer P365-AXG Equinox is a new variant of the popular micro-compact pistol featuring an AXG aluminum grip module with an Equinox slide finish. It incorporates the Cadre Defense grip texture and is designed for enhanced ergonomics and aesthetics while maintaining the P365 platform’s concealed carry performance.

  • Bottom Line: AXG aluminum grip module with Cadre Defense texture, Equinox slide finish, micro-compact P365 platform