You might remember earlier this year Miles V. blogged that SAMCO, a firearms importer, and distributor, was being auctioned off to the highest bidder. Since then the auction appears to have been completed, and the assets of the once mighty importer of interesting [Read More…]
The Glock 17 and 19 has been the gold standard for combat handguns since shortly after its introduction to the US market in 1988. Some of you 1911 guys out there are going to dispute that, but the widespread adoption and high sales numbers of the compact 9mm tells a [Read More…]
We have all been out at the range enjoying a nice afternoon with our AR-15 when BAM, your rifle jams. Most of the time these malfunctions are pretty standard, but Youtube user AregularGuy experienced a malfunction caused by an entirely unexpected source. A bee. While [Read More…]
One of our readers that goes by the name ‘theyoyomaster‘ emailed us a collection of new photos taken in Heckler & Koch’s Grey Room. Nathaniel F. has been posting some high-quality photos of some of the more rare and interesting firearms on the [Read More…]
In preparation for Hurricane Matthew’s landfall, Daniel Defense is suspending operations in the interest of employee safety. Daniel Defense’s CEO, Marty Daniel, has issued a statement as to what locations will be closing so that DD employees can seek [Read More…]
It looks like a new silencer company has emerged with a strange tubless suppressor design. I stumbled on them while browsing Reddit and noticed they were running a sale to introduce the new SOS-22 rimfire suppressor. It appears that the new company is more or less [Read More…]
Looking back over posts we have made about Wilson Combat introducing new products it sure seems that they are bringing new things out faster than they can sell them! Truth of the matter is that they are probably selling everything they make and hardly able to keep up [Read More…]
Not too long ago we announced that Standard Manufacturing expanded their AR-15 line with their new model C STD-15 rifle. While the name is chuckle-worthy, the rifle itself looks to be a solid option for shooters that are looking for a left handed rifle. Standard [Read More…]
We have covered XS Sights‘ products here on TFB several times, never failing to be impressed with the level of attention, quality, and thought that goes into each sight. Not long ago I reviewed the Big Dot sights on the Sig P320 as well as on the Glock 43; you can [Read More…]
CAA has recently expanded their RONI line with a new non-NFA option for those that want a proper stock but refuse to file a stamp. Recently I reviewed the Lock, Stock, and Barrel carbine conversion and found it lacking in a few areas, based on a cursory look at the RONI [Read More…]
HKparts.net owner Adam Webber has been convicted of tax and gun charges and awaits sentencing that could land him in jail for up to 33 years. Webber had an eight-count indictment dropped on him back in August of 2014 for dealing in firearms without a license, smuggling [Read More…]
Pistol caliber carbines have seen a bit of a resurgence over the last year with the introduction of the CZ Scorpion EVO, the Sig MPX, and new HK MP5 clones. As you might expect, there are companies looking for a way to tap into the pistol caliber carbine segment [Read More…]
XS Sights is getting a new logo and name for their 20th anniversary! Huge congratulations to the XS team for hitting the 20-year mark! There is no doubt an epic celebration being planned for the milestone anniversary that will be talked about by the tight-knit XS crew [Read More…]
The new poster for John Wick 2 was released and it appears that one of the most humble actors in Hollywood has ditched his fancy Heckler Koch P30L pistols in favor of a custom job from Taran Tactical. The poster depicts John Wick while he is fitted for a new suit [Read More…]
Respected AK manufacturer Arsenal is now offering a factory range program that will allow the Las Vegas based company to get their rifles into more hands than ever before. Specifically targeted at ranges with a rental program, Arsenal has designed the program to work [Read More…]
Sure, that black plastic case that came with your Glock is perfectly serviceable, but what if you want something nicer? INTELCASE company, a distributor of the high-end Italian gun luggage, has introduced a custom shop line of fine cases for all Glock models. The double [Read More…]
In a Smith & Wesson SEC filing, it was revealed that the Department of the Army informed them their entry into the Modular Handgun Program would not pass to the next phase. The news is surprising given Smith & Wesson was favored as one of the three entries that [Read More…]
At an event late last year, Remington announced that they had built some very special guns for their 200th anniversary at the West Virginia Remington Writer’s Seminar. Our very own Phil White did a great job of showcasing the special edition firearms; you can [Read More…]
The renowned 1911 builder is bringing out a new compensator that will not only keep the recoil of your AR-15 in check but keep it to a dull roar while doing so. The new Q-Comp muzzle device was designed by Wilson’s own “compensator experts” to [Read More…]
Right after we announced that Iron City Rifle Works was offering a new Tactical Advantage line of bolt carrier groups, they reached out to Phil to arrange for testing of the new design. I selected the C4V coating for no other reason than it is a great looking finish. [Read More…]
Lone Wolf has brought another aftermarket slide to the market, this time with an OEM slide profile. This comes as a bit of a surprise given Glock’s history with filing suit against anyone producing something that might violate their trade dress protection. Never [Read More…]
Last month our own Phil White reviewed the Carolina Arms Group’s Trenton pistol and found it to be beautifully crafted, justifying the rather high buy in. Phil got the chance to run the 1911 through its paces and was able to spend an afternoon staring at the [Read More…]
Self-proclaimed HK USP fanboy LifeSizePotato takes us on a video tour of his 10mm USP conversion. LifeSizePotato has an epic YouTube channel with some rather rare handguns that make me drool every time he releases a new video. I would sell a kidney to get a chance to [Read More…]
I jest of course, but Cabot Guns really is building left-handed 1911s for you southpaws! The world rejoices now that the other 10% of the population can enjoy the historic and elegant design just as John Moses Browning intended. The new pistol is dubbed the South Paw [Read More…]
If you have spent any time shooting a suppressed AR-15, you know what gas face is. For those of you that haven’t run into this uncomfortable phenomenon, gas face is caused by the excessive blowback you experience when shooting suppressed. There is a number of [Read More…]
Just a few hours ago Larry Vickers released a teaser video of his new special edition Lipsey’s Glocks that are to be formally announced tomorrow, but it looks like someone might have spilled the beans. There is the possibility that the retailer made an assumption [Read More…]
After testing a couple of ambi safeties that didn’t quite stack up to my expectations, I had come to the conclusion that flipping the lever on the right side of the receiver was the best option for me. Not long ago AXTS reached out to TFB and offered up their [Read More…]
Making fun of Hi-Points and their owners have become a bit of a pastime in the firearms community thanks to the poor reputation that the pistols have gained for an unknown reason. I had an opportunity to find out for myself if the Hi-Point pistol really does suck or we [Read More…]
I am going to do my absolute best at making this a nonpolitical post since I think there is a lot that we can learn from the instructor that changed the professor’s mind about gun owners. Recently Iowa Firearms Coalition ran a story on a professor from Drake [Read More…]
If you have spent any time in a gun shop you know that hardly anyone knows exactly what that little silver rectangle on the front of the magazine is for. During a Glock armorer’s course I took recently I made a point to ask the instructor what in the hell the [Read More…]